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Walled Lake, MI. - October 25, 2011
Quest Specialty Coatings™, a division of Quest Specialty Chemicals™ announced that it has acquired the coatings business of Patriot Paint – Portland, IN. Patriot Paint was founded in 1980 and exists as one of the industry’s unique producers of coatings systems for metal substrates. (continue)


Menomonee Falls, WI. - July 18, 2011
Quest Specialty Chemicals™ (QSC) is pleased to announce that it has been listed in Coatings World's 2011 annual report profiling the world's TOP MANUFACTURERS of paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. (continue)



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Kelly Mack, Marketing Coordinator
Matrix System Automotive Finishes
850 Ladd Road, Building E
Walled Lake, MI 48390
krmack@matrixsystem.com
www.matrixsystem.com
800.735.0303



Matrix System Appoints New Vice President/General Manager


Walled Lake, MI --- August 13, 2009 -- Matrix System Automotive Finishes is pleased to announce the appointment of David Brunori to the position of Vice President and General Manager.

For nearly twenty-eight years Dave has worked in the vehicle refinish industry, where he began his career from the ground up. He started in the paint manufacturing industry as a chemist, developing formulas and products. For more than 15 years with Matrix System, Dave has held a variety of positions from internal operations to more recently Business Unit Manager. Dave earned an undergraduate degree in Chemistry in 1992, and most recently completed a graduate program in 12/06.

According to Dave, "Having worked in many different departments has given me a better perspective on what is required and expected of each individual. Communication and teamwork seem to be the key to the business' success. We need to have everyone on the same page in order for Matrix System to keep growing, this is the key to executing a strategy."

In his new role as Vice President and General Manager, Dave will be responsible for the P/L performance of the entire organization. Dave states that "my experience in product development and operational activities, and most recently sales and marketing, offer a unique perspective on managing our business. The vehicle refinish market is where I operate the best, I love the challenges that this unique market has to offer."

"We believe there is no one more qualified nor possessing a more intimate knowledge of the operations of the business than Dave," stated Fred Quinn, CEO Quest Specialty Chemicals.

Please join us in congratulating Dave and wishing him much success in his new role.

About Matrix System
Economical, Efficient, Easy - Matrix System Automotive Finishes, subsidiary of Quest Specialty Chemicals, has grown to be one of the industry's most successful aftermarket manufacturers of high quality clear coats, primers, hardeners, and reducers. With an excellent product line, Matrix System has been able to convince body shops once loyal to a particular brand to convert and experience huge cost savings. Today, the AccuShade™ Intermix System now leads the product line, giving body shops the ability to make over 60,000 colors with exact formulas and 2.1 VOC compliant products for California and other areas. For more information about Matrix System, visit: www.matrixsystem.com.

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