Rodda Paint history

In 1934 Chet Peterson sold his stake of the company to Art Rodda.

Prior to 1941, Morey did not receive a salary from Art but was instead advised by Art to “take what you need”. But the time came when Morey decided to buy a house for his family.

In 1946, Hunter Vogel recognized the opportunity in Rudy's paint business and purchased a 50% share in the company becoming co-founder of Cloverdale Paint.

In 1948, to accommodate the expanding business, the Macadam Avenue paint factory was purchased and remained the sole Rodda Paint manufacturing facility for 32 years, manufacturing coatings for both the expanding number of Rodda Paint stores and toll manufacturing.

During the 1950's and 60's the powerhouse father and son team opened branches throughout the Fraser Valley and Vancouver.

John McIntyre, who would become a partner and Vice President of Sales, began his career at Rodda Paint in 1952.

In 1974, Morey Braden retired and his son Tom Braden became President, John McIntyre Vice President, and Ken Peterson Vice President.

In 1980, Tom Braden hired Steve Zimmer to oversee the growing retail side of the business.

In 1997 Steve Zimmer spun off the In-Home Decorating Division, leaving Rodda to focus on its primary objective, paint.

In 1998 Rodda Paint purchased Daniel Boone Paint Company of Seattle.

In August 2004, Rodda Paint Co. was acquired by with Cloverdale Paint, Inc., in Surrey, British Columbia.