PRESS RELEASE

17 May 2007
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Leighs Paints (a market leader of industrial coatings) has appointed Neil Whittle as Product Manager, with the commercial responsibility of developing PolySpeed P500 within the secondary containment and effluent tanks market.
Neil has 28 years of experience in the high performance coatings industry, most recently as Managing Director for Hunting Specialised Products Ltd before joining Leighs Paints 4 months ago.

Paul Clayton, Sales Director for Leighs Paints, explains:

“We have a growing reputation for innovation and we are determined that this will continue. Neil has all the qualities and experience needed to be successful in this new position.”

Neil’s background in Chemistry combined with his extensive industry knowledge, provides a beneficial blend for generating business in this sector.


PolySpeed P500 is a high build fast cure lining system using Polyurea technology that cures within 60 seconds.

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Note to Editors:
Leighs Paints is the UKs leading independent manufacturer of high performance coatings employing 250 people worldwide. Through continuous innovation, and a commitment to the environment, Leighs product range includes protective coatings for the most exacting conditions. Leighs Paints also offers excellent technical advice, support and training to ensure technical understanding within the industry is of a high standard.
For further information please contact:
Helen Tiplady, Marketing Executive, Leighs Paints Tel: +44 (0) 1204 521771, Fax +44 (0) 1204 382115, e-mail: helen.tiplady@leighspaints.co.uk, website: www.leighspaints.co.uk