[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 115 (Friday, July 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1146]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING AXALTA'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. BOB GOODLATTE

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, for 150 years, Axalta has been a leader 
in the coatings industry. Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and I extend 
our congratulations to Axalta on its 150th year in business. Since its 
founding in 1866, Axalta has evolved to meet ever-changing industry 
demands and to fully utilize today's innovative technology. Axalta now 
does business in over 130 countries and employs more than 12,800 
people. However, what has remained constant during this time is 
Axalta's commitment to quality and to its many customers across the 
globe.
  In Virginia, Axalta's Front Royal Plant is celebrating 35 years of 
operation. The Front Royal Plant, located near the border between the 
Sixth and Tenth Congressional Districts, employs many of our 
constituents and is a valued member of the community.
  The Front Royal Plant manufactures and distributes high quality paint 
products primarily in small container packaging for the ``Low Bake'' 
customers in the Refinish and Industrial markets with more than 12 
million gallons produced annually. Constructed in 1980 with the first 
batch of paint produced in March 1981, the facility is nine acres under 
roof and includes a finished product warehouse that serves as a 
critical Regional Service Center for the business. There are more than 
325 full-time Axalta employees in Front Royal and approximately 80 
additional contractor employees onsite.
  We thank Axalta for their commitment to providing employment and 
driving economic growth in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. 
Congratulations again on reaching this milestone. We look forward to 
the next 150 years and Axalta's continued presence in Virginia.

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