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British craftsmen in paint and paper Farrow & Ball is celebrating a milestone year in 2016 as it marks its 70th anniversary. Over the last seven decades Farrow & Ball has grown from a post-war business specialising in commercial contracts to an international premium paint and wallpaper manufacturer, with 55 showrooms worldwide and a global network of stockists covering 67 markets. The company was founded in 1946 by industrial chemist John Farrow and engineer Richard Ball who built their first factory in Dorset – which is still the home of the brand today. They secured important contracts with Ford Motors, the Admiralty and the War Office, establishing Farrow & Ball as a quality and reliable company from the very beginning. At the end of the 1960s the pair sold the company to Bakers which was run by Norman Chappell, the inspiration behind the Farrow & Ball colour Chappell Green. During the 1970s and 80s many paint manufacturers began producing acrylic paints with more plastic and less pigment, but Farrow & Ball retained its original formulations using the finest raw materials to achieve its distinctive range of finishes and unmatched depth of colour . The company also pioneered eco-friendly paint production, with water-based formulations for its Estate Emulsion, Modern Emulsion and Exterior Masonry finishes. This ethos was extended to the full range in 2010, which ensured all Farrow & Ball paints are low odour and contain minimal VOCs (volatile organic compounds). In the 1990s, Farrow & Ball began producing wallpaper using traditional block and trough printing methods, as well as its richly pigmented paint, to give each design a uniquely sumptuous and tactile texture. The decade also saw the launch of Farrow & Ball’s first flagship showroom on the Fulham Road in Chelsea, which opened its doors in 1996. This was followed by the company’s first overseas showrooms in Toronto, Canada, in 1999, as well as Paris and New York. To recognise this landmark anniversary, Farrow & Ball have a series of launches planned throughout the year. In February the company introduced nine enticing new additions to its iconic colour card, with each shade honouring the timeless Farrow & Ball look. This was followed in May by the publication of its latest book, How to Decorate, a highly practical and inspirational guide to the successful use of wallpaper and paint in any home. The celebrations will continue on 1st September when Farrow & Ball launches its latest wallpaper collection. Inspired by the decade in which the company was founded, the three new designs are contemporary interpretations of classic 1940s prints. FARROW & BALL CELEBRATES 70 TH ANNIVERSARY www.farrow-ball.com
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British craftsmen in paint and paper Farrow & Ball is celebrating a milestone year in 2016 as it marks its 70th anniversary.
Over the last seven decades Farrow & Ball has grown from a post-war business specialising in commercial contracts to an international premium paint and wallpaper manufacturer, with 55 showrooms worldwide and a global network of stockists covering 67 markets.
The company was founded in 1946 by industrial chemist John Farrow and engineer Richard Ball who built their first factory in Dorset – which is still the home of the brand today. They secured important contracts with Ford Motors, the Admiralty and the War Office, establishing Farrow & Ball as a quality and reliable company from the very beginning. At the end of the 1960s the pair sold the company to Bakers which was run by Norman Chappell, the inspiration behind the Farrow & Ball colour Chappell Green.
During the 1970s and 80s many paint manufacturers began producing acrylic paints with more plastic and less pigment, but Farrow & Ball retained its original formulations using the finest raw materials to achieve its distinctive range of finishes and unmatched depth of colour . The company also pioneered eco-friendly paint production, with water-based formulations for its Estate Emulsion, Modern Emulsion and Exterior Masonry finishes. This ethos was extended to the full range in 2010, which ensured all Farrow & Ball paints are low odour and contain minimal VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
In the 1990s, Farrow & Ball began producing wallpaper using traditional block and trough printing methods, as well as its richly pigmented paint, to give each design a uniquely sumptuous and tactile texture. The decade also saw the launch of Farrow & Ball’s first flagship showroom on the Fulham Road in Chelsea, which opened its doors in 1996. This was followed by the company’s first overseas showrooms in Toronto, Canada, in 1999, as well as Paris and New York.
To recognise this landmark anniversary, Farrow & Ball have a series of launches planned throughout the year. In February the company introduced nine enticing new additions to its iconic colour card, with each shade honouring the timeless Farrow & Ball look. This was followed in May by the publication of its latest book, How to Decorate, a highly practical and inspirational guide to the successful use of wallpaper and paint in any home.
The celebrations will continue on 1st September when Farrow & Ball launches its latest wallpaper collection. Inspired by the decade in which the company was founded, the three new designs are contemporary interpretations of classic 1940s prints.
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Josephine Rance, Director of Marketing at Farrow & Ball said: “We are thrilled to be marking our 70th anniversary this year and it’s great to have so many reasons to celebrate!
“Throughout the seven decades we’ve seen lots of changes but have remained true to what we know – passion and care using only the finest ingredients – and this has been the key to our success.
“We look forward to the next chapter with excitement for what it will bring.”
With its heritage ever present, Farrow & Ball continues to transform both modern and traditional homes, large and small, inside and out, bringing walls around the world to life.
Farrow & Ball paint and paper is available to purchase from showrooms, stockists and www.farrow-ball.com
Notes to editors:
At Farrow & Ball, we make unmatchable paints and wallpapers. Ever since we were founded by paint pioneers John Farrow and Richard Ball, their passion for producing paint using only the finest ingredients and age-old production methods has remained at the heart of Farrow & Ball, right through to today.
Our sumptuous paint colours are made using high levels of rich pigments to original recipes and our wallpapers are hand crafted using our own paints and traditional printing methods.
We make everything at our factory in Dorset, England, home to Farrow & Ball since its beginnings. Each and every batch is subjected to scrupulous testing to ensure that our Elephant’s Breath is no Dead Salmon and our wallpapers retain their uniquely tactile texture.
Farrow & Ball products are available from showrooms and stockists around the world and www.farrow-ball.com
www.farrow-ball.com
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