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Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Celebrates 150 Years

As part of its celebration of 150 years of service, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, in conjunction with vehicle refinish products supplier 3M Repair Solutions, announced and presented the winner of its new Ford F-150 pickup truck giveaway.

by Staff
December 2, 2016
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Celebrates 150 Years

Harold and Shelly Swan, owners of Affordable Auto Body and Paint in Loveland, Colo., were presented with the truck at a special ceremony at Sherwin-Williams' Fort Collins Colo., Automotive Finishes Store.

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Harold and Shelly Swan, owners of Affordable Auto Body and Paint in Loveland, Colo., were presented with the truck at a special ceremony at Sherwin-Williams' Fort Collins Colo., Automotive Finishes Store.

As part of its celebration of 150 years of service, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, in conjunction with vehicle refinish products supplier 3M Repair Solutions, announced and presented the winner of its new Ford F-150 pickup truck giveaway, for its grand prize in the company's "150th Celebration" sweepstakes.

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Harold and Shelly Swan, owners of Affordable Auto Body and Paint in Loveland, Colo., were announced the winners of the Ford F-150 sweepstakes. The truck was presented at a special ceremony at Sherwin-Williams' Fort Collins Colo., Automotive Finishes Store.

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It's not an ordinary pickup truck, however. The supercharged Roush Performance F-150 XLT includes a 5.0L V-8-powered engine in Ford's new aluminum-bodied F-150, enhanced with a host of body components and Roush graphics. The truck also features a custom paint job marking Sherwin-Williams' 150th anniversary.

"We are pleased to award the Swans their new Ford F-150," said Steve Spirko, director of marketing, Associated Products for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes. "We could think of no better way to continue the celebration of Sherwin-Williams' 150th anniversary of service than to give away such an amazing truck."

The high-performance engine and customization is signed by racing legend Jack Roush, also head of ROUSH Industries, Inc., a Tier One supplier of fully integrated engineering and development support services to the worldwide automotive industry.

The year 2016 marked a milestone for Sherwin-Williams as America's #1 paint company honored its 150th anniversary. For a century and a half, Sherwin-Williams has been a groundbreaking pioneer in the coatings industry. Throughout the year, Sherwin-Williams celebrated its 150th anniversary by highlighting the company's long-standing commitment to innovation, color, and community.

While there was no purchase necessary to enter the year-long contest, there were several ways for collision repair professionals to enter by purchasing select 3M repair products from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes network of almost 200 stores. Swan was selected as the winner by random drawing.

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For additional information about Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, visit www.sherwin-automotive.com.

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