Peterbilt says its new formulation for Axalta coatings used on heavy-duty truck cabs offers higher durability and 'enhanced color qualities' while reducing the company's carbon footprint.
Peterbilt says its new formulation for Axalta coatings used on heavy-duty truck cabs offers higher durability and 'enhanced color qualities' while reducing the company's carbon footprint.
Peterbilt says its new formulation for Axalta coatings used on heavy-duty truck cabs offers higher durability and 'enhanced color qualities' while reducing the company's carbon footprint.
Peterbilt says its new formulation for Axalta coatings used on heavy-duty truck cabs offers higher durability and 'enhanced color qualities' while reducing the company's carbon footprint.
Peterbilt says its new formulation for Axalta coatings used on heavy-duty truck cabs offers higher durability and 'enhanced color qualities' while reducing the company's carbon footprint.

New Peterbilt paint enhances shine, durability

March 31, 2016
Peterbilt says it introduced a new formulation for its lineup of Axalta coatings on heavy-duty truck cabs and sleepers that enhances color qualities and durability while making production more environmentally friendly and reducing the company's carbon footprint.

Peterbilt Motors Company announced that it has introduced a new formulation for its lineup of Axalta coatings used on its heavy-duty truck cabs and sleepers that enhances color qualities and durability.

Additionally, the new coatings make production more environmentally friendly and reduce the company's carbon footprint, according to Peterbilt.

"The new paint coatings have better color characteristics for greater gloss, reflectivity and luster," said Leon Handt, assistant general manager of operations. "Resistance to environmental damage such as acid rain, de-icers and bird debris is also increased."

If aftermarket repainting or refinishing is required, such as in the event of collision repair, it can be done through Peterbilt dealerships with the same paint formulations to ensure consistency and maintain durability, the company added.

The new formulations — which include both base and clear coats — are robotically applied at Peterbilt's Denton, TX, manufacturing facility. The new coatings dry faster than the previous formulations so the drying ovens operate at lower temperatures requiring less energy. Additionally, the faster process releases fewer emissions, Peterbilt said.

"These benefits further promote Peterbilt's green initiatives and environmental leadership," said Handt, adding that other benefits include the plant's zero-waste-to-landfill program, no-idle policy and carpooling and shuttle services.

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