DALTON GA, March 8, 2011 – Beaulieu officials announced that it received the prestigious Vendor of the Year honors in floor covering from Sherwin-Williams for the second year in a row. According to Sherwin-Williams, Vendor of the Year Awards recognize partners that demonstrate exceptional sales growth combined with exceptional service. The paint and home décor retail giant cited Beaulieu’s outstanding field organization training, the addition of Magic Fresh odor reducing treatment, and participation in floor covering district events along with strong customer service and marketing initiatives.

“Winning this recognition from Sherwin-Williams last year was incredible,” observed Ralph Boe, president and CEO of Beaulieu.
“Winning it two years in a row really confirms we’re on the right track! It’s a real testament to the efforts and dedication of our whole team.”

About Sherwin-Williams
For over 140 years, Sherwin-Williams has satisfied the coating and color needs of builders, designers, specifiers, property managers and contractors. Sherwin-Williams provides fast, flexible, responsive local service and personalized, expert advice. More than 3,300 stores and 1,600 sales representatives make Sherwin-Williams North America’s largest single-source supplier of high-quality paints, stains, masonry coatings and brand-name wall and floor coverings. Visit sherwin-williams.com.

About Beaulieu of America
Beaulieu of America is the largest carpet-only producer in the world, employing over 5,600 associates in over 26 facilities. It is based in Dalton, Georgia and markets carpet branded Bliss by Beaulieu for the residential replacement market, Hollytex for main street commercial installations, Beaulieu Property Management Solutions for multi-family housing and Armstrong FashionSmart for new home construction. Learn more at BlissFlooring.com