HOUSTON – International Paint LLC, an AkzoNobel company, has announced the opening of International Paint branded Protective Coatings Centers in strategic locations across the United States and Canada. The launch represents the first phase of what will eventually become a larger network of free-standing Protective Coatings Centers serving customers in all major markets.

 The new customer-direct distribution model is designed to help increase access to International Paint’s and Devoe Coating’s full-range of high-performance protective coatings, linings and fire-protection products throughout North America, and provide a more streamlined, customer-centric process for product procurement.