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McPhillips Street Paint in North Winnipeg Offers Sansin’s Low-VOC, High-Performance Wood Finishes to Manitobans

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – September 7, 2022 – The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, has welcomed another store to its dealer network – McPhillips Street Paint. Located at 2401 McPhillips St., Building 7 in Winnipeg, the store has started carrying the full line of Sansin’s interior and exterior low-VOC wood finishes.

Kenneth Tough, Outside Sales Representative at McPhillips Street Paint, had previously worked with Sansin products and lobbied for McPhillips’ management to bring in Sansin when he started working at the store. “Our clients expect us to have the highest-quality paint and finishes in the industry, and Sansin’s water-borne technology is simply the best in class,” said Tough. “For our area, the biggest problem is traditional oil finishes that start peeling within a year, but since Sansin penetrates into the wood it doesn’t chip or peel, which makes it much more durable and easier to maintain.”

Tough said that McPhillips is conveniently located for homeowners and contractors in North Winnipeg and also for cottage owners in outlying areas of northern Manitoba. “People come in on their way up to their cottages and ask for water-borne stain, and it just makes sense to take care of that market with a premium product like Sansin,” Tough added.

McPhillips Street Paint offers Sansin’s full line of exterior (SDF, DEC, ENS, Classic 1-2-3) and interior (Purity Stain, Purity Glacier, Purity Clear, and Purity Floor) finishes in a range of rich color options.

“We’re pleased to see that our reputation and Ken’s confidence in our products led to this collaboration,” said Caroline March-Long, Sansin’s Director of Sales & Marketing. “McPhillips’ customers expect only the best service and products, and Sansin delivers with wood finishes that offer superior wood protection that is durable, beautiful and easy to maintain.”

To learn more about Sansin products, go to www.sansin.com or visit www.mcphillipsstreetpaint.ca for more about McPhillips Street Paint.

About McPhillips Street Paint
McPhillips Street Paint is a Benjamin Moore Paint Store in Winnipeg, Manitoba, providing color and design expertise that helps clients create beautiful interiors and exteriors. Visit www.mcphillipsstreetpaint.ca to learn more.

About Sansin
For 35 years, Sansin has been the only wood protection company focused exclusively on researching and developing environmentally-friendly, water-borne interior and exterior wood products and technologies that deliver outstanding color, durability and performance without the toxicity found in conventional stains. Sansin wood treatments, finishes and preservatives use water, not petroleum solvents, to deeply penetrate and protect wood naturally, from within. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Sansin has offices in the Netherlands and Rhode Island and dealer locations in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Australasia. To learn more about The Sansin Corporation, or how to become a Sansin preferred dealer, visit www.sansin.com.

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Contact: Caroline March-Long, 1-877-726-7461 or cml@sansin.com

The Paint Bucket Offers Sansin Wood Finishes in Colorado

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – July 7, 2022 – The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, has announced that two of The Paint Bucket locations now carry the full line of Sansin’s interior and exterior low-VOC wood finishes. The Sansin line can be purchased at the store’s Eagle-Vail (40690 Hwy 6 in Eagle-Vail, Colo.) and Eagle (212 Chambers Ave #4815, Eagle, Colo.) locations.

According to Mike Tibbetts, General Manager at The Paint Bucket, Sansin offers The Paint Bucket’s discerning customers an exceptional choice for wood protection that meets the state’s new stricter VOC regulations.

“Sansin has a variety of products and color options to protect wood on everything from ski resorts and luxury homes to high-end retail and restaurants,” said Tibbetts. “We have customers from all over the world who have vacation homes here, and it’s nice to offer them wood protection products that they’ve used on their primary residences but haven’t been able to get in the Vail area until now.” Tibbetts added, “It’s also nice to work with a family-owned business like ours.”

The Paint Bucket offers Sansin’s full line of exterior (SDF, DEC, ENS, Classic 1-2-3) and interior (Purity Stain, Purity Glacier, Purity Clear, and Purity Floor) finishes. There are a range of color options available, thanks to on-site custom tinting.

