Nexa Autocolor, an other new partner for Virgin

Following the launch of the new Virgin Racing Formula One team by Sir Richard Branson in London yesterday, the team announces its partnership with Nexa Autocolor, an industry leader in automotive refinish products.

Nexa Autocolor is constantly building its reputation through the delivery of leading edge, innovative products, outstanding colour quality and repair process efficiency. Nexa Autocolor delivers products of the highest quality and outstanding performance, while meeting the toughest environmental & legislative requirements.

Alex Tai, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Racing, expressed his pleasure that Nexa Autocolor will be an official supplier to Virgin Racing: “Virgin Racing only partners with the best, and so it is a great pleasure that Nexa Autocolor, the industry leader in refinishing products, is joining our team. Working with a company that shares our values of always striving for new and innovative solutions will be good for the team and we look forward to many happy years of racing together.”

Richard Denison, UK Marketing Manager for Nexa Autocolor, part of the PPG Group, adds: "We are absolutely delighted to be working with Virgin Racing and to be able to share our expertise in providing the team with the latest paint solutions. Our solutions will look to improve the performance of the cars and ensure the highest quality finish to support the brand principles of the Virgin Racing team.”

Pittsburgh-based PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, optical products, specialty materials, glass and fiber glass. The company has more than 150 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 60 countries.