# Axalta refinish brands approved by Volkswagen Group Italia

Axalta's three premium refinish brands (Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox) received approval for use by Volkswagen Group Italia under a new three-year agreement. Axalta will also provide color management and technical services.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-07-10
- Where: Italy
- Status: completed
- Products: refinish paints, color management services
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Axalta](https://endata.com/companies/25499.md)
- [Volkswagen Group Italia](https://endata.com/companies/25500.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [bodyshopbusiness.com](https://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/axalta-coating-systems-three-premium-refinish-brands-approved-use-volkswagens-italian-subsidiary/), 2017-07-10: "Axalta has a global contract with the Volkswagen Group in place, but we are delighted that the Volkswagen Group Italia has demonstrated its confidence in our premium brands’ refinish products and services by granting us separate approval at the national level."

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