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Old-school paint supplier benefits from data center boom
A nearly 150-year-old Pittsburgh paint supplier sees growth due to data centers' unique needs.
Oct 22, 2026, 7:11 PM
By the Genius Eye newsroom (Small Business Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Inc. reported that a paint supplier based in Pittsburgh, with a history spanning almost 150 years, is experiencing growth linked to the expansion of data centers.
The company's success is attributed to the specific requirements that data centers have, which this traditional paint supplier is able to meet.
This development highlights how an established, old-school business can find new opportunities in the evolving technology infrastructure sector.
The data center boom is creating demand not only for cutting-edge technology but also for specialized materials and services, benefiting companies like this paint supplier.
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