BIRMINGHAM, AL – HGH Hardware Supply Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, is now a distributor of the complete line of Milesi high-performance Italian wood coatings, according to a joint announcement released by the companies. The new distribution agreement marks the first time these two companies have partnered to provide a complete line of high-performance, Italian technology, wood finishing products to professional woodworkers, cabinetmakers and millwork producers. HGH Hardware Supply serves customers with five company locations that cover Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and sections of Florida and Kentucky. HGH Hardware Supply offers technical support, custom color matching and a team of technicians to meet customers’ finishing needs and now will offer the full line of unique Milesi products as well. The Milesi line includes two-component polyurethanes, polyesters, water-based interior and exterior finishes, natural-look finishes, high-gloss wet-look finishes, UV, stains, and more.

The partnership pairs two companies that each have long traditions of providing high-quality professional, residential and commercial wood-finishing products to the woodworking industry. HGH Hardware Supply has been a long-time industry-leading provider of high-quality wood coatings and other wood working products to the woodworking industry in the South.

Milesi has produced wood coatings since 1946 and is a leading wood coatings manufacturer in Europe, with proven innovative wood finish systems sold in more than 100 countries worldwide and cutting-edge technology not commonly found in North America.

“HGH Hardware Supply is excited to have the opportunity to distribute the entire Milesi wood coatings line,” said Director of Sales Tim Schou. “This partnership will allow us to expand our customer base and offer the leading European wood finish products available to the market. Milesi is a good fit and a great addition to our stable of high-end finishing brands.”

“We consider this agreement another solid step in our North American wood coatings business and another milestone in rolling out the Milesi North American National Distribution Program with highly respected and quality partners such as HGH Hardware Supply,” said Jeff Takac, Milesi, Managing Director, North America.