Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes released its third quarter 2017 training schedule outlining the courses taking place nationwide at training sites from July 11 through September 21, 2017. The series is designed to develop and enhance the skills of participants across a variety of courses, from Painter Certification to Color Adjustment and Blending. These courses address key […]
Sherwin-Williams Receives Regulatory Approval to Complete Valspar Acquisition.
Acquisition expected to close June 1. Valspar announces refinish production expansion The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) announced it has received regulatory approval from the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Canadian Competition Bureau (CCB) to complete its acquisition of The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL). The FTC and CCB were the only remaining regulatory approvals […]
Sherwin-Williams Announces Advanced Painter Certification Course Eligible for I-CAR Credit
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced an expanded Advanced Painter Certification course for collision repair professionals. The course is designed to provide participants with state-of-the-industry expertise on OE color trends and innovations. More information about the course is available online. “Unique OEM colors and specialty finishes change each year, so this class is built to adapt,” said […]
Sherwin-Williams Announces Second Quarter Training Schedule
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced its second quarter training schedule starting April through June, 2017, with classes to be held at its training centers across the country. These training sessions provide participants with the skills needed to succeed in the collision repair industry. Shop owners, managers, painters and technicians will learn through a combination of classroom, […]
3M, DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing, Louis M. Gerson and PPC Honored at Annual Sherwin-Williams Vendor Awards
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced its annual Associated Products Vendor Awards. The announcement was made at a special reception for more than 200 suppliers, employees and V.I.P. guests at its national sales meeting held at the Gaylord Palms hotel and convention center in Orlando, Fla. Associated Products suppliers honored at this year’s Vendor Awards included: 3M […]
Sherwin-Williams Schedules Next EcoLean Level 2 Workshop in San Jose
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced it will hold its next EcoLean Level 2 workshop on April 4-5 at the Westin San Jose Hotel in San Jose, Calif. While there, the workshop group will have the privilege of touring Golden West Collision Center, a state-of-the-art facility which has completely implemented lean production principles resulting in an exceptional […]
Sherwin-Williams EcoLean Level 1 Workshop Scheduled for March 21-22 in Detroit
Program designed to help collision repair center operators to incorporate lean production strategies Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced its next EcoLean Level 1 workshop will be held March 21-22 at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in Detroit, Mich. Additional information and registration is available online. The EcoLean Level 1 workshops from Sherwin-Williams are offered to collision […]
Sherwin-Williams Celebrates its 150th Anniversary by Giving Away F-150 to Collision Repair Shop
As part of its celebration of 150 years of service this year, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, in conjunction with leading refinish products supplier 3M Repair Solutions, announced and presented the winner of its new Ford F-150 pickup truck giveaway, for its grand prize in the company’s “150th Celebration” sweepstakes. Harold and Shelly Swan, owners of Affordable […]
Sherwin-Williams Renews Partnership with Ford Paint and Body Technology Center
Ford Motor Company recently renewed its partnership with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes through the Ford Paint and Body Technology Center. The Center, located in Inkster, Mich., assists in developing standards for collision repair for all Ford vehicles, including the research and testing of new repair materials, equipment and techniques. According to Jason Crager, OEM Business Development […]
Sherwin-Williams Approved by American Honda
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. approved Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes paints for its warranty and goodwill repairs. Included in the approval are Sherwin-Williams AWX Performance Plus waterborne system and Ultra 7000 solventborne refinish system. “Sherwin-Williams has supported American Honda for many years, so we are proud to be included in the latest issued approved paint lines […]