World Class Auto Refinish Training & Development Centre in Dubai
Aug 2017 | Al Mazroui
Brought to you by Al Mazroui Paints Division
Beginning of April 2017. The moment when Axalta, the leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings inaugurated its 47th Automotive Refinish Training Center in the world in Dubai, having as local partner Al Mazroui Paints Division awarded with “Platinum Recognition – The Longest Standing Importer of Spies Hecker in the U.A.E, since 1988” (Spies Hecker, one of the largest suppliers of refinish products, brand of Axalta).
The launch and on-site demonstrations were honored with the presence of Mr. Charles W. Shaver (Chairman & CEO) and Mr. Fadi Medlej (Managing Director - MENA) from Axalta Coating Systems, together with Mr. Saeed Al Mazroui (General Operations Manager - Al Mazroui Group) and Mr. Alexander Bell (General Manager - Al Mazroui Paints Division).
The opening of this next generation facility followed the October 2016 opening of Axalta’s regional office in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA).
Dubai Automotive Refinish Training Centre is the first of its kind in United Arab Emirates and will host world class training programs for body shop, repair and refinish technicians to hone their skills and learn to use the latest coating technologies found in Spies Hecker®, Standox® and Cromax®, Axalta’s premium refinish coating brands, and other refinish brands which are available in 18 countries in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region.
Axalta’s consistent investment in product development and technology solutions has resulted in innovative waterborne refinish coating systems that enable its customers to reduce waste while being more productive, profitable and sustainable. The Centre will enable customers to maximize their use of these products which can reduce the time and energy needed to repaint vehicles.
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, their coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials they coat to last longer. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the approximately 13,000 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve 100,000+ customers in more than 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.