Ephrata, Penn. – Barry’s Paint Shop, a leading Ephrata, Pa., collision repair facility, and its owner Barry Burkholder, were named as the recipient of Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF), A-Plus™ Network Vision Group repair facility of the year award.
The SWAF A-Plus Network is an exclusive group of collision repair facilities that reflect the industry’s highest standards. These leading shop owners and their facilities are part of Sherwin-Williams’ leading value added program that combines comprehensive business solutions to help shop owners improve customer service, employee growth, insurance relationships, process refinement, productivity and profitability.
“We are very proud to announce our A-Plus Network Vision Group Collision Center and Owner of the Year recipient for 2009 with this award,” said Brandon Devis, SWAF A-Plus Network Program Manager. “Barry’s Paint Shop’s hard working team and determination to succeed drove their organization to new heights this past year. Its financial performance was outstanding; driving improved sales, gross profits and bottom line net profit.”
“Barry Burkholder’s leadership helped his organization finish with one of its strongest performances since joining our Vision Group,” noted Devis. “He is extremely active not only in our Vision program, but as a leader in our overall industry as well.”