AkzoNobel Wanda brand expands distribution in

(May 28, 2009 – Norcross, GA) WM Automotive, a Parts Plus member of the Automotive
Distribution Network (ADN), has chosen to distribute Wanda, an AkzoNobel Car Refinish brand,
throughout their southwest U.S. locations.
This collaboration with WM Automotive, located in Fort Worth, TX, enables their network of
more than 35 company owned stores and more than100 independent parts stores to distribute
the entire line of Wanda products. Mark Willingham, PBE Manager for WM Automotive,
commented on the agreement by saying, “The performance, ease of use and simplicity offered
by the Wanda brand, in addition to the support and service from RL Paint Products, made for an
excellent alignment with WM Automotive strategy.”
“We are very pleased to have our products marketed by WM Automotive,” noted Doug
Holmberg, Director of Sales for AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Americas. Holmberg continued,
“The Wanda brand paint system has given us the ability to expand our distribution footprint. To
be able to achieve that goal in conjunction with such a well respected name in the automotive
retail arena is a huge honor.”
For more information on Wanda products and distribution, contact RL Paint Products
sales@rlpaintproducts.com.