Axalta has announced the launch of its newest investment in innovation, the Asia-Pacific Technology Center (APTC), in the Minhang District of Shanghai.
The new centre spans 15,500 square metres and staffs more than 300 today with capacity for more than 500.
The APTC expands resources available to Axalta’s global organisation of more than 1,300 scientists, engineers, and staff engaged in research and developlment.
In addition to laboratories, the APTC houses a Refinish Training Center (RTC) and Global Color Development Center.
The laboratories at APTC include a coating R&D laboratory, a coating system testing laboratory, and a transportation application laboratory.
These facilities are designed to train customers to optimize the use of Axalta’s refinish products, conduct original research, and develop new products that will accelerate performance and productivity for vehicle manufacturing, refinish, and industrial customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Axalta chairman and CEO Charlie Shaver said that innovation was crucial to driving the company's future as well as the success of Axalta's customers.
“The Asia-Pacific Technology Center reflects our strategy to build a strong technology hub in the region that is integrated into our global R&D organization.
"It is designed to put customer needs first and serve them with the very best we have. APTC will be the latest example yet of Axalta’s commitment to innovation that enables customers to maintain a competitive edge and achieve long-term success.”