NEWS

Dec 13, 2024 03:27

Standox introduces new Standocure UV Filler U7150 designed for high-quality fast repairs

Standox introduces a new filler designed specifically for high-quality fast repairs. Standocure UV Filler U7150 has an array of impressive benefits that significantly enhance the repair processes. A 1K filler, Standocure UV Filler U7150 boasts an incredibly fast curing process that means less waiting time for both refinishers and vehicle owners, which translates into increased efficiency and improved customer satisfaction.

Nov 06, 2024 10:57

3M and Axalta Collaborate to Launch Training Content for Automotive Refinishing

3M and Axalta today announced a collaboration to introduce a new training content series focused on automotive refinishing. The series will feature five co-branded training modules, each intended to meaningfully help technicians and shops improve their understanding of repair process practices and drive greater operational outcomes.

©Lensman Studio – Michael Meniane
Aug 13, 2024 08:00

Axalta Announces 100th Installation of Fully Automated Axalta Irus Mix Machine for Automotive Refinish Industry

Axalta, a leading global coatings company, today announced the installation of its 100th Axalta Irus Mix, a fast and efficient fully automated and completely hands-free mixing machine for the automotive refinish industry. The installation took place in France at Bodyshop Carenove, who has used Standox, one of Axalta’s premium automotive refinish brands, for more than 20 years.

Jul 16, 2024 08:00

Axalta Announces Partnership with CESVIMAP and the Move2Green Sustainability Program

Through this partnership, Axalta’s refinish customers will have access to CESVIMAP’s Move2Green sustainability program which offers an online, self-assessment questionnaire to evaluate the current environmental impact of bodyshops. Once an auditor analyzes the data, Axalta customers will receive a detailed roadmap with actionable steps to improve their sustainability initiatives as well as the Move2Green certification to promote their commitment to reducing their environmental footprint.

Standox introduces new special effect red mixing tint
May 29, 2024 04:13

Standox introduces new special effect red mixing tint

As one of the primary colours, red is often linked to fire, power and love. Unsurprisingly, it is also one of the most popular chromatic car colours on new cars according to Axalta’s 70th Global Automotive Color Popularity Report for 2023. In order to help refinishers repair these OEM colours right the first time, Standox has launched Basecoat Hybrid Special Effect Mix 107 Volcano Red.

May 21, 2024 08:00

Axalta Announces Partnership with Solera, a Global Leader in Vehicle Lifecycle Management

Through this partnership, Axalta’s conventional and Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) refinish paint systems will be integrated into Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform, enabling Axalta customers to estimate their CO2 emissions per repair, while considering repair methods (repair versus replace), paint application process, and drying conditions.

Standox - One Visit Application logo
Mar 14, 2024 04:42

Standox – enabling more efficient refinishing with One Visit Application

Time is money, and in today’s economy, this has never been more accurate. That’s why in any busy bodyshop, energy savings, material consumption, efficient workflow and intelligent division of labour are vital to optimise work processes. The spray booth is just as important; refinishers should optimise their time there too.

Mar 08, 2024 03:42

Axalta Refinish appointed as preferred supplier by LV= and Allianz

Axalta Refinish have signed a five-year agreement with leading UK insurers, LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) and Allianz. Under the terms of the agreement, Axalta Refinish will become a preferred supplier to LV= and Allianz’s UK network, of cutting-edge refinish technology, through its premium refinish brands Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox as well as Axalta’s brand U-POL.

Feb 08, 2024 03:42

Embracing sustainability: from buzzword to transformative business model

Sustainability used to be a buzzword that appeared in annual reports and gave shareholders the feeling that the company in which they owned a stake was doing something positive. Sustainability didn’t always align with company strategy but rather sat somewhere on the side lines, looking in. Today, those vagaries are long gone. In their place is a robust, transformative business model that resides at the core of operations, aligns fully with strategy and ensures marketplace differentiation. If there was any doubt that shift had taken place, the tale of the tape clearly tells the story.

