Bargnes will transition to the PSE board in an advisory role. Chris Kugler announced as successor. Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the retirement of Guy Bargnes, Senior Vice President of Sales, effective August 5. After serving nine years as PSE’s VP and SVP of Sales, Bargnes will transition to an advisory role on […]
Painters Supply & Equipment Acquires Indiana PBE Distributor
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the acquisition of Ellis Distributors with two locations in the state of Indiana. Ellis is a PPG Platinum Distributor that has been supplying the automotive refinish and industrial coatings markets since 1993. They are headquartered in Bloomington with an additional location in Terre Haute. “We are pleased to […]
Painters Supply & Equipment Acquires Six Location Georgia Distributor
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has completed the acquisition of Automotive Paint & Equipment (AP&E). The acquisition adds 6 locations in Georgia and further expands PSE’s market presence in the Southeast United States. AP&E is a PPG Platinum Distributor headquartered in Warner Robins, Ga. with additional stores in Brunswick, Dublin, Macon, Savannah […]
Painters Supply & Equipment Receives Auto Care Association Education Award
The Auto Care Association announced the recipients of the Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education and Auto Care Career and Education (ACE) Awards for 2016-2017. Painters Supply & Equipment Co., the Taylor, Mich. based PBE distributor with 21 in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana was among those receiving awards this year. Rick Guirlinger, president, Bourke Services, LLC […]