Axalta brands sign partner deals with Kia
Axalta brands Spies Hecker and Standox have become preferred paint partner brands of the approved bodyshops of Kia Motors (UK) after signing a three-year commercial paint agreement.
Mark Andrews, national sales manager for Axalta in the UK and Ireland, said: “We are delighted that KMUK has chosen Spies Hecker and Standox to be among its preferred paint partners in the UK. Spies Hecker and Standox are currently installed in 70 of KMUK’s 158 approved UK bodyshops, and this agreement shows that the first-class paint technologies, comprehensive expert advice and practical application guidance offered by our brands meet Kia’s exacting standards.”
The agreement sees Spies Hecker and Standox able to provide KMUK-approved bodyshops with comprehensive training at the Axalta Refinish Academy in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. This will ensure KMUK refinishers attain the best results with the two brands’ refinish products and tools.
Under the agreement, KMUK-approved bodyshops are required to use approved paint brands on all warranty work and any work sent to them via the Kia Car Insurance and accident aftercare programmes.
