SEP-23-2005

VALSPAR TO PRESENT AT THE CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON 2005 CHEMICALS CONFERENCE, NEW YORK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2005

VALSPAR TO PRESENT AT THE CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
2005 CHEMICALS CONFERENCE, NEW YORK

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - September 23, 2005 - Valspar's William L. Mansfield, Chief Executive Officer, will address financial analysts at an investment conference sponsored by Credit Suisse First Boston on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 1:45 P.M., Eastern. Valspar will provide a live webcast of Mr. Mansfield's presentation. Details for the webcast are as follows:

TIME: 1:45 P.M., Eastern

DATE: Tuesday, September 27, 2005

DURATION: Approximately 30 minutes

LOCATION: Click here just prior to the stated presentation time to be taken to the web cast site.

ARCHIVE: Approximately 24 hours after the presentation, a replay of the webcast will be available from a link on the Valspar site at: http://www.valspar.com
Click on "Investors" and then "Web Casts."
This link will remain active for 30 days.

Valspar, a global leader in the paint and coatings industry, manufactures a broad range of products including industrial, architectural, packaging, automotive refinish and floor coatings and specialty polymers and colorants.

Contact: Lori A. Walker - Vice President, Controller and Treasurer
             The Valspar Corporation - 612/375-7350