Redefining Automotive Painting: SAMURAI Paint Completed Asia's Biggest Aerosol Spraying Challenge

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From 6–8 February 2026, SAMURAI Paint successfully hosted Asia's Biggest Automotive Aerosol Spraying Event, a landmark three-day challenge that redefined conventional automotive spray painting. During the event, 30 full car bodies were spray-painted using aerosol cans in a single event, earning official recognition from Asia Records and ASEAN Records for achieving the Highest Number of Full-Body Car Spray Paints Using Aerosol in a Single Event.

SAMURAI Paint Chief Executive Officer Ian Ong Yoke En said automotive spray painting has traditionally been dominated by professional workshops that rely on compressor systems and spray guns. He explained that SAMURAI Paint set out to challenge this long-standing norm by introducing an alternative driven by aerosol innovation.

He added that years of research and product development have enabled the brand to demonstrate that aerosol spray paint can deliver results comparable to traditional methods, while remaining more accessible to everyday users. The challenge served as clear proof that full car body spray painting no longer needs to be confined to professional environments.

A Challenge Designed for the DIY Community

A defining feature of the event was its participant selection. Instead of professional painters, SAMURAI Paint invited DIY enthusiasts to take part in the challenge. Ong said this reflected the brand's commitment to empowering users to take control of their own automotive projects.

He noted that the challenge extended beyond speed and scale. Careful planning was required to select suitable vehicles and participants who could complete the full spray process within the three-day timeframe while adhering to established procedures. The successful completion of all 30 vehicles demonstrated that, with proper techniques and structured workflows, aerosol-based car painting is achievable beyond professional settings.

The Significance of the ASEAN Record Attempt

The recognition by Asia Records and ASEAN Records marked more than a numerical milestone—it directly challenged the long-held belief that aerosol spray paint is unsuitable for full vehicle body applications.

By successfully combining Samurai's 2K aerosol spray paint, the patented Aero Gun, and Tintatek colour-matching technology, Samurai Paint demonstrated a new level of scale, precision, and performance in aerosol-based automotive painting. The achievement reinforced the brand's vision to become the world's most respected innovative aerosol system provider.

Designed to deliver professional results straight from the can, Samurai 2K's built-in two-component system allows paint and hardener to mix internally, enabling durable, body-shop-level finishes without specialised equipment. With basic preparation and proper ventilation, automotive enthusiasts can now achieve high-quality results independently.

Executed publicly and at scale, the record attempt strengthened confidence in aerosol technology, positioning SAMURAI Paint as a credible, high-performance alternative to traditional spray systems while fostering strong engagement within the automotive community.

Supporting Sustainability Through Action

In conjunction with the main event, SAMURAI Paint reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through a Tree Plantation Programme at Sireh Park, Iskandar Puteri. A total of 30 trees were planted, symbolising the brand's belief that technological advancement and environmental responsibility must progress hand in hand.

Building a Long-Term Legacy

Education remained a central pillar of SAMURAI Paint's brand strategy throughout the event, with participants gaining hands-on insights into proper spray techniques, surface preparation, and standard operating procedures. Beyond the event, the brand continues to share practical guidance through its digital platforms.

While held exclusively in Malaysia, Ong said the challenge was positioned as the foundation for a long-term initiative, with plans to establish it as an annual event. With recognition from Asia Records and ASEAN Records, SAMURAI Paint has set a new benchmark for aerosol-based automotive painting—shifting perceptions and expanding the boundaries of what is possible in modern automotive finishing.

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Redefining Automotive Painting: SAMURAI Paint Completed Asia's Biggest Aerosol Spraying Challenge

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the strategic leadership of Hyosung Chairman Hyun-Joon Cho, Hyosung Heavy Industries has secured a record-breaking contract in the U.S. power market, marking the largest order in the company's history and underscoring its expanding role in U.S. grid modernization efforts.

Hyosung Heavy Industries recently signed a supply contract worth approximately USD 530 million with a major U.S. transmission grid operator for power equipment, including 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformers and reactors. This contract represents the largest single order ever awarded to a Korean power equipment manufacturer in the U.S. market.

In 2025, Hyosung Heavy Industries became the first Korean company to sign a "full-package" supply contract in the United States for power equipment, including 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformers and 800kV ultra-high-voltage GIS(Gas Insulated Switchgears); building on this achievement, the company has continued its streak of large-scale orders into the new year, further cementing its position in the U.S. 765kV segment. Beyond its role as an equipment manufacturer, Hyosung Heavy Industries is expected to play a leading role as a "Total Solution Provider" in the full-scale implementation of U.S. 765kV transmission grid construction projects.

Power demand in the United States is expected to increase by approximately 25% over the next decade, driven by the rapid expansion of AI data centers and the growing adoption of electric vehicles. To meet this projected increase in demand, major U.S. electric utilities are accelerating plans to construct 765kV transmission grids. The 765kV system enables long-distance delivery of large-capacity electricity while significantly reducing line losses compared to existing 345kV or 500kV systems.

Hyosung Heavy Industries currently supplies nearly half of the 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformers installed across the U.S. power grid and has maintained the largest market share in the U.S. 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformer market since the early 2010s. Leveraging its proven product reliability and technological excellence, the company has followed its large-scale supply contract in 2025 with this latest mega-order, further reinforcing its established position in the U.S. 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformer market.

The 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformer is a highly complex piece of power equipment that requires advanced high-voltage insulation technology as well as rigorous testing and validation processes.

Hyosung Heavy Industries established its U.S. subsidiary in 2001 and became the first Korean company to export 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformers to the United States in 2010. Since 2020, the company has operated a transformer manufacturing facility in Memphis, Tennessee, which is currently the only plant in the United States capable of designing and producing 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformers.

The company is also actively advancing efforts to localize talent development. Through partnerships with local technical colleges, Hyosung Heavy Industries is recruiting top talent and is committed to cultivating mid-level managers and executives through comprehensive career development and professional training programs.

This record-scale order was secured under the direct leadership of Hyosung Chairman Hyun-Joon Cho, reflecting the company's long-term investment strategy in the U.S. market and its sustained focus on ultra-high-voltage transmission infrastructure. Chairman Cho has strengthened Hyosung Heavy Industries' U.S. presence through ongoing engagement with federal, state, and industry stakeholders, including U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Oracle Corporation Executive Vice Chair Safra A. Catz, GE Vernova CEO Scott L. Strazik, and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.

"Driven by the expansion of AI and data centers, power infrastructure has become a core industry directly linked to national security," Chairman Cho stated. "Leveraging Hyosung Heavy Industries' Memphis manufacturing base and its ultra-high-voltage technology, we must establish ourselves as an essential long-term partner in ensuring the stability of the U.S. power grid."

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Hyosung Heavy Industries Secures Record Order as Hyun-Joon Cho's U.S. Strategy Pays Off