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Dr. Delson Trindade Elevated to Axalta Fellow

By: Axalta Coating Systems LLC via GlobeNewswire

September 24, 2025 at 08:00 AM EDT

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global coatings company, has elevated Dr. Delson Trindade to the position of Axalta Fellow, as a result of his significant scientific accomplishments, technical leadership, and commercial contributions throughout his distinguished career at Axalta. Axalta Fellow is the highest honor that a scientist or engineer can earn within the company’s Global Technology function.

Photo of Axalta Fellow Delson Trindade

“Delson is a passionate ambassador for technology who truly personifies our culture where growth and innovation meet performance and accountability,” said Dr. Robert Roop, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Axalta. “We strive to be an indispensable partner to our customers, and Delson’s technology and team leadership skills enable us to meet that goal consistently.”

With an illustrious career spanning nearly 40 years, Dr. Trindade has demonstrated unparalleled expertise and leadership in the field of coating technologies. His significant technical contributions have been instrumental across all of Axalta’s businesses.

As technical leader for several key programs, he expanded Axalta’s technical capabilities, and excelled in customer engagement, including:

co-inventing Axalta’s multi-layer “3-Wet” coating processes used throughout the automotive industry;
advancing silanated clearcoat platforms for enhanced durability and performance;
developing the formulation toolbox for the emerging electrification sector; and
contributing to more than 100 patent filings.

In addition to his technical prowess, Dr. Trindade is a dedicated mentor, collaborator, and influencer, actively contributing to the development of colleagues and the broader technical community. He is an integral member of the Fellows Forum at Axalta, which builds upon the company's tradition of scientific excellence and underscores the company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and market leadership.

Dr. Trindade began his career with Axalta in Brazil, and has worked in Germany, Argentina, and the U.S., first in Detroit and now in Philadelphia at the Global Headquarters and Innovation Center. He earned a doctorate in Physical Chemistry from the University of São Paulo, Brazil and an MBA – Technology & Innovation from Harvard University / University of São Paulo.

About Axalta

Axalta is a global leader in the coatings industry, providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable coatings solutions. From light vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, building facades and other industrial applications, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enhance durability. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the global team at Axalta continues to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in over 140 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information visit axalta.com and follow us on LinkedIn.