“We are so impressed with The Paint Bucket’s customer service and the fact that the staff has the most combined years of experience in the region,” said Caroline March-Long, Sansin’s Director of Sales & Marketing. “Sansin’s penetrating, water-borne finishes provide the durable protection this Rocky Mountain climate requires, as well as the beauty that home and business owners in this exclusive resort community demand.”

To learn more about Sansin products, go to www.sansin.com or visit www.thepaintbucket.com for more about The Paint Bucket.

About The Paint Bucket
The Paint Bucket is a locally owned “one stop shop” for paint and painting supplies. Homeowners, contractors, and designers appreciate the knowledge, reliability, and employee longevity The Paint Bucket showroom delivers. Visit www.thepaintbucket.com to learn more.

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Sansin Corporation Announces Global Expansion with New Locations in Europe & U.S.

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, today announced that it is expanding operations in Europe and the United States.

The company, which is family owned and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, has opened a new facility, centrally located in the Netherlands, that will be the European hub for sales, operations and distribution. Jan Willem Bos has been tapped as Managing Director of the European facility that will be operating under the name TimberTek Solutions B.V.

A European sales and operations team will be formed to service dealers, OEMs and architectural projects with product, samples and custom requests. Learn more at www.timbertek.nl or contact TimberTek Solutions B.V. at +31 85 747 0051/ info@timbertek.nl

Sansin is simultaneously starting up a manufacturing, distribution and sales location in U.S. under Sansin America, Inc., with plans to be fully operational by spring 2023. This facility will support future product development and finishing operations.

“Demand for wood in building construction has risen quickly and is expected to grow at a rapid pace as architects and customers consider wood to be the most sustainable building material. With this growth comes increasing market demand for Sansin’s high-performance, water-borne wood protection products that are penetrating, environmentally friendly and durable,” said Sansin’s Managing Director Sjoerd Bos.

The new locations will help service the company’s current and growing global customer base. “For more than 35 years, our passion has been protecting and beautifying wood. Increased use of wood globally is not just good for the industry at large, but also good for our planet; so, we see this as a positive for more than just our company,” explained Bos.

Sansin has protected some of the most impressive wooden structures in the world. To see some of the recent projects go to Sansin’s project gallery: https://www.sansin.com/projects/project-of-the-month/. Visit www.sansin.com to learn more about the Sansin Corporation.

About TimberTek Solutions
Built on more than 35 years of experience in water-borne, environmentally friendly wood protection, TimberTek Solutions offers a suite of products and services for those who have a passion for protecting and beautifying wood. Based in Holland, TimberTek serves customers across Europe including mass timber and other specialty wood manufacturers, timber cladding, factory finishing, log and timber artisans and architects. TimberTek Solutions is the European hub for sales, operations and supply of industry-leading wood protection products and services.

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Contact: Sansin at 1-877-726-7461 or admin@sansin.com

Sansin Corporation Announces Wood Design & Building Sansin Award Winner

The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, today announced the winner of the Wood Design & Building Sansin Award. The Sansin Award is part of the renowned 38th annual Wood Design & Building Awards Program, which recognizes and celebrates the outstanding work of visionaries around the world who achieve excellence in wood architecture.

The District of Columbia Public Library – Southwest Library in Washington, DC, designed by Perkins&Will, won the Sansin Award. The library achieved LEED Platinum certification for its environmental design, energy and water conservation strategies, and regionally sourced environmentally responsive materials. The library’s structural wood was manufactured by Sansin partner StructureCraft and protected with Sansin’s eco-friendly coatings. The underside of the DLT and the interior spruce glulam were coated with Sansin’s KP12 UVW in clear. KP12 UVW was also applied to the exterior glulam, which received an additional layer of protection from two coats of Sansin SDF in Light Honey.