Starry Night 2024
Jan 30, 2024 08:33

Axalta Announces Starry Night as 2024 Global Automotive Color of the Year

Axalta today announced its 2024 Global Automotive Color of the Year – Starry Night. The latest edition marks the 10th year Axalta has introduced its automotive colour of the year and the first time it has featured a black shade. Starry Night is a strong, contemporary colour with light blue and silver flakes that evokes the depths of our universe and space exploration.

Standox - Standoflex Plastic Adhesion Primer U3070
Jan 18, 2024 04:15

Right-first-time minor repairs on plastic substrates from Standox

Plastic and plastic blends are used by automotive manufacturers (OEMs) for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Not only do they play a major part when it comes to vehicle shape and design aspects, but also their use delivers functional benefits in reducing vehicle weight and therefore emissions and fuel consumption. As the range and quality of plastics used by OEMs increases, it becomes more important for refinishers to understand the process and the dedicated products required to carry out right-first-time repairs on plastic parts.

Standox 1K Allround Primer Surfacer U3080S
Nov 15, 2023 09:21

Standox introduces a new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer U3080S as an aerosol in grey designed especially for efficiency

Standox has introduced a new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer U3080S as an aerosol, which shortens the repair process considerably as one full repair step is eliminated. During preparation, small sand-throughs are common. These must be primed or sealed before topcoating. The new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer U3080S allows fast processing as it provides excellent filling power and good adhesion on both metal and plastic substrates.

Major Damage Soft Stopper U1090
May 12, 2023 03:49

Standox Major damage on metal substrates

12 May 2023 – Bodyshops thrive on fast throughput; minor damage that can be repaired quickly and efficiently, with minimum downtime for the customer. But occasionally a repair comes in that is classified as major damage, and that can be problematic for the bodyshop, who has to dedicate time and resources to the repair, and for the customer, who is without their own vehicle for longer.

Axalta Irus Mix
May 11, 2023 04:00

Axalta launches Axalta Irus Mix

Axalta today launches Axalta Irus Mix, the fastest fully automated and completely hands-free mixing machine for the automotive refinish industry. Axalta Irus Mix delivers highly accurate colour and works with Axalta’s innovative packaging, maximising profitability and minimising environmental impact to help refinish customers meet or exceed key business goals.

Axalta - Jason Hopkins
Mar 23, 2023 11:43

Axalta Refinish demonstrates its drive for innovation at Vizion Kinetic 2023 in Telford

Axalta Refinish presented its portfolio for helping bodyshops to increase performance at the Vizion Kinetic event at the Telford International Centre, UK, 22 and 23 March 2023. Axalta Refinish was one of the event’s Diamond Partners and visitors to its stand, DS1, learnt more about how the brand is driving innovation in the collision repair industry as well as discovering how bodyshops can boost their productivity and profitability at the same time as reducing their environmental impact.

Mar 21, 2023 11:54

Axalta Appoints Jason Hopkins to Drive Growth in UK and Ireland

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today announced the appointment of Jason Hopkins in the newly created role of UK and Ireland Country Manager for Axalta and U-POL, who Axalta acquired in 2021, effective 1 March 2023.

Axalta Fast Cure Low Energy Technology
Oct 04, 2022 05:55

Axalta Refinish FCLE reduces energy cost and carbon footprint

The energy crisis, called by some the most extreme that has ever occurred in Europe , is worsening. Businesses are facing the double hit of spiralling costs and increasing inflation on top of energy costs that are extraordinarily high - and rising. Controlling costs is now top of most businesses’ agendas, and bodyshops are no different, particularly as they utilise energy to carry out their daily work.

Standox
Aug 18, 2022 04:14

Axalta Refinish unveils new branded websites

Axalta Refinish has unveiled three new websites for its premium refinish brands – Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox – that cater specifically for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The sites, which went live on 17 August 2022, offer visitors modern, clean homepages and page content with an enhanced and complete browsing experience.

Axalta Refinish EV repair package
Jun 17, 2022 05:16

Axalta Refinish showcases its drive for innovation at IBIS Global Summit 2022 in Monaco

Axalta Refinish is one of the Platinum Partners at the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit 2022 in Monaco, taking place between 15 and 17 June 2022. Axalta Refinish is showcasing a number of its most recent ground-breaking firsts to a global audience of leaders and innovators in the automotive collision repair industry.

