Valvoline
“The Technical group of Valvoline Oil Inc. TECTYL
Coatings and Coated Products, was extremely satisfied
with the high level of Technical expertise provided
by the W.C. Richards Company. Their Chemists and experienced
Staff were our “technical arm” and key instrument
in assisting our Chemists in developing and improving
Tectyl Rust Preventative Coatings which are still being
used today. These coating were used for both Domestic
and International Markets. The development and manufacturing
of Valvoline's Tectyl "Lead Free" Coatings
was a huge success. The process and experience Valvoline
Oil staff had in using W.C. Richards Company is one
that would be highly recommended."
Charles P. Bauer
Technical Manager / Valvoline Oil, Inc.
Union Tank Car (UTLX)
“I am very pleased to attest to the invaluable
service the W.C. Richards Company has provided for Union
Tank Car on many of our Paint and Coatings projects.
Let me recount just a few”:
- While WCR provided toll-production for our interior
coatings for many years, their research team developed
new formulations to comply with the various newer and
more stringent air quality regulations.
- When we needed a more cost- effective and durable
exterior paint, WCR stepped up not once but three times:
First, they provided a paint that outlasted other alternatives
and for less cost; secondly, they made a HAPS-free product
that enabled us to continue production and avoid EPA
fines at a critical time; third, they developed a faster-cure
option for us that made it possible to paint our tank
cars in unheated shops - and not compromise the paint’s
performance or integrity.
- When our customers required special colors or other
unique properties (such as non-stick), WCR would quickly
respond with new formulations and samples that worked,
often in just days.
- WCR developed some clever aerosol solutions for us,
particularly with their one-component field patch paints,
and fluorescent marking for our hand brake chains. This
got us out of several jams - elegantly & economically.
“We know that we can always count on WCR for innovative
thinking and to deliver quality products for us.”
Jim Molnar
Manager - Coatings R & D
Union Tank Car Company
Foam Ex
"I cannot say enough about the technical expertise
at W.C. Richards Company. We were facing a demanding
and unique product that required extensive testing with
rigorous R & D. The new product was extremely unusual
with new properties & characteristics needed that
were unprecedented at the time. Needed were three unique
elements to be developed:
1) A specialized Conductive Carbon Coating that hadn’t
existed;
2) A coating that would adhere and not come off our
foam through the customer’s operation; and
3) A coating that allowed the foam to be completely
metal plated and make a finished product for Nickel
Cadmium Batteries. This unbelievable project became
possible only because of the efforts and abilities of
the W.C. Richards Company."
- Marc Albero
- Director of Business Development, FXI Foamex Innovations
T & M Testimonial
“When we set out to choose a company to manufacture
our product, we were looking for a “Partner”
in business, someone we could have good unity with as
if their operations were our own. Our selection process
was dependent upon 5 critical and very simple needs:
1) They must have a tradition of dependability we can
rely on;
2) Produce the quality and consistency in our products
every time;
3) Always have on-time delivery-even with our many last
minute orders;
4) Maintain inventory on our finished goods until needed
to ship, and
5) Always be easy to work with from the front office
to the shipping docks!
With these selection criteria, we found only one company
that got passing grades every time…The W.C. Richards
Company. Thank You”
Steve Murray
Sr. Vice President, T & M Division
Terrazzo & Marble Company
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