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Building a brighter future

for a leader in coatings.

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Axalta

A brand built
on performance
and passion.
As a leading global company fully
dedicated to the protective paints
that coat our cars, trucks and even
homes, Axalta Coating Systems
specializes in brilliant color. But
as recently as 2012, this company
existed as part of a larger group
and under a different name: DuPont
Performance Coatings (DPC).
Following a successful acquisition by
the Carlyle Group, the new company
commissioned FutureBrand to
build a fresh, vibrant brand that
celebrates both its bold vision and
full spectrum of possibilities.
The Challenge
Build and transition a new-to-world,
stand-alone brand with something
distinctive to offer. Prior to its
sale, customers respected DPCs
spirit of innovationan over 145-year
legacy that carries over to the
new company through its people,
culture and scientific achievement.
In order to both keep its existing
customers and gain new market
share, the company needed a
brand steeped in experience and
exuberance that resonated in
120 countries of operation and over
a dozen languages.
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The Idea
In its independence from DuPont,
Axalta gained a significant
advantage: the ability to focus 100%
on coatings, and as such, be more
nimble and responsive. Through that
singular dedication, the companys
technologists develop solutions that
truly drive efficiency for body shops,
auto manufacturers, industrial clients
and more. In doing what it does
best, Axalta delivers performance
at every turn.
The Solution
Futurebrand created an energizing
name, positioning and visual
identity that express Axaltas vision
to be a dynamic, performance driven
company. It also signals the entry
of a new kind of company on
the market: one that takes advantage
of a deep history to move its
clients forward. The positioning
embodies Axaltas focus on
performance at every measure
and serves as the springboard into
a bold visual identity.

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An essential first step in building a fullscale brand program was creating a

name that connotes front-runner status.
Firm yet memorable, Axalta celebrates
the companys unparalleled focus and
drive to win. It cues upward motion and
underscores the ambition and status
that set the company apart. Paired with
Coating Systems, the name speaks to
the global, integrated suite of solutions
the company offers.
Because the name Axalta represents
a truly global company, it was absolutely
essential that it translated across
languages and cultures. FutureBrand
led a global effort to ensure that Axalta
Coating Systems resonated clearly and
compellingly in key markets. This indepth process resulted in translated
and transliterated names in Thai,
Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Cyrillic,
as well as an eventual suite of local
language logos.

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Next to the new name, a new identity
was easily the most marked symbol
of change. Inspired by the idea that
a company built for performance
must be simply brilliant in all aspects
its products, people and attitude
we developed a bold, reflective "A"
to serve as the companys logo mark.
Embedded with a forward-looking
road, the logo symbolizes Axaltas
performance and category leadership,
with a brilliant finish that cues a
passion for coatings.

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Inspired by the new positioning, we

developed a new set of global values
that could help employees take
ownership of the changed company.
Drawn from the past, but refreshed
for today, these values inspire
Axalta's people to put customers at
the center of everything; ultimately
developing advanced solutions that
move businesses forward.
Axalta is a company both energetic
and impassioned, but this did not always
come across in communications. We
codified a brand personality that helped
bring this fervor to life. The personality
attributes impacted everything from
messaging to design, but were especially
significant in the development of a
bold new tone of voice. Balancing the
technical with the human, Axaltas voice
is one-of-a-kind in the industry.
Extensive tone of voice and messaging
guidelines help communicators
implement the new brand consistently,
around the world and across audiences.
From auto manufacturers to community
members, we produced specific
messaging cues to help the new
positioning and values resonate with
every group Axalta touches.

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The new visual identity system

includes a fresh surface graphic;
dynamic, full color palette and
modern yet engaging typeface.
These elements work together
to express the new companys
agility and drive to win across
every touchpoint.
FutureBrand implemented the new
look across digital and physical
mediums alike, using the robust and
flexible visual identity system.

A X A LT A C O A T I N G S Y S T E M S

Brilliant.
From every
angle.

