Bob, Pam, Yvon, Jason, Leo, Jim and Ben. Photo by Rebecca Lippiatt
CENTR AL PAINTING (INC.) Innovates the One-Stop Coating Solution By Nerissa McNaughton
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entral Painting is one of Canada’s leading painting and floor coating contractors for commercial and industrial projects. Commitment to real timelines and real solutions has ensured excellence in floor to celling painting and sealing since 1990. Founder David Graham found his passion for painting when working with College Pro Painters during his university days. After finishing his degree, he put his painting experience and construction background to work, opening Central Painting’s head office in Barrie, Ontario and growing the brand into Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, Calgary and London/Cambridge. Graham, and his Alberta operations team, Jim Divall, Scott Gribbon, and Ben Anderson discuss how Central Painting is changing, and challenging, the commercial painting market. “Our quality control program sets us apart,” says Graham. “Anybody can expect a paint job, so we go above and beyond.
We work with our clients’ needs, be it a weekend, reduced schedule, a colour change, etc. We always strive to work closely with our clients so we can deliver upon their expectations.” Gribbon adds, “Central Painting’s strength is internal and external relationships. Relationships are key to everything. That and innovation, which is another passion of the company.” Divall agrees, saying, “We treat our people very well. We are there when they need us, and they are there when we need them. We look after our staff and clients.” “We are also known for our quality, high-end painting and craftsmanship,” Anderson adds to the list. While many think of Central Painting as “just a painting company,” the actual scope of services – and innovation – is very broad. Central Painting developed a low temperature paint that can be applied outdoors, even in -30°C. The
Central Painting celebrates 25 years
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