“This stunning building is just the latest example of architects turning to mass timber – and Sansin – to create buildings that are not only beautiful today, but will stand the test of time,” says Caroline March-Long, Sansin’s Director of Sales & Marketing. “Sansin has a long track record of protecting mass timber on some of the world’s most impressive wooden structures. Our coatings allow the beauty of the wood to shine through while at the same time offering superior protection.”

A number of other Wood Design & Building Award winners utilized Sansin coatings, including:

• Parc de la Chute-Montmorency — Experience Chute, Québec, Québec, Daoust Lestage Lizotte Stecker

• Adidas North American Headquarters Expansion, Portland, Oregon, LEVER Architecture and Studio O+A

• Osler Bluff Ski Club, Blue Mountains, Ontario, Williamson Williamson Inc.

• Meyer Memorial Trust Headquarters, Portland, Oregon, LEVER Architecture

• Idaho Central Credit Union Arena, Moscow, Idaho, Opsis Architecture with Hastings+Chivetta

• Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat Student Housing, Terrace, British Columbia, hcma

• Tsawwassen First Nation Youth Centre project, Nancy Mackin

A video highlighting all of the award winners is available here: https://youtu.be/I_i9JGgR_cA.

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Contact: Caroline March-Long, 1-877-726-7461 or cml@sansin.com

New Look Interiors in Prince George Offers Sansin’s Low-VOC, High-Performance Wood Finishes to Homeowners & Contractors in Central BC

The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, has announced that New Look Interiors, located at 2165 Ogilvie St. S in Prince George, BC, now carries Sansin’s interior and exterior low-VOC wood finishes. For over 30 years, New Look Interiors has been an independent paint and kitchen renovation store supplying quality products along with superior customer service to protect and beautify homes in central BC.

New Look Interiors offers Sansin’s most popular exterior (SDF, DEC, ENS, Classic 1-2-3) and interior finishes. The store is the northernmost location in BC to offer the Sansin products.

“New Look Interiors is now the go-to spot for homeowners and contractors in central, western and northern BC who want durable, penetrating, eco-friendly stains and finishes that deliver both beauty and performance,” said Caroline March-Long, Sansin’s Director of Sales & Marketing. “We are thrilled to partner with this established store to represent us in this beautiful part of the country.”

Gordon Skye, President and General Manager at New Look Interiors, said Bryan Lockhart, Business Development Manager at New Look Interiors, was instrumental in monitoring the local market for trends and recommending the high-quality, high-demand Sansin line be brought to Prince George.

“Sansin will hold up to the full range of weather conditions in our environment – from snow and ice to high heat,” Skye explained. “Sansin is a Canadian-based company that has a stellar reputation, and we are happy to answer our customers’ request for this high-quality product line.”

To learn more about Sansin products, go to http://www.sansin.com or visit http://www.newlookinteriors.ca for more about New Look Interiors.

About New Look Interiors
New Look Interiors has been serving the Prince George area since 1990 as suppliers of quality paint, tiles, flooring, window coverings, wallpaper and kitchen renovation products. The store serves the do-it-yourself, professional painting contractors and commercial and institutional facilities. The company prides itself on having the highest-quality products and sales consultant staff that keep customers coming back. Visit www.newlookinteriors.ca to learn more.

About Sansin
For over 30 years, Sansin has been the only wood protection company focused exclusively on researching and developing environmentally-friendly, water-borne interior and exterior wood products and technologies that deliver outstanding color, durability and performance without the toxicity found in conventional stains. Sansin wood treatments, finishes and preservatives use water, not petroleum solvents, to deeply penetrate and protect wood naturally, from within. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Sansin has dealer locations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. To learn more about The Sansin Corporation, or how to become a Sansin preferred dealer, visit www.sansin.com.

Sansin, Wood Finish of Choice for First-Ever Kappe Architects-Designed Home Outside North America

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – January 21, 2020 – The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, announced today that it was selected as the exclusive provider of wood finishes for a residence designed by Kappe Architects under construction in Kleinmachnow, Germany, near Berlin.

