Valspar Corp. Unveils New PlastiKote Brand
The new PlastiKote line consists of enhanced product formulations that are specially designed for a professional, flawless finish. In addition to updating the products, the launch of the new PlastiKote brand also features a new logo, new packaging and a website designed to highlight the premium-quality product options.
Valspar Celebrates Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas, NV sets the stage for two significant milestones in Valspar’s history. A long time exhibitor of SEMA, NACE and AAPEX, Valspar will celebrate the corporation’s 200th anniversary as a global coatings manufacturer – while House of Kolor marks its 50th Anniversary as the “original” custom-finishes manufacturer.
Valspar Recovers from Hurricane Katrina
On August 29th, The Valspar Automotive Group experienced a direct hit from Hurricane Katrina at the facility in Picayune, MS. In the days following the storm, the Valspar Refinish team setup operations in Grand Prairie, TX and Corona, CA to continue to services our customers.
Joel C. Hart, Vice President, Valspar Automotive and International, Announces Retirement
Valspar Corporation has announced that Joel C. Hart, vice-president of Automotive and International, will retire on Jan. 31st 2006. Hart has been a part of the automotive refinish industry for 31 years and has held many positions during his long career.
Valspar to Mark Two Significant Anniversaries During NACE
Valspar Corp., a paint manufacturer and supplier to the collision repair industry, will celebrate the company’s 200th anniversary this year. House of Kolor, a division of Valspar, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year as well. The company will utilize its long-standing relationship with the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) to mark these two occasions.
Coatings Manufacturer Valspar Acquires De Beer Lafkabrienken B.V.
Coatings manufacturer Valspar Corp. has purchased De Beer Lakfabrieken, a privately-owned, manufacturer and distributor of automotive refinish coatings based in The Netherlands. The acquisition includes De Beer’s subsidiaries in the U.K. and Australia. De Beer, which sells products in more than 65 countries, had sales of approximately $39 million ($50 million at current exchange rates) in 2003. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Axalta Announces Board Changes
Mark Garrett has stepped down as a member and chair of its board of directors, effective Aug. 26, 2021, due to his increasing professional commitments in Europe.
Axalta Names William Cook To Board Of Directors
Cook most recently served as executive chairman of Donaldson Co. until 2016, and prior to that served as chairman, CEO and president of Donaldson for more than 10 years.
Huron Capital Partners With Industry Executive To Build Adhesives And Sealants Platform Company
Huron Capital has co-founded Brudner Polymer Corp. with David Brunori. Through Brudner, Huron Capital plans to invest in technologically advanced adhesive and sealant companies serving a variety of geographies and end-markets.
Axalta Releases First Quarter 2017 Results
The company reported net sales of $1,007.8 million, driven by volume growth of 8.9 percent, which includes 4.5 percent acquisition contribution.
