Happenings At Barr

Friday, April 16, 2010

Homeowners impacted by recent spring flooding may find that moisture seeping into their homes through cracks and crevices can lead to must odors and mold and mildew that cause additional structural damage and lead to or aggravate allergies, asthma and other health concerns.

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Friday, April 16, 2010

The California Superior Court recently struck down a South Coast Air Quality Management District*("SCAQMD") regulation, finding that the agency acted illegally in the regulation's adoption.

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Friday, March 20, 2009

The Paint Contractor's Project Series - Project 101: Refinishing

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

View Citristrip on NBC's Today Show

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Eco-friendly formulations grow among strippers and cleaners.

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Thursday, December 04, 2008

Morgan Keegan acted as exclusive financial advisor to W.M. Barr in connection with its acquisitions of Jasco and Bix, Trask Research, and Goof Off, as part of that process, identified and developed a comprehensive list of potential acquisition targets; conducted research and due diligence on each of the targets; performed valuation modeling analysis; and assisted with negotiating, structuring, and closing the transactions.

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Friday, October 31, 2008

Today Memphis-based W.M. Barr publicly announced the acquisition of Goof Off from the Valspar Corporation. The Goof Off brand family of products includes a wide assortment of removers, cleaners and specialty products for use in your home, workshop and garage.

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008

With growth of 5%-10% over the last few years, W.M. Barr & Co., Inc., is investing in even more future growth with the acquisition of two companies the last month.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

W.M. Barr & Co. has bought the Jasco and Bix product lines from The Homax Cos. and its private equity owner, Olympus Partners, the company announced Thursday.

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Friday, August 22, 2008

Memphis-based WM Barr publicly announced the acquisition of The Trask Research Mold Division from its private owner. This is the second major acquisition for WM Barr in the last three weeks.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Memphis based WM Barr has announced it has purchased two of its competitors and is bringing new jobs to the area. WM Barr is purchasing Jasco and Bix product lines from The Homax Companies and Olympus Partners.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

On January 1, 2007, WM Barr acquires Solutionex, a portfolio of brands for the home and garden..

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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

On November 5, 2005, Richard Loomis, President and CEO of WM Barr discusses safety and cost efficiency with Amanda Barber from the American Executive.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

DAMPRID WINS AWARD Nonfood Category: Technical Award Hanging Moisture Absorber For: DampRid The product features a hanger-mounted, dual-chamber pouch containing moisture-absorbing calcium carbonate. The pouch material consists primarily of a metallized polyester/2-mil low-density polyethylene laminate, but the front of the top pouch features a printed synthetic paper for permeability.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Memphis-based WM Barr has acquired the Jasco and Bix product lines from The Homax Cos. and Olympus Partners.

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Did You Know?

Why do I have mold and my neighbor doesn't?

There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods when excessive moisture is present.

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