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Press Releases1925 |
S. Desmond Purdy started company in converted 2-car garage. |
1965 |
David Howard Sr. assumes presidency and begins major growth campaign and eventually Purdy products are sold in all 50 states. |
1994 |
RAF Industries acquired Purdy after David Howard Sr. elected to retire |
1998 |
RAF sold a majority of its share in Purdy to Bessemer Holdings. Bessemer Holdings division Paint Sundry Brands includes Purdy and Bestt Liebco brands. |
2005 |
Sherwin Corporations purchased Paint Sundry Brands from Bessemer Holdings. Paint Sundry Brands included Purdy, Symphony, and Bestt Liebco. Purdy is part of the Sherwin Williams consumer group. |
2006 |
Introduction of the XL Cub series of short-handled paint brushes, with first flush-fit-ferrule design for professional painters. Introduction of Professional Grade Extension Poles that are lightweight and lock into place with virtually no flex. |
2007 |
Purdy brand of professional painting tools received the 2007 Frost & Sullivan United States Paint Contractors Choice Award for Best Overall Brushes. Purdy introduces new Chinex filament brushes and Colossus roller covers. |
For All Media Inquiries Contact:
Jordan Giangola
Falls Communications
216-472-2376
jgiangola@fallscommunications.com
Julie Brosien
Falls Communications
216-472-2395
jbrosien@fallscommunications.com
DuPont, and Chinex are a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company.
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