The brick-and-mortar expansion will generate
over 125 new jobs increasing customers' access in the
region.
LOS
ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
the Dunn-Edwards Corporation announced the opening of 17
stores throughout Northern
California, expanding its presence in the region by over
50%. The brick-and-mortar expansion supports Dunn-Edwards
Corporation's focus on strategic growth and expansion in key
markets and fulfills integral needs of new and existing customers
amidst the recent closure of fellow California-founded paint manufacturer
Kelly-Moore.
With new store locations in San Francisco, Cupertino, Santa
Cruz, Oakland, Chico, and more, customers in the region will
now have greater access to Dunn-Edwards top-notch products, services, and
expert color-matching capabilities, including an exact color match
for Kelly-Moore's popular hue, Swiss Coffee 23.
The expansion comes at an exciting time for the
legacy paint manufacturer as it approaches its 100th anniversary in
2025. Now with 174 Company stores across the Southwest,
Dunn-Edwards is focused on
continuing its legacy into a new century by prioritizing innovation
and support for coatings professionals, homeowners, and employees
alike.
"For nearly a century, Dunn-Edwards has prioritized our hardworking
employees, contractors, and customers. Through recent industry
challenges, we believe more than ever that our people are our most
valuable asset," said Monte Lewis,
Chief Operating Officer at Dunn-Edwards Corporation. "The sudden
closure of Kelly-Moore devastated hundreds of loyal employees and
impacted painting professionals across the region. By moving
quickly and decisively, we're hopeful our expansion will provide
relief for those who have been affected, building trust with new
and existing employees and customers for years to come."
The new stores will employ approximately 125
people – almost exclusively former K-M employees – across the 17
new locations. Dunn-Edwards is
also prioritizing the expansion of Authorized Dealer locations
across the country to serve a broader range of customers and
professionals. Recent areas of development include California, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas.
For a full list of Dunn-Edwards store and authorized dealer locations,
hours, and more details, visit
www.dunnedwards.com/find-a-store.
About Dunn-Edwards Corporation
Dunn-Edwards –
Apply a Higher Standard.
Dunn-Edwards is one of the
nation's leading manufacturers and distributors of premium
architectural, industrial, and high-performance paints, coatings,
and paint supplies. It operates over 170 company stores in
California, Arizona, Nevada, New
Mexico and Texas, and over
100 domestic and 250 international dealer locations in 12
countries. Dunn-Edwards is
dedicated to preserving and protecting the environment and produces
its coatings in a LEED ® Gold-certified manufacturing plant. Based
in Southern California, the almost
100-year-old company has approximately 1,700 employees.
Dunn-Edwards is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based
Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (TYO 4612), one of the world's
largest paint companies. For more information, visit
www.dunnedwards.com.
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