Axalta

AkzoNobel and Axalta to be Called Axanzo Following Merger

The planned merger, announced in November 2025, will create a global coatings leader with the scale, strength and reach to accelerate sustainable growth and deliver breakthrough innovation. The envisaged post-closing NYSE and Euronext Amsterdam ticker symbol will be AXZ.

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AkzoNobel And Axalta Announce Three Directors to Finalise the Combined Company Board

The additions finalise the board structure for the merged paints and coatings company. Following the deal's closing, the 11-member board will be led by Rakesh Sachdev as Chair, Ben Noteboom as Vice-Chair, Greg Poux-Guillaume as CEO, and Chris Villavarayan as Deputy CEO.

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Business Intelligence Group Honors Axalta with Six BIG Innovation Awards

Axalta products recognised for advancing sustainability, efficiency, and safety across automotive and industrial coatings.

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Axalta Names ‘Solar Boost’ Orange as 2026 Global Automotive Colour of the Year

Axalta’s Solar Boost captures a shared sense of positivity and momentum, providing a statement colour for drivers who want their vehicles to express individuality and confidence.

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Axalta Released its 2025 Global Automotive Color Popularity Report

The report highlights the top 10 most popular automotive color spaces and provides insight into how color preferences continue to evolve across global markets.

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AkzoNobel and Axalta to Merge in All-Stock Merger of Equals to Form Global Coatings Leader

The merger brings together two leading companies in the coatings industry with complementary brand portfolios, aiming to enhance customer value, shareholder returns and operational efficiency. The combined business will have a strong financial profile, industry-leading innovation capabilities, and a global footprint spanning more than 160 countries.

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Axalta Launches Advanced Coatings to Enhance EV Battery Safety

The newly introduced coatings, Alesta® e-PRO FG Black and Alesta® e-PRO Dielectric Gray, have been developed to offer superior heat protection and electrical insulation for EV battery applications.

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Axalta Scientist Named Among Top 100 Women in North-American Auto Industry by Automotive News

The award recognises exceptional female leaders who play pivotal roles and make influential decisions within their organisations.

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Axalta Wins 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award

Axalta's NextJet automotive digital paint technology has been recognised as an Innovation to Watch in the 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Awards, highlighting its potential to revolutionise the automotive industry with sustainable, precise, and efficient digital painting solutions.

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Axalta Won Two Prestigious Edison Awards™

Axalta Irus Scan™ secured Silver in the Automotive Materials category, while Axalta’s MyColor earned Bronze in the same category.

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Axalta Appointed Tim Bowes as President for Global Industrial Coatings

Tim Bowes will enhance Axalta’s position in the coatings industry, focusing on sustainable and high-performance solutions for a global customer base.

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Dürr and Axalta Partnered on Automotive Digital Paint Technology

This strategic agreement between Dürr and Axalta will bring cutting-edge digital paint technology to the automotive industry, offering light vehicle OEMs a revolutionary solution for precise, overspray-free paint application.

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Axalta Unveils Evergreen Sprint as the 2025 Global Automotive Color of the Year

Evergreen Sprint, a luxurious and bold forest green, draws inspiration from the iconic British racing green. This timeless hue represents speed, performance, and the legacy of motorsport excellence.

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Axalta Celebrates 10th Anniversary as a Public Company

This event symbolises a decade of innovation and growth for Axalta, highlighted by transformative advancements in color technologies, application efficiency and sustainable solutions.

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Axalta Opened its Global Headquarters in the Philadelphia Navy Yard

The new HQ will boost Axalta’s presence in the international paints and coatings market, while also creating a collaborative environment to enhance teamwork and innovation.

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