Project Quick Summary
| Parameter | Details |
| Client Name | Axalta Coating Systems |
| Project Name | AXALTA Automotive Training Centre |
| Location | Randjesfontein, Midrand, South Africa |
| Project Type | Complete Turnkey Plant Setup |
| Completion Year | 2019 |
| Project Value | Approx. ZAR 5.4 million (Incl. VAT) |
| Scope | Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Installation & Commissioning |
Project Overview
The AXALTA Training Centre project in Midrand stands as one of our most prestigious and technically advanced turnkey installations. Executed for Axalta Coating Systems, a global leader in automotive coatings, this project involved the complete engineering and establishment of a world-class automotive refinishing facility.
Designed to international standards and fully compliant with local by-laws and SABS Zone 1 explosion-proof requirements, the facility was developed as a benchmark training centre for professional automotive painters and technicians.
This was not merely an equipment supply project — it was the creation of a premium, high-performance automotive finishing ecosystem. Every section of the plant was engineered for precision airflow control, superior illumination, safety interlocks, energy efficiency, and seamless process integration.
The result is a dream project for any finishing plant engineering company — a flagship installation that demonstrates technical excellence, compliance mastery, and premium industrial aesthetics.
Scope of Work
Complete turnkey execution including:
- Municipal layout approvals & engineering drawings
- ARIA ULTIMO Down Draft Spray Booth Ovens (2 Units)
- ARIA ULTIMO Semi-Down Draft Prep Stations (2 Units)
- ARIA ULTIMO Mixing Rooms (2 Units)
- Mixing & Coloristic Centre with Dark Room
- Paint Spray Room & Spray Cabinets
- Flammable Goods Storage Room
- Waste & Cleaning Section with ATEX Gun Cleaners
- Atlas Copco Oil-Free Compressor System
- LPG Gas Line with SABS Certification
- Complete Commissioning & Handover Documentation
Major Technical Installation
ARIA ULTIMO Down Draft Spray Booth Ovens
- 25,000 m³/hr airflow
- 0.385 m/s air velocity
- LPG curing system with <6 min ramp-up time
- ≥1000 Lux illumination
- PLC + HMI controlled (Schneider)
- SABS Zone 1 Explosion Proof Lighting
- Full safety interlock systems
Semi-Down Draft Prep Stations
- 36,000 m³/hr airflow
- Infrared curing system
- 1.7 m/s air velocity
- ≥1000 Lux illumination
- Integrated control with spray booth system
Mixing & Coloristic Centre
- Negative pressure-controlled environment (-20 KPa)
- 9,800 m³/hr airflow
- ≥1500 Lux illumination
- Stainless steel workstations
- Explosion-proof sockets (Zone 1 compliant)
- Integrated spray cabinets & dark room
Engineering Excellence Highlights
- 100% Local By-Laws Compliance
- SABS Approved Fire Dampers & Safety Systems
- Centralized PLC Control Architecture
- Energy Efficient Inverter-Controlled Fan Motors
- Advanced Filtration (Carbon + Pocket + Fiberglass Filters)
- Motion Sensor Controlled LED Lighting
- Mechanical & Electrical COC Certification
- Complete Operator & Maintenance Manuals
Project Outcome
- Established a world-class automotive refinishing training facility
- Delivered premium industrial aesthetics with modular precision engineering
- Ensured maximum operational safety and regulatory compliance
- Created a flagship showcase facility for Axalta
- Strengthened our reputation as a high-end turnkey plant engineering specialist