Axalta’s Irus Mix: An Investment Paying Off at Fix Auto Décarie

Six months ago, Nicola Allegretta, owner of Fix Auto Décarie, invested in Axalta’s Irus Mix to optimize his shop’s operations. After several months of use, the results are clear: the investment has helped improve productivity, mixing accuracy and profitability.

Measuring the Real Impact of Automation

When considering the Irus Mix, Nicola Allegretta wanted to answer one key question: would automation really make a difference in his shop’s day-to-day operations? Six months later, Fix Auto Décarie has had enough time to evaluate the technology and see its impact firsthand.

Before making a decision, Nicola and his team took the time to review the different solutions available on the market.

“We found that a technician was spending an average of 10 to 15 minutes manually mixing paint. On top of that, mixing accuracy was below 35%, which meant there were almost always variations from one preparation to the next. This resulted in significant losses in time, materials and, ultimately, money.”

Minutes That Make a Difference

Since the arrival of the Irus Mix, this part of the process has become fully automated.

“Our technicians no longer have to spend that time mixing paint because the machine handles it automatically. We save 10 to 15 minutes on every mix, which has significantly improved our productivity.”

Over the course of a workday, the minutes saved on each preparation can quickly add up. For the team, this means less time spent on a repetitive task and more time available for work directly related to the vehicles being repaired.

Greater Accuracy, Less Waste

According to Nicola Allegretta, however, the benefits extend well beyond time savings.

“Every mix is produced with a high level of accuracy, eliminating colour variations and reducing paint waste to virtually zero. This not only allows us to improve the quality of our work, but also helps reduce our operating costs.”

Reduced waste adds another layer to the productivity gains, allowing the shop to get more out of each preparation while maintaining greater consistency throughout the repair process.