Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba is a haven for boating enthusiasts who embrace lake life in picturesque cottage country. A beautiful boat deserves a beautiful port, and that’s just what Whiteshell Painting Co. accomplished with the help of Sansin. The pine ceiling and timbers are protected with Sansin’s SDF and ENS system in custom colors. The combination of finishes brings out the beauty of the wood and ensures proper protection for this challenging marine environment. “We take the time to do our projects the right way and apply Sansin’s long-lasting, beautiful finishes that will protect this structure for years to come,” says Biya Joba, owner of Whiteshell Painting Co.
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ENS Optimum Clear
A clear topcoat for maximum performance.
Engineered as a topcoat finish or as a long-lasting maintenance coat for ENS base colors. Crystal-clear, resistant to wear, highly UV stable and loaded with UV inhibitors to prevent discoloration.
Set on a rocky hill overlooking Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i’s north shore, the luxurious 1 Hotel harmoniously connects guests with stunning natural surroundings. More than 30,000 square feet of indoor space was brought outdoors for this renovation, designed by Lake Flato Architects. Sansin partner Fraserwood provided the glulam and heavy timber for this beautiful hotel. Western Red Cedar and Alaskan Yellow Cedar are used throughout the project, offering a balanced indoor-outdoor natural environment. Two coats of Sansin SDF were used to protect and enhance the natural beauty of this oceanfront masterpiece.
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SDF
Penetrating one-coat finish for exterior wood.
Exceptionally versatile protection for siding, logs, decks and fences. Beautiful, durable, highly water-repellent, breathable and UV-resistant.
Founded in 1986, The Sansin Corporation is a global leader in environmentally friendly wood protection, focused on creating the best performing, most beautiful, water-borne wood finishes in the world.
Wood is the world’s most incredible building material. Not only is it the most environmentally friendly building material but it’s strong, beautiful and usable. Our customers build incredible products and Sansin works to provide the most innovative treatments and finishes, adding value to wood products such as cladding, furniture, flooring, decking and LVL materials. Working with our clients is not only interesting but deeply fulfilling day to day.
We are seeking an OEM Business Development Manager with a passion for wood. The successful candidate will build Sansin’s OEM business portfolio by strategically supporting existing and new clients. Our customers need a keen, energetic and self-motivated individual that is reliable and organized in their work.
The OEM Business Development Manager will focus on identifying and closing new business opportunities within existing and new client markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of OEM Sales, the OEM Business Development Manager is responsible for finding and qualifying prospects to grow business revenues within parts of North America.
Responsibilities:
Find, qualify, and onboard new factory finishers in North America, meet sales targets.
Strong ability to develop, manage and implement successful revenue growth plans.
Ability to work within a team, delivering on promises and motivational to colleagues
Ability to comprehend, use, and demonstrate Sansin’s products in a manner that is received well by the target audience. All the while having a keen sense of competitors, regularly updating management with anything competitively of interest for R and D consideration.
Achieve revenue and growth targets for Sansin’s industrial business through a consultative sales approach that has the client’s best interest in mind.
Proactively connect with existing and potential clients, build awareness of coating solutions and ensure promises are kept
Develop capabilities presentations and targeted sales promotional materials to help develop a sales funnel and close business.
Create and present properly branded, professional and through client proposals that result in conversion to new business
Support the development of the verification and certification program for finishers
Visit current customers and conduct verification program that meets quality and coverage requirements for factory finishers
Ability to learn and understand the full product line and their application as well as all factors that may affect performance
Enthusiastic organized approach to reporting weekly achievements and plans
Other duties as assigned
Sansin Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Sansin respects the right to medical privacy and will not require proof of vaccination.
We look forward to developing our team with the addition of individuals capable of filling the following positions. Resumes can be faxed or mailed to the contact information listed below. Please indicate position being applied for in the subject of the e-mail or fax.
The Sansin Corporation Attn: Human Resources hr@sansin.com Fax: 519-245-4759
KP-14+ is a 1-coat formula that replaces traditional vapor barrier on the topsides of CLT panels when applied to KP-12 treated surfaces. KP-14+ offers protection from water absorption, and water staining on engineered wood during construction.
