Axalta Coating Systems to Launch First Shatter-Proof Glass Coating

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) has introduced the first clear,
water-based coating that provides an invisible membrane to glass
surfaces and is designed to keep potentially dangerous fragments in
place, should the glass break or shatter. The technology was developed
by the Glass Coatings Division of Spencer Coatings Group, which was
acquired by Axalta in June of this year.

The shatter-proof coating has already completed successful trials with
the largest pharmaceutical glass bottle maker and the largest cosmetics
bottle maker in the world, who were attracted to the potential of
protecting glass containers of hazardous chemicals, blood plasma, and
other fluids in high risk environments. In addition to these keys uses,
the innovative coating has the potential to protect a multitude of glass
substrates for products such as expensive liquid fragrances, perfumes,
and beverages.

“We approach innovation with a true vision and purpose, whether that be
benefiting our customers’ business or impacting the world around us.
This ground-breaking technology is the first of its kind, and will
enhance the quality of items we come across in our everyday life,” said
Michael Cash, President, Industrial Coatings. “We look forward to
getting this versatile product out into the market as an example of the
functional role that coatings can play to improve our lives.”

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 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
Koen Linsen, +32015478698
[email protected]
axaltacoatingsystems.com