Bristol Paint
| Founded | November 1947 |
|---|---|
| Founder | S.G. White & J.A. Bate |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
| Owner | PPG Industries (2007–present) |
Number of employees | >500 |
| Parent | Barloworld Coatings Australia |
| Website | www |
Bristol Paint is an Australian decorating supplies company. It has 120 stores throughout the country, which employs 500 staff. Bristol Paints was created by S. G. White and J. A. Bate in November 1947.[1]
The company was originally focused on supplying premium paint to trade painters before later expanding into the do-it-yourself market.[2]
Bristol Paint was formerly part of Barloworld Coatings Australia, a subsidiary of South African multinational Barloworld Ltd.[3] In July 2007, PPG Industries Australia Pty. Ltd. announced an agreement to acquire Barloworld Coatings Australia, including the Taubmans, Bristol and White Knight brands of architectural and decorative paint.[3] The acquisition made PPG the largest coatings manufacturer in Australia.[4]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reviewed the transaction and concluded that it was unlikely to substantially lessen competition in the architectural and decorative paint market, given PPG's very limited involvement in that market prior to the merger.[5]
Bristol stores are independently owned and operated by local small business owners under a franchise model, backed by PPG Industries. Products are sold through the Bristol retail network as well as through Bunnings.[6]
References
- ^ The Herald, 21 Nov 1947 via Trove
- ^ "Bristol Paints adds colour to Touch Football". Touch Football Australia. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ^ a b "PPG Unit Acquires Barloworld Coatings Australia". Manufacturing.net. Associated Press. 20 July 2007. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ^ "PPG Signs Agreement to Acquire Barloworld Coatings, Makes Offer for SigmaKalon". PCI Magazine. 25 July 2007. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ^ "PPG Industries Australia Pty Ltd - proposed acquisition of Barloworld Coatings (Australia) Pty Limited". Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. 9 April 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ^ "PPG to acquire Barloworld Coatings Australia". HBS Dealer. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
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