PPG Platinum Distributor Program

" We've gRoWn FRoM FoUR loCaTIonS To eIghT; We CoUlD noT have exPanDeD To ThIS level WIThoUT FoCUSIng on a SIngle PaInT lIne. oUR aSSoCIaTIon WITh PPg haS helPeD US DIveRSIFy InTo oTheR MaRkeTS InClUDIng The InDUSTRIal anD SIgn SegMenTS, WhICh helPS SUSTaIn SaleS DURIng a DIFFICUlT eConoMy." Dennis Emerson, CEO —Ben's Paint Supply ADVANTAGE: PoWErFUL MArKET PrEsENCE businesses that try to be all things to all people usually end up making no impression at all. by aligning your business more closely with PPG, you will gain ready access to a robust marketing platform, including print-on-demand promotional materials, a signage program, customizable sales materials and more. Platinum-branded business cards, envelopes, and stationery are also part of the image-enhancing Platinum program. As a PPG Platinum Distributor, you also have access to discounts, employee benefits, rebates, group rates and other cost-saving services like cell phone plans and office supplies. the volume buying power of one of the industry's leading companies flows through to you, while you retain your independence. PPG's Platinum Distributors are recognized as among the most successful Pbe jobbers in north America. by providing their various customers with the best in products, technical support and industry knowledge, they enjoy an unequaled reputation as tHe vendors of choice. ADVANTAGE: PArTNErsHIP AT EVErY sTEP Please contact our Platinum leadership at 440-572-6740 to find out exactly how your business could benefit by joining the best run, most profitable, and largest Pbe jobber network in the country. You'll be glad you did! ADVANTAGE: EXCLUsIVE sUPPorT ProGrAMs As a PPG Platinum Distributor, you receive the highest level of PPG support and services to help you identify emerging trends and develop proactive solutions. utilizing the industry's best and most complete Pbe distributor financial benchmarking, you'll gain valuable insights into the key performance indicators that influence your bottom line most, and discover ways to optimize the ratios by applying peer-developed industry best practices. PPG Platinum Distributors have ready access to a variety of essential components for business improvement: • Member councils comprised of non-competing distributor principals • Annual Platinum conferences • Hiring tools and testing support • Store design services and much more ADVANTAGE: Gross MArGIN ENHANCEMENTs recognizing the commitment of Platinum Distributors, PPG offers our loyal partners exclusive benefits at many levels, such as rebates, volume discounts and special purchasing opportunities. our exclusive truckload programs, functional rebates on all purchases, rebates rewarded on growth of new business and shares of PPG stock for all Platinum Distributor employees help build both loyalty and profitability. 6 | 7

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