A X A LT A C O A T I N G S Y S T E M S

A X A LT A C O A T I N G S Y S T E M S

Singular focus is the key

to big performance.
Axalta is 100% dedicated to
advancing the science and
technology behind coatings.
A 145-year legacy of innovation
inspires us to perform better
in every measure, designing
systems that help our customers
run at their best.

Fueled by passion
and perspective,
were building
a future thats
simply brilliant.

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Axalta

Transportation
Aviation

Architectural & Decorative

Windows Doors & Cladding

General Industrial
Agriculture & Construction

Strength that
moves the world.

Creating brighter
buildings.

Simply smarter
manufacturing.

Advancing operations around the world.

Advancing operations around the world.

Advancing operations around the world.

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JUNE - JULY 2013

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Celebrating one hundred and

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Type
A two-component, 3.5 VOC, polyurethane basecoat.
Description
Ideal for dealers, independent shops, fleets and municipalities who want a cost-effective
basecoat that features good performance, good color capability and very good
appearance at a maximum applied VOC of 3.5 lbs/gal. Available in solid and metallic
colors, this acrylic urethane basecoat uses the DuPont Multi-Temperature Platform and is
mixed using PowerTint tints.

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Suggested Uses
Panel, multi-panel, overall repairs and rebranding
Two-tone applications
Older fleet assets, commercial vehicles, truck bodies, transit bus and light rail,
beverage and delivery trailers, emergency vehicles
Not Recommended For
Immersion service or over lacquer finishes.

F/C

Compatibility With Other Coatings

Compatible with all DuPont OEM and DuPont Commercial Finishes primer systems.
Must be clear coated with DuPont Excel Pro 3430S 3.5 VOC or 3420S 2.1
VOC clear coats.

Dry Film Characteristics*

Chemical Resistance
EXCELLENT
Weatherability

VERY GOOD

Humidity Resistance

EXCELLENT

Acid Resistance

VERY GOOD

Alkali Resistance

EXCELLENT

Solvent Resistance

VERY GOOD

Abrasion Resistance

EXCELLENT

Flexibility

EXCELLENT

* Note when properly clear coated.

Mix Ratio
Combine components and mix thoroughly. Filter material prior to spray application.
A+ B+ C

Two Component System

Parts by Volume

Axalta Excel Pro Basecoat (EK quality)

Axalta 15303S, 15305S or 15307S Activator

4
1

Axalta 15303S Low Temp Activator

Axalta 15305S Medium Temp Activator

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A carefully crafted collateral

system updates Axaltas diverse
sales and marketing materials,
while the website redesign brings
the companys vividness upfront.
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Axalta

Corporate
brand

Customer
Industry

Automotive

Transportation

General
Industrial

Architectural
& Decorative

Specific
Sector

Original
Equipment 
Manufacture

Rail

Facilities
& Structures

Windows,
Doors
& Cladding

Refinish

Fleet

Bus
Trucks
Trailers
& Bodies

Equipment
& Machinery

Oil & Gas

RVs

HVAC

Aviation

Agriculture
& Construction

Marine

Furniture

Electrical
Insulation

Axalta's new go-to-market strategy is clearly reflected

in its website, one that helps customers better
understand and navigate the company's portfolio.
In line with the new positioning, FutureBrand
recommended a go-to-market strategy that put
customer industries at the center and better positioned
Axaltas offerings in an ecosystem of products and
services. The resulting brand architecture also ensures
an easier transition into new markets.

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Axalta

We also created Axaltas first corporate

capabilities brochure, a dynamic
introduction to the company that is
engaging and entirely unprecedented
in the coatings space.

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In advance of the brands launch,

FutureBrand developed a comprehensive
training and engagement program
that introduced executives to the brand.
Additionally, we supported global
launch-day events and designed
collateral to mark the arrival of this new
company in the market. A set of launch
advertisements brought the Axalta
message to the industry and customers,
while launch-day posters, banners,
presentations and branded mementos
helped rally employees around
the world.

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