North Carolina, US – Stahl has opened a new Centre of Excellence in Apex, North Carolina. The Dutch-headquartered company said it underscores its long-standing connection to the US market – it was originally founded in the US as a leather finishing supplier in 1930.
Stahl opens US centre of excellence for performance coatings
Cutting the ribbon, from the left: John Dunn, regional technical manager for performance coatings in the US and Canada; Maarten Heijbroek, Stahl’s CEO; David Kuzdrall, MD of Stahl North America; and Uwe Siebgens, group director for performance coatings
The new centre is designed to be an innovation hub within the company’s global network as part of its Performance Coatings business. It will support customers in a range of industries, including automotive, apparel, luxury goods, packaging and home furnishings.
It includes application technology, testing facilities and pilot production capabilities. It will provide a space for customers, OEMs and brand partners to co-develop and refine products tailored to the needs of the market.
“This state-of-the-art facility will bring together a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who will drive forward our commitment to excellence, enabling our customers to stay ahead of the curve,” said David Kuzdrall, the company’s MD in North America. “The talented individuals based at the Center will work together to deliver cutting-edge solutions, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the coatings industry. Their expertise and teamwork will foster a culture of continuous innovation and will be key to the ongoing success and growth of our organisation.”
