2012-09-16 19:48:23 - Fast Market Research recommends "The Valspar Corporation (VAL) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review" from GlobalData, now available

The Valspar Corporation (Valspar) is the manufacturer and distributer of coatings, paints and related products. It also manufactures and sells specialty polymers, colorants and gelcoats. The company sells its products under several brands including Valspar, Cabot, , De Beer, McCloskey, Goof Off, House of Kolor, Plasti-Kote, Huarun, Medallion, Zenith and Idol. The company distributes its products through a strong distribution network includingpaint dealers and mass merchants in the U.S., retail outlets in China and home centers like Lowe's. The company operates in the US, China, Australia, France, Germany, Italy and other European and Asian countries. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the US.

The conmpany as part of it long-term strategy focused on creating value with customers through investments in

innovative technologies and development of strong consumer brands which generate new business across all product lies.

The Valspar Corporation Key Recent Developments


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Feb 17, 2011: Valspar Names Gary E. Hendrickson As CEO
Jan 06, 2011: Valspar Appoints Cynthia A. Arnold As Senior Vice President And Chief Technology Officer

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