New and Improved Sherwin-Williams Provides 24/7 Access to Valuable Online Tools

Redesigned Professional Section Provides More Solutions and Information

(CLEVELAND - July 28, 2005) - The expanded content of the newly redesigned professional section of www.sherwin-williams.com offers a number of invaluable tools for increasing productivity and satisfying customers.  With more intuitive navigation and improved searchability, professionals can investigate new and existing products, access specifications, explore color resources, find expert advice and obtain information customized to their market segment without leaving their desks. 
The new sherwin-williams.com provides everything professionals need in one convenient place that's open any time of the day or night.

Investigate Products and Services
The product section of the site provides professionals with information on new and existing coatings. Visitors to this area can access literature, view product data and read case studies that feature Sherwin-Williams coating solutions.  A separate equipment and supplies section will help painting professionals choose applicators and other tools, find Sherwin-Williams spray equipment repair centers, and valuable promotional offers.

Other helpful sections of the new site feature problem solving and expert advice, green coating solutions and information on professional services for contractors, builders, architects and designers, property managers and other customer segments.

Explore Color
The expanded color resource section of sherwin-williams.com will help design professionals select palettes for projects with ease.  They can view the color forecast, which outlines current and future trends, and explore special palettes, including Sherwin-Williams historical color collections.  Users can also turn their computer into a powerful design tool with the Color Visualizer, which assists with color palette development by dropping color into interior and exterior scenes.  It also offers existing color schemes that have been coordinated by Sherwin-Williams own design experts.  A description of available color selection, matching and sampling tools as well as articles on color theory and application are also offered in this section.

About Sherwin-Williams
For over 140 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, equipment and brand-name wall and floorcoverings.

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