Standovision training video direct to plastic additive
Apr 28, 2022 07:41

New Standovision training video best quality plastic repairs

The newly released Standox training video demonstrates how workflows can be maximised while still maintaining high quality finishes on plastic part repairs. The video, which is the latest in the Standovision series of training videos, gives bodyshops clear, step-by-step instructions on how to use VOC Xtreme Plastic Additive U7660 for right first-time direct-to-plastic repairs.

Axalta Fast Cure Low Energy Technology
Apr 05, 2022 08:07

Axalta’s Fast Cure Low Energy technology – helping bodyshops across Europe cope with the energy crisis

The cost of living is increasing but what is hitting homeowners and businesses alike is the soaring cost of energy. In January 2022, the Eurozone saw energy prices increase 28.6%. For bodyshop owners across the region these rising energy cost could not come at a worse time. After two years of struggling during the pandemic, energy costs are spiking with no assurance that the increases will slow.

Axalta Refinish EV repair package
Feb 23, 2022 05:13

Axalta Refinish’s new electric vehicle repair package helps bodyshops to operate safely

Axalta Refinish has introduced another first to the EMEA market - a new electric vehicle (EV) repair package, which supports refinishers and bodyshops with the repairs of EV vehicles. Sales of electric cars are accelerating – one in 10 new cars in 2021 has been powered by a battery[i] - and refinishers and bodyshops need to be prepared to handle an increasing volume of EVs safely and efficiently.

Axalta Color of the Year 2022 - Royal Magenta
Jan 19, 2022 06:34

Axalta announces Global Automotive Color of the Year 2022 – Royal Magenta

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced its Global Automotive Color of the Year 2022 – Royal Magenta. The selection for the eighth edition of the exclusive Global Automotive Color of the Year, Royal Magenta, is a deep cherry color that brings a luxurious finish to the market.

Plastic Additive U7660
Jan 19, 2022 04:31

Standox launches versatile VOC Xtreme Plastic Additive U7660

Standox has launched its VOC Xtreme Plastic Additive U7660, a flexible direct-to-plastic additive for the repair of plastic substrates. When VOC Xtreme Plastic Additive U7660 is added to Standox VOC Xtreme Filler U7600 or Standox VOC Xtreme Wet-on-Wet Filler U7650, VOC Xtreme fillers can be applied directly to plastic parts while maintaining flexibility and excellent adhesion.

Axalta 69 Global Automotive Color Popularity 2021a Europe
Jan 14, 2022 06:20

Axalta extends automotive colour leadership with the 69th Global Automotive Color Popularity Report

Axalta released its 69th annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report revealing most cars on today’s roads are white (35%), black (19%) and grey (19%). Grey increased by four percentage points worldwide. The results of Axalta’s Global Automotive Color Popularity Report are tabulated on Axalta’s analysis of 2021 automotive build data in major markets and are an indicator of current market trends.

Xtreme System Energy
Nov 23, 2021 04:34

Standox - meeting the changing needs of bodyshops

Kevin Welling, Training Manager at the Axalta Refinish Academy in Hertfordshire, talks about the latest future-proofing products and services for professional bodyshops from Standox, one of the premium refinish brands of Axalta.

Standox shares tips for professional 3-Stage pearl repairs on large surfaces
Aug 25, 2021 07:34

Standox shares tips for professional 3-Stage pearl repairs on large surfaces

The latest Standovision training video shows refinishers how to execute a perfect 3-Stage white pearl repair across the full side of a vehicle. Standox, a global refinish brand of Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has released a new Standovision training video showing refinishers how to achieve a perfect 3-Stage white pearl repair across the full side of a vehicle.

Standoblue Basecoat application
Jul 06, 2021 06:52

Summer refinishing advice from Standox

Refinishers face challenges during summer months from high temperatures and variations in humidity. The experts at Standox, the refinish paint brand from Wuppertal, Germany, and one of the premium refinish brands of Axalta, have put together some practical advice for the use of Standoblue Basecoat to help refinishers prepare properly and to get right first time results during hot and dry weather.

