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AXALTA SOLE COATINGS
SUPPLIER TO BUSTECH
Axalta has been announced as the sole paint and coatings supplier to
Bustech, Australia’s largest privately owned bus manufacturer.
Axalta – with extensive
experience in supplying
coatings to the commercial
market both globally and
within Australia – is well
positioned to meet the needs of Bustech,
today and into the future.
“As the clear market leader in coating
supply to the Australian manufactured
bus and coach industry, Axalta fits well
with the requirements of Bustech, to be a
partner that is tuned into delivering quality
products and solutions to meet customer
requirements,” said Steven Brett, managing
director, Axalta Australia and New Zealand.
“With more than 150 years of expertise
in the paint and coatings industry, we can
leverage our global experience to deliver
local solutions to the Bustech team and its
customers in Australia.”
Michael Busch, Axalta National OEM
manager added: “Bustech’s complete
commitment to quality and consistency
makes the Axalta/Bustech partnership an
outstanding corporate fit.
“Through introducing the next
generation of paint and coating
technology, providing extensive training to
all production personnel, and establishing
clear documented painting processes,
the significant improvement in output
quality was inevitable – but also extremely
satisfying. Bustech’s existing and future
customers are seeing the end result of
Bustech’s commitment to continuous
improvement, and this all bodes well for
the extensive plans they hold for their
future as an Australian manufacturer.”
AUSTRALIAN MADE
Bustech is based in Burleigh Heads on
Queensland’s famous Gold Coast and is
Australia’s largest privately-owned bus
manufacturer. Designing, engineering
and manufacturing chassis’ and bodies
for mass passenger vehicles, 95 per cent
of all parts and components are sourced
from local Australian suppliers, delivering
unmatched economic development and
sustainability for Australia.
Bustech is now owned by the Australian
Above: Bustech CEO Thinus Steyn with Axalta Territory Business Manager (QLD) Stephen Morris.
We can leverage our
global experience to
deliver local solutions
to the Bustech team
and its customers in
Australia.
Bus Corporation, which also owns Precision
Buses based in Edinburgh Parks, South
Australia. Through this partnership, Axalta
will also work with Precision Buses in its
Adelaide facility replicating the model it
has with Bustech.
“Axalta’s experience in the commercial
vehicle industry gives us great confidence
that they will be able to provide the
necessary products and support as we
continue to build on the strong platform
we have, positioning ourselves for future
product development with our strategic
partners,” said Bustech CEO Thinus Steyn.
“We are confident this partnership will
help us continue to be a leading supplier of
government and private sector passenger
vehicles in Australia.”
WHAT IS IMRON?
The Imron Fleet Line paint system is
designed for commercial vehicles that
spend most of their life on the road, in all
types of weather. It delivers exceptional
weather and corrosion resistance while
providing a beautiful finish. It is the
product of choice of more than 70 per
cent of the Australian Bus and Coach
manufacturing industry. Axalta is a global
leader in the manufacture of coatings for
the heavy-duty truck and bus market.
NETWORK SPREAD
Axalta works with its 25 local distribution
partners Australia-wide to offer Bustech
and its fleet customers a flexible and
timely logistic solution.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
With more than 40 support personnel
servicing all Australian states and
territories - specialising in paint
application, process refinement, colour
matching, quality control and business
analysis – Axalta is uniquely positioned to
support manufacturers ready to embrace
their full potential within the painting
operation.
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