Axalta’s patented Fast Cure Low Energy technology redefines what is possible in vehicle refinishing in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Fast, high quality finish, at a lower cost

Basel, Switzerland – 14 December 2018 – Axalta, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, is committed to driving continual technological innovation.  Its latest developments use patented Axalta Fast Cure Low Energy technology that, when used as part of a complete system, cut process times in professional bodyshops by up to 50% and reduce energy consumption by up to 70% while still achieving the best quality repair.

Adrien Schrobiltgen, Vice President for Axalta’s refinish business in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, says, “There is nothing on the market that can match our Fast Cure Low Energy technology for speed and performance. It delivers the fastest overall solution, making the entire paint repair journey easier and more profitable for the bodyshop, while never comprising on the high-quality finish our end users have come to expect from Axalta.”

Based on Axalta’s revolutionary in-house chemistry that uses both temperature and ambient humidity to accelerate the drying process, bodyshops that use the full product system find the perfect balance between high speed and low baking energy consumption, while delivering the highest quality finish, faster than ever. Bodyshops can also use this speed of performance to offer rapid repair services that can increase their profitability.

This Fast Cure Low Energy technology is part of Axalta’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions to suit its customers’ needs. Not only does lower temperature drying offer bodyshops the ability to repair temperature-sensitive electric vehicles or to repair vehicles with heat-sensitive components more easily, but it is also enables those bodyshops who install low energy spray booths to carry out the highest quality repairs.

This patented technology is offered by Axalta’s three premium global refinish brands, Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox.

For more information please visit www.cromax.com/eu/ultrasystem, www.spieshecker.com/speed-tec or www.standox.com/xtreme-system.

About Axalta

Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colourful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the 14 000 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information visit axalta.com and follow us @Axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.