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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.

Dallas, TX –- 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. Employees work tirelessly to get the facility back in order. Today, the Picayune facility resumed manufacturing operations

As stated in the company’s release, “The Valspar family wishes to extend our deepest appreciation to its customers and suppliers for their support in the aftermath of this devastating storm. Your calls and messages of support and prayers for our employees were overwhelming.”

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