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News from the Master Painters
A regular commentator in these pages, Brian Miller has stepped down as CEO of Master Painters NZ after 15 years during which he is credited with transforming the organisation.
Two key achievements during this time include centralising the database and implementing a universal guarantee.
“Brian worked hard on turning both ideas into a reality. For me, they are cornerstone policies that have really solidified the foundations of our business model,” says Master Painters NZ Chairman, Grant Midgley.
“This foundation will help Brian’s successor build Master Painters NZ into a stronger, more resilient, and professional organisation than it already is.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank Brian for his service to Master Painters NZ, and to wish him every success in the future.”
As an aside, here are the painting professionals’ choices for 2021’s top products, people and services, the Finalists of the Master Painter Member Awards which were to be announced at September’s cancelled 2021 Conference in Blenheim:
• Best Paint Product – Dulux Precision Maximum Adhesion Primer; Dulux Enviro 2; and Resene Lustacryl Commercial Spray Grade
• Best Decorating Tool or Product – Almax Paint Remover; Intex Lumo Rechargable LED work light; Mirka Dry Wall Sander; and Roller Blaster
• Best Trade Advert – Dulux Tradies 11; Resene Rugby Banners; and R&S Trade Centre weekly specials
• Best Merchant – Dulux Trade Centres; Resene Trade Stores; and R&S Trade Centre, Christchurch
• Best Member Website – Colorbox Nelson; Finesse Painting & Decorating Canterbury; and Sims & Blue Otago
• Best Trade Rep, North Island – BJ Searancke (Dulux Palmerston North); and Dean Blackwood (Dulux Auckland)
• Best Trade Rep, South Island – Craig Brown (Dulux Nelson); and Rob Boyce (Dulux Canterbury) www.masterpainters.co.nz
No gun,
No More Gaps
Supported by a digital campaign starting mid-September, Selleys has two new products in the No More Gaps range, both using a new, user-friendly format.
No More Gaps Bathroom
& Kitchen and No More Gaps Exterior are now available in an easy-to-use tube format.
With no caulking gun required, these tubes are perfect for filling smaller gaps and the beginner DIYer looking to give gap filling a go.
www.selleys.co.nz
Blast rust safely, with RustBlast
New KBS RustBlast Powder is a water-based rust remover powder that, when dissolved in water, produces a safe, powerful, and reusable soak solution for removing corrosion from ferrous metal surfaces.
RustBlast Powder uses a non-
destructive chemical process which
separates iron oxides and hydroxides
(aka rust) from the base metal. Unlike
acidic rust removers, RustBlast Powder
will not damage the substrate or
unrested metal or affect plastic, PVC, Viton, and most paints.
RustBlast Powder will penetrate crevices for complete corrosion removal, will not harm or distort substrate, is reusable and biodegradable, non-toxic, non-hazardous and non-flammable (no
fumes, no bad odours, no VOCs) and will not harm glass, rubber, plastics, aluminium, paint, or chrome!
www.formula.co.nz
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