Dr. Delson Trindade Has Been Elevated to Axalta Fellow

Global coatings company, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., 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, company officials stated in a press release. Axalta Fellow is the highest honor that a scientist or engineer can earn within the company’s Global Technology function.

“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.”

Trindade Has Made Significant Contributions to the Field of Coating Technologies

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

Axalta says that, as technical leader for several key programs, Trindade expanded the company’s technical capabilities and excelled in customer engagement, including:

• Coinventing Axalta’s multilayer “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.
• Contributing to more than 100 patent filings.

In addition to his technical prowess, Trindade is a dedicated mentor, collaborator and influencer, actively contributing to the development of colleagues and the broader technical community, officials said. 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.

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.

Earlier this year, Axalta won two Edison Awards, the seventh consecutive year that the company has earned an Edison Award.