More about Automotive Finishing

08-09-2021

The Most Popular Car Colors in the World

Due to ever-changing vehicle and consumer preferences, car colors are in a constant state of flux. The results of a global study of the most popular colors are based on an analysis of manufacturer data from 2020 and are an indicator of current market trends. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/the-most-popular-car-colors-in-the-world-2932686.html

08-06-2021

Oerlikon Balzers Expands Service Offerings in the US

Oerlikon Balzers, a provider of surface solutions for the metal and plastics processing industry, has recently started production at its new customer center in the east of Los Angeles. The new coating center is the largest in the western USA. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/oerlikon-balzers-expands-service-offerings-in-the-us-2895906.html

26-05-2021

Asahi Kasei Europe Now at Düsseldorf Harbour

On 16th November 2020 Asahi Kasei Europe started office operation at its new location at Düsseldorf Harbour, Germany. In March 2021, the Asahi Kasei Europe R&D Center relocated from Dormagen to the new location. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/asahi-kasei-europe-now-at-duesseldorf-harbour-2894014.html

26-05-2021

New Business Unit at Axalta

Axalta announces the launch of Axalta Mobility Coatings. The newly defined business unit focuses on driving the increasing demand for electromobility. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-business-unit-at-axalta-2894018.html

12-03-2021

Radar-transparent surfaces for sensors

One of the fundamental requirements for self-driving vehicles are their sensors. With the help of radar-capable PVD coatings, these can be optimally integrated into the vehicle design. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/radar-transparent-surfaces-for-sensors-2863736.html

25-02-2021

ABB manager takes global responsibility for automotive business

ABB has appointed a new head of the Auto OEM global business line in its robotics division. One of the new head's core tasks will be to further expand ABB's robotics portfolio for automotive customers. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/abb-manager-takes-global-responsibility-for-automotive-business-2856260.html

19-02-2021

Interior is the new exterior

New surface trends in vehicle interiors primarily concern the functional level - but also the materials used and the design, as the discussion with automotive suppliers shows. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/interior-is-the-new-exterior-2856258.html

28-01-2021

Commercial vehicle portfolio in Europe expanded

Axalta is launching PercoTop CS388 SupraSand thick film epoxy primer for customers in Europe. The primer can be applied directly to metallic surfaces and is designed to eliminate the need for fillers or electrocoats. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/commercial-vehicle-portfolio-in-europe-expanded-2836705.html

12-01-2021

These car colours were trendy in 2020

2020 was undoubtedly an unusual year. There was also an unconventional change of direction in the colour palette for automotive OEM coatings, as the BASF Color Report shows. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/these-car-colours-were-trendy-in-2020-2830333.html

10-12-2020

New Head of Transportation Coatings Division at Axalta

After seven years with Axalta, Executive Vice President Steve Markevich is leaving the company. Hadi Awada is now joining the Global Transportation Coatings division as Senior Vice President. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-head-of-transportation-coatings-division-at-axalta-2691611.html