Axalta launches paint shop management online system in India, Thailand

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The online system is integrated with Axalta's new generation color retrieval system and provides automotive paint shops by generating accurate paint repair quotes, track paint usage and the status of the repairs, thus improving the collision repairers' effectiveness and efficiency in operating their paint shops.

Axalta recognizes that an auto paint shop management system is fundamental to operating an efficient repair facility. Axalta's PSM already exists in our color tool so no further installation is required.

It is easy to activate, set-up and implemented and accessible on any stand-alone or network computer system, the later requiring an internet connection. It can even be scaled up for multi-site operations. Once registered, Axalta's dedicated team will work with the customer to personalise set up and provide staff training, either on-site or remotely.

Sobers Sethi, Vice President of South and East Asia Region, Middle East and North Africa, Axalta Coating Systems, said: "We are very excited to launch our PSM online system in Thailand and India. This is an effective initiative to help paint shops to improve its performance by providing the shop manager to better understand his business and ultimately make smart decisions to operate an efficient paint shop. We plan to roll it out in more countries in Asia Pacific in the near future to allow more paint shops to benefit from this effective paint shop management tool."

There are three modules within the tool to suit the needs of any paint shop. The basic color retrieval module for color formula search which includes cost of the selected formula. The inventory control module including orders and delivery, cost of inventory held. The PSM module is capable in generating quotation, tracks status of the paint repair, amount of paint and material used, online re-work done during the different stages.