Axalta Coating Systems Awards Student Winners at State of Mexico’s Science and Engineering Fair

TOLUCA DE LERDO, Mexico

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, presented the Axalta Special Science Award during the Mexican Fair of Science and Engineering 2015, organized by the Mexican Council of Science and Technology (COMECyT). Berenice Perez and Tupak Hernandez, students from the Technological University of Nezahualcoyotl,received this year’s Axalta award in the field of natural and environmental sciences for their project: Polluted Soils Treatment with Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Biopiles Method.

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Students Tupak Hernandez and Berenice Perez receive the Axalta Special Science Award during the Mexican Fair of Science and Engineering 2015. (Photo: Axalta)

The fair promotes scientific and technology projects created by middle, high school, and university students in the State of Mexico. Projects submitted for the award were evaluated based on innovation, creativity, social impact, applicability, and teamwork by a group of experts in research, development, human resources, law, corporate affairs and operations. The winners of the Axalta Special Science Award received a 15-day internship at one of Axalta’s research facilities in Mexico during which they will learn about processes involved in the creation of Axalta coatings.

“The ability to develop sustainable and innovative solutions is a key asset for economic growth. We are very proud of our continued collaboration with the government of the State of Mexico, the education system, and COMECyT to improve research in our country,” stated Zerene Kahan, Director of Corporate Affairs for Axalta Latin America.

“We are grateful to Axalta for recognizing our work. It’s very exciting to know that our ideas can be valued by a global company such as Axalta, while they provide us an opportunity to work in one of their facilities. It motivates us to continue to learn and develop a more sustainable future,” added Tupak Hernandezleader of the project.

Dr. Silvia Cristina Manzur Quiroga, General Director of the COMECyT, recognized the support given by Axalta citing the Axalta Special Science Award as a tool to promote science and technology careers among students of the State of Mexico.

“It is very pleasing for us to know that Axalta, which participated with us last year, is keeping its promise to our youth and the technology needs of Mexico. We believe this is a relationship with a lot of potential, since students are the future developers of global technology for tomorrow,” commented Dr. Quiroga.

About Axalta Coating Systems

Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With nearly 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the over 12,800 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. Visit our website www.axaltacoatingsystems.com for more information and follow us on Facebook – Axalta Latinoamerica and @AxaltaLATAM on Twitter.

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