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Axalta named preferred supplier for LV= and Allianz
- 08/03/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Axalta Refinish has signed a five-year agreement with UK insurers LV= General Insurance (LV=) and Allianz to become a preferred supplier of cutting-edge refinish technology through its Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox, and U-POL brands. The deal means the insurers’ network of branded bodyshops will have access to [...] -
Standox – Aerosol delivers all-round efficiency
- 01/02/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Products
Standox has introduced a new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer U3080S in grey as an aerosol, which is designed to shorten the repair process as one full repair step is eliminated. During preparation, small sand-throughs are common. These must be primed or sealed before top-coating. The new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer [...] -
Axalta unveils ‘Starry Night’ as its 2024 Colour of the Year
- 31/01/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year – Starry Night. The latest edition marks the 10th year Axalta has introduced its automotive colour of the year and the first time it has featured a black shade. Starry Night is described as "a strong, contemporary colour with light [...] -
Drivus adds affordability to Axalta tech investment
- 01/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Drivus, part of Axalta, is simplifying the equipment leasing process for the automotive refinish market with the introduction of its Financial Services offering. Drivus Financial Services allows bodyshops to stay up-to-date with the most recent technology, which will deliver increased efficiency and provide a [...] -
Axalta named exclusive BMW supplier
- 21/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Axalta has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in 15 Europeans countries plus South Africa. The agreement includes BMW Group’s network of 730 dealerships and collision repair partners. As part of the agreement, Axalta will also provide its latest Fast Cure Low [...] -
Spies Hecker – Innovative new 1k Primer Surfacer
- 02/08/2023
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Products
Spies Hecker has launched a new Priomat 1K Universal Primer Surfacer Aerosol 4095 in grey. Designed to maximise efficiency and sustainability, the innovative 1K Primer Surfacer shortens the repair process considerably and reduces the number of products needed per repair. It offers excellent corrosion protection and [...] -
Axalta brings brands together under single management
- 22/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Axalta has announced the appointment of Jason Hopkins in the newly created role of UK and Ireland country manager, Axalta and U-POL. He will report to Redhwan Amine, Axalta’s West and North Europe territory business director. Amine said: “Bringing together both these prestigious businesses under the same [...] -
Axalta announces 2023 Colour of the Year
- 18/01/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Axalta Coating Systems has announced that its 2023 Global Automotive Colour of the Year is Techno Blue. This is the ninth year the company has featured a trending colour. Axalta’s 2022 Automotive Colour Trends Powered by Colour highlights the generational trends, changing reality and positive outlook that [...] -
White remains car colour of choice
- 09/01/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Axalta Coating Systems has revealed that white, black and grey remained the three most popular colour choices in the automotive industry last year. Its 70th annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report, first published in 1953, is the industry’s longest running and most comprehensive coloor account. Robert [...] -
Motofix announces Spies Hecker partnership
- 20/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motofix has announced that all nine of its sites across the Home Counties and south west are adopting the Spies Hecker paint systems. This includes its new prestige paint and body centre in Cirencester, due to open later this month. Motofix expects using Spies Hecker systems will reduce energy usage in its [...]