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Axalta has started the newest phase of its Jiading plant in Shanghai, which represents an important new investment in environmentally responsible waterborne coatings by the Company in China. Expected to be operational by early 2021, this expanded facility will position Axalta to meet rising demand for sustainable coatings from automotive and industrial customers across southern and eastern China.
Investment for Advanced Waterborne Coating Systems
This investment in waterborne coatings production is vital to the current and future growth of Axalta. As the Chinese market for automobiles and industrial goods continues to grow, evolve, and mature, this investment will help to meet growing demand of customers for sustainable products and innovative applications across southern and eastern China.
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As the industry continues upgrading to sustainable products, the waterborne coatings market will likewise continue to grow in China," said Willie Wu, President of Axalta Greater China.
"The next generation of world-leading waterborne coatings technology that will be produced at our expanded facility is designed to benefit the industry and environment by creating superior appearance, lowering energy consumption, and reducing carbon dioxide and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions."
Sun Lianying, chairman of the China National Coating Industry Association, added, "
China's automotive and industrial coatings industries are rapidly upgrading their manufacturing processes to continue delivering high-quality products, while becoming more sustainable. With its Jiading waterborne plant, Axalta set the gold standard in the industry in 2015, and this expansion is further proof of its commitment to the sustainable development of the Chinese market and the industries it serves."
Source: Axalta