GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
As part of the company’s commitment to sustainability, Axalta Coating
Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder
coatings, was the official presenting sponsor of the recent Stroud Water
Research Center’s Rally for Fresh Water, a road rally which led
participants, including many Axalta employees, around southeastern
Pennsylvania to raise awareness and increase understanding of the
important natural water resources of the area.
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Drivers of modern and classic cars took in idyllic southeastern Pennsylvania scenery, including Lancaster County covered bridges and the Hawk Point Overlook of the Susquehanna River at Susquehannock State Park. (Photo: Axalta)
Participants experienced a day filled with brilliant sights and sounds
as the rally included some spectacular vehicles including Porsches, a
Morgan, and the official Axalta Pace Car - a Jeep Wrangler which led
participants through the idyllic Pennsylvania countryside with views of
Amish country, the Susquehanna River, and the privately-owned Runnymede
Sanctuary. On the drive, participants learned about fresh water ecology
and watershed restoration projects led by the Stroud Center.
“Clean, fresh water has an impact on our everyday lives in many ways,
from safe water to drink to agricultural use,” said Mike Carr, Axalta
President-North America. “That is why we are proud to sponsor the Stroud
Water Research Center. The work they do touches our employees at our
four Philadelphia-area locations, as well as the many local communities
that benefit from Stroud’s terrific programs committed to
sustainability.”
“The road rally was a wonderful way for us to showcase some of the work
that the Stroud Center has accomplished over the past 50 years,” said
Dr. Bern Sweeney, President and Distinguished Senior Research Scientist.
“We are fortunate to have a corporate partner such as Axalta that is
committed to the environment and STEM education, two tenets of our
mission.”
To learn more about the Stroud Water Research Center, visit www.stroudcenter.org
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 over 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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