Nigel Budden

President of the Americas, AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD

Search every verified Nigel Budden interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Nigel Budden, President of the Americas at Axalta Coating Systems, discussed the company's first year as an independent entity following its separation from DuPont Performance Coatings. In a September 2014 interview, Budden stated that the company exceeded its own sales expectations and launched new products while establishing its brand identity. He noted that Axalta renewed its sponsorship with Hendrick Motorsports for an additional three years, describing it as the longest-running sponsorship in NASCAR and a key expense the company aims to leverage for a strong return. Budden also addressed Axalta's partnership with Service King, one of the largest multi-shop operators (MSOs), which chose Axalta as its paint supplier. He said the company is closely examining the consolidating MSO segment. Budden highlighted investments including a five-million-dollar coating technology center in Wilmington, Delaware, and the introduction of products such as the Acquire Plus EFX portable spectrophotometer and the Spectrum Master design tool. He emphasized that Axalta's offerings extend beyond paint to include training centers, customer service, and support.