{
  "id": 14328635,
  "title": "‘SL, a top market in region for quality powder coatings’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/sl-a-top-market-in-region-for-quality-powder-coatings",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T23:59:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/sl-a-top-market-in-region-for-quality-powder-coatings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Franck Derouen, Business Director of Axalta Coating Systems, affirmed that Sri Lanka is a leading market for quality powder coatings in the South Asian region. He expressed optimism about the future of powder coatings in the country, noting the rising demand for these products in the construction and property development sectors. Derouen emphasized that Axalta's powder coatings offer superior performance, including UV resistance, gloss retention, and corrosion protection, making them ideal for long-term architectural projects.\n\nRichardson Holdings' Group Managing Director, Nazri Nizar, highlighted that while a strong global brand can be advantageous, long-term customer trust is cultivated locally through dedicated support and reliable delivery. He added that the partnership between Axalta and Richardson would bring the best of both worlds, combining Axalta's 150 years of global coating expertise with Richardson's two decades of local relationships and technical know-how. The combined efforts would provide customers with the best possible powder coatings, adhering to global standards while leveraging local experience.\n\nPradeep Kahawalage, CEO of Richardson Projects, expressed enthusiasm about the new chapter for Richardson, stating that Axalta's global technology and expertise would complement the company's existing reputation in the powder coatings industry. Kahawalage emphasized the importance of sustainability, technical excellence, and long-term partnerships in supporting various sectors, including the construction and aluminium industries in Sri Lanka.",
  "summary": "By Hiran H. Senewiratne ‘Sri Lanka is a top market in the South Asian region for quality powder coatings, Franck Derouen, Business Director, Industrial MEA – West & Central Asia, Axalta Coating Systems (ME) LLC, said. ‘We see significant long-term potential for powder coatings in Sri Lanka and look forward to working closely with Richardson […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}