In 2022, Behr Paint Company celebrated its 75th year in business. Scroll below to explore the milestone insights and activities that took place to commemorate the moment.
Celebrating Culture
From humble beginnings of wood stain batches being made from a family garage, to becoming an industry-leading coatings and applicator manufacturer, we wouldn’t be where we are today without the passionate and colorful personalities of our people.It’s our collective commitment to uphold our company core values of integrity, creativity, passion, leadership, inclusion and teamwork, and build on the legacy to make life more colorful.
Supporting Communities
Doing the right thing is part of our DNA. Through grants, group volunteer events, in-kind product donations, and partnerships with non-profit organizations, supporting communities we both live and work is an ongoing effort.During this anniversary year, we will contribute in meaningful ways that honors our history, embraces the delight of a fresh coat of paint and enriches the environment.
Serving Color Seekers
From professional painters to DIYers, we are grateful that you’ve invited us into your homes and projects throughout the years. Our promise remains to transform your inspiration into a reality.As a valued consumer and partner, you are essential to our success. We share this milestone year with you, and to show our appreciation, we’ve planned moments of celebration for you throughout the year.
Scroll to see 75 years of rich history filled with product innovation, geographical expansion and invested partnerships.
1947 Linseed Oil Products
Company founded by Otho Behr Jr.
1948 The company relocates from Otho Behr’s garage to an 800-square- foot Quonset hut in Pasadena, California.
Sales team grows to five members; the company relocates to Alhambra, California and purchases land for the Alton facility in Santa Ana, California.
1954 Linseed Oil Products Company becomes Behr Process Corporation.
Behr developed its first oil/water combination product and successfully launched a series of interior and exterior stains and clear coating products.
1978 Behr enters a retail relationship with the The Home Depot.
1984 Behr named The Home Depot Partner of the Year for the first time.
1986 Behr enters the paint market, introduces BEHR® PREMIUM PLUS® Paint. Behr enters Canada market—the company’s first facility outside of California.
1988 Behr introduces computer color matching.
1994 Behr enters a retail partnership with The Home Depot Canada.
1999 Masco Corporation purchases Behr Process Corporation.
Behr introduces Color Solutions Center in The Home Depot stores.
Behr expands into China.
Behr enters the Professional market with Direct to Pro Service.
BEHR PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA® Interior Paint introduced to market.
Behr enters the Mexico market.
Masco acquires Masterchem; Behr and Masterchem form the Masco Coatings Group. With the introduction of KILZ® CASUAL COLORS®, Masterchem enters the paint and specialty category.
COLORSMART® mobile app is launched.
Behr’s groundbreaking new product BEHR MARQUEE® Exterior and Interior Paint and Primer and BEHR DECKOVER® Coatings are introduced.
The 100% recyclable BEHR® Simple Pour lid is announced.
BEHR® Express launches as an all-in-one paint kit delivery.
KILZ® Brand partners with Joanna Gaines to create the MAGNOLIA HOME BY JOANNA GAINES® line of paint.
KILZ® Primers get a new label design to make the shopping experience faster.
2020
Masco Corporation acquires the assets of Work Tools International (WTI), a manufacturer of paint tools under the WHIZZ® and Elder and Jenks® brands.
2021
Behr introduces BEHR DYNASTY®, the company's most premium paint line
Explore the activities of the year-long celebration
We look forward to many more years together as we
