Axalta Coating Systems has signed an agreement to acquire CH Coatings AG, a leading importer and distributor throughout Switzerland of Spies Hecker. ‘CH Coatings has been successfully operating throughout Switzerland for many years and, like Axalta, always puts customers at the centre of its focus. With a team that has many years of experience in [...]

Toyota has defended its title as the world’s most valuable car brand in a new ranking by Kantar Millward Brown (KMB). Toyota’s brand value decreased 3 per cent to $28.7bn as increased sales were offset by tough currency challenges as well as increased investment and rising labor costs, according to KMB’s BrandZ study. ‘Toyota is seen [...]

Bosch plans to acquire all shares in the Italian company Albertini Cesare S.p.A. It hopes this move will enable it to supply cast parts for its electric steering systems. Headquartered in Villasanta, near Milan, Albertini currently employ more than 400 people at two locations in northern Italy. Albertini primarily manufacturer die-cast aluminium housing for electric [...]

Autopromotec, the international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products, has confirmed record numbers attended its 27th show. It’s reported that 113,616 professionals attended, 9,627 more than the previous year, with 90,061 from Italy versus 23,555 from abroad. Information and training received intensive coverage; during the five show days, the event hosted 93 meetings, which [...]

For the seventh consecutive year Axalta Coating Systems has taken part in a 1,000km bike ride to raise money for Kom op tegen Kanker (KOTK), a leading Belgian cancer charity. From 25-28 May three teams from Axalta cycled 250 kilometres on each of the four days, with all of the routes ending in Mechelen, Belgium, [...]