Sherwin-Williams Offers New Brochure on Product Finishing Services in Asia Pacific Region.

Company's Global Capabilities Help Manufacturers Get Quality, Lead-Free Coatings Reliably

CLEVELAND, April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- A new brochure from Sherwin-Williams describes the systems and services available for finishers in the Asia Pacific Region. The six-page, color brochure explains how Sherwin-Williams is poised to meet the coating needs of manufacturers with facilities in the Asia Pacific region through operations in Shanghai and southern China.

Sherwin-Williams serves OEMs and finishers in the Asia Pacific region in industries such as residential and office furniture, electronics, heavy equipment, kitchen cabinets, wood, composite and metal building products, with the same quality products and service it is known for in the U.S. As the largest and most trusted manufacturer of paints and coatings in North America, Sherwin-Williams is a reputable and reliable supplier of quality, lead-free coating systems. The company's commitment to quality and service is the foundation for its global expansion.

With more than 30,000 dedicated employees across 3000 worldwide locations, Sherwin-Williams expert advice, knowledge and expertise is never far away.

The Sherwin-Williams Chemical Coatings Division, celebrating more than 140 years of experience in products finishing technology, serves the product finishing industry through a North American network of company-owned locations with expanding global reach. Sherwin-Williams' broad line of low-VOC coatings, full range of technical support and just-in-time distribution capabilities allows finishers to specify quality coatings that provide innovative solutions with the assurance of regulatory compliance. Visit Sherwin-Williams on the Internet at http://www.sherwin-williams.com/oem or to have a representative contact you, call 1-800-524-5979.

Direct Reader Inquiries to: Asia Brochure (SWCC1306) The Sherwin-Williams Company, c/o Ultimate Lead Systems, P. O. Box 739, Berea, Ohio 44017; 1-800-524-5979.

Reader questions: 1-800-524-5979

Web address: http://www.sherwin-williams.com/oem

CONTACT: Paula DePasquale of Prima Public Relations, Ltd., +1-440-893-9676, paula@primapublicrelations.com, for Sherwin-Williams

Web site: http://www.sherwin-williams.com/oem