Axalta appoints new chief executive officer
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 10, 2018 — For the second time in four months, Axalta has hired a new chief executive officer. Robert Bryant, previously Axalta’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will now also serve as the company’s top executive – a position left vacant by the resignation of Terrance Hahn, […]
Axalta Launches new North American Chat Service
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — September 14th 2018 — Axalta announced the introduction of a new online chat support for North American refinish customers. The news, which was announced Monday, will provide customers with a convenient new way of reaching customer care. The chat will present users with a quick an […]
Introducing Axalta’s new colour targeting program
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — August 15, 2018 — Axalta is investing in a color targeting program to capture the colours of the new 2019 model year vehicles. With the new vehicles hitting the road next year, it’s particularly important for collision repairers to be knowledgeable of the new colours that are going into […]
Tuesday Ticker: July 31, 2018
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario – July 31, 2018 – In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Axalta reports Q2 results, LKQ and much, much more. Second quarter earnings season continues. This week Axalta reported. Net sales were $1,206.5 million, a sharp increase or 10.8 percent year-over-year (an acquisition contributed 5.6 percent of that). Net […]
Axalta names new CEO
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — June 27, 2018 —Terrence Hahn has been named as chief executive officer for Axalta Coating Systems. The decision, made by Axalta’s board of directors, was announced Wednesday. Hahn will take over the new role effective Sep. 4, 2018, succeeding former CEO Charlie Shaver, who chose to step […]
Tuesday Ticker
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario – July 16, 2018 – In this week’s Tuesday Ticker LKQ gets stock recommendation, Axalta raises prices, and much, much more. Companies will report second quarter earnings results over the next couple of weeks. Expect a flood of financial results from publicly-traded companies. Check this space in the […]
Axalta now offers I-CAR’s professional development program
Toronto, Ontario – July 6, 2018 — Axalta now offers I-CAR’s professional development program credit hours to collision repair professionals online, becoming the first company to do so. “At Axalta, we’re always looking for innovative ways to help our customers grow their business and improve performance,” said Troy Weaver, Vice President, Axalta North America […]
Tuesday Ticker: June 12, 2018
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 12, 2018 — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker: Ford reverses policy on Canadian dealership ownership, GPC gets in on global consolidation of parts distributors, a digital repair estimator raises funds in Europe, and much, much more! Ford Canada: Now open to the public(ly traded) Ford Canada will allow […]
Hat Trick: Axalta recipient of NAPA Canada’s Club 95 Award for a third consecutive year
By CRM Staff Ajax, Ontario — June 6, 2018 — On-time deliveries are the cornerstone of Axalta’s business, a commitment recently recognized by NAPA Canada at their National Sales Meeting in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Axalta was awarded the NAPA Canada’s Club 95 Award after exceeding the award’s 95 percent on-time delivery criteria by one […]
Axalta launches three-piece tri-coat fan deck to guide painters to the perfect finish
By CRM Staff Glen Mills, Pennsylvania — May 29, 2018 — Axalta recently announced the launch of its three-piece, tri-coat colour fan deck. The product was designed to help improve cycle time for the company’s refinish customers currently using its waterborne basecoat, Cromax EZ. “Whether our customers value ease of use and prefer Cromax EZ, […]