Standox - Plastic repair poster
Jun 29, 2021 04:40

Plastic repairs made easy with a new poster from Standox

Standox has a new comprehensive poster available to professional refinishers detailing each stage of every type of plastic repair. The Plastic Repair Poster aims to speed up the plastic repair process and to help refinishers work more efficiently.

Daisy Wheel 3.0.
Jun 22, 2021 03:29

Axalta unveils the refinish industry’s first fully automated colour mixing process via Daisy Wheel 3.0

Axalta today announced it will make available pre-filled bottles of basecoat from its industry leading premium refinish brands for Fillon Technologies’ new Daisy Wheel 3.0, enabling fully automated colour mixing for the first time. Combined with Axalta’s cloud-based Digital Colour Management, bodyshops across EMEA will have access to the fastest and most productive paint process available.

Fix Network World names Axalta as Preferred Global Paint Partner
Apr 13, 2021 07:56

Fix Network World names Axalta as Preferred Global Paint Partner

Over 700 collision shops aligned with Fix Network World in 12 countries set to benefit from five-year partnership agreement. Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has signed an five-year global partnership agreement with Fix Network World, one of the biggest collision repair franchise networks globally.

Commercial Vehicles - Green truck
Mar 24, 2021 08:18

Fast and efficient commercial vehicle repairs

oday’s commercial vehicles are state-of-the-art and can cost in excess of £1 million. They increasingly use an array of effect colours to look amazing, which can present a challenge for even the most experienced refinishers. Standox, one of the global refinish brands from Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, helps bodyshops tackle the trickiest CV repairs, while providing the quality and durability CV owners demand.

Virtual off-road racing with Standox in DIRT 5
Dec 15, 2020 06:33

Virtual off-road racing with Standox in DIRT 5

DIRT 5, the next generation of the iconic off-road and rally video game from British video game developer Codemasters was released on 6 November 2020 with the Standox logo available in the in-game livery editor.

Axalta Brilliantly Fast 2021 Calendar
Dec 14, 2020 06:26

Axalta pays homage to its strong motorsport heritage with 2021 wall calendar

Axalta sets pulses of motorsport fans racing with the unveiling of its 2021 wall calendar - Brilliantly Fast - created by the Refinish business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). It celebrates student racing and is a fitting tribute to those professional motorsports teams that have achieved unparalleled success in 2020.

Sep 28, 2020 10:19

Standowin iQ Cloud networks digital colour management

Colour management is reliable, fast, efficient - and now completely wireless - with the new Standowin iQ Cloud. Standox, the refinish paint brand from Wuppertal, Germany, supports professional bodyshops with three different packages of tailor-made digital colour management solutions.

Jul 21, 2020 06:04

Axalta Showcases Revolutionary Responses to Changing Collision Repair Landscape at IBISConnect Africa 2020

Axalta, a leading global provider of liquid and powder coatings, is participating in IBISConnect Africa, a live online simulcast held by the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), on Thursday 23 July 2020 between 10am and 1.30pm SAST. Lucian Jantjies, National Sales Leader for Axalta’s Refinish Business in South Africa, a key speaker at the event, will discuss how Axalta helps its South African customers meet the challenges of an evolving collision repair industry head-on by supporting them with new technology and dedicated innovation.

the new Standox packaging design
Apr 03, 2020 03:05

Clearly the right product - the new Standox packaging design

Standox has updated its product label design so that they can be more easily identified. Larger product and colour codes, a clear labelling system for the different product technologies and easily recognisable symbols simplify things for busy professional refinishers.

Standox Colour Development
Mar 23, 2020 04:29

Trendy car colours: development, implementation and repair

According to the "Global Automotive Color Popularity Report 2019" from the paint manufacturer Axalta, grey came out on top in Europe in 2019. But how are future trends recognised and how are they then implemented in car paints? And above all, how are those colours then repaired? Whether or not a newly developed colour makes it onto a car can depend on whether it can be properly repaired.