Valspar Corporation has been a coatings manufacturer since 1806. The company provides coatings and coating intermediates to a range of customers, including original equipment manufacturers. It supplies paints, varnishes and stains for the do-it-yourself and professional markets. Valspar develops coatings and inks for rigid packaging and food and beverage applications, such as beverage can body coatings and inks. It produces floor coatings for commercial and recreational applications. Valspar Corporation features expertise in polymer and dispersion technology. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VAL. Valspar is headquartered in Minneapolis and employs more than 7,000 people in more than 80 locations worldwide.