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Dorian Drake and Seymour Paint Forge Strategic Export Alliance to Accelerate Global Presence of Premium Aerosol Spray Paint and Coatings

White Plains, New York (September 17, 2025) – Dorian Drake International Inc., a leading export management firm, is pleased to announce a new strategic export alliance with Seymour of Sycamore, LLC (commonly known as Seymour Paint). This agreement appoints Dorian Drake as the exclusive export manager for Seymour Paint across Asia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico.

Under this alliance, Dorian Drake will be the primary contact for quotations, product inquiries, product training, joint sales calls, and customer support—ensuring manufacturers, distributors, and professionals in key global markets gain access to Seymour Paint’s extensive portfolio of premium aerosol solutions.

Founded in 1949 by Ed Seymour in Sycamore, Illinois, Seymour introduced the world’s first aerosol paint can—an innovation that revolutionized the painting industry. Today, the company continues its legacy as the largest family-owned and privately held aerosol paint manufacturer in the United States, offering a diverse range of products tuned for professional and consumer use alike.

“Seymour Paint is the brand of choice for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike, delivering unmatched quality and value through a premium line of paints and coatings,” said Christopher Heatley, Owner and CEO at Seymour of Sycamore, LLC.  “We’ve been committed to innovation, providing products that enhance the beauty of our communities and bring color to lives everywhere. Partnering with Dorian Drake International allows us to reach distributors and professionals across Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East who depend on reliable and innovative coating solutions.”

Commenting on the new arrangement, Knut Sauer, Dorian Drake’s Automotive group manager said, “Seymour Paint represents genuine innovation and longstanding quality. We look forward to introducing their diverse, high-performance aerosol spray paint and coatings to our worldwide distributor network, helping them deliver value and reliability in new markets.”

About Seymour of Sycamore, LLC. and Aerosol Spray Paint

Seymour Paint is the original inventor of aerosol spray paint, credited with launching a global industry in 1949. The company remains a leader in aerosol coatings—manufacturing a full line of automotive, industrial, marking, and specialty aerosol products in its U.S.-based facilities. Seymour also provides premier private label services, including custom formulation, packaging, and labeling. To learn more, go to www.SeymourPaint.com.

About Dorian Drake International, an Export Management Company (EMC)

Based in White Plains, N.Y., Dorian Drake International is an export management company that manages international sales and marketing, customer service, credit and collections, and traffic and logistics for manufacturers selling in markets outside the United States. The firm staffs stand-alone sales teams in five distinct industries: automotive products, foodservice equipment and supplies, hardware and lawn & garden products, industrial and environmental, and medical products. To learn more, go to www.DorianDrake.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Sigfredo Diaz, VP, IT & Marketing Services
Dorian Drake International Inc.

Jamie Herrmann, Export Sales
Seymour of Sycamore, LLC.