SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 27, 2017--Axalta Coating Systems
(NYSE: AXTA), has received the Best Partner award from FAW-Volkswagen
(FAW-VW) in Qingdao. FAW-VW is a joint venture between FAW Group and
Volkswagen Group which manufactures Audi and Volkswagen brand passenger
cars for sale in China. FAW-VW and Axalta established a partnership in
1992. As its main coating supplier, Axalta participated in the
co-construction of FAW-VW’s Qingdao paint workshop and provides AquaEC™
E-coat products, Eco-Concept coating primerless system, and two
component clearcoats for their vehicles .
Axalta wins Best Partner Award from FAW-Volkswagen Qingdao. (Photo: Axalta)
“We
are very excited to receive this prestigious award as a recognition of
the partnership between FAW-VW Qingdao and Axalta,” said James
Chen, Transportation Coatings Business Director, Greater China for
Axalta. “At Axalta, we’re committed to product quality, innovation and
sustainability that will enable our OEM customers such as FAW-VW to meet
the increasing demand for beautiful, durable, and environmentally
responsible vehicles. We look forward to further providing quality
coating solutions and value-added services to FAW-Volkswagen Qingdao and
all our customers.”
Axalta’s AquaEC water-based high-performance
electrocoats are formulated to provide reliable mechanical strength and
superior corrosion protection. Recognized with an Energy Saving Award at
the SURCAR International Awards 2016, Axalta’s Eco-Concept paint and
process technology are designed to accelerate production in the light
vehicle paint line.