Browse the most recent issues of Coatings World Magazine, featuring timely insights and industry-leading analysis.
Access the interactive digital version of the magazine with multimedia enhancements and exclusive online features.
Join a global community of coatings professionals—subscribe to receive the magazine in print or digital formats.
Promote your brand to decision-makers across the global coatings value chain with targeted advertising options.
Review our standards for submitting articles and technical content to ensure alignment with editorial goals.
Understand how your data is collected, stored, and used when interacting with Coatings World Magazine.
Immediate updates on significant industry developments.
News from major and regional paint and coatings producers.
Updates from raw material and equipment suppliers.
Leadership changes and notable appointments.
Mergers, acquisitions, and earnings reports across the industry.
Data-driven insights into regional and global coatings markets.
Interviews with executives, innovators, and influencers in the coatings sector.
Explore long-form articles and special reports that analyze trends, technologies, and business strategies in coatings.
Recurring editorial pieces offering expert perspectives and commentary on regulatory, sustainability, and R&D topics.
Access original interviews, Q&As, and insights that offer a deeper understanding of key industry developments.
Industry leaders weigh in on technical advancements, market challenges, and future opportunities.
Explore color trend predictions and their influence on coatings design, formulation, and application.
Profiles and rankings of the world’s leading coatings manufacturers and suppliers.
Comprehensive resource for locating suppliers of coatings materials and services.
Connect with distributors of raw materials, packaging, and equipment.
Showcase your company’s services, products, and expertise.
Look up definitions for key terms and concepts used across the coatings industry.
Full-length videos covering events, innovations, and thought leadership.
Short-form video interviews offering quick updates and takeaways.
Audio interviews and discussions with industry experts and insiders.
In-depth digital publications on coatings technologies and trends.
Research-backed documents examining industry challenges and solutions.
Informational materials highlighting products, services, and companies.
Company-sponsored articles offering valuable insights, case studies, and product applications.
Company announcements, product launches, and business developments from across the coatings sector.
Search for career opportunities in the coatings industry and connect with hiring companies.
Explore the latest job opportunities in the coatings industry. View current openings and take the next step in your career today.
Looking to hire in the coatings industry? Post your job on Coatings World and get in front of thousands of chemists, formulators, engineers, and industry experts actively seeking new opportunities.Explore the latest job opportunities in the coatings industry. View current openings and take the next step in your career today.
What are you searching for?
Dr. Stein is president and CEO of TransDigm Group Incorporated.
August 2, 2023
By: DAVID SAVASTANO
Editor, Ink World Magazine
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that Dr. Kevin Stein, president and CEO of TransDigm Group Incorporated, has been appointed to Axalta’s Board of Directors as an independent director, effective Sept. 1, 2023. Stein will serve on Axalta’s Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Kevin to our Board of Directors as he is a dynamic executive with more than 30 years of progressive leadership experience,” said Rakesh Sachdev, Axalta’s board chair. “He is a seasoned public company CEO who has driven significant shareholder value creation. His global perspective and deep manufacturing experience with top-tier companies will better enable us to execute on our strategic growth plan.” “Kevin is joining Axalta at an exciting time for us and our shareholders, as we look to further capitalize on our momentum to position Axalta for continued market leadership, profitable growth and value creation,” added Chris Villavarayan, Axalta’s CEO and president. “He has an impressive track record driving value across enterprises, and this background will be a great complement to our Board as we continue our growth trajectory.” With the appointment of Stein, Axalta’s Board will be composed of 10 directors, six of whom have been appointed to the board since the beginning of 2020. Stein currently serves as president and CEO of TransDigm Group Incorporated, where he also serves on the Board of Directors. He joined the company in 2014 as COO of the Power and Controls Segment. He then became TransDigm’s COO and president in January of 2017, before being promoted to CEO in April 2018. TransDigm is a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service today . Prior to joining TransDigm, Stein worked for Precision Castparts Corporation, now a division of Berkshire Hathaway, in a variety of senior leadership roles. Previously, Stein served as a division president for Cooper Industries and Tyco Electronics/Raychem Corporation.
Enter the destination URL
Or link to existing content
Enter your account email.
A verification code was sent to your email, Enter the 6-digit code sent to your mail.
Didn't get the code? Check your spam folder or resend code
Set a new password for signing in and accessing your data.
Your Password has been Updated !
