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Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – March 11, 2026 – The Sansin Corporation is proud to sponsor Sansin Sailing Team for the 2026 sailing season. Led by Graeme Sutherland, this elite ETF26 sailing team embodies innovation and precision in waterborne technology.  Sansin Sailing Team consists of top athletes from around the globe, competing in the advanced foiling catamaran ETF26 series. Racing at speeds over 25 knots, the team relies on meticulous preparation and skill, with performance measured in millimetres and milliseconds—mirroring Sansin’s commitment to excellence.

Sansin champions the team’s pursuit of excellence and celebrates their achievements. This partnership highlights Sansin’s advanced water-borne coatings designed for the yachting industry, offering enhanced beauty and durability for decking, railings, companionways, and other premium wood surfaces throughout a yacht.

Sansin Sailing team welcomes sailing enthusiasts, media, and partners to follow the team’s progress as they pursue new standards in competitive sailing by following on Instagram @sansincorp and @etf26series. Follow along online at eft26.com

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – November 20, 2025 – The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, is pleased to announce WoodForce Mist Gray WF-02 as its 2026 Color of the Year. WoodForce Mist Gray is a gentle, natural weathering color that offers a calming presence. WoodForce Mist Gray blends vintage aesthetics with timeless appeal, easing the transition to a protected weathered wood appearance.

“Vintage and weathered wood aesthetics are trending as homeowners, builders and architects seek the natural beauty of wood. WoodForce Mist Gray is a durable, 2 coat finish for wood cladding that protects from water and UV degradation,” said Sjoerd Bos, Sansin’s Managing Director. “Mist Gray can be used to create a naturally weathered look on various species of wood,” Bos added that WoodForce Mist Gray WF-02 is an environmentally friendly and low VOC premium wood protective treatment.

WoodForce Mist Gray can be formulated for use in Sansin’s Precision Coat line, designed for use in a factory finish setting to achieve standardized production quality. Precision Coat WoodForce achieves Euro Class D, s1, d0, fire rating certification according to EN 13501-1 on vertically orientated, 18mm thick, rough sawn spruce with a shiplap profile. WoodForce is an ideal wood coating protection system for fire retardant treated surfaces in some applications.

To learn more about WoodForce Mist Gray WF-02, the Sansin 2026 Color of the Year, go to https://www.sansin.com/color/sansin-color-of-the-year-2026/

About Sansin
For 40 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.

Sansin is proud to announce the 2025 Sansin Wood Design & Building Award has been presented to Michael Green Architecture for their outstanding work on the Google Borregas campus in Sunnyvale, California.

At Sansin, we strive to support architects and builders realize the full potential of wood. Sansin acknowledges the thoughtful care that goes into meeting client expectations on durability, sustainability, performance and environmental stewardship. From construction schedules to wood species, color, transparency, finish, and exposure, each decision presents an opportunity to innovate and elevate design and construction.

“We value Sansin wood coatings for their consistent performance, versatility, and ability to highlight the natural character of timber,” said Natalie Telewiak, Principal at MGA | Michael Green Architecture. “Their finishes help us achieve both the aesthetic and technical qualities we seek when designing with wood.”

The Google Borregas building design by Michael Green Architecture, exemplifies how these considerations can be addressed through innovation and thoughtful material choices. The firms comprehensive use of advanced wood coating systems highlights a deep commitment to both performance and design integrity. To achieve the projects ambitious goals, several Sansin systems were carefully selected:

• Precision Coat KP-12 UVW was chosen for wood protection during construction. KP-12 UVW dramatically reduces discoloration and staining during the construction process while improving dimensional stability of the wood in laminated lumber. KP-12UVW is often used as the first protective coat of the construction phase but can also be used as the first coat of an architecturally decorative coating system.
• Precision Coat Glacier was selected for the interior wood surfaces to enhance wood character and aesthetics while making surfaces easily cleanable and resistant to chemicals long term. This clear, low-VOC topcoat provides a smooth finish while maintaining the warmth of the wood grain. To meet the practical needs of a high-traffic workplace, an additional coat was applied on human touch points ensuring resilience against everyday wear without compromising beauty.
• Firestop 97 was chosen as an intumescent fire-retardant coating to protect concealed spaces within the building. Firestop 97 provides “Class A extended burn test” flame spread protection conforming to ASTM E84, ASTM E2768 (30 Minute Tunnel Test) and Canadian Standard CAN/ULC-S102-10.
• Firestop 99 was chosen as a transparent, intumescent fire-retardant coating for exposed wood within the building. Firestop 99 provides “Class A” flame spread protection that conforms to ASTM E84 and Canadian Standard CAN/ULC-S102-10.
• Sansin Precision Coat WoodForce, was selected for the exterior Accoya wood surfaces in the color Mist Gray, this protective coating delivers the desired protection and natural weathering aesthetic. Precision Coat WoodForce is designed to wear gracefully, while repelling water and resisting UV exposure. The result is a façade that blends durability with a vintage presence, an essential consideration in Google’s commitment to sustainability and design elegance. WoodForce can be easily maintained over time to sustain original aesthetics.

