Coatings supplier Axalta is using its global operations and technical know-how to provide critical equipment and products to people and organisations who are on the frontline in the fight against Covid 19.

Axalta's Chief Executive Officer, Robert Bryant, said, "Axalta is committed to worldwide efforts to support the safety, health, and well-being of hospital professionals, first responders, and our employees. We are putting our manufacturing might and supply inventories to work in order to offer products that will make a difference where they are needed most. He added, "We will continue to look for opportunities to leverage our capabilities to the fullest and remain steadfast in our goal of serving our communities and the true heroes on the front lines of this fight."  

Axalta's coronavirus relief efforts include the production of thousands of gallons of hand sanitiser at plants in North America, South America and Europe. This vital product is donated to local hospitals and first responders, as well as used at Axalta plants to ensure the safety of employees.
 
Axalta is also donating personal protective equipment (PPE) such as facemasks, coveralls, closed hoods, and protective sleeves to hospitals throughout the world. In addition the company has donated thousands of seat cover, normally used in bodyshops, to hospitals that are low on protective supplies. Medical professionals use the seat covers in their own cars to reduce the risk of transmitting coronavirus when they are visiting those affected by COVID-19.