Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings expands distributor network with the addition of Global Aerospace Coatings of Houston

ANDOVER, Kan., October 29, 2001 — Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings announced today that Global Aerospace Coatings of Deer Park, Texas, has joined the company’s distribution network as an authorized, exclusive Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings distributor.

Commenting about the addition of Global Aerospace to the Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings’ growing team of distributors, Aerospace Business Unit Director George McCarthy said, “Sherwin-Williams is pleased to welcome Global Aerospace Coatings to our distributor team. Global is a strong, strategic addition to our network. Their primary location in Southern Texas is an advantage for customers as well as their coatings' experience and service dedication."

Bob McDonald, Global Aerospace President, explained, “We knew that if we wanted to attract the most discriminating clients, we not only had to offer outstanding service, but we also had to offer the very best line of products. In our opinion, there was only one line of coatings products that fit that definition — Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings.”

Global Aerospace Coatings offers Sherwin-Williams' entire range of aerospace products - JET GLO® and ACRY GLO® exterior topcoats, JET FLEXTM interior aircraft finishes, and JET GLOTM Complete Care TM cleaning products. As McDonald explains, "We can supply our customers with everything they need with one telephone call.”

Though Global Aerospace is located in the heart of the Houston metroplex, as its name implies, the company is fast becoming more than just a regional distributor. The successful growth, according to McDonald, is a result of applying what he calls “two tried and true principles. 1) We attract clients by providing the highest quality aerospace coatings products and outstanding service. And, 2) we are willing to go wherever there are customers who may not previously have had access to Sherwin-Williams Aerospace products.”

“Not only are we offering our clients the most durable coatings with superior distinctness of image, high-gloss and other important criteria, but we know the Sherwin-Williams team is behind us. That gives us the confidence to stand behind our customers with training, advice and technical supervision. Whatever it takes, we’re willing to go the extra mile to make our customers successful — just like Sherwin-Williams does for us.” Said McDonald.

The Sherwin-Williams Company, founded in 1866 and incorporated in 1884, is one of the world’s leading companies engaged in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. Its primary markets are in North and South America, with selected products manufactured and sold in the United Kingdom.

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings are only available through these authorized distributor locations:

United States:

• Advanced Aircraft Coatings, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-495-7545
  
• Advanced Aircraft Coatings, Mesquite, TX, 972-216-9698
  
• Alliance Coatings, El Cajon, CA, 800-596-9191
  
• Aero Performance Coatings, Fort Worth, TX 800-647-9279
  
• Aero Performance Coatings, Commerce City, CO 800-571-8957
  
• Downtown Airpark, Oklahoma City, OK, 800-253-1456
  
• Global Aerospace Coatings, Inc., Deer Park, TX, 281-479-5715
  
• Honolulu Marine, Honolulu, HI, 808-537-2939
  
• Merritt Supply, Pompano Beach, FL, 800-375-2628
  
• Nova Systems, Inc., Memphis, TN, 800-727-0291
  
• Oceana, Ltd., Annapolis, MD, 800-523-8890
  
• Raytheon Aircraft Service, Tampa, FL, 813-878-4500

Canada:

• Downing Products, Ltd., Mississauga, Ont., 905-828-2399
  
• Sherwin-Williams #8718, Delta, BC, 604-940-9868
  
• Sherwin-Williams #8716, Montreal, Que., 514-326-3663

Europe:

• Paint Services Group, Haslemere, Surrey, UK, +44 (0) 1428-651246

For more information or the location of the distributor nearest you, call Sherwin-Williams Aerospace coatings at 888-888-5593, or visit www.swaerospace.com.