within China’s chemical and
coatings industries.
“This is a satisfying achievement for Axalta and a testament
to our spirit of innovation, commitment
to sustainability and our long-term contribution to the coatings industry in
China. It also reflects our desire to work
hand-in-hand with players throughout
the entire industrial value chain to create
a more innovative, more sustainable and
more colorful world for people in China,”
said Luke Lu, vice president of Axalta
and President of its business in China.
Commenting on the awards, Sun
Lianying, chairman of the CNCIA said,
“Axalta has been a pioneer in the global
coatings industry for more nearly 150
years. Since Axalta entered the China
market, it has used its rich experience and
professional insights to help Chinese en-
terprises and industries to improve quali-
ty, efficiency, safety and sustainability. We
look forward to Axalta’s new progress in
Axalta’s most significant contribu-
tions to China’s coatings industry in
recent years have been its environmen-
tally responsible coating technology and
color solutions. Axalta’s Eco-Concept
process, upgraded 3-Wet Waterborne
system, and high solids 2-Wet Monocoat
system substantially increase productivi-
ty on the paint line while simultaneously
lowering energy consumption and VOC
emissions in line with today’s environ-
mental requirements.
Axalta has been operating in China
since 1984. The CNCIA award recognizes Axalta’s leadership role in developing
innovative, cutting-edge coating products. Axalta manages liquid coatings production operations in the Jiading district
of Shanghai and in Changchun, six powder coating operations in collaboration
with its joint venture partner, four refinish training centers, and a Global Color
Lab. Axalta also operates its Asia Pacific
Innovation Center and its Asia Pacific
Regional Headquarters in Shanghai.
Sherwin-Williams Enters
into Contract with Cirrus
Aircraft to Provide its
Coatings
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings
announced a multi-year contract with
Cirrus Aircraft to utilize its SKYscapes
Basecoat-Clearcoat Polyurethane Enamel
system on its complete series of award-winning aircraft.
SKYscapes basecoat-clearcoat provides superior appearance and durability and its latest, patented technology is
AMS 3095 certified. This complete paint
system cures at ambient temperature in
half the time of other single-stage aerospace coatings systems. Designed to meet
demanding aviation market needs, this
innovative coating system features resins
specially formulated to deliver: brighter,
richer colors; higher gloss retention and
advanced hiding qualities; brighter, better hiding colors than traditional paint
systems, and its superior technology can
actually cut as much as 30 percent from
