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March 2010
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ICI Paints AkzoNobel instigates court proceedings against PPG
ICI Paints AkzoNobel has announced that it has launched legal proceedings against PPG Architectural Coatings Limited following Johnstone's Paints ongoing 'No. 1' advertising campaign.
February 2010
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British Rally Championship announces Dulux Trade as title sponsor
The British Rally Championship is proud to announce the industry-leading manufacturer of paints and high performance coatings, Dulux Trade, as its title sponsor for the 2010 season.
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ICI Paints AkzoNobel steps up at Ecobuild 2010
ICI Paints AkzoNobel, the world's leading manufacturer of sustainable decorative paints and performance coatings, is once again preparing to exhibit at Ecobuild, which will be held at Earls Court, 2nd-4th March 2010.
January 2010
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Ivor Macklin wins Dulux Select Decorator of the Year at Dulux Trade Winter Ball
Dulux Select Decorator, Ivor Macklin, is celebrating after being announced as the 2009 Dulux Select Decorator of the Year.
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Glidden Trade Paint introduces Scott Cooper: Winner of a colourful holiday to Las Vegas
Congratulations to Scott Cooper from Luton who was selected as the winner of a holiday of a lifetime to Las Vegas.
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Dulux Trade Paint unveils decorator colour guide
Dulux Trade is giving even more support to professional decorators with the launch of its new colour guide and DVD.
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ICI Paints AkzoNobel simplifies woodcare selection
ICI Paints AkzoNobel is making woodcare selection even easier, following the launch of three comprehensive product guides for its leading woodcare ranges.
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ICI Paints AkzoNobel helps specifiers protect wood and their reputation
ICI Paints AkzoNobel is further supporting specifiers in accurate product selection, with the launch of three comprehensive product guides for its leading woodcare ranges.
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Dulux trade paint to show the power of colour in education at BSEC
At the 2010 Building Schools Exhibition and Conference (BSEC), Dulux Trade will be inviting delegates to experience its 'Transforming Schools' campaign first hand.
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Digitally enhanced: new video content on Dulux Trade website
Dulux Trade has enhanced the help and support section of its website with the addition of a series of brand new video guides, including professional application tips and expert tricks of the trade.
December 2009
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Dulux Trade proves its performance in the real world at the National Painting and Decorating Show
ICI Paints AkzoNobel has returned from its most successful year yet at the National Painting and Decorating show, which took place at Coventry's Ricoh Arena.
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Addressing sustainability in a challenging market
While 'sustainability' is undeniably the buzzword du jour, there is concern that limited understanding exists within the industry of how to develop sustainable solutions beyond the short term.
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Dulux Trade Paint does the double
ICI Paints AkzoNobel has confirmed its position as an industry leader in sustainability, after being awarded two coveted environmental accolades. As well as triumphing in the 2009 Green Business Awards, Dulux Trade has been highly commended in the Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year category at the UK Green Building Council's (UK GBC) 'Making Sustainable Development Happen' Conference.
November 2009
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Time to brush away the competition with help from Dulux Trade
Recognising the pressures decorators are under in this challenging economic climate, Dulux Trade has stepped up to the mark and re-launched its elite Dulux Select Decorators scheme. It now offers even more exclusive benefits, strengthened training packages and increased support for members, to help them brush away the competition and win more business.
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Dulux Trade Paint announces Colour Trends for 2010
Leading paints manufacturer Dulux Trade has published its colour trend predictions for the year ahead in ColourFutures™ 2010 - the must-have style bible for architects and designers that translates global themes into style trends for interior and exterior design.
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Dulux Select Decorators add finishing touches to Paint for Change project
Dulux Select Decorators have put the final touches to makeovers at community projects up and down the country as part of the Dulux 'Paint for Change' project. Run in conjunction with The Sun, the 'Paint for Change' initiative was designed to inspire the nation to pick up a paintbrush.
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Dulux Trade Paint Professional Product Guide receives facelift
Dulux Trade understands the importance of specifying the right products for the right job, if the best possible results are to be achieved. To support this aim, Dulux Trade has updated its Professional Product Guide, providing unrivalled professional and expert advice to the industry. The enhanced guide includes the latest range of Dulux Trade products and informative new sections addressing topics such as sustainability and VOC legislation.
October 2009
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Makeovers at schools show school buildings really matter
The British Council for School Environments (BCSE) today launches the Big School Makeover - a major national education programme to encourage teachers, parents and young people to get involved in refreshing or refurbishing a classroom, dining room or even an outside space.
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Glidden Trade paint introduces new 'More than Magnolia' point of sale
Glidden Trade, part of ICI Paints AkzoNobel, the world's leading decorative coatings company, has announced the launch of its new and improved 'More than Magnolia' point-of-sale (POS).
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Do you know Britain's most trusted tradesmen?
As part of their ongoing strategy to raise awareness of TrustMark and their members, TrustMark is highlighting the great work being carried out by UK tradesmen by launching its biggest marketing campaign to date.
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Sikkens plus range for 2010 and beyond
Sikkens has now completed the introduction of its new "plus" range of coatings products.
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Glidden Trade launches 'More than Magnolia' colour campaign
Glidden Trade, part of ICI Paints AkzoNobel, the worlds leading decorative coatings company, has announced the launch of its new More than Magnolia colour campaign.
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Fire Power: Dulux Trade Paint offers flame retardance in just two steps
Dulux Trade has launched a brand new extension to its revolutionary Pyroshield flame retardant range, which protects walls and ceilings and minimises flame spread in the event of a fire.
September 2009
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Quality as standard: Enhanced Dulux Trade contract partnership scheme unveiled
Following extensive research into the needs of contractors and specifiers, Dulux Trade is re-launching its ground-breaking contractor accreditation scheme.
