Valspar expands production, expects 200 percent increase in output
Minneapolis, Minnesota — May 27, 2017 — Valspar has announced expanded production capacity of its automotive refinish coatings products. Recent technology and equipment upgrades at locations in Garland, Texas, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have significantly increased manufacturing volumes, and filling and storage capacity for select brands within the Valspar portfolio, including DeBeer Refinish, Valspar Refinish, Prospray […]
Tuesday Ticker: LKQ gets out of glass, AkzoNobel signs a deal with BASF and 3M outlines expectations
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 19, 2016 — Tuesday Ticker is our weekly feature looking at the recent moves and news by companies operating in the collision repair space and the broader automotive claims economy. This week we dig into the flurry of deals and acquisitions brought on by the upcoming year-end, 3M’s […]
Valspar’s Matrix Automotive Finishes announces ‘Award Winning Finishes’ calendar
Minneapolis, Minnesota — December 18, 2016 — Matrix Automotive Finishes has selected the winners of its Award Winning Finishes Contest. First-, second- and third-place winners are featured in the 2017 Matrix Automotive Finishes Calendar along with the work of some of North American’s most renowned refinishers using Matrix-only brand products. “This year’s calendar showcases the […]
Tuesday Ticker: PPG restructures, Genuine Parts Company sees big gains and OEMs doing well
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 12, 2016 — Tuesday Ticker looks at the automotive claims ecosystem from the business perspective, rounding up the most important news from some of the industry’s largest companies. This week we look at the latest results from the big paint manufacturers, how OEM stocks have risen since the […]
House of Kolor celebrates 60th anniversary with five new custom colours
Minneapolis, Minnesota — November 8, 2016 — House of Kolor by Valspar is well-known for its unique colour formulations. Jon Kosmoski, founder of House of Kolor, was on hand at the 2016 SEMA Show to introduce five new custom colours that will be added to the company’s range. “I have worked for the past 60 […]
Live@SEMA: Valspar shows off new Metallic Bright Red toner technology
Las Vegas, Nevada — November 1, 2016 — Refinishing candy coatings is notoriously tricky, but a new product from Valspar Automotive promises to make the process simpler. The company’s DeBeer Refinish line has introduced what it calls a “game-changer” to the market at the 2016 SEMA Show. The company’s new patent-pending Metallic Bright Red toner […]
Valspar’s Charlie Whitaker to lead talent acquisition seminar at SEMA
Minneapolis, Minnesota — October 27, 2016 — Valspar Automotive is bringing a new course to the 2016 SEMA Show that just might pique the interest of anyone struggling to find great collision repair talent. Charlie Whitaker, the company’s Quality First Technical Manager, will lead the topic, “Developing New Talent in a Shrinking Workforce While Reducing […]
Valspar announces celebrity appearances, custom cars for SEMA 2016
Minneapolis, Minnesota — October 11, 2016 — Valspar is bringing star power and sweet custom rides to its booth at SEMA this year. The company will host the stars of “Counting Cars” and “Gas Monkey Garage” on November 3. Featured vehicles in the company’s booth (no. 10851, North Hall) and outside of the centre showcase […]
House of Kolor looking for ‘Prestigious Painters’
Minneapolis, Minnesota — July 22, 2016 — House of Kolor has announced the launch of the 17th annual Prestigious Painters Awards. The custom coatings brand, owned by Valspar Automotive, is accepting submissions through September 1, 2016 for its class of 2017 winners. The Prestigious Painter Award is given to 12 painters annually. The competition is […]
House of Kolor introduces new limited edition colours
Minneapolis, Minnesota — April 21, 2016 — Want the look and depth of a candy, without spending too much time? According to House of Kolor by Valspar, the company’s latest product launch has got you covered. The company has announced eight new products, including four limited edition colours that debuted at SEMA in Las Vegas. […]