The final result is a building that is beautiful and inspiring while demonstrating how advanced wood protection technology can achieve exacting requirements of the architect and building owner – to meet the performance aesthetic and sustainability requirements of each surface.

“We extend our gratitude to everyone involved in bringing this project to life,” says Sjoerd Bos, Managing Director at the Sansin Corporation. “Google Borregas is a striking example of what can be achieved when innovation, design, and sustainability come together.” Congratulations to Michael Green Architecture and the entire team on this well-deserved recognition.

About Sansin

For 40 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. Sansin has offices in Ontario, Canada, The Netherlands and Rhode Island. Sansin services dealers in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Australasia. To learn more about The Sansin Corporation, or how to become a Sansin preferred dealer, email woodsolutions@sansin.com.

Media Contact

Mauraine Bos | pr@sansin.com

West Warwick, Rhode Island – September 10, 2025 – The Sansin Corporation, a leader in high-performance, environmentally friendly wood protection, has added seven independent dealers across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, to its growing distribution network.

“These new dealers have invested in Sansin’s wood coatings and are committed to serving residential and commercial builders with sustainable, high-performance solutions,” said Margaret Bos, Director of Retail Sales. “Expanding our network gives more professionals access to the most beautiful and durable wood protection on the market.”

US Locations:

Sonoma Paint Center
815 W. Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476

Rings End Inc
181 West Ave.
Darien, CT 06820

Johnson Paint, a Ring’s End brand
620 Peverly Hill Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Home Décor Group
55 Washington St.
Pembroke, MA 02359

Hawaii Finishing Solutions
73-4177 Hulikoa Dr.
Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Canadian Locations:

Crowfoot Benjamin Moore
141 Crowfoot Way NW #14
Calgary, AB T3G 4B7

Canada’s Log & Wood Home Store
52102 RR 265
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3L7

Caribbean Locations:

L & T Construction
Road Town, Tortola
1284-5410

To find a Sansin dealer near you, go to www.sansin.com/dealer-locator/. To learn more about Sansin products, go to sansin.com.

About Sansin

For almost 40 years, Sansin has been the only wood protection company focussed exclusively on researching and developing environmentally friendly, water-borne, interior and exterior wood coatings 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. Sansin has headquarters in Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands. Sansin has dealer locations and distributors in Canada, the U.S.A, Europe, Caribbean, and Australasia. To learn more about The Sansin Corporation, or apply to join our elite network of independent dealers, visit www.sansin.com

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Media Contact: Mauraine Bos | pr@sansin.com

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – June 10, 2025 – The Sansin Corporation announces that its Factory Finish PC WoodForce product – a natural weathering, exterior, wood stain – achieves Euro Class D, s1, d0, fire rating certification. The Euro Class D single burning item test is outlined by EN 13823. The results from the test were conducted according to European Classification Standard EN 13501-1. The test conducted was on vertically orientated, 18mm thick, rough sawn spruce with a shiplap profile.

“PC WoodForce has a 20-year history of performance. As a newly certified fire rated Euro Class D product, PC WoodForce will provide added value for our wood product manufacturers.” Sjoerd Bos – Managing Director, The Sansin Corporation

Precision Coat WoodForce is a high-performance, ultra low-VOC finish for a naturally weathered look. This water-borne protective wood treatment aggressively repels water while allowing wood to breathe. Precision Coat WoodForce reduces water absorption up to 74% during wetting periods. It won’t break down with exposure to sunlight and it erodes gently over time, making long-term maintenance easy.

Precision Coat WoodForce is available in clear, gray and vintage tones as well as architectural custom colors.

