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.

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
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Contacts

Axalta Coating Systems
Mariam Ottun, +1 832-955-0209
[email protected]
axaltacs.com