Simultaneously, Standox was awarded Mercedes-Benz Preferred Partner Status in India, Japan and Taiwan.

The agreement expands on Mercedes-Benz’s long-standing relationship with Spies Hecker and Standox, established in more than 60 countries globally.

“We are honoured to continuously earn the trust and approval of Mercedes-Benz. This milestone extends a partnership spanning over 25 years,” said Simon Lee, Vice President of Axalta Refinish Asia-Pacific. “Our deep global expertise and localised research and development enable us to support Mercedes-Benz in navigating Asian-Pacific diverse markets.”

Axalta said Spies Hecker and Standox – two of the company’s premium, global refinish brands – deliver high-performance coatings that align with Mercedes-Benz’s “exacting standards” for quality, efficiency and environmental responsibility.

“Axalta is more than a coatings provider – the company operates as a strategic partner committed to customers’ success,” said Axalta.