Dateline: July 29, 2011, Camden Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing This week, more than a full shipping container of Hirshfield’s Platinum Exterior Flat 5790 was produced, filled and packed for shipping overseas to China. Development of business relationships outside Hirshfield’s traditional markets is a growing side of HPM. HPM’s Paul, Mark, Charlie and Nick (on top of...Read More
Jason, operations director at Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing in Minneapolis, gives you a behind the scenes tour of the lab in this video. A number of functions take place in the laboratory at Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing, including quality assurance, quality control and research and development. What is especially advantageous about the lab is that Hirshfield’s can...Read More
Did you know that gallon of Hirshfield’s paint you just purchased was manufactured right here in Minneapolis? Hirshfield’s employees live where they work and serve their communities with high quality products that are innovative, environmentally friendly and made right here in Minnesota. Read More
It was a beautiful, sunny day when I stopped by the Bachman’s Summer Ideas House this past week…finally. Since the weather has warmed up the house tour includes a back yard filled with flowers, plantings, gnomes, al fresco dining, and more. There’s a party going on in the garage and the shed has been converted...Read More
Did you know that all paints – regardless of what their intended purpose is – are made up of both solid and liquid components that can be broken down into four categories? The four basic categories are; Pigment – this provides the color and hiding characteristics. Typically TiO2 or less expensive extender pigments like...Read More
It is estimated that nearly 90% of all exterior paint failures are a result of inadequate surface preparation. We cannot stress enough the importance of good surface preparation. Follow these steps to a great looking home Step one – The surface must be clean and free of all dust, dirt, chalk, grease, oil, mold,...Read More
With Earth Day only days away, now is the time to think about the ways in which your home can be more environmentally friendly. April 22 marks the 41st observation of this event, designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for nature and the environment. Bringing elements from nature indoors is one way to design a...Read More
This is the last weekend for the Spring Ideas House 2011 at Bachman’s on Lyndale. If you have time, rejuvenate yourself with a leisurely tour of the house, garden center, and store. The theme of this Spring Ideas House is “European Romance.” A light, airy and refreshing antidote to our long, cold winter. The design team...Read More
The lovely Miss Kristi captured the essence of Hirshfield’s…make your houses look great with Hirshfield’s paint! Plus, we do make the best paint in Minnesota. The girl is a marketing genius! Kristi participated in the Kids Ad Design Project sponsored once again by the Brainerd Dispatch. The Dispatch showcased the work of these future “Mad Men and Women” in...Read More
As we move into the final stretch of winter, everyone is concerned about staying healthy. One sneeze could be the difference between enjoying the first months of the New Year or being confined to your bed with a nasty bug. But beyond soap, hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray there are other things you can do...Read More