International. Axalta Coating Systems reported that it received the 2017 Frost & Sullivan Award for Leadership in the Global Automotive Refinish Market, which recognized the Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox brands.
"The Axalta coatings business and its brands are recognized as market leaders by automotive workshops around the world," said Joe McDougall, Executive Vice President and Global President, Refinish and EMEA. "Receiving the Frost & Sullivan Award for being the best coating paint supplier in the world further validates our leadership position. It serves as a reminder that to remain the best, we must continue to focus on delivering results to customers every day. We are very proud to differentiate ourselves in the high quality of the products we offer and in the service to our customers. We work hard to improve every day and give our customers the tools they need to succeed. Our goal is to help the automotive workshops we work with be faster, more efficient and waste less materials."
Frost & Sullivan evaluates many criteria when reviewing award candidates, including product quality, technology, customer experience, performance, brand strength, and more. They conduct 360-degree investigations, perform quality checks, and present the findings to a panel of industry experts. The award review specifically points to Axalta's focus on environmental sustainability, innovative training opportunities, and superior products that are designed to increase workshop productivity as reasons why the company deserves the award.
"In an environment where coating demands and requirements for automotive refinish processes are constantly changing, Axalta has maintained its market leadership through constant innovation and a strong customer relationship," said Christeena Thomas, Senior Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "Our research confirms that with its broad portfolio of automotive coatings, the company has successfully established its brand image, solidifying it as a supplier of best-in-class products and high customer value."
