MONTVALE, NJ – Paint and coatings manufacturer Benjamin Moore & Co. announced the acquisition of its United Kingdom distribution partner, Shaw Paints Ltd. Prior to this transaction, Shaw Paints Ltd. was the exclusive UK distributor of Benjamin Moore premium products and color offerings to consumers, designers and professionals. Effective immediately, industry veterans and Shaw Paints co-founders, Craig and Helen Shaw, will join the Benjamin Moore team and remain based in the UK.
With this acquisition, Shaw Paints Ltd. will become Benjamin Moore UK, in an effort to accelerate the brand’s growth in the United Kingdom. The newly formed Benjamin Moore UK will continue to operate showrooms in Slough, Chelsea and Wilmslow, as well as fulfillment to a network of authorized stockists throughout the market.