AkzoNobel Honors Top Independent Distributors - BodyShop Business

AkzoNobel Honors Top Independent Distributors

Accolades for the top 2009 AkzoNobel distributors were given during the closing ceremonies at the 2010 AkzoNobel Independent Wholesalers Conference. The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, La., was the location for the two day program that 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,” said  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.”


More information:

AkzoNobel Car Refinishes

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