The Herald features Smith & Rodger and the launch of DURO®
We were very pleased to see Smith & Rodger and the launch of our new DURO® Mould-Resist Paint featured in The Herald this week.
The coverage comes at an important time for the housing sector, with new Scottish legislation coming into force on 6 October 2026 introducing statutory timescales for landlords to investigate reports of damp and mould and begin necessary remedial work.
The measures, commonly referred to as Awaab's Law, follow the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould in his family's home in Rochdale.
Developed and manufactured in Glasgow
DURO® Mould-Resist Paint has been developed and is manufactured here at Smith & Rodger's Elliot Street factory in Glasgow.
We developed DURO in response to the increasing focus on damp and mould within housing and the need for a high-performance coating for use once the underlying causes of damp and mould have been properly identified and addressed.
Paint itself is not a cure for an underlying damp problem. The source of moisture must first be identified and remedied and any existing mould properly treated. DURO can then be used as the finishing coating to provide long-term resistance to mould growth on the treated surface.
Available in Matt and Satin finishes, DURO is designed for both professional and domestic use and is available through the professional decorating trade.
Still developing new products after almost 150 years
The Herald's coverage also highlighted something we're particularly proud of.
Smith & Rodger is the UK's oldest independent family-run paint manufacturer.
We were founded in Glasgow in 1877 and will celebrate our 150th anniversary on 2 April 2027. Almost a century and a half later, we're still developing and manufacturing new products here in Glasgow.
DURO is the latest example of that.
Read The Herald's coverage of Smith & Rodger and DURO here.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26484458.uks-oldest-family-run-paint-maker-launches-new-product/
Find out more about DURO®
For further information about DURO® Mould-Resist Paint, including product information and availability, visit our DURO page.