Jack Eriksen had a vision. From day one as a bench and control chemist he dreamed of someday having his own company. Later, his fifteen years of experience as a coatings formulator and salesman of pigment raw materials convinced him that there was a need for a new manufacturer of quality paints.

As a salesman he had observed several new start-up paint manufacturers... all seemingly successful.

With only the support of his wife and family, he decided to take the plunge. He launched Viking Paints in 1964. He had no customers, equipment, or finished formulae--only a faith in his own ability to succeed.

Viking Paints is a success story born of hard work, vision, dedication, and fair treatment of its employees and customers. From the beginning, almost without exception, Viking Paints has endeavored to make only one grade of each product: The Best. There is no compromise of quality in order to build sales with cheap products; everything Viking Paints makes is the best it can research and develop.

Essentially, Viking Paints has grown by "word of mouth." From satisfied customers telling others about its product lines.

Today, Viking Paints stands ready to accept new challenges, to broaden its lines of private label, industrial dealer, and specialty coatings, and to continue its steady growth.