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About Paint Solutions International Ltd.
Paint Solutions International Ltd. is a pioneering force in the paint tools industry, driven by innovation and a dedication to efficiency for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. The company's main achievement is the development of the Paint Kadd-e, an all-in-one painting system designed to eliminate spills, drips, and wasted time.
This proprietary technology has garnered notable market attention, as evidenced by its viral social media presence, with product demonstration videos accumulating over 8 million views. Paint Solutions International has built a strong global foundation by securing utility patents, design patents, and trademarks in 32 countries to protect the Paint Kadd-e's intellectual property. This proactive intellectual property approach supports the company's planned worldwide expansion.
Financially, the company has demonstrated early success, raising over $417,000 in a friends and family funding round and achieving a solid pre-money valuation of $8.9 million. The leadership’s vision and execution have also earned industry recognition, with CEO Richard Hes Lewis being named the "Most Influential CEO 2024 - Canada (Paint Tools)" by CEO Monthly. Paint Solutions International Ltd. is well-positioned to transform the global painting industry.
Leadership
Danny Plewis | Chairman
Danny Plewis, Chairman, has over thirty-five (35) years of entrepreneurial knowledge and expertise in business management, building maintenance, and general contracting. He successfully started and operated a food service company for several years before applying his skills to property maintenance and management. For more than twelve (12) years, Danny managed large residential properties comprising six hundred (600) units. He was responsible for training and supervising the cleaning, maintenance, and office staff, as well as collaborating with on-site contractors. His extensive knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems directly helped reduce costly repairs and improve overall financial performance. Since 2006, Danny has been successfully self-employed as a general contractor for both commercial and residential properties. His major projects included demolishing commercial spaces—removing flooring, walls, ceilings, HVAC, and electrical systems to prepare for new builds. Additionally, Danny has completed major renovations in some of Calgary’s larger shopping malls. His residential projects involved renovating homes from floor to ceiling and everything in between, including installing baseboards, interior and exterior doors, drywall, windows, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Danny also excels at outdoor projects, including building garages, fences, pergolas, decks, railings, and landscaping. He is highly regarded for painting both interior and exterior surfaces of small businesses, warehouses, and residences. Danny has pursued certifications in building operations and aerial mobile lifts, authorizing him to operate lifts for high-rise painting and repairs.
Richard Lewis | CEO
Richard Lewis, CEO, has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in Management, Marketing, Learning and Development, Human Resources, and Talent Management over the past thirty (30) years. He has worked with several well-known multinational companies in the hospitality, luxury cruise industry, advertising, and fast-moving consumer goods sectors. These include the Ogilvy & Mather Advertising Group, Shell Global Retail Operations, Trade Partners UK (British High Commission), and the Holland America Group. Richard's professional background is further highlighted by his experience as a part-time lecturer in business colleges in Trinidad and Guyana, where he taught subjects like Business Communication and Business Administration. Since 2004, Richard has been developing workshops for service-oriented companies in the private sector, focusing on topics such as consultative selling, employee engagement, effective global communications, and customer care. His academic qualifications include a Business Management Degree from George Washington University and a Diploma in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. He also holds the esteemed Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation and several other noteworthy credentials, including certification as a Talent Plus Auditor and facilitation roles for the Strength Deployment Index (SDI) and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Additionally, Richard is an Authorized Facilitator for Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children Child Abuse Prevention Training. In 2020, he received a certificate from Harvard University after completing a course titled Child Protection: Children’s Rights in Theory and Practice.
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