Satish Gaikwad

Axalta Coating Systems

Axalta provides performance coatings for a wide range of industrial applications; light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings for original equipment manufacturers; and refinish surface preparation and coating systems for body shops globally. Our team serves more than 100,000 customers in over 140 countries. With more than 150 years of experience and impact, we innovate smarter surface solutions for better living and a sustainable future. Markets We Serve: Mobility Industrial Refinish Fast Facts • $4.9B in net sales • ~12k employees • ~1,300 scientists, technical experts and engineers • ~750 active patents • Products sold in over 140 countries • 4 Major R&D Centers • Partnering with 90k body shops • Provide products to top 10 OEM manufacturers • Funded 16 scholarships for future STEM leaders • 80% of new technology to have sustainable benefit by 2030 • Carbon neutral by 2040