JAKARTA, Indonesia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, was recently invited to showcase its high
performance products and speak at the National Polymer Symposium XI
hosted by Indonesian Polymer Association in collaboration with leading
universities and government institutions. The symposium was attended by
around 100 researchers, lecturers, and industry practitioners who shared
their knowledge on latest polymer technology innovation which can be
synergized to improve global competitiveness of the ASEAN economic
community.
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Dr. Lei Qiao introduced Axalta's innovation in waterborne coatings at The National Polymer Symposium XI in Jakarta (Photo: Business Wire)
Dr. Lei Qiao, Refinish Technology Director of Axalta Asia Pacific
introduced Axalta’s innovation in waterborne coatings which are designed
to reduce environmental impact but on the other hand enhanced
productivity, energy savings and color performance. Dr. Lei also
explained about Axalta’s concern on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) as
one of the precursors to ozone formation and the air pollution caused.
According to Dr. Qiao, waterborne coatings can reduce about 75% VOC
emission than the conventional solventborne coatings to comply with
major VOC compliance regulations globally. These innovative products
also have lower carbon footprint through lower energy or fewer bake
cycles while still meet customer requirement of sustainable, high
quality products. Axalta waterborne coatings give aesthetical finish
with lower paint consumption, excellent coverage, fast and easy
application process.
“Our participation in this symposium is part of our responsibility to
constantly support academic communities by sharing Axalta’s expertise
and innovations in coating industry,” said Dewi Djanuwati, Managing
Director of Axalta in Indonesia. “We are always committed to developing
and producing sustainable products and services as sustainability is
central to our business. As part of this effort we have just opened our
new Axalta Asia Pacific Technology Center (APTC) in Shanghai, China in
June 2017, which is focusing on developing high performance products and
technology following Axalta's guiding principle for research:
sustainable innovation”, she added.
Dr. Ir. Aniek S Handayani, M.T as the Chairman of the Symposium
Committee was impressed with Axalta’s expertise in sustainable coatings.
“Sustainable Coatings topic is very relevant to current global and
industry issues. Axalta’s innovative sustainable technology presented
today will help to bring new ideas for researchers with coating related
research projects”, she said.
Axalta has been doing business in Indonesia for 25 years through its
flagship premium brands such as, Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox and
Alesta. As part of global technology and supply chain, Axalta supports
the sustained, long term growth of Indonesia’s automotive, commercial
transportation and industrial sectors that use Axalta coatings.
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 axaltacs.com
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