Benjamin Moore
Montvale, NJ/USA
www.benjaminmoore.com
Brillux GmbH and Co. KG
Muenster, Germany
www.brillux.de
PRIVATE COMPANY
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1883
COATINGS REVENUES:
$650 million
SEGMENT BREAKDOWN
PRIVATE COMPANY
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1889
COATINGS REVENUES:
$625 million
SEGMENT BREAKDOWN
During the year, Benjamin Moore added Aura Bath & Spa paint to its line up of Aura waterborne interior coatings. Setting this new formulation apart is its matte finish, a
sheen that, until now, was prohibitive in a high-moisture environment and overruled by the experts in favor of glossier options,
according to Benjamin Moore. Formulated by Benjamin Moore’s
engineers to lock out moisture and keep it from penetrating the
film, Aura Bath & Spa can withstand heat and humidity. The
matte finish retains its subtle appearance and color integrity due
to Aura’s proprietary Color Lock technology. Aura Bath & Spa is
also resistant to mildew and stains, easy to clean, and is durable,
the company said. The low-VOC, low-odor formula not only
ensures a safer environment, but also means a faster return to the
room’s functionality. Aura Bath & Spa is available in any of the
nearly 3,500 colors offered by the company or can be color-matched to any specification. ;
Originally known as Hobrecker & König back in the 1880s, Brillux is now in its fourth generation of inde- pendent ownership by the König family. Founded in
1889 in Münster, Germany, Brillux has more than 130 branch-es in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria, and
is expanding into new markets throughout the EU. Based in
Münster, the company has four plants in Germany—Münster,
(its main plant for paint, lacquers and varnishes), Herford
(plaster and adhesives), Malsch (water-based products) and
Unna (industrial lacquers).
Brillux offers an extensive portfolio of products including a wide range of interior and exterior paints, varnishes, woodstains and dispersion coatings. Plasters, wall
coatings and floor coverings are also available. There are
special systems for external wall insulation, concrete
protection and concrete repairs. ;
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Orica
Melbourne, Australia
www.orica.com
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Forbo
Baar, Switzerland
www.forbo.com
PUBLIC COMPANY
COATINGS REVENUES:
$555 million
SEGMENT BREAKDOWN
PUBLIC COMPANY
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1928
COATINGS REVENUES:
$524 million
SEGMENT BREAKDOWN
Implementingastrategytofocusontheminingand infrastructure sectors of its business, in 2009 Orica’s board decided to demerge its consumer
products group, now known as DuluxGroup. DuluxGroup is a very different business to the remainder of
the Orica portfolio. While a market leader it remains a
relatively minor part of a larger Orica. In 2009, Orica
achieved record profits and increased its market share
despite declining markets. DuluxGroup’s continued
investment in brands, innovation and customer relationship management saw it achieve record sales and
continue to receive customer service awards. It has completed the acquisition of Sopel, a premium woodcare
company based in Shanghai, which provides a platform
for growth in the region through the expansion of
paints and introduction of Selleys products. ;
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Bonding Systems is among the world’s leading suppliers of industrial adhesives. Sales dropped the $524 million due primarily to volatility in
the U.S. market, which accounts for about one-third of
the division’s sales. In the industrial adhesives area,
investments were made primarily in fast-growing markets such as Russia, Vietnam and India. In the building
and construction adhesives business, the sales network
in Eastern Europe was expanded in order to ensure
maximum capacity utilization of Forbo’s new production plant in Russia. In France and Greece, capacity for
the production of thermoplastic hotmelts was expanded
in order to meet the growing demand in the packaging
industry. In China, capacity for the production of thermoplastic hotmelts was increased for applications in
the wood-processing industry. ;
