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FRANMAR AWARDED “IT’S SUSTAINABLY SOY” CERTIFICATION BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Franmar, Inc. has been awarded the “It’s Sustainably Soy” certification from the Illinois Soybean Association in Bloomington. The certification recognizes businesses and organizations for their development and use of products with soybeans, a safer, renewable resource that’s better for people and the planet. “The It’s Sustainably Soy certification recognizes organizations committed to environmentally friendly investments by utilizing products based on soybeans, …

One of the best things about DIY projects is that there are no limits to what you can create! Maybe you want to find a dresser to upcycle for your spare bedroom, or some end tables to paint to match your family room. No matter where you live or what’s on your wishlist, there are so many sources for affordable pieces to reuse and repurpose. And products like BLUE BEAR® …

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- An experienced leader with a proven track record in sales and revenue growth has been hired as the national sales manager for Franmar, Inc. Craig Rogers of Washington, Ill. will oversee the sales operations of the Bloomington, Ill.-based manufacturer, which produces the BLUE BEAR® retail and industrial lines, and a complete line of screen-printing products. His duties include nurturing existing client relationships and working with the Franmar …

BLOOMINGTON, IL -- A veteran manager experienced in many facets of business has been hired as the general manager for Franmar, Inc. Tim Whitlock of Normal will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Bloomington, Ill.-based manufacturer, which produces the BLUE BEAR® retail and industrial lines, and a complete line of screen-printing products. He assumes many of the responsibilities held by Vice President Dan Brown, who will remain with the company …

Franmar’s BLUE BEAR® Soy Gel 600GL Coatings Remover is playing a pivotal role in a recent recall by Navistar, Inc. The recall includes more than 33,000 2018-2021 International Lonestar and 2017-2021 International LT Series trucks in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Navistar recalled the trucks this spring after problems were found with a battery ground cable that may break at its connection point, leading to a loss of electrical …

I am not an expert refinisher, I told my new bosses at Franmar. Not even close. I’ve stripped stain just once or twice, and couldn’t recall ever stripping paint. But that was the point, they said. Who better than a newbie like me to show people how safe, easy and effective Franmar products are to use? And what better way for me to understand the products I will help to …