Axalta
Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings,
celebrates 50 years of commercially produced latest generation powder coatings,
making it one of the oldest powder coating manufacturers in the world. Axalta
got its start in commercial powder coatings in 1964 with the acquisition of the
Teodur brand that had been manufactured by Wagemakers Lekbrieken, a Dutch
family-owned paint company founded in 1848 that sold its first architectural
grade thermosetting powder at its site in Teodur.
Axalta’s powder coatings deliver superior coverage and transfer efficiency with
both thermosetting and thermoplastic coatings manufactured under the names of
Alesta®, Nap-Gard™ and Abcite™. These products have earned a reputation for corrosion resistance,
durability due to superior edge coverage, thick film build, and efficiency
because no primer is required.
“Axalta
Coating Systems is honored to have such rich history, vast experience and great
success in powder coatings throughout these fifty years,” said Michael Cash,
President Industrial Coatings. “It keeps us motivated each day to continue the
legacy by offering great products to our valued customers around the world.”
Nap-Gard has been the worldwide leader in applying
standard practices for functional pipe coatings with epoxy. For decades,
Nap-Gard FBE grades have been used from the coldest parts of Alaska to the
hottest climates of the Middle East.
In 2002, Alesta was created in Europe to meet the
need for a superior global decorative powder line.
Today, Alesta has evolved into a leading franchise of decorative powder
coatings that deliver superior edge coverage and optimum film build, with no
primer required. An environmentally responsible choice, Alesta powder coatings
are free of solvents and virtually free of VOCs and targeted HAPs.
For the
past 20 years, Abcite powder coatings have been protecting water
infrastructures, power plants, fences, light poles and many more structures
against corrosion in all weather conditions. Abcite has remained successful
over the years due to excellent performance and easy application which requires
no primer, top coat and virtually no maintenance.
Axalta’s powder
capabilities continue to grow. Earlier
in 2014, Axalta announced investments to expand production in two locations in
China. Also in China, Axalta received Qualicoat Class 2
certification for the production of Alesta Super Durable (SD) powder coating at
its joint venture manufacturing facility in Donguan. Earlier in October, Axalta
announced the expansion of its global product
portfolio to include Alesta ZeroZinc, the next generation of zinc free
anticorrosion primers.
For more information contact: Axalta Coating System, www.axaltacoatingsystems.com