PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Axalta (NYSE: AXTA),
a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, recently
honored the recipients of its 2020 Supplier Performance Awards
spotlighting their perseverance, commitment, and continued
partnership with Axalta during a challenging year. Awards were
given in five categories, including Outstanding Performance,
Excelsior Award, Service Award, Innovation Award, and the
Excellence Award.
Robert Bryant, Axalta's Chief
Executive Officer, thanked the award recipients for their
extraordinary efforts during unprecedented times. He said, "The
global pandemic forced us to get creative in many ways. During the
most unique year in the history of our business, you were right
there by our side when we asked for your help, and we couldn't be
more thankful for your partnership."
The winners of the 2020 Axalta Supplier Performance Awards
are:
- Altana AG;
- Citi – Treasury and Trade Solutions;
- Covestro;
- Eastman Chemical Company;
- GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.;
- HazMat Environmental Group, Inc.;
- Royal DSM;
- Spolchemie; and
- Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd.
Bryant also highlighted Axalta's long-term growth plans and
strategy. "As I think about Axalta's future, the opportunities in
front of us are great, and we have a team that can execute against
a much more aggressive vision and strategic plan. I am very excited
for Axalta's future, and each of you play a critical role in our
success."
During the virtual awards ceremony, participants heard from
former NASA astronaut, New York Times
best-selling author and Columbia
University Engineering Professor Mike Massimino. As a veteran astronaut and
four-time spacewalker on two missions to the Hubble Space
Telescope, including the final Hubble servicing mission, Massimino
spoke about the importance of teamwork and innovation in
persevering to overcome challenges and being able to fully realize
your individual passions.
He explained the devastating impact of the Space Shuttle
Columbia disaster in 2003. "We had to find innovative solutions to
get us back into space, and we needed a diverse team to make it
work," Massimino said. Reflecting back on the experience he said,
"It was our team's 'finest hour.' How we reacted to this crisis and
how we came together as a team is what made us successful." He
concluded his speech by saying, "You find out who you are in tough
times. Ask your 'mission control' for help and be 'mission control'
for your team."
Barry Snyder, Axalta's Chief
Operations and Supply Chain Officer, also expressed gratitude to
the suppliers. "As a leading global coatings provider, we are
committed to developing collaborative and enduring partnerships
with our global suppliers. The recipients of these awards have gone
above and beyond to support Axalta and our customers despite a very
challenging year. We thank them for their commitment to our
business and look forward to working together for years to
come."
Previously known as the Axalta Supplier of the Year Awards and
rebranded this year as the Axalta Supplier Performance Awards,
winners were recognized across multiple categories for the first
time. Award recipients were selected by Axalta's global procurement
team in collaboration with the company's regional business,
operations, and technology teams.
Click here to learn more about Axalta's work with its
global suppliers.
About Axalta
Axalta is a global leader in the
coatings industry, providing customers with innovative, colorful,
beautiful, and sustainable coatings solutions. From light vehicles,
commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors,
building facades and other industrial applications, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity, and
enhance durability. With more than 150 years of experience in the
coatings industry, the global team at Axalta continues to find ways
to serve our more than 100,000 customers in over 130 countries
better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and
technology. For more information, visit axalta.com and follow
us @axalta on Twitter.
Contact
Jessica Iben
1.267.398.8163
jessica.iben@axalta.com
axalta.com
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