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PRODUCTS & PROCESSES HMG expand distributor network with Kent Refi nishing Supplies The UK’s largest independent industrial paints manufacturer, HMG Paints Ltd, has further expanded their distribution network across the country, establishing a new partner in South East England, Kent Refi nishing Supplies Ltd (KRS). The independent automotive refi nishing distributor will be suppliers of HMG’s market leading Automotive, Industrial and Agricultural coatings. Established in 2018, Kent Refinishing have quickly established themselves in the bodyshop refinishing market, offering a wide range of products from paint, consumables, and car body panels, to tools and equipment. To compliment their range, KRS have taken on HMG’s sought-after UNIT LITE tinting system which provides HMG distributors with the facilities to provide colour matching services for customers, in a wide range of HMG Paints’ products. The offering brings a wealth of new colour options for OEM, Commercial Vehicle, Agricultural and Industrial businesses in the Kent area. “Being a new business, we are pleased to have a partnership with HMG at this early stage and are looking forward to the future.” Said the Directors of Kent Refinishing Supplies Ltd. Falder, commented on HMG’s countrywide distribution network saying “being a family business and independent organisation, HMG Paints is proud to be able to provide flexible service, on and off-site technical support and training, as well as marketing expertise to support distributors and their businesses in satisfying end customers. Our distributor base success is down to the relationships with customers just like KRS, whose values and dedication to their customers is exactly the same as the HMG family.” Based in Manchester, HMG Paints rely on a loyal, countrywide distribution network to supply and service previously unreachable customers, and expand the HMG Paints brand. New distributors are selected based upon their reputation, expertise and local knowledge. for them. With a broad spectrum of knowledge and expertise HMG boast a portfolio including wet paint, powder coatings and aerosols, covering virtually every type of surface imaginable. This is all backed by an extensive 87 years’ experience in developing pioneering coatings for a myriad of industries including; industrial, specialist industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, defence, aerospace, wood finish, decorative, arts & craft, marine and rail, we have a drive to set the standards for the industry not just meet them. For more information please contact HMG direct on 0161 205 7631 or to visit Kent Refi nishing Supplies Ltd please fi nd information on their website www.kentrefi nishingsupplies.com HMG Paints Ltd is a family owned business situated in Manchester. Now the UK’s largest independent Paint Manufacturer, HMG are proud to work alongside customers to create the very best individual service and tailored solutions By adopting the UNIT LITE tinting system KRS are also able to take advantage of HMG Paints’ vast colour library, boasting tens of thousands of different colour formulations, including RAL, BS, Pantone, NCS, OEM, commercial fleet, agricultural machinery and house colours. Managing Director of family business HMG Paints, John 62 MAY 2019 read online: www.surfaceworld.com