MODERN RECREATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES ACQUIRES TUFF COATTM BRAND

Tuff Coat TM Brand

Mar 9, 2021

Modern Recreational Technologies, houses premium quality brands such as Pettit®, Ramuc®, ValvTect® and Woolsey®. The acquisition of TUFF COATTM, the world’s #1 Rubberized Non-Skid Coating compliments MRT’s industry-leading recreational brands with a proven technology platform.

The TUFF COATTM product portfolio features water-based, single-component products that provide attractive, highly durable, impact resistant, non-slip surfaces in 3 different aggregates and 21 different colors. These products are well recognized by professionals for application to water parks, aquatic features, boats, decks and docks as well as endless residential projects where non-slip coatings are required. TUFF COATTM is sold to professional applicators, professional paint stores, marine stores, wholesale distributors and other distribution channels.

Scott Townsend, President of MRT, states “We are excited to welcome aboard TUFF COATTM under the leadership of Bill Duffle. TUFF COATTM will help boost MRT’s vision of being the source for innovative coatings in the marine, pool and recreational space. TUFF COATTM water-based product technology compliments Pettit’s and Ramuc’s environmentally thoughtful strategy that has been leading the industry in water-based and low VOC coatings for over 30 years.”

Bill Duffle, President of TUFF COATTM commented about the recent acquisition. “My continued vision and 22+ years of hard work building TUFF Coat, the world’s #1 non-skid coating, will be grown by joining Modern Recreational Technologies and its industry-leading products. I look forward to many more years serving TUFF Coat’s loyal and diverse customer base throughout the marine, amusement, commercial and residential markets.”

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