Ray Kappe (1927-2019) was an LA-based architect and educator, as well as the founder of the Southern California Institute of Architecture. Kappe is known for his commitment to sustainability, use of wood, and airy designs that merge indoor and outdoor living. He pioneered the prefabrication of residences that embody Southern California Modernism, a design aesthetic that is carried forward by his sons Ron and Ray Kappe.

The home utilizes quintessential Ray Kappe wooden design elements: redwood imported from California, Douglas fir beams, iroko and red oak. All of the wood is protected with Sansin’s high-performance, low-VOC finishes including Precision Coat SDF.

“Sansin’s consulting and service was absolutely excellent,” says Lars Triesch, homeowner and founder of Original in Berlin, a mid-century modern furniture store. “We selected Sansin because of their experience with redwood – that knowledge is hard to find in Germany – and decided to use it on all of the different wood species. We couldn’t be more pleased with how it looks and how easy the products were to apply.”

Sansin coatings have a reputation for accentuating the beauty of wood while being easy to apply and maintain. Utilizing water-borne technology, the finishes sink deep into the wood, protecting it from within without harsh toxins.

“We are thrilled to be the finish company of choice on this impressive project,” said Caroline March-Long, Sansin’s Director of Sales & Marketing. “We are honored that Lars Triesch selected Sansin for the creation of a home and design that pays tribute to the Kappe tradition.”

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Contact: Caroline March-Long, 1-877-726-7461 or cml@sansin.com

Sansin Finishes Adorn Stunning Western Archrib Glulam Pieces on World-Class Track & Field Facility at University of Oregon

The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, and Western Archrib, a leader in the design, manufacture, and custom fabrication of glued-laminated (glulam) structural wood systems, announced today their products are showcased on the stunning track and field facility, Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

The open and airy structure is funded by gifts from Penny and Phil Knight and more than 50 other donors. The world-class facility gives athletes an unparalleled stage for competition and training and provides fans with a theater for track and field.

The newly reconstructed stadium, designed by SRG Partnership and constructed by Hoffman Construction, offers unobstructed views from all 12,650 seats. Elements of Historic Hayward Field, where Phil Knight competed in track and field events while attending the university, were incorporated into the new facility, preserving the rich heritage of the original stadium.

One of the main design objectives was to showcase Oregon history, culture and forest products. To that end, more than 462 Douglas Fir glulam structural wood pieces, sourced by Western Archrib and protected with Sansin’s low-VOC architectural finishes, were used to create 77 unique curves, each containing six pieces of curved wood. There were over one million linear feet of Douglas Fir lumber used in all the glulam pieces – equating to 830.5 laps around a 400-meter track. In fact, if the boards were laid end-to-end, they would stretch from Hayward Field to Oregon’s largest city of Portland and back again.

“This is an incredible mass timber structure,” said Mark Wigston, Senior Manager of Projects and Technical Services at Western Archrib. “It was a massive undertaking, starting with detailed and solution-minded team collaboration with the design group and trade partners. With the plan from the design group, we effectively and efficiently created 462 unique glulam members which are seamlessly integrated and showcased throughout the stadium canopy. This ultimately ensured we exceeded the vision and high expectations set by the design group. We were thrilled to partner with Sansin to provide the stunning glulam members for the project. By applying two coats of the Sansin finish in our shop prior to shipment, we were able to ensure the glulam members were protected in transit and in situ during construction.”

A three-coat KP-12UVW and Precision Coat ENS system in a custom tint was selected for its durability, beauty and environmental profile. The final coat of Precision Coat ENS was applied on the job site during construction.

“We are proud to be part of this iconic project,” said Caroline March-Long, Director of Sales and Marketing at Sansin. “We worked with the architectural team to develop a coating system that would bring out the character of the glulam pieces, while providing maintainable protection from UV and moisture.”

