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sales.ДЄdditional revenue is a good thing for Sherwin, which posted a slight 1% first-quarter increase to $1.57 billion over last year. Becker Acroma brings to the table a wider global footprint, particularly in Asia, with its nine manufacturing plants and 32 other facilities.Д«ecker, which has 900 employees, is also among the world's largest makers of wood coatings, with $300 million in U.S. Sherwin currently operates 15 manufacturing plants and 79 facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and China for its liquid and powder finishes.

This acquisition reaffirms our commitment to growing globally through organic expansion, accelerated by appropriate acquisitions,' says Christopher M. 'This is another positive step in our strategy of steady growth and expansion through quality products and people who provide excellent customer service. But as the economy pulls out of the doldrums, Sherwin hopes to have all its ducks in a row. With this acquisition, which is expected to close in the third quarter, Sherwin plans to bolster its presence in the furniture, flooring, kitchen cabinet and joinery industries - all markets that have been hurt by the recession. This marks the third acquisition in the past two years for Sherwin's Global Finishes Group, which performed strongly in the first quarter amid weakness in other parts of Sherwin's businesses.

To find out more call Becker Acroma on 01440 765400, email or visit ( SHW), the biggest paint maker in the U.S., is aiming to brush on more business to its growing Global Finishes Group, announcing Monday the acquisition of Sweden's Becker Acroma Industrial Wood Coatings. 'With offering a Class 0 finish, combined with such a smooth finish, we expect this product to generate incredible interest.' 'In developing this product we have listened to the needs and wants of our customers and have formulated a superb product which they are delighted with,' continues Mike. He says, 'Increasing fire protection legislation is one of the most important issues for the building industry and PyroLac Pr0 has been developed to assist in meeting these regulations while not compromising on quality of finish.' Mike Willis of Becker Acroma developed PyroLac Pr0. The system comprises three products a waterborne basecoat, waterborne intumescent flame retardant clear lacquer and a solventborne acid catalysed two-pack clear flame resistant lacquer.

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In addition to its certified fire retardant properties, PyroLac Pr0 also offers a super-smooth finish, with no orange-peel effect, and is easily applied through professional spray application.

The system was tested in March 2006 by Warrington Fire Research and has been certified to meet BS 476 Part 6 Flame Propagation Class 0, upgrading and maintaining, and BS 476 Part 7 Class 1 Surface Spread of Flame. It is ideal for wood panelling and can also be used on interior doors, staircases and most other areas. 'PyroLac Pr0' is a Class 0 fire retardant system formulated specifically for use on new interior wood. An intumescent lacquer system which is certified to provide a Class 0 upgrade, whilst offering an unparalleled super-smooth finish, has just been launched by wood finishing market leaders Becker Acroma.

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