Neutral tones and light blues dominated many Colors of the Year in 2024 but in 2025, bright yellows and deep blues dominate the trending color market. By tracking trending colors from the paint manufacturers, you will be able to help your customers …
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New Products – November 2024
Color Changing Wall Repair (SPONSORED) 3M High Strength Hole Repair Color Changing Spackling Compound provides quick, easy and professional looking results for dents, dings and other small repairs up to 3 inches in diameter. Its lightweight, high strength formula goes …
Read More »Hot Products – October 23, 2024
Dust Channeling Sanding Sponge (SPONSORED) The 3M Pro Grade Precision Dust Channeling Sponge is designed with diamond-patterned channels that direct dust away from the surface to prevent clogging and make for lasting use. The angled sponge helps sand hard-to-reach areas …
Read More »GLIDDEN Paint Names 2025 Spray Paint Color of the Year
GLIDDEN Paint by PPG announced Brick Red as its spray paint color of the year. Described as a rich and inviting red, this color compliments PPG’s color of the year, Purple Basil. Brick Red, which is available in both interior …
Read More »STIHL Celebrates 50 Years of U.S. Manufacturing
STIHL is celebrating its 50th anniversary of U.S. manufacturing operations. Since establishing its U.S. operations in Virginia Beach in 1974, the company has grown from assembling a single chainsaw model in a 20,000-square-foot facility into a major manufacturer of both …
Read More »PPG Reports Q3 Financials, Announces Segment Sale
During the third quarter of 2024, PPG reported $4,575 million in sales, a 1% increase year over year. Net income during Q3 hit $468 million, jumping 10% from Q3 2023, when it was $426 million. Total sales volume also increase …
Read More »Benjamin Moore Seeks Balance With 2025 Color of the Year
A mix of heathered plum and velvety browns, Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 is Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Color of the Year. “As the use of more saturated color in design has increased in recent years, we are seeing a growing interest in …
Read More »2 Senior Leaders From Sellars Recognized With Awards
Two employees at Sellars Absorbent Materials have been reognized with an award from BizTimes magazine. Julie Graverson, chief operating officer, was named a “Notable Woman in Manufacturing” based on her leadership roles in the paper industry and her support and …
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