Pittsburgh Paints Company’s Canadian business will transition into a stand-alone company under the name Canadian Industries Limited (CIL). The company says this move revives the brand’s long heritage while positioning it for renewed growth and investment in Canada, with a continued focus on delivering innovative architectural paints and stains for commercial and residential markets.
“Launching CIL as an independent Canadian company will allow us to move faster, serve customers better, and invest more intentionally in the Canadian market,” said Brian Carson, President and CEO, Pittsburgh Paints Co. “This is about growth and building on the strength of our DULUX®, SICO®, and BETONEL® brands with a renewed focus on what Canadian customers need most.”
CIL also announced that Vince Rea will retire after more than three decades with the company. He is succeeded by Brendan Demler, president and general manager, commercial, and Tim Fisher, president and general manager, retail, who will co-lead the company from its Vaughan, Ontario headquarters.