Axalta Launches New High Performance, Protective Industrial Rail Car Coatings

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) announced its new collection of
Tufcote™ Protective Rail Car coatings that are formulated to meet the
needs of the industrial rail car and transportation industry. The
product line includes easy-to-apply, high-build coatings that deliver
superior protection when applied to properly prepared substrates.

“Rail car and transportation maintenance structures are constructed to
last and need a tough, durable finish to ensure their sturdy build stays
intact,” said Michael Heineman, Axalta’s Vice President of Rail and High
Performance Coatings. “Our new Tufcote line’s formulations and field
proven technologies yield lasting results, improving the durability,
protection and aesthetics of these substrates over time.”

Axalta’s expansion into the industrial rail car segment provides the
industry with cost-effective products that are designed to protect rail
assets and transportation equipment from chemical and corrosion damage,
weathering, and chipping, while still maintaining a beautiful finish.
Tufcote protective coatings are ideal for use on railcars, steel storage
tanks, and heavy equipment.

To learn more about Axalta’s rail and transportation offerings, 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