Coatings World - January 2009

Fresh Paint

resistant wind energy components. The groups supply advanced protective coatings for turbine blades and towers as well as fiberglass for the composite blades. PPG proprietary wind energy products include Selemix polyurethane coatings and primers for extended life and improved performance of turbine blades; PSX and Amershield protective and marine coatings that combine aesthetic appeal with exceptional corrosion and weather resistance onshore and offshore; and Hybon 2002 and 2026 fiber glass roving which allow for a better bond between fiber glass and resin for stronger turbine blades.

According to Cheryl Richards, PPG global market development manager and leader of PPG’s cross-business wind energy team, the number of wind turbine installations around the world is expected to more than double by 2012.

largest chain of paint retailers in the country with approximately 205 stores.

“Acquiring one of Sweden’s best performing paint stores is for us a great opportunity,” said Niklas Frisk, managing director for Alcro-Beckers AB.

“Måleributiken has a successful concept of combining paint, wallpaper, textiles and accessories. The store is well-known in Stockholm for its high-quality products, skilled personnel and innovative concepts for home decoration.”

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ALCRO-BECKERS ACQUIRES
FLAGSHIP STORE FOR ITS
ALCRO BRAND IN STOCKHOLM

Following its strategy of maintaining its position in the Swedish market, Alcro-Beckers AB, part of the Finnish Tikkurila that is responsible for Kemira’s paints and coatings business, has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% stake of the shares in the paint store Färgglädje Måleributiken AB (Måleributiken) in Alvik, Stockholm from its owner Lars Andersson. Måleributiken’s revenue totaled approximately € 5. 8 million in 2007. The store currently employs approximately 20 people.

Alcro-Beckers owns approximately a 40% share of the decorative paints market in Sweden. Måleributiken is the company’s first wholly-owned store for serving consumers. Alcro-Beckers currently has nine stores of its own for serving professionals only and it is also a part owner of the retail chain Beckers Nya Hem, an umbrella organization for approximately 110 independent retailers. Alcro is the main paint supplier to Colorama, the