What happened to Wattyl?
Wattyl was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) from 1959, until it was delisted on the 22nd September 2010 when all the Company’s shares were acquired by Valspar. The Wattyl range of products include the brands Granosite, Solagard, Estapol and Killrust.
Has Wattyl been sold?
Speculation that iconic paint brand Wattyl could return to Australian hands has been dashed, with a Danish company agreeing to buy it. US-headquartered Sherwin-Williams Company bought the 106-year-old brand in 2017 through its acquisition of The Valspar Corporation.
Who owns Wattyl NZ?
the Hempel Group
Wattyl Australia and New Zealand is part of the Hempel Group, a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries.
Does Bunnings have Wattyl paint?
While Wattyl’s exterior paints, like Solagard, and timber finishes, such as Estapol, are still in Bunnings stores, Nippon dominates the shelves and its arrival has seen the paint companies spending far more marketing dollars than they have for years. And Wattyl is now at a corporate crossroads.
Do Bunnings sell Wattyl products?
“This decision, which will mean that Bunnings will no longer stock Valspar Wattyl products, following the recent de-ranging of Valspar Wattyl exterior broadwall products and the late 2010 de-ranging of a number of products including Valspar Wattyl interior paint products, Nippon Solareflect and Nippon interior paints.”
Has Sherwin-Williams sold Wattyl?
Wattyl became part of Sherwin-Williams through the Valspar deal. The business had been reported in Sherwin-Williams’ Consumer Brands Group.
Does Sherwin-Williams own Wattyl?
The Wattyl business became part of Sherwin-Williams through the 2017 acquisition of The Valspar Corporation. The business was previously reported in Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group.
Where is Wattyl paint from?
Wattyl is an Australian and New Zealand manufacturer and has been providing protective paint and coatings to the Australian market for over 100 years, building an impressive portfolio of brands and an expertise along the way.
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