Revista Paint & Pintura - Edição 244

CLIPPING 6 | PAINT&PINTURA | Junho 2019 PAINT & PINTURA AWARDS - THE 23RD EDITION OF THE COATINGS INDUSTRY’S “OSCAR” NIGHT MARKEDLY SOPHISTICATED In an environment with even more special and unique details, the Paint & Pintura Awards were presented to winners in 53 categories. The 23rd Paint & Pintura Awards, known in our midst as the “Oscars” of the paint and coatings industry, took place in the evening of May 10, 2019 at Espaço Vila dos Ipês, in São Paulo (Brazil), where guests got carried away by the elegance and sophistication of the event, which featured unique decoration and more varied menu with a view to pleasing everyone in attendance. An additional attraction at the event was a live performance by the band Vintage Pepper, formed by four highly talented blues and soul music musicians who fired up the evening, making it Amid so many ups and downs in Brazil’s economy, the paint and coatings industry has been outperforming itself and sho- wing its strength. Wewere able towitness just that during the 23rd Paint & Pintura Awards, which brought together people from the entire supply chain, totaling 695 attendees looking forward to the reveal of the big winners for the year 2018. Known as the “Oscars” of the coatings industry, the awards have become the most important of their kind in Latin Ameri- ca. Comprising 53 categories, 39 of which for suppliers, eight for paint companies, and six for personalities of the year, the awards havebecome an extremely coveted recognition among companies and businesspeople engaged in the industry. Leading companies stood out as finalists, and one of themwas the bigwinner in each category. In the supplier categories, the winners were companies that ranked first according to the criteria of specification, partnership, lead times, pricing, service and volume. The paint companies, for their part, were ranked with emphasis on quality, investment in research and develo- pment, launching products, respect for the environment and social responsibility. The process of determining the winning personalities of the year was divided into two stages. First, the Paint &Pintura Survey unveiled themost popular professionals in the industry. Then, onMay 10, at Espaço Vila dos Ipês, in São Paulo, all the winners were announced. One of themost significant speeches in the eveningwas delive- red by Agnelo Editora’s CEO Agnelo de Barros Neto, who has been at the helmof the event for 23 years and praised the great dedication his teambrings to the event because they believe so much the paint and coatings industry. “We try to improve on our event more and more with each passing year, and we put a lot of careful thought into it, always seeking to keep up the quality level.” Then he proceeded to share his optimismabout Brazil. “I view what’s happening in our country today with great optimism, as there has been a substantial change in our Congress, and, in fact, I think that’s what we should focus on. I see a president who has sometimes been a bit rough around the edges, but at the same time, in my view, he’s trying to do some good to the country, alongwith a rather interesting team in his cabinet. Many good things are already happening around the country, though, sadly, the people can’t seemuch of them on the mainstream media, whereas I, as good Brazilian, even before this administration, already believed in the country and rooted for it to move forward and into a better situation. So, I believe all of us, as Brazilians, even those who aren’t big fans of a given political leader or the president, should be rooting for our country to succeed. Accordingly, I remain confident, banking on our business and investing in it, which is something that reflects directly in our events.” Mr. Barros Neto is not alone - optimismprevails in the coatings industry today. The awardwinners in each category conveyed with fewwords how they are increasingly committed to deve- loping innovations, investing, working hard and ensuring an effective service that meets the industry’s every need. If for nothing else, because they are already getting ready to run again for the next Paint & Pintura Awards, which will be in their 24th edition in 2020. Thismakes our awards an important driver of this penchant for further pushing the envelope that you find in the companies engaged in this industry. Enjoy all of our first-hand coverage of this grand event, which includes pictures of all winners, as well as their testimonies. Lucélia Monfardini even more special. In a speech kickingoff the event, AgnelodeBarrosNeto, CEOat the publishing house Agnelo Editora, shared that he holds the event every year with great pride and dedication because he believes in the paint and coatings industry. “We try to improve on our event more and more with each passing year, and we put a lot of careful thought into it, always seeking to keep up the quality level.” Then he proceeded to thank the winners of the 23rd Paint & Pintura Awards, saying that the ceremony could not happen if it were not for them, and congratulate all finalists. “It’s a really important thing to be part of this select group of suppliers to the coatings industry.” Mr. Barros Neto also talked about his optimism about Brazil. “I view what’s happening in our country today with great optimism, as there has been a substantial change in our Con- gress, and, in fact, I think that’s what we should focus on. I see AWARD PRESENTATION DISPLAYS OPTIMISM ACROSS THE INDUSTRY