GUARULHOS, Brazil — Axalta, a leading manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, received Toyota's Regional Contribution Award, which recognizes the supplier that meets the highest performance in terms of quality, delivery and costs.

Axalta Brazil was the only company within the automotive paint and coatings industry to receive this award in a ceremony held in late February in Japan. Axalta Brazil has partnered closely with Toyota for several years to successfully meet the stringent requirements and be approved as a supplier of premium performance products and outstanding service.

"We are honored to receive this award," said Mateus Aquino, President of Axalta Brazil. "At Axalta, we focus on delivering the highest quality services and products to ensure we provide significant value to our customers. Being recognized by Toyota for these efforts is deeply gratifying and provides even more motivation to continue to perform better every year. This award reinforces Axalta's vision on being the preferred coatings partner for our customers, and we will continue to focus on innovating and meeting their needs."