Axalta's military operation

Axalta Coating Systems has supplied the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Brisbane with coatings for its first fleet of medium and heavy duty trucks.

The liquid and powder coatings were supplied by Axalta under the Land 121 Phase 3B Defence program.

The program has delivered 12 trucks and 70 trailers in a bid to enhance the ADF's logistical capabilities.

Land 121 Phase 3B was signed in 2013 and will aim to replace the current fleet of Australian Defence Filed vehicles, modules and trailers.

It will see Australia supplied with around 2,500 military logistical trucks.

Axalata works alongside Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA) to provide its supply chain with paint products as well as production, warehousing and distribution.

Axalta president of industrial coatings Michael Cash believes that so far the program has been successful.

“I am extremely proud of Axalta’s achievements as part of the Land 121 program.

“With painted components originating from up to a dozen global locations, Axalta’s ability to assess site capabilities, design customised training, implement strict quality controls and establish efficient supply chains for its coating products, has ensured these cutting-edge military vehicles are delivered just as the Australian Defence Force had envisioned.”