Scholarship Advances Powder Coating Technologies and Nurtures Future
Industry Growth
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, in partnership with the Powder Coating Institute
(PCI), is excited to announce Theodore Hammer as the winner of the 2017
PCI/Axalta Scholarship. Offered to college students pursuing degrees
related to powder coating technologies, the scholarship fosters growth
and innovation in the industry by identifying recipients who demonstrate
exceptional academic performance and leadership potential.
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Theodore Hammer, 2017 PCI/Axalta Scholarship Winner receives award from Michael K. Bollan, Axalta Business Director, Powder Coatings-Americas. (Photo: Axalta)
As the 2017 scholarship recipient, Hammer will receive $5,000 towards
his graduate degree in Polymer Science from the University of Akron. His
academic record, passion for the industry, and dedication to research,
cemented Hammer as the top choice for the award. Currently, Hammer
assists with several industry projects, working on the synthesis of
unsaturated polyester resins and is focusing his graduate research on
ultra violet-curable powder coatings.
“PCI is very proud to partner with our member, Axalta Coating Systems,
to offer this scholarship,” said Trena Benson, PCI Executive Director.
“As the premier industry association, whose mission is the promotion of
powder coating technology, these PCI scholarships represent a great
opportunity to support the goals of students, like Theodore, who have
interest in our industry and can help us to advance our technology.”
“It’s important that we invest in students because they will be
influential in the industry in the years to come,” said Michael K.
Bollan, Axalta Business Director, Powder Coatings-Americas. “At Axalta,
we are committed to identifying and equipping future leaders with the
tools they need to succeed. The PCI/Axalta Scholarship is just one of
several ways that Axalta supports science, technology, engineering, and
math (STEM) education initiatives worldwide.”
To learn more about Axalta’s powder coatings, visit www.axalta.us/powder.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish
applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the
materials we coat to last longer. With more than 150 years of experience
in the coatings industry, the approximately 13,600 people of Axalta
continue to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130
countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems
and technology. For more information visit axalta.com
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