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Dulux Trade Colour Guru shares expert advice on housetohome.co.uk
To celebrate the launch of the stunning Heritage colour collection from Dulux Trade, colour expert Phillipa Allden has recorded a special video for home inspiration website housetohome.co.uk.
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Ecosure range of paints displayed in the House of Commons
The display, which was organised by the British Brands Group, aimed to demonstrate to the Members of Parliament the importance of innovation to the profitability of branded goods and hence to the UK economy.
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Innovative Dulux Trade Paint Solidifier recognised for its contribution to waste management and resource efficiency
Dulux Trade has been recognised for its innovative Paint Solidifier, in the Construction Products Association’s 2009 edition of Construction Products Innovation and Achievement (CPIA).
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Dulux Trade Paint launches free digital colour palette tool
Dulux Trade is helping architects and designers to bring colour to life with the launch of a brand new free digital resource that downloads every single shade in the Dulux Trade core colour palette directly into an existing design software package.
August 2009
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Specifier Guide to Sikkens Woodcare range published
The new Specifier Guide from Sikkens offers the most comprehensive source to date for the familiar brands of Cetol and Rubbol professional woodcare coatings. The 40 page, full colour brochure details the attributes and values of the Cetol translucent and Rubbol opaque product ranges, with easy to navigate tabbed pages for immediate and fast searching.
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A van-tastic competition!
The decorator team at Dulux Trade headquarters set professional decorators a creative challenge back in January, encouraging them to get in touch with their artistic sides and give their vans a makeover to be proud of, for the chance to win a Tom Tom Go 520 Sat Nav to make their vans even more vantastic.
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Polycell Trade cracks Rugby Super League with Best performer sponsorship deal
Polycell Trade has announced a sponsorship deal with Rugby Super League that will see the leading trade fillers brand advertised on hoardings across the country, each week throughout the nine month season.
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Top of the Class: Independent tests confirm Polycell Trade All Purpose Polyfilla is the Best Performer
Polycell Trade has demonstrated its unrivalled quality once again, as independent tests carried out by the Paint Research Association (PRA) have awarded its All Purpose Polyfilla the title of best performing all purpose filler on the market.
July 2009
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Unique Dulux Trade Light & Space Absolute White confirmed as whitest colour on the market
Tests have confirmed that by being less absorbent and more reflective of light, the unique Light & Space Absolute White paint from Dulux Trade is the whitest, lightest and brightest paint on the market.
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Amazing technicolor dream coat: Dulux Trade launches colourful new range for exterior wood
Exterior wood will be looking vibrant this season, with the introduction of over 620 new tinted colours to the popular Weathershield portfolio of exterior trade paints from Dulux Trade.
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Transforming Communities: Dulux Trade Paint launches campaign to help raise tenant satisfaction
Research has shown that tenant satisfaction is strongly linked to the appearance of social housing, as attractive, colourful and well maintained community areas encourage individuals to take pride in their homes and neighbourhoods, promoting cooperation and community spirit within a population.
June 2009
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Dulux Trade Paint auctions artwork to help Cancer Research UK
Dulux Trade has brought a splash of colour to Cancer Research UK by donating a piece of art that was auctioned at a charity event which raised over 4000.
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Dulux Trade Paint Introduces Transformational Thinking
Dulux Trade has shown further commitment to its customers with the introduction of an inspirational new brochure, which showcases its extensive range of market-leading products and services, and introduces how the company finds its unrivalled creativity and innovation through transformational thinking.
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Dulux Trade Paint takes another Step Towards Greener with new Ecosure Matt formulation
Building upon the success of its most environmentally friendly range of paints, Ecosure, Dulux Trade has reformulated its matt formulation to make it even more sustainable.
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Polycell Trade Polyfilla One Fill announced as best performer in independent tests
Independent tests carried out by the Paint Research Association (PRA) on leading trade brands have revealed that Polyfilla One Fill from Polycell Trade is the best performing lightweight filler on the market.
May 2009
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Dulux Trade Paint 2010 Puzzle Page winners announced!
Over recent months, The Professional Painter and Decorator and Dulux Trade have teamed up to offer readers the chance to win a range of great prizes by completing a series of challenging coffee break puzzles.
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National Painting and Decorating Show 2009
Dulux Trade, the UKs leading trade paint brand, is participating at this years National Painting & Decorating Show.
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Painting by Numbers: Dulux Trade makes colour selection as easy as 1-2-3
It is becoming increasingly common for clients to expect Project and Facilities Managers with little or no design experience to specify a colour scheme for a commercial build or refurb.
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Glidden Trade Paint 'Colourful Knowledge' Quiz
Readers of Professional Builder Magazine up and down the country have been proving just how bright they are in the Glidden Trade 'Colourful Knowledge' quiz.
Latest news stories
- ICI Paints AkzoNobel instigates court proceedings against PPG »
- British Rally Championship announces Dulux Trade as title sponsor »
- ICI Paints AkzoNobel steps up at Ecobuild 2010 »
- Ivor Macklin wins Dulux Select Decorator of the Year at Dulux Trade Winter Ball »
- Glidden Trade Paint introduces Scott Cooper: Winner of a colourful holiday to Las Vegas »
- Dulux Trade Paint unveils Decorator Colour Guide »
- ICI Paints AkzoNobel simplifies woodcare selection »
- ICI Paints AkzoNobel helps specifiers protect wood and their reputation »
- Dulux trade paint to show the power of colour in education at BSEC »
- Digitally enhanced: new video content on Dulux Trade website »
- Dulux Trade proves its performance in the real world at the National Painting and Decorating Show »
- Addressing sustainability in a challenging market »
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