MINNEAPOLIS, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Valspar
Corporation announces the expansion of its production capability
for the Valspar Pipeclad® family of fusion-bonded epoxy powder
products in Europe. In April, Valspar began expanded
manufacturing of Pipeclad products at its Thouars, France facility to meet growing global demand.
"Investing in the increased production of Valspar Pipeclad
globally ensures that both applicators and pipeline owners around
the world can continue to depend on Valspar to meet their growing
needs," said Karl Jorgenrud, vice
president and general manager of Protective Coatings at Valspar.
"Like our other powder coatings facilities, Thouars produces a
range of high-quality, consistent coating products that are
engineered to protect against corrosion in the harshest
environments."
Valspar Pipeclad fusion-bonded epoxy products are used as the
corrosion protection layer for single-, dual- and three-layer
applications on a wide variety of pipe sizes and wall thicknesses.
With its advanced coating technology, Valspar products are the
choice of major petroleum and gas producers around the world,
providing long-term protection for more than 100,000 miles of
pipelines.
Valspar's Pipeclad fusion-bonded epoxy coating protects against
underground soil stress, bacteria and fungus attacks, soil acids
and alkalis — as well as the corrosive elements associated with
underwater use, including saltwater, wastewater, petrochemicals,
solvents and corrosive gases.
To meet demand from a growing world-wide customer base, Valspar
Pipeclad is produced in several regions, including Asia, Europe
and North and South America. Pipeclad products are part of
Valspar's broad lineup of coatings for automotive, packaging,
architectural, wood and general industrial customers. For more
information, please visit www.valsparindustrial.com.
About Valspar
The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL)
is a global leader in the paint and coatings industry. Since 1806,
Valspar has been dedicated to bringing customers the latest
innovations, the finest quality and the best customer service in
the coatings industry. For more information, visit
www.valsparglobal.com.
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