Axalta Coating Systems Receives Initial Accreditation from American Association for Laboratory Accreditation

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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is pleased to announce that its Houston Technical Services Laboratory has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation awarded by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). Many global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that require product approval will now accept the data generated by Axalta’s Houston laboratory which will reduce the cycle time for obtaining global product approvals.

A2LA accreditation reflects the capabilities of Axalta’s quality management systems overall and its ability to perform specific activities defined by its A2LA Scope of Accreditation (A2LA Certificate # 4024.01). These activities include mechanical testing of coatings to evaluate effects on color, gloss, appearance and overall functionality before and after exposure to corrosive environments.

“Our Houston Technical Services Laboratory and its personnel have many years of experience with the coating evaluation methods included in our Scope of Accreditation, a key factor in the successful accreditation process with A2LA,” states Michael Cash, Axalta Senior Vice President and President of Industrial Coatings. “This recognition serves as further evidence of Axalta’s determination not only to support our customers at the highest level, but also to perform as a world class coatings organization.”

Axalta also holds A2LA accreditation at its Coatings Technology Center in Wilmington, DE as well as its laboratory in Mt. Clemens, MI which is adjacent to its facility which produces coatings for OEMs in the transportation sector. Having labs with third party accreditation will continue to enhance Axalta’s customer service experience.

About A2LA

A2LA is the largest U.S.-based, multi-discipline accreditation body with over 35 years of experience providing internationally recognized accreditation services and quality training. A2LA’s world-class accreditation services encompass testing and calibration laboratories, medical testing laboratories, inspection bodies, proficiency testing providers, reference material producers and product certification bodies. Organizations are accredited to international standards and field-specific requirements developed with government and industry collaboration. A2LA also offers a wide variety of both public and private on-site training programs to complement the various accreditation programs.

About Axalta Coating Systems – Celebrating 150 Years in the Coatings Industry

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 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the 12,800 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.

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Source: Axalta Coating Systems

Released May 16, 2016