Part of Sansin’s Precision Coat Factory Finish Line of products, KP-14+ is a single-coat vapor permeable membrane coating for wood that meets EN927-5 and EN927-4 moisture absorption testing when applied to KP-12 treated surfaces. This technology is designed to aggressively protect against water absorption and water staining that may occur on the undersides of mass timber panels. By coating the exposed topsides, KP-14+ prevents water leaching through the panel. KP-14+ is unique from other membranes that may entrap water, leading to mold growth, wood rot and decay.
KP-14+ is a highly durable, water-borne product that is low in VOC’s, making it a sustainable choice for the industry. KP-14+ can be field, or factory applied to protect the wood from weathering or water absorption during construction. Proper preparation and application methods should be followed according to our product data sheet.
Figure 1: A graph showing the water permeability of KP-12 and KP-14+systems according to EN927-5.
Figure 2: A graph showing the water vapor absorption and desorption of KP-12 and KP-14+ systems according to EN927-4 testing method.
To learn more about Sansin’s Factory Finishing Line of products or to arrange a sample of KP-14+ to test yourself, please contact info@sansin.com
Sansin IRIS® helps architects, building owners, and engineers achieve wood coating quality, aesthetic, and maintenance objectives. Consult our Sansin IRIS® team so we can help your customers define the coating systems most suited to their specific project requirements.
Notes to Editors and about Sansin
KP-14+ is designed as a moisture protection plan in conjunction with KP-12 for the exposed topsides of CLT panels during construction. The KP-14+ system is unique from other membranes that may entrap water, leading to mold growth, wood rot, and decay.
Since 1986, Sansin has been the only wood protection company focused exclusively on researching and developing environmentally friendly, water-borne interior and exterior wood coatings and technologies that deliver outstanding beauty, durability and performance without the toxicity found in conventional wood coatings. Sansin wood treatments, finishes and preservatives utilize water to deeply penetrate and protect wood naturally.
Sansin IRIS® helps architects and other design, and engineering professionals achieve wood coating quality and maintenance objectives. Apply to Sansin’s IRIS® program so we can help your customers define the coating system most suited to their specific project requirements.
Sansin Care® provides personalized service that optimizes maintenance scheduling to keep your wood protection looking and performing well for years to come. Proactive maintenance reduces your total cost of ownership (TCO) and improves the coatings performance. Apply for Sansin Care program here:
Whiteshell Provincial Park is a four-season destination where nature sets the stage for adventure and relaxation. This private cabin combines modern functionality with a cozy atmosphere. The interior wood has been pre-finished by Whiteshell painting Co. The beautiful pine windows and trim have been coated in Sansin Purity 0-VOC Stain and two coats of Precision Coat Glacier – Satin. The timbers are finished with Precision Coat SDF and Precision Coat Glacier – Satin. The knotty pine ceiling is finished with Precision coat Glacier. “Sansin products deliver the best-in-industry protection for the wood and the best beauty,” says Biya Joba, owner of Winnipeg’s #1 Painters. “The simplicity of the application process and the fact that Sansin offers water-borne products makes it the only choice in our opinion.”
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Precision Coat Purity Glacier
A crystal-clear finish for high-wear interior wood surfaces.
When you need a tough, non-ambering finish that offers glass-like beauty and clarity, choose Precision Coat Purity Glacier.
This beautiful home, located in Michigan lake country and designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects, recently won the prestigious Wood Design & Building Sansin Award. This home features exposed glulam from Sansin partner Western Archrib and weathered gray Accoya siding inside and outside that harmonizes with the surrounding forest. KP-12 UVW offers the clear natural wood tone desired for this project, and the ENS Topcoat coating system offers enhanced durability and protection.
A beautiful premium finish with exceptional adhesion.
ENS is a tough, durable satin two-coat finish that can be applied to virtually any surface – from millwork, to siding, to decks and even to improve the performance of other coatings.
The təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community centre in New Westminster, BC, is a hub of community connection. Designed by HCMA Architecture + Design, it is Canada’s First Completed Zero Carbon Building – Design certified aquatic centre. Wood features prominently in the design, and all of the CLT and glulam elements are protected and beautified with a comprehensive system of Sansin coatings, including KP-12 and Precision Coat SDF in Sansin’s 2025 Color of the Year, Ivory 21 (formerly Washed White). The wood creates a warm and natural environment that stands in contrast to typically sterile aquatic environments. Sansin’s breathable, water-borne coatings enable the wood to breathe, absorbing and releasing humidity naturally.
