The Valspar Corp. (fka VALPQ)

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The Valspar Corporation is a global coating and paint manufacturer and distributor. The Company manufactures and distributes a range of coatings, paints and related products. It operates its business in two segments: Coatings and Paints. In February 2011, the Company acquired Isocoat Tintas e Vernizes Ltda. (Isocoat). The Company’s Coatings segment includes packaging product line and industrial product lines. It offers a range of decorative and protective coatings for metal, wood and plastic, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturing (OEM) customers in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. The Company’s Paints segment includes a range of products, such as paints, primers, topcoats and aerosol spray paints sold through retailers, distribution networks and stores. The Company manufactures and sells specialty polymers, colorants and gelcoats, and it sells furniture protection plans and furniture care and repair products under the Guardsman brand.

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