New Service Connection from Sherwin-Williams Brings Contractors, Designers and Homeowners Together

Online Referral Service Uses Internet to Generate Business Leads

(CLEVELAND - January 09, 2006) Contractors and designers can now spend more time completing jobs, rather than looking for them, by signing up on Sherwin-Williams Service Connection.  This new online lead generating service uses the power of the Internet to bring painting and design professionals together with customers that need their services.

Starting this spring, homeowners will be able to visit www.sherwin-williams.com, click on Service Connection, and enter some simple information about their location and project.  Then in a matter of seconds they will receive the profiles of up to three professionals in their area.  And if the prospective customer wants to be contacted, their information will be provided to the contractor or designer.  Service Connection is now available for contractors and designers to log on and register so their profiles will be available as soon as the site is open to homeowners in the spring.

The referral service is open to all contractors who have purchased a minimum of $5,000 of Sherwin-Williams coatings in the last 12 months.  Contractors must also agree to use Sherwin-Williams coatings on all Service Connection related jobs, have a valid Sherwin-Williams account number and be located in at least one of the 50 states.  Designers must agree to specify Sherwin-Williams coatings on all jobs referred through Service Connection.

To enroll, professionals register at www.swserviceconnection.com and complete a business profile.  Sign-up takes only a few minutes.  Contractors and designers have complete control of their profiles and can determine what information is shared.  There are no fees.  Contractors do not have to provide any private financial information, referrals, payment conditions or other verifications.  They remain independent and can activate or deactivate their account at any time.

About Sherwin-Williams
For over 140 years, Sherwin-Williams has satisfied the coating and color needs of builders, designers, specifiers, property managers and contractors.  Our local sales representatives ensure that personalized service is always available near jobsites. And more than 3,000 stores make Sherwin-Williams North America's largest single-source supplier of high-quality paints, stains, masonry coatings and brand-name wall and floor coverings.  Visit Sherwin-Williams on the Internet at www.sherwin-williams.com.

All inquiries for additional information should be identified as Energy Saving Products 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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