Coatings World - May 2008

Dominion Colour Corp. (DCC), announced the completion of the sale of DCC to a management buyout team of DCC led by Klein.

The transaction, effective March 25, 2008, encompasses DCC and all DCC subsidiary companies. Klein along with Jack Nelligan, Bob Ralph and Mark Vincent, who will all continue as senior executives of DCC in their current positions, are the new owners of DCC.

KCC and the MBO team have agreed that the timing is now right for the executive team of DCC and its subsidiaries to implement its own vision of providing color to the world with the support of, but, independently of KCC.

The change in ownership will have no adverse impact on DCC and its subsidiaries. All DCC operating divisions and subsidiaries will remain in tact and there will be no changes in the organization as a result of the change in control of DCC.

FORD GIVES TECHNICAL APPROVAL
TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS’ AWX

Ford Motor Company recently approved the AWX waterborne refinish system from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. for collision repair centers on a global basis. The AWX system has undergone the extensive technical certification process to meet the Ford WSS-M2P100-D standard. The Ford Group sets this technical standard to assure that its vehicles are repaired using automotive refinish products of the highest quality.

For compliance without complications, Sherwin-Williams recently introduced AWX, a waterborne basecoat/clearcoat system that utilizes a proprietary resin system that behaves like the solventborne systems of today, according to the company.

“We’re delighted that the Ford Motor Company has recognized AWX as a premium waterborne solution,” said Jason Crager, OEM account executive, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. “Our goal in launching this product was to ease the fears and concerns body shop owners have in changing from a solvent to a waterborne system. Because AWX has solventborne-like application properties, it ensures a seamless transition and conversion. Technicians will be familiar and comfortable with the process already, requiring minimal training and start-up costs.”

PPG EARNS METAL OF HONOR AWARD
FROM METAL ROOFING MAGAZINE

PPG has been named a Metal of Honor winner by Metal Roofing magazine. According to the magazine, the company was selected by attendees of the 2007 Metalcon trade show and readers as one of the metal roofing industry’s top companies in terms of quality of products, service, delivery and competitive pricing. CW

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