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September - 2013

Sherwin-Williams Comex Redo
In November of 2012, the Sherwin-Williams Company announced the acquisition of the Comex companies for $2.34 billion. However, Mexican regulators put
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Get ready to start the end of 2013. The fall will soon be here and that means the third quarter is coming to a close. Besides having the calendar
Application Innovation
Take a look around the shop or job and see what makes life in the paint and coating application business easier on the average day. Name the all-time
Paintmanship
Today’s definition of paint craftsmanship is different from what it was many years ago, for hundreds actually. Back in the days of the original European

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This issue has a follow up snippet related to the recent Gang of Five and American Paint Manufacturers commentaries. The list of recent acquisitions
Paint Makers of the Past
During the process of putting together American Paint Manufacturers, we came across quite a few companies that have been shuttered, as well as a substantial
Painting Pro’s Perspective: Staying in Shape
Little by little, day after day, and just like us, companies are affected by the aging process. Over time, established, solid organizations can grow
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As paint and coating application professionals, we sometimes take for granted the abundance and assortment of product, as well as the intricacy in
American Paint Manufacturers
As a follow up to the Gang of Five, we have put together a snapshot of regional paint makers. The previous focus was on manufacturers with nation-wide

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Most paint and coating application professionals are busy this time of year. An often asked question is how can we get all the work done on time?
More Accomplished Every Time
It is no secret that organizations that provide good guidelines to great people garner the best results. Sometimes when work floods in, we struggle
Rust-Oleum First to Launch Smart Paint
The Rust-Oleum Corporation has launched the first smart paint for the consumer market. NeverWet is a superhydrophobic coating that does not allow water
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The generation that survived the 1929 stock market crash and subsequent economic tough times, often states that pushing forward through hardship builds
Raising Prices
A few years ago, when the economy contracted, did your company experience difficult decisions? Were hourly billable rates lowered to remain competitive;
Regulatory Review - Public & Commercial RRP Status
At the Washington, DC headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a stakeholder’s meeting about the proposed expansion of RRP to public

PPG Expands Production for Electronics Products
PPG expands Springdale, Pa., facility to serve global electronics market Site begins producing conductive inks, coatings after Spraylat acquisition SPRINGDALE,
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July 4th is upon us. Or more accurately, it is time to celebrate Independence Day! It is one of my favorite holidays; casual dress, namely shorts,
The Gang of 5
Aside from regional companies, the paint making business has consolidated to five country-wide, full-line architectural manufacturers. In alphabetical
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The end of June reminds us that another quarter is closing out. Half of the year is complete. It is important to take time to review sales and costs
Two EPA Scandals
Never mind about the recent IRS scandals, the EPA has a couple of beauties brewing. At the very least, we have learned that the IRS has spent extravagantly
Family Company
For most productive people, more time is spent working than any other single activity. Although we may change companies, jobs, or even careers, the ever-present

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Indeed, graduation is an exciting right of passage for children and teenagers. Nursery or high school, or points in between, these cherished accomplishments
Doctors, Lawyers and Painters
Today, apprentice and journeymen have less of a definite meaning than they have in the past. And worse off is the master painter designation which has
The Tortoise and the Hare
Some boom lifts have two speeds; tortoise and hare. Ever wonder if business is like that? In the paint and coating application workplace, the challenge
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Spring is upon us. We divvy the year into seasons; weather or sports are the most common talked about, but there are other seasons that are just as
Bidding Wars!
Ever price a project according to the owner’s scope and specifications, anticipating on doing it right - no corner cutting and include a fair mark up?
What Professionals are Saying
Painting Pro Times is published from the application professional’s perspective. We circulate material that we know first hand, commentary that may
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Some people do not take time to celebrate earth day, but consider putting left and right aside and be appreciative of our swirling and round watery

The Cat is out of the Bag
If one hundred paint professionals work to complete a rather large project, what percentage will actually complete the most work? Will each tradesman
How to Hurt an Industry
Have you noticed that the politically correct horde breeds entitled, unproductive people? The everyone gets a trophy crowd are mostly useless when it

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