SHERWIN-WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE FINISHES’ A-PLUS™ NETWORK FORMS STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH AMERICAN HONDA

June 2009

Warrensville Heights, OH - Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) A-Plus® Network announced a new strategic alliance with American Honda. In forming Honda's new Body Shop Recognition Program, Honda has approved the criteria set forth for A-Plus™ Network membership as a qualifying performance program.

As a result, all A-Plus Network members who choose to adopt the OEConnection Collision Link software and are certified Honda or Acura dealer sponsored will become eligible to be specially recognized by American Honda.

The SWAFC A-Plus Network is an exclusive group of collision repair specialists who reflect the industry’s highest standards. These leading shop owners and their facilities are part of SWAFC’s leading value added program that combines comprehensive business solutions to help them improve customer service, employee growth, insurance relationships, process refinement, productivity and profitability.

With the new A-Plus Network program, to gain recognition, each dealer-owned or independent body shop must be sponsored by their local Honda or Acura Dealership; then these select body shops will then have their company name and contact information placed on a searchable database that is accessible to all Honda/Acura owners. In addition, each recognized shop will receive a handsome plaque noting their commitment to excellence.

“We appreciate the chance to have our network of leading collision shops be recognized for excellence by American Honda,” said Brandon Devis, SWAFC A-Plus Network Program Manager. “This recent alliance is the latest example of how our A-Plus Network members are recognized for their professional levels of achievement within the collision repair industry.

”For more information about the SWAFC A-Plus Network, its features, advantages and benefits visit www.sherwin-automotive.com; or call 1-800-SWULTRA (1-800-798-5872).