HIGH POINT, NC – AkzoNobel, manufacturer of the Chemcraft® brand of industrial wood coatings, announced that Duval Paint & Decorating Inc. has joined its growing distribution network. Florida-based Duval Paint & Decorating needed a high-quality line of wood coatings to offer its client base, and the company chose the Chemcraft brand for its technical support and training, range of products, and color and design services.

“Adding Chemcraft products to our stores enables us to pursue new accounts with larger cabinet shops in the communities we serve,” said Sean Thompson, Duval’s owner. “Chemcraft is well-known for its high-quality wood coatings and superior product support and training programs, and we know this will help us better serve woodworking professionals in northeast Florida.”

AkzoNobel’s Chemcraft Distribution Segment Manager, Ron Cooper, said “Duval Paint & Decorating gives us a new presence in the growing Florida market. They have a loyal customer base that can now take advantage of our high-quality line of wood coatings. We couldn't be more excited to have them in the Chemcraft family.”

Duval Paint & Decorating Inc. is based in Jacksonville, Florida, where it provides a full line of paint coatings, epoxy floor coatings, silicone roof coatings, wallpaper and fabrics for the DIY and design communities. Duval has three locations in northeast Florida and has been in business since 1958.