Axalta Coating Systems opens expanded Tech Centre in Gujarat

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today opened its expanded Technology Centre Savli in Vadodara in Gujarat.

The Technology Centre includes an automotive coatings development laboratory and colour laboratory. The automotive coatings development laboratory will focus on developing special paint formulations to ensure superior colour match, aesthetics and quality.

The expanded laboratory will feature contemporary robotic spray applicators that can precisely replicate line application conditions inside customer manufacturing plants. The equipment, according to the company, is designed to facilitate the development, approval, quality control, and customer line support required by automotive OEMs. Additional capabilities at the facility also include colour measurement tools and accelerated paint testing equipment.

“Technology plays a crucial role in driving our business as well as serving our customers,” said Dr Barry Snyder, Axalta’s senior vice-president and chief technology officer at the opening ceremony. “This Technology Centre is part of a global network of technology facilities that are designed to develop tailored solutions to meet local customer needs.”

Vinay Rajadhyaksha, managing director Axalta Coating Systems India, said, “At Axalta, we monitor automotive trends and forecast how colour preferences are changing in the automotive market. We can now offer innovative coating solutions directly to our customers. We’re confident that with this new state-of-the-art technology centre, we will be able to meet the paint and coatings requirements of all our customers in India.”

Axalta’s business in India serves customers in the transportation OEM, refinish and industrial sectors. The company’s refinish products comprises leading brands such as Cromax, Standox, Duxone, Lucite, and Nason.

According to the World Bank, India’s economy overall is projected to grow by 7.2 percent in the current fiscal year, up from 6.8 percent in 2016. The auto industry has started to show strong growth with a CAGR of approximately 7 percent over the next five years. 

Axalta, which set up its India business in 1996, today operates a manufacturing plant in Vadodara along with offices and regional training centres in Gurugram, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Vadodara.