Axalta and Daimler Combine Speed and Color for 3rd Consecutive Year at NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series
March 24 2017 - 2:49PM
Business Wire
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier
of liquid and powder coatings, joins efforts with commercial
partner Daimler for the third consecutive year, to cheer on
legendary Mexican driver, Michel Jourdain, Jr. in the Freightliner
tractor-trailer category of the NASCAR® PEAK Mexico Series 2017.
Recognized for his regular participation in racing circuits at the
national and global level, Jourdain has been endorsed by Axalta and
Daimler in 20 competitions. All 12 trucks that will participate in
the Series were manufactured in Daimler’s Factory, located in
Santiago Tianguistenco, Estado de México, and finished with
Axalta’s Imron Elite® technology.
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Axalta's Imron Elite® coats Michel
Jourdain, Jr.’s truck in the NASCAR® PEAK Mexico Series 2017
(Photo: Axalta)
“For Axalta, racing is the ideal space to bring together
champions. Through our winning coating technology, Imron Elite®
adds brilliance and shine to Michel Jourdain, Jr.’s truck. But,
besides adding beauty, the paint provides protection from varying
weather and track conditions with an excellent durability, even at
speeds exceeding 100 mph,” explained Jesus Jara, Transportation
Director of Axalta in Mexico.
Flavio Rivera, Operations Director at Daimler México said,
“Painting the Freightliner Trucks with Axalta makes us feel proud
of the integrated products and services in each of the trucks we
manufacture. Through our participation in this racing championship,
Daimler’s versatility and speed can be demonstrated, in addition to
Axalta’s technology – these strengths combined show our shared
commitment to innovation."
Michel Jourdain, Jr. aims for victory in the first race of the
NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series held March 26 in Monterrey, Mexico.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings
and providing customers with innovative, colourful, 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 than150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the more
than 12,800 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 axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @Axalta on
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