Connect with Sansin to pursue Euro Class D certification with Precision Coat WoodForce, contact woodsolutions@sansin.com. To learn more about Sansin, go to www.Sansin.com.

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. Our advanced technologies deliver outstanding color, durability and performance without the toxicity found in conventional stains. Sansin wood treatments, finishes and preservatives use water to deeply penetrate and protect wood naturally from within. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Sansin has offices in the Netherlands and Rhode Island and independent dealer locations across 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.

Media Contact:

Mauraine Bos | pr@sansin.com        

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – June 18, 2025 – The Sansin Corporation is excited to announce the publication of a new article Real Wood vs. Composite Decking: Why is wood best? This insightful article highlights the benefits of choosing real wood over composite materials for your decking.

Key Highlights:

• Comfort: Real wood decks insulate better than composite decks, which can become hot and slippery.
• Sustainability: Wood is a natural, renewable resource with the lowest embodied energy compared to composite materials.
• Strength: Wood’s strong cellulose fibers offer superior tensile and flexural strength.
• Durability: Certain wood species like redwood and cedar are naturally resistant to rot and insects.
• Beauty: Wood’s unique grain and character add aesthetic appeal and a calming presence.
• Lower Cost: Real wood is significantly cheaper than composite decking options.
• Zero Waste: Wood can be reused and recycled, reducing environmental impact.

Our article concludes that real wood is the preferred choice for decking due to its environmental sustainability, strength, durability, aesthetic appeal, comfort, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Visit our website to explore the full article and learn more about why real wood is the best choice for your decking projects.

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, to deeply penetrate and protect wood naturally, from within. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Sansin has offices in the Netherlands and Rhode Island and independent 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.

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Media Contact: Mauraine Bos
pr@sansin.com | (519) 245-2001                              

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:

Links:

www.sansin.com

www.sansinfactoryfinish.com

www.sansincare.com   

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.”

To learn more about Ivory, the Sansin 2025 Color of the Year, go to https://www.sansin.com/color/sansin-color-of-the-year-2025/.

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.

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Media Contact:

Christy Nielson
pr@sansin.com | 206-399-1914                       

Winning projects showcase innovative wood building design & wood protection.

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada – November 20, 2024 – The Sansin Corporation – a manufacturer of environmentally friendly, high performance wood protection for more than 35 years – is pleased to announce the winners of the 40^th annual Wood Design & Building Sansin Award. The awards, sponsored by the Canadian Wood Council, recognize and celebrate the outstanding work of architectural professionals from around the world who achieve excellence in wood design and construction.

The prestigious Sansin Awards were presented to Patkau Architects’ Arbour House in Victoria, BC, and the Galien River Retreat in New Buffalo, MI, designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects.

“This year, the caliber of submissions was exceptionally high, making it extremely difficult to select just one Sansin Award winner,” said Sjoerd Bos, Managing Director of the Sansin Corporation. “We were so impressed by the innovative use of wood demonstrated by both of these firms.”

The use of hemlock wood, provided by Sansin partner Canadian Bavarian Millwork and Lumber, on the Arbour House from Patkau Architects is beautiful, Bos said. “This project used an adequate coating system for the exposure levels, and the creative use of wood and innovative arbor-like design elements are impressive. The KP-12 UVW and SDF Topcoat specifications designed for this project provide the appropriate level of protection for the wood, while meeting the design’s aesthetic requirements.”

Watch this video to learn more about Arbour House: https://www.sansin.com/2024-wood-design-building-sansin-award-winner-arbour-house/.

Galien River Retreat features exposed glulam from Sansin partner Western Archrib, as well as natural-toned Accoya wood that blends well with the forested backdrop of the home. “KP-12 UVW offers the clear natural wood tone desired for this project, and the ENS topcoat ensures durability,” Bos said.

Watch this video to learn more about Galien River Retreat: https://www.sansin.com/2024-wood-design-building-sansin-award-winner-galien-river-retreat/.

Sansin IRIS is a program developed to help professionals achieve the aesthetic and durability objectives for wood surfaces on commercial projects. Learn more about Sansin IRIS and enroll a project here.

For information about Sansin Precision Coat, which is designed for factory applications, go here. To find out more about Sansin’s robust line of products for wood projects of all types, go to Sansin.com.

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. Sansin has offices in Ontario, Canada, the Netherlands, and Rhode Island, as well as 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.

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Contact:
Christy Nielson | pr@sansin.com | 206-399-1914