NORCROSS, Ga. --
Accolades for the top 2009 AkzoNobel distributors were given during the
closing ceremonies at the recent 2010 AkzoNobel Independent Wholesalers
Conference. The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, La., was the location
for the two-day program, which focused on market trends and business
growth opportunities.
Awards were given in the following
three key categories: Achievement in Winning New Customers, Outstanding
CSI Achievement and Overall Sales Growth Achievement. Businesses
recognized in each category are as follows:
Outstanding Achievement in Winning New Customers:
· Color and Equipment – Pelham, Ala.
· PF3 Paint Supply – Wixom, Mich.
· Hyman’s Specialty Paint – Chicago, Ill.
· Automotive Color Inc., – Jackson, Miss.
· Metro Automotive Paint – Miami, Fla.
· Grinstead Group Inc. – Louisville, Ky.
Outstanding CSI Achievement
· Tri-State Coatings – Shreveport, La.
· Ohio Automotive Supply – Findlay, Ohio
· C & D Supply – Bridgeview, Ill.
Outstanding Overall Sales Growth Achievement:
· PF3 Paint Supply – Wixom, Mich.
· Professional Automotive Paint – Atascadero, Calif.
· Cajun Color Supply – Broussard, La.
· Tri-State Coatings – Shreveport, La.
· Automotive Color Inc. – Jackson, Miss.
“2009 marked one of the most challenging years in the history of our
industry,” noted Doug Holmberg, director of sales for AkzoNobel Car
Refinishes North America. “Each of the businesses recognized excelled
due to a high level of knowledge, integrity and professionalism that
are mainstays of their businesses.”