Double bill battle: Sherwin-Williams to display two Battle of the Builders cars at SEMA
Las Vegas, Nevada — October 24, 2016 — Sherwin-Williams is commemorating a milestone year at the 2016 SEMA Show. The company, founded in 1866, celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. A number of Battle of the Builders vehicles will be on display at Sherwin-Williams’ SEMA booth, #10631 in the North Hall. The custom cars were […]
Sherwin-Williams launches Hail Damage Repair System
Mississauga, Ontario — June 6, 2016 — Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced the launch of the Hail Damage Repair Process. According to a statement from the company, the new process is a turnkey solution for collision shops repairing cosmetic hail damage. Hail storms invariably cause a spike in automotive insurance claims. Hail damage tends to […]
Executive Vision: Bob Leibel of Sherwin-Williams on collision repair challenges, what’s new in refinish coatings and the Valspar acquisition
By Mike Davey Mississauga, Ontario — June 5, 2016 — Executive Vision is a regular feature focusing on discussions with key players in the auto claims economy and the auto industry, their views on the present industry and their vision for the future. Bob Leibel is Canada’s Director of Sales and Operations for Sherwin-Williams Automotive […]
Sherwin-Williams to acquire Valspar in $11.3 billion deal
By Jeff Sanford Cleveland, Ohio — March 21, 2016 — Consolidation in the finishing business took a big step forward as news broke that Sherwin-Williams will acquire Valspar Corporation for $113 per share or about $11.3 billion cash. The deal has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors at both companies. Both Sherwin-Williams and […]
Sherwin-Williams appoints Bruce Redwood as Central Canada Regional Sales Manager
Mississauga, Ontario — February 4, 2016 — Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has appointed Bruce Redwood as Regional Sales Manager, Central Canada. The announcement was made by Bob Leibel, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Director of Sales – Canada. In his new position, Redwood will be responsible for leading the Central Canada employees to consistently grow sales and profits […]
Sherwin-Williams introduces FormulaExpress 2.0
Mississauga, Ontario — August 25, 2015 — Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has introduced its premium web-based FormulaExpress 2.0 Color Retrieval System. The company says the new FormulaExpress 2.0 Color Retrieval System is used to achieve the best colour match results in the shortest possible time, resulting in improved profitability, cycle time, and customer satisfaction. […]