Axalta Expands Its Tufcote Economy Series with Epoxy Products for the Industrial Market

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) adds Tufcote^™ 5100 Epoxy Topcoat and Tufcote LV PR 5187 Epoxy Primer to its recently released Tufcote LV HG series.

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Axalta releases Tufcote epoxy products for economy industrial market. (Photo: Axalta)

In addition to the Tufcote LV HG alkyd and polyurethane coatings, these epoxy products are ideal for use in above water conditions, on surfaces that are susceptible to weathering and corrosion, such as steel, wood, concrete, aluminum, fiberglass, storage tanks, machinery, and piers.

“We’re excited to continue to expand our line of Tufcote epoxy products,” said John Corry, Axalta Product Director, Industrial Coating Systems North America. “This topcoat is designed to provide industrial structures with protection and exceptional resistance to chipping and abrasion, making products sustainable for the long-term. The Tufcote LV HG epoxy series offers a high-quality solution to customers who desire a coating with excellent durability, strong adhesion properties, and a very high gloss finish.”

Tufcote 5100 Epoxy Topcoat is a two-part, heavy duty thixotropic solventborne coating that is formulated with a volatile organic compound (VOC) level of 0.4 lbs/gal (50 g/l) to comply with the most stringent regulatory requirements in the US market. It is available in three colors and may be applied by spray application, brush, or roller. Tufcote LV PR 5187 Epoxy Primer is a light grey, two-part primer that has a 0.8 lbs/gal (100 g/l) VOC level that is recommended for use under Tufcote LV HG epoxy topcoat to maximize chemical and abrasion resistance.

To learn more about Axalta’s transportation offerings, including the latest Tufcote LV HG products, visit axalta.us/transportation.

About Axalta Coating Systems

Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, 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 approximately 13,600 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.

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Released October 2, 2017