Owens Illinois PROBLEM: Owens Illinois was in need of a durable, long lasting coating that would not affect employees with the harsh smell of paint. The glass container manufacturer was spending time recoating their 15,000 square foot warehouse floor every 5-6 weeks to maintain its appearance for frequent customer visits, which was unfavorable for productivity. Previously, the company had been coating the floor with a water-based paint that they also used on the facility’s walls. The customer had never prepped the surface and would not do so because that would shut down a production line, which in return would mean fewer products were being produced and a loss in profit would occur. SOLUTION: A low-VOC product with a quick dry time was considered for the floors to cut down on the smell, so

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