a short period of time. We also
prefer to use bright, vibrant col-
ors to create uplifting and invit-
ing environments. Fortunately,
BehrPro program.”
BehrPro sales representative Phillip
Hayes led volunteer efforts on behalf of
the company and worked with Hudson
and her team to identify the most fitting
products for Hands On Atlanta Day proj-
ects. With everything from classrooms to
picnic tables and murals requiring atten-
tion, Hayes and the BehrPro team were
able to provide on-site expertise and help
train volunteers on how to quickly and
effectively complete the paint jobs.
“We were honored to join the 23rd
Annual Hands On Atlanta Day and be
a part of the thousands of community
members who donated time and labor to
help restore the schools and non-profits
in need,” Hayes said. “With BehrPro’s
portfolio of high-quality products,
Atlanta will receive the beautification it
deserves, with lasting durability that re-
quires less maintenance.”
Axalta Receives Best
Performance Vendor Award
from Tata Marcopolo
Axalta Coating Systems in India received
the Best Performance Award from Tata
Marcopolo Motors Ltd, an India-based
joint venture between Tata Motors and
Marcopolo S.A. of Brazil. With daily production reaching almost 70 buses during its peak season, Tata Marcopolo has
become one of Asia’s leading bus manufacturers. This is the third consecutive
year that Tata Marcopolo selected Axalta
Coating Systems for its award out of its
pool of suppliers, acknowledging Axalta’s
commitment to provide consistent, high-performance coatings solutions.
“We are very proud to receive
this prestigious award,” said Vinay
Rajadhyaksha, managing director, Axalta
Coating Systems India Pvt. Limited. “The
award recognizes the close collaboration
between Tata Marcopolo and our team.
We look forward to strengthening our
successful partnership by offering distin-
guished and innovative services to sup-
port Tata Marcopolo’s growth.”
Axalta has been Tata Marcopolo’s ex-
clusive coatings supplier since 2008. Two
Axalta systems in particular contributed
to the award. Axalta’s wet-on-wet paint
system has supported Tata Marcopolo’s
more than five-fold increase in produc-
tion by offering increased productivity
and energy savings. In addition, Axalta’s
value engineering programs have helped
improve Tata Marcopolo’s production
line by improving the skills of workers
and reducing costs.
PPG Teams with Mitchell
Link Repair Management
Systems
PPG Industries’ automotive refinish
business has teamed with Mitchell
International, Inc., to offer a comprehensive, integrated repair management
system to collision centers across the
U.S. and Canada. The system combines
PPG Donates Winter Supplies to Yushu County in China for Sixth Consecutive Year
PPG Industries employees from 11 sites in China recently donated clothing, bedding and school supplies for people in
Yushu County, Qinghai Province. The “warm winter” program
has been led by PPG volunteers for six consecutive years, and
this year PPG volunteers at sites in Tianjin, Shanghai, Zhangji-agang, Wuhu, Foshan, Guangzhou, Kunshan and Suzhou collected supplies that will be delivered to schools and poverty
care stations in Nangqian village, Yushu County, ahead of
the typically harsh winters experienced in the region. Since
unexpectedly heavy snow fell on Yushu County in 2008, PPG
China has encouraged employees to donate money and winter clothes for people in this area. When an earthquake struck
the county in April 2010, PPG supported disaster-relief efforts
by donating essential items to help improve living conditions
there. “Our involvement in the ‘warm winter’ program demonstrates PPG’s core value of recognizing the concerns and
needs of society,” said Cathy Yan, PPG general manager for
government affairs and business development, Asia Pacific.
“We will continue to expand our Chinese volunteer initiatives
and to encourage more employees to engage in charitable
endeavors in the areas of education, environmental protection and community donations.” Since the PPG China Volunteer Association began in 2011, PPG has established five
volunteer teams with 260 registered members.
