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VALSPAR INTRODUCES ELITE APPLICATOR PROGRAM FOR EXTRUSION COATINGS

April 01, 2010

Valspar and applicators formalize commitment to quality and service. GARLAND, TEXAS, March 31, 2010 – The Valspar extrusion coatings group announces the release of a new applicator program designed to assist architects and building owners source quality aluminum extrusions and wall panels post-painted with Valspar coatings. The program is open to applicators of any of Valspar extrusion coating systems including the 70% PVDF Fluropon® product family, the 50% PVDF Acroflur® and Acrodize® products and our polyester products such as the Polylure® line. In order to join, applicators must demonstrate they can consistently produce high quality products, accommodate industry service level expectations, and agree to continual improvement goals based in part by Valspar provided continuing education as well as routine quality audits and safety programs. “It’s a formal program that offers many of the benefits that we have been providing our customers over the years with additional attributes of exposure to our customers that set the benchmark for Elite performance in coating application,” said Tim Tritch, sales director, extrusion coatings. “This program is also directed to enhance our customer’s business by providing specialized timelines, safety programs, quality audits, and access to resources. Unlike other industry programs that require membership dues, this program focuses entirely upon the quality and service an applicator can provide and their commitment to continual education.” Valspar offers its applicators access to various resources that enable them to provide solutions to the building products industry. These resources include: - Valspar Mix and Match technology and systems that allow applicators to follow an electronic paint recipe to quickly create a product at their facility that is color consistent with other samples and production of the same recipe. - Paint School Education programs that train applicators in coatings technology, best practices and color accuracy. - Access to our ISO certified test lab as well as routine QC training. “The Elite Applicator Program is another example of Valspar’s continued commitment to quality, safety and service,” said Mary Ann Johnson, marketing manager, coil and extrusion coatings. “We have seen timelines shrink and service expectations grow due to the increasing demands put on the building community. This program addresses the service and quality requirements needs of today’s market.” For more than forty-five years, Valspar extrusion coatings have protected some of the world’s most notable buildings including The Getty Center, the Hong Kong Convention Center, and the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. For more information about the Valspar Elite Applicator program, visit www.paintandcolor.com or call 1-800-301-0339.
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