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Precision Coat SDF
A penetrating one-coat finish for exterior wood.
Precision Coat SDF provides tough, effective protection for wood siding.
This vacation home by Canadian custom home builder Smith Timber Works is located on a small lake in the Cariboo Region of British Columbia. The cozy home is designed for relaxation and reconnection and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large open community space. A fully structural timber roof system, as well as a mix of structural and decorative timber elements on the exterior help the home blend into its natural surroundings. Smith Timber Works has been using Sansin exclusively on its projects for five years and appreciates the durability and beauty the coatings provide. For this project, Sansin is utilized on the interior and exterior of the home, including: the siding (SDF Roasted Almond), timbers (SDF Natural Cedar), tongue and groove (ENS clear), and stairs (SDF custom tint).
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SDF
Penetrating one-coat finish for exterior wood.
Exceptionally versatile protection for siding, logs, decks and fences. Beautiful, durable, highly water-repellent, breathable and UV-resistant.
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – December 9, 2024 – The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, is pleased to announce Ivory 21 as its 2025 Color of the Year. Ivory is an earthy, organic soft white with neutral undertones that enhances the natural beauty of the wood grain and brightens up any space. Ivory is a versatile color that complements many aesthetics – from coastal tranquil to Nordic minimalist, timeless traditional and many more.
“Natural, translucent colors like Ivory are trending as homeowners, builders, and architects seek durable finishes that protect the wood while highlighting its personality and allowing the character of the wood to shine through,” said Sjoerd Bos, Sansin’s Managing Director. “Ivory can be used to create a serene space on various species of wood with a range of undertones.”
Bos added that Ivory is available in several of Sansin’s environmentally friendly and low VOC premium wood protection systems, including:
Purity Glacier, a crystal-clear finish for high-wear interior wood surfaces
Purity 0-VOC Stain, a penetrating gel stain for wood interiors for interior settings
SDF, an exceptionally versatile protection for siding, logs, decks and fences
ENS, a durable two-coat finish that can be applied to virtually any surface, from windows, doors and railings to siding and decks – and even to improve the performance of other coatings.
Ivory can also be formulated for use in Sansin’s Precision Coat line, which is designed for use in a factory finish setting to achieve standardized production quality.
“Ivory is a beautifully subtle and understated color that enables the natural wood tone that so many of our customers are looking for,” explained Adam Bartlett, Sansin’s Color Specialist. “It can be accented with a range of the dark or light hues in Sansin’s color palette, and it looks particularly great on wooden ceilings.”
About Sansin For more than 35 years, Sansin has been the only wood protection company focused exclusively on researching and developing environmentally friendly, water-borne interior and exterior wood products and technologies that deliver outstanding color, durability and performance without the toxicity found in conventional stains. Sansin wood treatments, finishes and preservatives use water, not petroleum solvents, to deeply penetrate and protect wood naturally, from within. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Sansin has offices in the Netherlands and Rhode Island and dealer locations in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Australasia. To learn more about The Sansin Corporation, or how to become a Sansin preferred dealer, visit www.sansin.com.
This beautiful home, designed by Patkau Architects, was recently awarded the coveted 2024 Wood Design & Building Sansin Award. Overlooking Cadboro Bay in Victoria, BC, the single-story home features a stunning ceiling arbour of finger-jointed western hemlock manufactured by Sansin partner Canadian Bavarian. The KP-12 UVW and SDF Topcoat specifications designed for this project provide the proper level of protection for the wood, while meeting the designs aesthetic requirements.
Watch this video to learn more about Arbour House: 2024 Wood Design & Building Sansin Award Winner – Arbour House
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Precision Coat SDF
A penetrating one-coat finish for exterior wood.
Precision Coat SDF provides tough, effective protection for wood siding.
Adaptable wood protection for industrial applications.
Dramatically improves topcoat performance for timbers, dimensional laminated lumber and engineered wood, while also protecting wood during construction. Can be used as the first coat of an architectural coating system.
