Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced a newly expanded partnership with Driven Brands as an approved automotive coatings vendor to the U.S. segment of CARSTAR North America’s network in the United States.

“We deeply value our relationship with Sherwin-Williams,” said Michael Macaluso, president of CARSTAR North America. “Sherwin-Williams is well-known as a world leader in the coatings industry, and we look forward to leveraging its products, infrastructure, operational expertise and local support for our hundreds of franchises.”

Rob Lynch, senior vice president of Sherwin-Williams Automotive, added, “We are proud to expand upon our long-standing strategic partnership with Driven Brands, and to partner with the U.S. team at CARSTAR. Our direct service model provides the perfect venue to support franchisees in delivering consistent, predictable outcomes that their customers expect. CARSTAR is a powerful force in the collision industry and we are pleased to be one of its preferred partners.”