Axalta Coating Systems to Acquire Plascoat Systems Limited

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, announced today that it has acquired Plascoat
Systems Limited, a leading supplier of thermoplastic powder coatings,
from its parent company, International Process Technologies (IPT) Ltd.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.


Established in 1952, Plascoat has pioneered the science behind the
formulation, manufacturing, and application of thermoplastic polyolefin
coatings. Plascoat’s industry-leading product portfolio includes
Plascoat PPA 571, a flexible, tough and highly durable plastic coating
used for a wide variety of outdoor applications, Talisman, a hard
wearing, tough plastic coating used extensively in the dishwasher basket
coating market, and Plascoat PPA 571 Aqua, a unique plastic coating for
potable water pipes, in addition to many other high performing coatings
designed to meet the highest industry standards.

“Over the last 65 years, Plascoat has led the way in developing
innovative, environmentally responsible coatings that meet the high
corrosion resistance demands of customers around the globe,” said
Michael Cash, Axalta Senior Vice President and President, Industrial
Coatings. “We look forward to bringing this knowledge and expertise into
Axalta to augment our existing thermoplastic powder coatings business
and provide even more innovative products and solutions to our
customers.”

“This is a great opportunity for Plascoat to grow as a business and
advance our offerings while joining a company that places great value on
their customers, new product development and impact on the environment,”
said Jeremy Stoke, Chairman, IPT Ltd. “We look forward to our future
with Axalta.”

As part of the transaction, Axalta will acquire both Plascoat
manufacturing facilities in Farnham, England and Zuidland, Netherlands.
For more information about the Plascoat Systems Limited product
portfolio, visit www.plascoat.com.

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 150 years of experience in the
coatings industry, the 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
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Contacts

Axalta Coating Systems
Heather Marter
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