Coatings World - May 2015

Center run by AkzoNobel’s Decorative Paints business.

A key part of the 2015 trend is bright, almost neon, accents with a matte finish. Metallic effects are also back, while the more classic silver range is now complemented by different shades of browns and golds – including Smooth Copper.

Axalta Receives Multi-site
ISO 14001 Certification
for Global Manufacturing
Facility

Manufacturing centers of Axalta Coating Systems received certification of conformance with the requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 standard. The certification has been accredited by Lloyd’s Register LRQA and is valid for three years. The certification applies to all 34 of Axalta’s majority-owned manufacturing facilities that produce liquid and powder coatings.

“We are very proud to receive ISO
certification again and be recognized
for our global efforts to maintain and
continually improve our multi-site
Environmental Management System
(EMS),” said Peter Hurd, Axalta senior
vice president for operations. “Our re-
newed certification is a testament to the
effort, dedication and know-how of the
people of Axalta across the globe. Their
diligence and capabilities help protect
our assets, our employees and the com-
munities in which we operate.”

Sika Acquires Construction
Technologies Australia

Sika has agreed to acquire Construction Technologies Australia Pty Ltd (CTA), one of the leading suppliers of tile adhesives and associated mortar products in Australia. CTA generated sales of CHF 22 million in 2014 and has 51 employees. The CTA plants bring Sika’s mortar footprint to 79 factories worldwide.

Over the past couple of years CTA
has experienced dynamic growth and
has established itself as a key supplier to
pro dealers with a wide product range
comprising tile adhesives and
associated mortar solutions, the
company stated.

By acquiring CTA, Sika will extend its manufacturing footprint and considerably leverage its core technology powders/mortars to become a leading supplier in Australia of surface preparation, adhesive and waterproofing products for tiling applications. Furthermore, the CTA range of products will give Sika the opportunity to increase its business in new and existing distribution channels and will provide excellent cross selling opportunities. Distribution of CTA’s products in New Zealand will transfer to Sika (NZ) Ltd. Managing Director Troy Hogan, and other key members of the CTA team.

The acquisition represents a further step in the expansion of Sika’s mortar business. With 31 percent growth in 2014, mortar is Sika’s strongest growing product area as well as one of the key elements of the Strategy 2018. CW

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