Axalta Coating Systems has received the Best Performance Award from Tata Marcopolo Motors Ltd, an India-based joint venture between Tata Motors and Marcopolo S.A. of Brazil. 

Tata Marcopolo has become one of Asia’s leading bus manufacturers producing some 70 buses per day and has recognised Axalta Coating Systems with it prestigious supplier award for the third consecutive year. 

“We are very proud to receive this prestigious award,” explained Vinay Rajadhyaksha, Managing Director, Axalta Coating Systems India Pvt. Limited. “The award recognises the close collaboration between Tata Marcopolo and our team. We look forward to strengthening our successful partnership by offering distinguished and innovative services to support Tata Marcopolo’s growth.”

Axalta has been Tata Marcopolo’s exclusive coatings supplier since 2008. Two Axalta systems in particular contributed to the award.  Axalta’s wet-on-wet paint system has supported Tata Marcopolo’s more than five-fold increase in production by offering increased productivity and energy savings. In addition, Axalta’s value engineering programs have helped improve Tata Marcopolo’s production line by improving the skills of workers and reducing costs.