Axalta Coating Systems Partners with the Powder Coating Institute to
Provide a Scholarship to Advance Coating Technologies
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, in collaboration with the Powder Coating Institute
(PCI) is pleased to announce that nominations for the annual PCI/Axalta
Scholarship are now being accepted. Offered to university students
pursuing studies in fields that advance powder coating technologies, the
scholarship is just one of several ways that Axalta supports science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiatives
worldwide. PCI is a leading non-profit organization that promotes powder
coating technology and communicates its benefits to the manufacturing,
consumer and government sectors.
“The Powder Coating Institute is dedicated to supporting future
generations that will become the industry’s workforce,” said Trena
Benson, PCI Executive Director. “The PCI Board of Directors is committed
to improving the quality and continued growth of the powder coating
industry through our scholarship program.”
To qualify for the PCI/Axalta Scholarship, a candidate must be enrolled
in an area of study that is useful for a career in the powder coating
industry. In addition, candidates are asked to provide their goals,
qualifications, and a letter of recommendation from a school faculty
member. Candidates must be full-time students with a grade point average
of 2.5 or above. The deadline to submit all applications and supporting
documents is June 14, 2017.
“At Axalta, fostering the development of the future technologists in our
industry is a priority,” said Dave Heflin, Axalta Vice President
Industrial Coatings, North America. “Partnering with PCI to offer this
scholarship is a great way to engage students considering a career in
powder coatings and demonstrates our commitment to the advancement of
the powder coating industry.”
For full details and to apply for the scholarship, visit www.powdercoating.org/scholarship.
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 13,000 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 and
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