By the Numbers – Glulam Facts for Hayward Field Project

154 unique glulam curves
462 total number of glulam pieces
Deepest beam is 6’-9”; longest beam is 55’-10”
1,900,000 pounds of glulam weight
1,417 metric tons of carbon dioxide stored
1,966 metric tons of total carbon benefit – the equivalent of 416 cars being off the road for a year

About Western Archrib
Western Archrib is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and custom fabrication of glued-laminated structural wood systems. Our product line includes Spruce Pine, Douglas Fir and Alaskan Yellow Cedar Glulam beams, as well as Westdek GLT and CLT panel products. We are certified to manufacture in accordance with the national standards of Canada, the US, and Japan. To learn more about Western Archrib and their products, visit www.westernarchrib.com

About Sansin
For over 30 years, Sansin has been the only wood protection company focused exclusively on researching and developing environmentally friendly, water-borne interior and exterior wood products and technologies that deliver outstanding color, durability and performance without the toxicity found in conventional stains. Sansin wood treatments, finishes and preservatives use water, not petroleum solvents, to deeply penetrate and protect wood naturally, from within. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Sansin has dealer locations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. To learn more about The Sansin Corporation, or how to become a Sansin preferred dealer, visit www.sansin.com.

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Contacts:

Caroline March-Long, The Sansin Corporation
1-877-726-7461
cml@sansin.com

Mark Wigston, Western Archrib
780-440-7879
markw@westernarchrib.com

Sansin Launches Innovative WoodForce System to Create Barnboard Look & Vintage Weathered Effects While Offering Superior Wood Protection

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – November 5, 2020 – The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, has released its new WoodForce weathering system with Intermix colors that allow for creative, customizable looks and effects.

See the WoodForce video for an overview: https://bit.ly/35DNEFO.

The WoodForce Intermix system is based on Sansin’s established Precision Coat formula that has been utilized for 25 years around the world as the leading weathered wood protection solution for large commercial projects.

The WoodForce system uses three products – Accel, Clear and Intermix with seven tints – to create an array of weathered looks and effects, all the while delivering exceptional water repellency and protection against UV, moisture, blackening, discoloration and wood rot.

With WoodForce, even new wood can be made to look weathered and aged without sacrificing the health of the wood. Unlike some accelerated weathering treatments, WoodForce doesn’t damage the wood fiber in the process of aging it.

“The weathered wood look is on-trend, but Sansin has taken it a step further,” said Caroline March-Long, Sansin’s Director of Sales & Marketing. “We offer an innovate system that invites creativity, but retains a focus on keeping the wood protected and easily maintainable.” March-Long added, “At Sansin, we believe you don’t have to sacrifice wood protection for aesthetics, and this product proves it.”

Designers, architects and homeowners can utilize one or more of the WoodForce products for unique results:

WoodForce Clear: This versatile wood coating applies clear and aggressively protects against water and UV damage while allowing wood to weather naturally to a silvery gray color.
WoodForce Accel: Designed to be used in conjunction with WoodForce Clear, Accel speeds up the effects of natural weathering while protecting wood.
WoodForce Intermix: Using seven base colors, Intermix is combined in various ratios to create 27 standard barnboard colors – or the user can create their own unique color. Intermix can be applied with a brush, rag or roller to achieve custom vintage effects.

Each product is environmentally friendly, VOC-compliant, Red List/CARB compliant, breathable, easy to clean with soap and water, and extremely easy to maintain.

Sansin WoodForce is available in a retail formula at select Sansin dealers and is also available in the company’s Factory Finish line for pre-finishing and machine application.

4 Tips for Successful Wood Finishing

4 Tips for Successful Wood Finishing

Wood is a beautiful, durable and versatile material, whether it is being used for millwork, cabinets, furniture, decking, or home construction. To help ensure lasting beauty and protection on your next wood project, follow these best practices.

Select a Suitable Wood Finish
Water-borne coatings are designed to penetrate deeply into the wood, rather than sitting on top, protecting wood from UV exposure and weather elements from the inside out. Water-borne finishes deliver outstanding color, durability and performance without the toxicity found in conventional stains. They are also easy to apply and maintain.

