Re-approval granted for Spies Hecker and Standox refinish paint
systems
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BMW Group has renewed its approval of Spies Hecker® and
Standox® - two of the premium refinish brands of Axalta
Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid
and powder coatings - for the repair of BMW passenger cars. The
endorsement applies to the BMW Group service network in 40 countries
around the world, from Albania to the United Arab Emirates, and follows
a series of rigorous tests of both brands’ paint materials to make
certain they meet BMW Group’s high standards.
The agreement recommends BMW Group’s dealerships and service garages use
Spies Hecker and Standox refinish technologies to ensure repairs to the
paintwork on BMW cars perform to the specified quality levels. To help
body shops attain optimal results with the two refinish paint systems,
the agreement also includes wide-ranging support and focused training
from both Spies Hecker and Standox.
“We offer BMW Group service centers across the globe comprehensive
expert advice and practical application guidance,” explains Jürgen
Knorr, Key Accounts Director for Axalta’s Refinish Systems in Europe,
Middle East and Africa. “Our focus is always on benefiting our customers
through innovation, cutting-edge technologies, and tailored service.”
Spies Hecker and Standox refinish paint technologies have been approved
for use by BMW Group service centers for more than 20 years. The
endorsement applies to the following countries: Albania, Argentina,
Australia, Belarus, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, India,
Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,
Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Oman, The Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Serbia,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey,
Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colourful, 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
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