Fresh Paint
recently decided to switch its sourcing
of spray equipment parts to International Paint, due to the store’s ability
to source the parts at a significant cost
advantage. This new contract is estimated to bring an estimated six figures
in incremental business during 2010.
Champagne added, “Becoming a single-source supplier to this important customer has helped broaden our service
capabilities and strengthen all of our
existing customer relationships.”
NEVERFADE EXTERIOR PAINT
RECEIVES MVP AWARD
NeverFade paint, warranted to last 15
years against fading, has been named a
winner of the 2010 Most Valuable
Product (MVP) Awards presented by
Building Products magazine. Manufactured by APV Engineered Coatings,
NeverFade professional exterior paint
is formulated with Kynar Aquatec
polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) to make
it resistant to fading, algae, fungus,
stains and abrasions.
“While the residential construction
industry sees hundreds of new products
introductions each year, the MVP win-
ners stand apart for their thoughtful
design, smart technologies or even pure
wow factor,” said Jean Dimeo, editorial
director for Building Products and
ebuild.com. “In a struggling economy, it’s
innovations like these that can help con-
tractors woo customers, save time and
money, and surpass the competition.”
APV Engineered Coatings worked
with Arkema, Inc. to create NeverFade
paint. Kynar Aquatec is dispersed into
the water-based formula for NeverFade
paint, so VOCs are drastically reduced,
making NeverFade. The homopolymer
in Kynar Aquatec is a tough, engineered
thermoplastic that offers a balance of
properties. As a result, NeverFade paint
withstands harsh thermal, chemical
and ultraviolet environmental condi-
tions. In essence, it resists abrasions,
restricts the growth of mold and
mildew, and will not pick up dirt.
JOTUN LAUNCHES ‘COLOUR TRENDS 2010’ CONCEPT IN OMAN
Jotun Paints has announced the launch of its ‘Colour Trends 2010’ concept
which will be available in their assortment of decorative paints in Oman.
This move is in line with the paint manufacturer’s aim to strengthen its number one position in the Oman paint market. The seventeen new shades that
comprise the 2010 collection have been specially formulated to meet the
evolving preferences of Jotun’s customers. The 2010 collection combines classic and modern hues with an edgy twist, with its three ranges—Jazz Up,
Pure Nuture and Mystic Elegance—each offering six shades. Jazz Up offers
a dynamic palette designed to reflect an individual’s true colors and creativity, while Pure Nuture features a color scheme that is ideal for nature lovers,
as it gives them an opportunity to invite the splendor of the great outdoors
into their homes. Lastly, Mystic Elegance is a glamorous collection based on
the values of traditional Middle Eastern interiors.
“The upbeat investment outlook in the Omani consumer and construction
sectors makes it a very important market for us,” said Espen Solberg, sales
and marketing manager, Jotun Paints. “Furthermore, the emergence of many
unique and cutting-edge developments in the Sultanate also presents an
excellent opportunity for the palettes of Colour Trends 2010 to bring to life the
most prestigious architectural marvels being completed in the country.”
PPG, STEELSCAPE FORM
MARKETING ALLIANCE
PPG Industries and Steelscape will
jointly market Dazzle colorful metallic coverings for walls, ceilings and
other interior surfaces and accessories. The new line of Dazzle coverings features Truform tinted clear
coatings by PPG applied to galvanized TruZinc panels by Steelscape.
The products are available in 16 distinct color options encompassing
eight tinted clearcoats and two gloss
levels. Because of their clearcoat
appearance, Truform tinted coatings
enable Dazzle coverings to join the
natural spangle of TruZinc products
with a vivid color palette. Suggested
applications for Dazzle coverings
include column covers, wall panels,
decorative ceilings, heating and cooling equipment and walk-in coolers.
The product also provides a colorful
alternative to white boards because
it resists dry-erase and permanent
markers. Dazzle coverings are resistant to fingerprints, stains, graffiti,
scratches and marring. For building
owners, this durability means less
maintenance along with the ability
to add color without the disruption of
painting. It also is lighter and less
