HIGH POINT, NC — Paint and coatings manufacturer Axalta announced a new partnership with JC Licht, a paint retailer with nearly 40 locations in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. JC Licht will stock Axalta products, including lacquers, catalyzed coatings, UV curables, stains, glazes and dyes.

"JC Licht is a dynamic company with an impressive reputation in the region. Their experience and knowledgeable staff makes the team an ideal partner for us, and Axalta is thrilled to work with them," said Wade Arnold, Vice President of Industrial Wood Coatings for Axalta. "This partnership will support our growth in the Chicago area and allow us to better serve the market."

"JC Licht offers the finest paint and paint-related products, along with advice at the highest levels, to create an unmatched resource within the painting and decorating industry," said Elliot Greenberg, President and CEO for JC Licht. "We are looking forward to our collaboration with Axalta and are confident their experience and in-depth knowledge of the industrial wood coatings market will help us deliver first-class coatings solutions to our customers."

For more information on Axalta industrial wood coatings, visit www.axaltawoodcoatings.com.

For more information on JC Licht, visit www.jclicht.com.