What we do
Valspar Industrial Mix is a prominent brand of high-quality coatings for commercial vehicles and the light industrial market. VIM is produced by Sherwin-Williams with branches worldwide and products that are sold in more than 140 countries. The EMEA headquarters is located in The Netherlands. The VIM system is made to perform and protects machines and vehicles against wear and tear, corrosion and weather influences. At the same time, it is simple and easy to apply, helping you to work efficiently, rapidly and cost-effectively.
Training
In a constantly developing market it is essential to keep your knowledge and skills up to date. Continuous learning is needed to meet the current and future requirements regarding quality, customer satisfaction and productivity. The demand to learn and develop is situational and differs from person to person. That is why we differentiate the level and the content of each event, depending on your needs and wishes. With a modular structure, combining theory and practical exercise our event managers provide you, as participants with the skills necessary to enhance the quality and productivity of your refinish operations. Learning events take place in state-of-the-art training centre or at local partners. Arrive as a customer and leave as a fan.
Colour tools
The VIM system has various tools to simplify your work, such as mixing machines, scales, the Rainbow Colour Case with colour samples, 5-angle spectrophotometer, Global color box with over 4735 colour chips, paint mixer, color reader and more!
Colour support
VIM's colour retrieval software (Collision Core™ Color) provides you with access to an extensive library of industrial and commercial vehicle colours. If you are still unable to find the perfect match, then a team of colour specialists will help you find the right formula within 48 hours (CSF). So you always have a perfect colour match without wasting time.
Thoroughly tested
VIM coatings are durable and hard-wearing. Our team of Research and Development chemists extensively test all VIM systems ensuring they perform to the highest standard in the field. Product tests include but are not limited to:
• Corrosion resistance
• Stone chip resistance
• Salt spray resistance
• Light fastness
• Gloss retention
• Chemical resistance
• Adhesion
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
VIM applies an integral quality management system, based on NEN-ISO 9001:2008. This guarantees a standardised production process and consistent product performance. The quality system is evaluated annually by TüV Nederland. For you, this means: the assurance of a product that does what you expect it to do. A product that is also durable and safe, as VIM uses an integral Quality, Environment, Safety and Health system based on ISO 14001. We comply with law and legislation, manage environmental risks and strive to continuously improve our environmental performance. ISO 12944 Paints and Varnishes has been the worldwide standard for protection of steel surfaces against corrosion since 1998. VIM systems are tested in accordance with this standard.
For you, this means:
• Reliable performance from Valspar Industrial Mix
• An objective approach to choosing coatings
• Conformance to a globally recognised corrosion standard
• A range that is used worldwide
VIM Label Generator
Take the following steps:
1. Click on “VIM Label Generator” (below), a new page will open
2. Fill in Company name
3. Fill in Company address
4. Select the Binder (VIM IME.PB… or IME.TB… )
5. Fill in Color code/name
6. Fill in Contents
7. Select Language
8. Mark top label
9. Mark bottom label
10. Mark label background (Mark this in case you do not have the pre-printed labels available, it will create a colored label in Adobe Reader (PDF) which can be printed by means of a color printer on a A4 sticker sheet)*
11. Click on “Send”, Adobe Reader (PDF) will open and the label will be generated.
* if you unmark this item it will create a black and white PDF document which can printed on the pre-printed label.