Recent Press Releases and
Featured Articles ...
 Press Releases
New Purdy QuickFit Extension Pole & Cageless Roller Frame Introduced
New Paint Contractor Jobsite Research Reveals Most Pros Use Purdy Brushes
Symphony by Purdy Brand of Faux-Finishing Tools Introduced
Purdy Earns 2007 Frost and Sullivan Award
Purdy Launches First 4-Piece Pro Kit
Purdy Introduces New Chinex® filament Brushes
Purdy Introduces New Colossus Roller Covers
White Dove Product Line Expanded with Mini Rollers
Recent Articles
DECO Magazine from the PDCA –Purdy Named Best Brush Brand - June 2008
The Paint Dealer – Paint Sundry Brands Corporate Profile – June 2008
Paint & Decorating Retailer – Dealer Education, Product Mix Optimization – June 2008
American Painting Contractor –Applied Knowledge, Paint Applicator Article by Bruce Schneider - May 2008
Paint & Decorating Retailer – Paint Sundry Brands Company Snapshot – May 2008
Paint & Decorating Retailer - Dealer Education, Roller Cover Product Knowledge – May 2008
Paint & Decorating Retailer - Dealer Education, Success Secrets from an Industry Veteran – April 2008
Paint & Decorating Retailer – Dealer Education, 3 Keys to Success – March 2008
Paint & Decorating Retailer – Dealer Education, Brush Up On Your Product Knowledge, Part 2 – February 2008
Paint & Decorating Retailer – Dealer Education, Brush Up On Your Product Knowledge, Part 1 – January 2008
Paint & Decorating Retailer – New Symphony by Purdy Faux Finishing Line Offers Opportunities for Growth– January 2008
This Old House – Paintbrushes – Plucked from a hog or synthesized in a lab, the right bristles are the key to a perfect paint job – November 2007
Paint & Decorating Retailer – Handcrafted Tradition Continues At Purdy – July 2006
Fact Sheet
Purdy Corp. began in 1925 when S. Desmond Purdy began building paint brushes with an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail. Today, Purdy maintains that tradition with a staff of dedicated brushmakers who still apply their personal decals to each brush, so you know who made your paint brush. Purdy manufactures paint brushes, roller covers, roller frames, prep tools and accessories. The company employs 450 people at its two locations.
Headquarters
13201 North Lombard
Portland, Oregon
97203-6410
Phone: (503) 286-8217
Toll Free: (800) 547-0780
Email: info@purdycorp.com
Important dates
1925 |
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. |
Art of Brushmaking at Purdy
Media Contacts
Retail Trade press inquiries ... contact Don Fogle at Shine Strategic Marketing Communications at (512) 217-5533 or don.fogle@shinestrategic.com.
Pro Painter press inquiries ... contact Don Fogle at Shine Strategic Marketing Communications at (512) 217-5533 or don.fogle@shinestrategic.com.
Consumer press inquiries ... contact Leslie Bonk at M Force at (414) 587-1652 or leslie@mforce.ws.
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