Prepare the Wood Surface
No matter the type of wood you’re working with, proper sanding is a critical first step to remove any mill glaze, open the pores, and allow the finish to penetrate. Use the proper equipment to evenly sand smooth wood the wood surface with 60-80 grit paper, and then use compressed air or a vacuum to remove the dust.

Follow Application Best Practices
Stir the water-borne product well (and continue to do so throughout the application process), ensuring there are no solids left on your stir stick. Test the color on a small, inconspicuous section of the wood to confirm you’re getting the look you want and the penetration the finish needs. Depending on the surface area you are coating, using a sprayer could be the fastest, easiest way to apply the product. For vertical surfaces, use a slightly upward angle and work section by section to apply the finish to the point of refusal from the bottom to the top. Use a high-quality brush to wipe away excess product, drips or runs. Follow the manufacturer’s directions on drying time before applying additional coats. Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/n1QxTfRwWWk.

Be Proactive About Maintenance
The durability of a wood finish depends on many factors, including surface preparation, proper application, exposure to UV and moisture, the color of the finish (the darker the pigment, the more protection it offers), and the quality of the wood, just to name a few. As the maintenance time approaches, examine the surface of the wood every six months to check on the status of the coating.

To learn more about water-borne finishes and to\ get inspiration for your next project, go to Sansin.com.

Home Décor Natick Offers Sansin’s Low-VOC, High-Performance Wood Finishes to Homeowners & Contractors in Massachusetts

The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, announced today that the newest Home Décor store located at 198 West Central St. in Natick now carries the full line of Sansin’s interior and exterior low-VOC wood finishes.

Natick homeowners and contractors are now able to protect and beautify their decks, docks, siding, outdoor furniture, cedar shakes and shingles, and marine brightwork with innovative, high-quality, eco-friendly coatings that are easy to apply and maintain.

This is the second Home Décor store to carry the Sansin product line. The local independent store also sells Sansin wood finishes through its Peabody location.

Jay Johannessen, Manager at Home Décor Natick, said the Sansin products check a number of boxes for Home Décor’s discriminating clientele. “The VOC restrictions are changing in the state, so carrying Sansin products helps us get ahead of that regulatory curve with a premium coating that is environmentally friendly without sacrificing quality,” said Johannessen.

He added that the Home Décor customers appreciate getting a product that is easy to use and isn’t available everywhere. “Our customers come to us for high-end products they can’t get at big box stores and our wood protection expertise,” Johannessen explained. “We just received a picture from a customer who refinished his deck with Sansin DEC, and he was really happy with how the product went on. We love to see that!”

Home Décor Natick carries Sansin’s full line of exterior (SDF, DEC, ENS, Classic 1-2-3) and interior (Purity Stain, Purity Glacier, Purity Clear, and Purity Floor) finishes. With onsite tinting available, contractors and DIY customers have a range of color options available to customize their wood projects.

“Home Décor has a reputation for offering only the best products and we are pleased to partner with them to help broaden the company’s clientele base in greater Boston,” said Sansin’s Director of Sales & Marketing Caroline March-Long. “Our finishes stand up particularly well to the moisture-rich marine environment of the area. Sansin’s penetrating formula protects not only the outside of the wood but also the inside by allowing the wood to ‘breathe’, preventing moisture from getting trapped inside,” March-Long described.

To learn more about Sansin products, go to www.sansin.com or visit www.homedecorgroup.com for more about Home Décor Natick.

About Home Décor
Home Décor Group has eight home improvement stores across Massachusetts, the first of which was founded in 1971 as a father-and-son paint and wallpaper store called Walls of Décor. For 50 years, three generations have been making customers feel right at home while helping them achieve their home decorating dreams. The continued growth and success of the family-owned business has been driven by a formula that provides residential and commercial patrons with reliable and affordable home improvement solutions within an exceptional customer service process that’s second-to-none. Learn more at www.homedecorgroup.com.

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Contact: Caroline March-Long, 1-877-726-7461 or cml@sansin.com