New Sher-Color™ System Provides More Accurate Color Matches Across All Paints and Sheens

System Quickly Formulates, Matches, Dispenses and Stores Color Matches

(CLEVELAND -  May 25, 2005) - More accurate color matching and faster custom matching and mixing are now available to building, design and paint professionals with the Sherwin-Williams Sher-Color(TM) Advanced Computerized Color Technology system for color formulations and tint dispensing.  Available at Sherwin-Williams stores, Sher-Color provides colors that consistently match the color chip standard. 

While most color systems produce formulas to achieve a close match,
Sher- Color generates specific, accurate formulas for each color, taking into consideration the characteristics of the selected base.  The results are a more consistent match no matter the type of Sherwin-Williams paint or sheen selected.  Sher-Color also connects the store's sales terminal, spectrophotometer (color eye), tint dispenser and label printer so all information is transferred, recorded and stored accurately.  Data is entered once and archived for up to six years, so color formulas can be easily retrieved and previous orders replicated.

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. A network of 3,000 stores and 1,500 sales representatives makes 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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All inquiries for additional information should be identified as Sher-Color (Sher- Color GEN 05) and sent to The Sherwin-Williams Company, c/o Russ Hill, Ultimate Lead Systems, P.O. Box 739, Berea, OH 44017.

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