I just came across this letter on one of the Yahoo groups that I subscri be to and find the news somewhat disheartening. Seems like it might be eith er time to stock up on more paint, or start looking around for replacements . Thanks, Testors 8^P.....
Folks, perhaps you have heard already that the Floquil brand of paints is going away. Recently Testors (the folks that currently manufacture Floquil paints) sent an announcement to its distributors. This is the contents of t hat announcement:
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Dear Valued Partner, I am writing to inform you about changes that are taking place at the Test or Corporation. For over 80 years, we have provided premium paints and fini shing systems to the craft and hobby industry. Today, we announced that we are transforming our business in order to more effectively address the chan ging needs of our consumers and their interests. We?ve made the decision to exit the following businesses within the Test or® Brand family - Pactra®, Floquil®, Polyscale®, and ColorArtz®. This will enable the Testor Corporation to return to our foundation of suc cess ? providing premium, innovative product that inspires creativity. We will continue to accept orders and ship product for a limited time based o n available quantities. Going forward, the following brands will be critical to our success and de velopment ? Testor®, Model Master?, and Aztek®. These brands will b e infused with marketing support, innovation and operational efficiencies. In support of this, we have announced a consolidation of operations at our Rockford facilities. Over the next several months we will provide updates critical to your order and delivery needs as well as product availability. We assure you there will be no disruption to service during this transition . Our commitment to the Testor brand has never been stronger. By implementin g these changes, and the ability to leverage all of Rust-Oleum?s world cl ass services, we are more strongly poised to take your business to the next level through product and merchandising innovations, and increased custome r intimacy. Please contact me or your sales manager directly with any quest ions. We appreciate your business! Best Regards, Kristin J. Schiro Director of Sales & Marketing
Regards, John Btraungart