Valspar News

“Our packaging, coil and general industrial coatings product lines performed well. New business and pricing helped to partially offset the impact of rising raw material costs and a weak U.S. economy.”

Paint maker Valspar Corp. announced Monday second-quarter profits grew 4 percent. via Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

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The Valspar Corporation manufactures and distributes coatings, paints, and related products primarily in the United States and internationally. via Seeking Alpha

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Federal environmental regulators say a paint and stain manufacturer in Newburyport has paid a $266,800 penalty for selling products containing chemicals that had not been properly registered. via Boston.com

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The Initiative Foundation, in partnership with the Minneapolis-based Valspar Corporation, selected 10 community and nonprofit organizations to receive more than 370 gallons of free paint and coatings. via Pequot Lakes Echo - Pine River Journa...

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The Initiative Foundation and Minneapolis-based Valspar Corp. will be giving away more than 370 gallons of paint to 10 community and nonprofit organizations. via St. Cloud Times Online

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PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY: Wood Stain Web-Site Revamp Cabot, a brand of the architectural coatings division of The Valspar Corp., announced a redesign of the website located at www.CabotStain.com. The revamped site ... via PaintSquare

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From bold and bright to calm and relaxing, the color trends you'll find in 2008 complement a wide variety of aesthetics. via Las Vegas Review Journal

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“Don has demonstrated strong leadership and management skills as the head of a highly successful global packaging business”

He will be based in the worldwide Roll Materials headquarters in Mentor, Ohio. As group vice president of Roll Materials, Nolan will have responsibility for the long-term strategy and growth initiatives of ... via PR-inside.com

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Avery Dennison has appointed a vice president of its roll materials division and promoted two other executives, the company said Thursday. via Bizjournals

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“He has done an excellent job leading our Architectural, Global Wood and Asia Pacific operations. His extensive experience and history of success make him an outstanding choice to head our operations.”

The company also announced that Paul C. Reyelts, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire at the end of 2009. via Snack Food/Wholesale Bakery

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