Innovative and sustainable Alesta AR coatings will protect tunnel sound
barriers
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta-Huajia Coatings, a joint venture between Axalta Coating Systems
(NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings,
and the Huangshan Yongjia Group Co. Ltd., will partner with SHAZC Group
to coat the sound barriers installed on Shanghai’s new Metro Line 17.
Axalta’s premium powder coating Alesta® AR will protect the
sound management structures along the Qingpu section of the line.
The Alesta AR500-UD series meets the most stringent exterior performance
standards of the architectural industry, thanks to its architectural
grade fluoropolymer powder coating technology. In addition, the AR500-UD
series of products also feature environmentally responsible formulations
and ultra-low VOC to offer excellent protection and high color accuracy
as well as gloss-stability along with easy-care, easy-clean and
anti-graffiti properties.
“Axalta is honored to participate in the construction of this important
branch of Shanghai’s public transportation network,” said Mike Cash,
President of Axalta’s Industrial Coatings business. “With the growth of
China’s high-speed rail transportation, there is also an accelerated
demand for future high-speed systems to operate quietly and sustainably.
I am confident that our innovative products will improve the
effectiveness and appearance of sound barriers by providing superior
corrosion resistance and durability with ease of application.”
Though the project marks the first commercial application of Axalta’s
Alesta AR powder coatings in China’s mass transit railway sector, Axalta
has already made significant contributions to China’s rail
transportation industry. For example, Axalta has provided its coating
solutions to the high-speed trains of Harbin Dalian railway, and to
trains in the extension section of Tianjin Urban Rail Line 1 and the
Beijing Metro Line 15.
“Axalta is a key strategic partner of SHAZC, and we’ve worked together
for more than 10 years. Its innovative technologies, quality products
and solutions, and superior services have contributed to the development
and long-term success of the SHAZC Group and the entire rail
transportation industry,” said Mr. Song Fengbin, Vice General Manager of
the Engineering Center of SHAZC.
About SHAZC Group
Founded in May 2005, the SHAZC Group is a high-tech engineering
enterprise that integrates research and development, manufacturing and
installation. It has an extensive 100 thousand square meter sound
barrier production base, as well as its own R & D capability ranging
from environmental engineering to steel structure engineering
contracting qualification, waterproofing, anti-corrosion and insulation.
SHAZC believes in technical innovation and sincere service, combined
with strong R & D, and modern equipment to support China's high-speed
rail development and extend the trend of "made-in-china" to the entire
world!
About Axalta-Huajia
Axalta-Huajia Coating Co. Ltd. is a powder coating joint venture that
Axalta Coating Systems shares with Huangshan Yongjia Group Co Ltd.
Headquartered in Huangshan, China, it is the second largest manufacturer
of powder coating products in the country. In addition to Huangshan,
Axalta-Huajia operates five powder coating manufacturing plants that are
strategically located in Shanghai (Qingpu), Guangdong, Chengdu, Wuhan
and Shandong. The joint venture manufactures and distributes powder
coatings, providing innovative and quality powder coating solutions
designed to meet the needs of local and global customers.
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 12,800 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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