Coatings World - October 2015

the goal, results and conclusion of his or her research.

“The support PPG and its founda-
tion provide to Pitt’s engineering and
chemistry programs is helping us offer
research and enrichment opportunities
to additional students,” said Gerald D.
Holder, Ph.D., the university’s U.S. Steel
Dean of Engineering. “The fellowships
and undergraduate poster session offer
our students experience in conducting
important research projects and then de-
veloping skills to convey their methods
and findings through posters and presen-
tations, and to professionals working in
non-university environments.”
The PPG Industries Foundation aims
to create brighter, more colorful com-
munities where PPG has a presence in
the United States. By investing in edu-
cational opportunities, we help grow
today’s skilled workforce and develop
tomorrow’s innovators in research and
development, manufacturing, informa-
tion technology and other careers related
to science, technology, engineering and
mathematics. Plus, we empower PPG
employees to make an impact for causes
that are important to them by support-
ing their volunteer efforts and charitable
giving. Learn more at www.ppgcommu-
nities.com.

Axalta’s Powder Coating
Joint Venture Wins Top Ten
Powder Coating Brands
Award in China

Axalta-Huajia Coatings, a joint-venture company of leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, Axalta Coating Systems, has won the HC360.com Top Ten Powder Coating Brands. This title, awarded by prominent B2B e-commerce service online provider HC360.com, recognizes Axalta-Huajia Coatings for its superior high quality powder coatings delivered to Chinese customers.

The award selection committee,
consisting of industry experts, profes-
sors and HC360’s e-commerce users,
As one of the top powder
coating suppliers in China, Axalta-Huajia
Coatings offers its customers coating
solutions with excellent technology ben-
efitting many industrial applications. Its
coating products have earned a reputa-
tion for excellent corrosion resistance
and durability due to their superior edge
coverage, thick film build, and lack of a
required primer. With virtually zero levels
of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
and targeted hazardous air pollutants
(HAPs), Axalta-Huajia powder coatings
are formulated to respond to environ-
mental demands while also meeting cus-
tomer requirements.

“It is a great honor to be awarded among the Top Ten Powder Coating Brands in China. This award represents the industry’s recognition of our products and contribution to China’s market,” said Xu Xiangming, General

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