Valspar Corporation is an American manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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11 Facts About Valspar
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Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts.
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The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932.
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Valspar was the first ever clear varnish; it was developed by L Valentine Pulsifer, Lawson Valentine's grandson.
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The Valspar varnish was the company's main product for more than 30 years.
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Famous users of Valspar included Robert Peary in his 1909 expedition, the US military during World War I, and Charles Lindbergh during his 1927 solo intercontinental flight.
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In 1960, Valspar merged with Ralph Baudhuin's Rockcote, which gave the company more manufacturing in the midwestern US and a new headquarters in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
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Baudhuin, Valspar averaged almost two acquisitions per year through the 1960s.
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In June 1970, Valspar merged with Minnesota Paints and relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Valspar pushed the then-primarily North American company into China, Hong Kong, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa and acquired a number of companies.
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In 2005, Valspar bought Samuel Cabot Incorporated, known for its Cabot brand interior and exterior stains and finishes.
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