Evercoat Wins Supplier Honours from NAPA Canada and Sherwin-Williams

Automotive refinish industry supplier Evercoat has been awarded major honours by Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and NAPA Canada.

 At its 2009 national sales meeting in Dallas, Tex., in February, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes presented Evercoat with its prestigious Supplier of the Year award.

“Each year we recognize our best supplier based on a number of key factors, including field sales and technical/training support, new product planning and program support,” said Rob Gray, Sherwin-Williams director of associated products and distribution. “

In 2008 Evercoat excelled in these areas. In addition, our sales team voted for Evercoat as Brand of the Year, in light of the excellent relationship between our salespeople and Evercoat’s sales staff.”

Also in February, NAPA Canada once again recognized Evercoat as a member of its 2008 Club 95.

“NAPA Canada takes the opportunity annually to recognize those NAPA suppliers that have provided exemplary service through the awarding of our prestigious Club 95 awards,” said Tom Hunt, vice president of product development. “The recipients of this award are suppliers that provide consistently high levels in order fill and shipping performance which is essential for the NAPA network to be successful in today’s challenging market.”

According to Marvin Gillfillan, Evercoat’s general manager, these awards are proof of Evercoat’s constant focus on customer service.

“Evercoat consistently delivers high-quality products for professional technicians. Our customers know they are going to get excellent performance every time they use Evercoat products. Plus, our high fill rates ensure our customers get exactly what they need, when they need it,” said Gillfillan. “We’ve been a member of NAPA’s Club 95 seven years in a row and we’re very proud of that. To add the Supplier of the Year award from Sherwin-Williams is especially rewarding for our team.”

Founded in 1953, Evercoat is a leading manufacturer of auto body repair fillers and putties in the automotive refinish industry, patch and repair products for the recreational marine market, and specialty polyester coatings for the industrial and boat building markets. In 1995 Evercoat was acquired by Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) and is now a part of ITW’s Transportation Materials Group.