Coatings World - November 2016

the field, advances to skill-building in the classroom, progresses to real-world application in the body shop and positively influences decision-making. Ultimately, the Master Certification program provides a well-rounded education that helps boosts the overall skillset of the refinisher whose experience adds value to the business,” Marcil added.

Axalta’s Learning and Development programs are designed to improve customer performance by developing the skills and knowledge to help eliminate waste, reduce costs, keep cycle time to a minimum and increase retention by investing in employees’ careers. Programs are offered at Axalta’s 11 Learning and Development Centers in North America, in an office or shop, virtually online through AxaltaLearningCampus.com, or through a mix of blended learning methods, as needed per customer.

BCF Signs Partnership with
Princeton Academy to
Deliver Coatings Training in
India

With India being one of the key global growth markets for the coatings industry, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) has signed an agreement with the Princeton Academy to represent the Coatings Training Institute in India. The Princeton Academy have an outstanding reputation working with coatings and other sectors across India, and the CTI is the established leading distance learning solution for the coatings industry, now present in over 25 countries.

Late last year, BCF’s CEO Tom Bowtell visited Mumbai, meeting key players in the Indian Paint Association and Paints and Coatings Skill Council, and selected Princeton Academy as the local partners to establish the Coatings Training Institute as one of the key training solutions to support the new Indian Paints and Coatings Skill Council.

Rinku Arora, director of the Princeton
Academy said “We’re delighted to be the
local delivery partner for BCF’s Coatings
Training Institute programme, which will
include the provision of local tutors for
students. Our website www.thecoating-
sinstitute.in is up and running and we’re
raring to go!”

Tom Bowtell added “This is a major milestone in our growth around the world in terms of the delivery of our training programmes, and we see the CTI as a key solution to the major need in India to upskill the chemists that are going to be needed to meet the demands from the biggest and strongest growing market globally. We now have experience in over 25 countries, and our relationship with Princeton Academy gives us the opportunity to establish a strong position in India.”

RPM Acquires Australian
Waterproofing Materials
Manufacturer

RPM International Inc. announced that
its Tremco Group has acquired the as-
sets of Duram Industries Pty Limited, an
Australian-based manufacturer of a com-
prehensive range of commercial water-
proofing products with annual net sales
of approximately $6 million. Terms of the
transaction, which is expected to
be accretive to earnings within
one year, were not disclosed.

Duram’s liquid-applied waterproofing materials serve a broad array of above-grade waterproofing needs for brick, EIFS (exterior insulation and finish systems), stucco and noise suppression walls. They are also utilized for horizontal and below-grade applications, including pedestrian, vehicular traffic, balcony and thin-set, as well as foundation waterproofing and split slab. Due to a brand reputation for consistent, quality materials and exceptional service, the company has developed a loyal following of customers.

“Tremco intends to leverage its acquisition of Duram to broaden the geographic footprint of its commercial sealants and roofing systems in the Australian market,” stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and chief executive officer. “ Duram’s in-market manufacturing will provide expanded sourcing opportunities

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