ProForce™ Spray Equipment Line-Engineered for Everyday Use

Sherwin-Williams Offers Airless Spray Systems with Unique Features

(CLEVELAND - July 7, 2004) - When jobs call for fast, efficient spray application of paints and stains, look to Sherwin-Williams new line of ProForce™ airless spray systems.

ProForce airless spray equipment offers high transfer efficiency with less waste and more product on the surface. These portable sprayers are ideally suited for applying latex- and oil-based paints and stains, deck finishes and clear coatings. They are designed to apply many different types of coatings at high speeds, which translates into savings on material and labor costs.

The ProForce family of airless sprayers features three versatile professional models that stand out among the competition for their Double-Stroke Piston pumps.  Unlike some single-stroke piston pumps which run at high speeds, Double-Stroke Piston pumps run at much lower speeds, reducing wear on critical parts. The unique piston design pumps material on both the up and down stroke for powerful, smooth operation that delivers the proper material flow and pressures to spray a wide variety of coatings.

Each ProForce model is equipped with a contractor-grade metal spray gun with full-size in-line paint filter, two replaceable spray tips, a ¼-inch airless spray hose and a roller attachment with roller cover.

ProForce Systems to Meet Any Need

The ProForce 33 is a high-performance spray system for residential and light commercial use. It features a powerful DC motor appropriate for a wide variety of applications, a rugged cart for job mobility and a removable handle for convenient transport and storage.

Performance and portability combine to make ProForce 25 an attractive choice for entry-level painting contractors, maintenance departments and property managers. This unit also features a rugged cart and removable handle.  An excellent option for property managers and part-time painting contractors, ProForce 23 leads the competition in performance and portability in its class. To complete the project, professionals can rely on the ProForce 2400 Pressure Washer. Powered by a sturdy 5-horsepower Honda engine, this system is well-suited for use on decks, concrete surfaces and general cleaning applications.

For over 135 years, Sherwin-Williams has satisfied the coating and color needs of painting contractors, designers, specifiers, property managers and builders.  Sherwin-Williams provides fast, flexible, responsive local service and personalized, expert advice. More than 2,700 stores and 1,500 sales representatives make Sherwin-Williams North America's largest single-source supplier of high-quality paints, stains, masonry coatings and brand-name wall and floor coverings.

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