Benjamin Moore & Co.

Benjamin Moore & Co., also known as Benjamin Moore Paints or simply Benjamin Moore, is an American company that produces paint. It is owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Founded in 1883, Benjamin Moore is based in Montvale, New Jersey. The Moore Brothers founded the company in Brooklyn, New York, with one product, "Moore's Prepared Calsom Finish", and sold their paints only through independent retailers. Beginning in spring 2020, Benjamin Moore became the official paint supplier to the Ace Hardware chain, ending its long-term policy of only selling through independent Benjamin Moore dealers.[3]

Benjamin Moore & Co.
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryPaint and retail stores
Founded1883 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.[1]
FoundersBenjamin Moore
Robert Moore
HeadquartersMontvale, New Jersey, U.S.
Area served
North America
Key people
Dan Calkins (CEO)[2]
ProductsRegal
Aura
Natura
MoorGard
Ben
Arborcoat
Ultra Spec
Insl-X
Corotech
Coronado
Scuff-X
Notable
ParentBerkshire Hathaway
Websitebenjaminmoore.com
Benjamin Moore retailer, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Rossi's of Ridgewood, Inc. Privately owned dealer First Benjamin Moore retailer to adapt Benjamin Moore's new look 'Store of the Future' in 2015
Benjamin Moore in Richmond Hill, Ontario

Awards
  • Green Good Housekeeping Seal[4] for its Natura line of paints
  • Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates in 2011 & 2012[5][6]
  • Best Green Companies for America's Children, 2008 [7]
  • Edison Best New Product Award for Sustainability, 2010[8]
  • Green Biz.com's Top 35 Green Companies in the US, 2009[9]
  • Robb Report "Best of the Best", 2008[10]

Environmental Record

In July 2015, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Limited [11] announced that Benjamin Moore's most environmentally friendly paint, Natura®, has been Certified Asthma and Allergy Friendly. “This is the latest step in our long history and commitment to manufacturing green paints that are safer for your family and the environment,” said Chris Connelly, Director of Brand Management, Benjamin Moore. “With zero emissions (after 4 hours) and no harsh fumes, Natura® truly is an eco-friendly paint that delivers on performance and color integrity.” [12]

References
  1. "History of Benjamin Moore Paint". Shearer Painting. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  2. Sinclair, Nicole (May 3, 2016). "Benjamin Moore CEO: Warren Buffett is very particular about the promises he makes". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  3. https://www.coatingsworld.com/issues/2019-08-01/view_breaking-news/ace-hardware-expands-paint-business-with-benjamin-moore/
  4. "Green Good Housekeeping Seal Products". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  5. "Benjamin Moore Once Again Tops J.D. Power and Associates' Study". PCI Magazine. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  6. "2012 U.S. Interior Paint Satisfaction Study". J.D. Power and Associates. Archived from the original on 17 August 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  7. "Best Green Companies for America's Children". Working Mother.
  8. "2010 Edison Best New Product Awards and "Green" Award Finalists". Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on 1 March 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  9. "Great Design Goes Green". Benicia Magazine.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-03.
  10. "20th Annual Best of the Best". Robb Report. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  11. "Allergy Standards Website". Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  12. "Benjamin Moore Natura® Now Certified asthma & allergy friendlyTM" (Press release). BusinessWire. 14 July 2015.
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