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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Monday, August 18, 2008

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