ORLANDO, Fla. - Professional Paint, Inc. (PPI), the U.S. subsidiary of Comex (Consorcio Comex S.A. de C.V.) recognized as the leading paint and coatings manufacturer in Latin America, has acquired, through a wholly owned subsidiary, the operating assets of Color Wheel Paint Mfg. Co., Inc. (Color Wheel). Included in the acquisition are Color Wheel's plant and 37 service centers.