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Spectrum Paint Opens 6th Low Country Location in West Ashley

CHARLESTON, S.C. (February 28, 2020) – Spectrum Paint Company has announced the opening of its newest location in West Ashley, 2467 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC, on Monday, March 2nd. This is Spectrum’s sixth location in the Low Country with the other five being in Johns Island, Summerville, North Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant and Downtown. “We are excited about serving our customers with a new location in West Ashley” said Travis Detter, Spectrum Paint president. “Many of our employees have been serving this region in the paint business for decades. We have a very strong team and are excited to continue to grow as the independently-owned paint store option for the Low Country.”

Spectrum is the largest independent paint dealer in the nation with now ten stores in South Carolina and 81 stores in eight states. Brands carried in store are Benjamin Moore Paints, PPG Paints, Spectrum’s private label professional line, SPEC-PRO ®, and premium line, SPEC-ONE® as well as some other sundries and specialty items. Spectrum was established in 1986. Consistent growth over the past three decades is a testament to Spectrum’s commitment to be a leading supplier of architectural, commercial and industrial coatings. For over 30 years, Spectrum Paint has been providing professionals and homeowners with top quality products, competitive prices and the best possible service. Spectrum strives to offer the flexibility and response time of a small company, yet offer customers a broader and more complete product offering than any “company” owned store or home center.

Spectrum Paint acquires Fayetteville, NC’s Cumberland Paint & Wallpaper

Spectrum Paint has acquired the assets of Cumberland Paint & Wallpaper, 198 Forsythe St, Fayetteville, NC 28303. The store opened as Spectrum Paint on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019. Cumberland Paint started in 1962 and was purchased by Clay Thomas in 1968. Norman Thomas joined his father in business in 1973. Norman has served the paint industry for over 45 years and served as president of the Paint & Decorating Retailers Association. He held PDRA training seminars all over the United States Canada and Australia. Spectrum Paint president, Travis Detter, attended one of these such trainings in the past. “My father and I have known the Thomas family for almost thirty years and they will be welcome around the store any time even though Norman is looking forward to retirement,” said Detter. “We will now operate 10 stores in North Carolina and 30 stores in Virginia and the Carolinas. It is our hope that all of the employees of Cumberland Paint and Decorating Center will join our company as we continue to build on the legacy Norman Thomas and his father, Clay Thomas have carried on.” Spectrum will carry many of the same products customers have grown accustomed to using, like Benjamin Moore Paints, while adding PPG Pittsburgh Paints, their exclusive Spec-Pro®and Spec-One® products and additional stains, specialty coatings and sundries. Spectrum Paint Company was established in 1986 and has grown into the largest independent paint dealer in the United States with over 76 stores in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and North and South Carolina. Consistent growth over the past three decades is a testament to Spectrum’s commitment to be a leading supplier of architectural, commercial and industrial coatings. For over 30 years, Spectrum Paint has been providing professionals and homeowners with top quality products, competitive prices and the best possible service. Spectrum strives to offer the flexibility and response time of a small company, yet offer customers a broader and more complete product offering than any “company” owned store or home center.

Spectrum Paint Opens Fourth Triangle Location

RALEIGH, N.C. (October 1, 2018) – Spectrum Paint Company today announces the opening of a new paint store location in Wakefield Commons shopping center, 14460 Falls OF Neuse Rd. in Raleigh, NC. Spectrum, a Benjamin Moore Paints and PPG Pittsburgh Paints dealer, has 3 other Triangle locations: Clayton, Knightdale and Raleigh Six Forks. In addition to Benjamin Moore and PPG, Spectrum will carry Spec-Pro®, Spec-One® (their private label contractor and premium paint lines) and lacquers, stains and specialty coatings from other manufacturers in order to provide customers the broadest and most complete offering of paint and related products. “We’re excited to grow our presence in Raleigh and better serve our customers in the area,” said Travis Detter, Spectrum Paint president. “Our next Triangle location will be in Cary and we have plans to continue to expand in this region.” Spectrum Paint Company was established in 1986 has grown into the largest independent paint dealer in the United States. The addition will bring the company’s total store number to 75, with stores in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Virginia and North and South Carolina. Consistent growth over the past three decades is a testament to Spectrum’s commitment to be a leading supplier of architectural, commercial and industrial coatings. For over 25 years, Spectrum has been providing professionals and homeowners with top quality products, competitive prices and the best possible service. Spectrum strives to offer the flexibility and response time of a small company, yet offer customers a broader and more complete product offering than any “company” owned store or home center.

Spectrum Paint Opens Third Raleigh Area Location

RALEIGH, N.C. (December 19, 2017) – Spectrum Paint Company has announced the opening of its newest location in Raleigh, 8800 Harvest Oaks Dr., Suite 101, on Tuesday, December 19th. This is Spectrum’s third location in the Triangle area with the other two residing in Knightdale and Clayton. “We are excited about expanding our presence in the Triangle” said Travis Detter, Spectrum Paint president. “There are promising opportunities here and we plan to continue our growth in this market.”

Spectrum is the largest independent paint dealer in the nation with now eight stores in North Carolina and 73 stores in eight states. Brands carried in store are Benjamin Moore Paints, PPG Paints, Spectrum’s private label professional line, SPEC-PRO ®, and premium line, SPEC-ONE® as well as some other sundries and specialty items. Spectrum was established in 1986. Consistent growth over the past three decades is a testament to Spectrum’s commitment to be a leading supplier of architectural, commercial and industrial coatings. For over 30 years, Spectrum Paint has been providing professionals and homeowners with top quality products, competitive prices and the best possible service. Spectrum strives to offer the flexibility and response time of a small company, yet offer customers a broader and more complete product offering than any “company” owned store or home center.

Spectrum Paint Reaches Agreement with ColorWorks in Topeka

TOPEKA, KS (November 30, 2017) – Spectrum Paint Company has reached an agreement to purchase the assets of ColorWorks Paint & Supply in Topeka, Kan. The store will be opening as Spectrum Paint in a new location in January of 2018. The new location address is to be announced at a later date. “This is a strategic location between our current Lawrence and Manhattan locations” said Travis Detter, Spectrum Paint president. “We are excited about our continued growth both in northeast Kansas and in all of the regions which we serve. We’re looking forward to serving the Topeka community.”

Spectrum is the largest independent paint dealer in the nation with 72 stores in Ark., Kan., Mo., Neb., N.C., Okla., S.C. and Va. Spectrum will be keeping the PPG Paints product lines. Benjamin Moore Paints, Spectrum’s private label professional line, SPEC-PRO ®, and premium line, SPEC-ONE® as well as some other sundries and specialty items will be added to the store. Spectrum was established in 1986. Consistent growth over the past three decades is a testament to Spectrum’s commitment to be a leading supplier of architectural, commercial and industrial coatings. For over 30 years, Spectrum Paint has been providing professionals and homeowners with top quality products, competitive prices and the best possible service. Spectrum strives to offer the flexibility and response time of a small company, yet offer customers a broader and more complete product offering than any “company” owned store or home center.

Spectrum Paint Acquires Clayton Paint Company in The Triangle

RALEIGH, N.C. (June 30, 2017) – Spectrum Paint Company has acquired the assets of Clayton Paint Company at 367 W. Main Street in Clayton, N.C. The store will open as Spectrum Paint on Monday, July 3rd. “We are excited about expanding our North Carolina presence into the Triangle area,” said Travis Detter, Spectrum Paint president. “We are currently working on opening our East Coast Distribution Center in Raleigh in the next few months as well as open more surrounding stores in the coming year.”

Spectrum is the largest independent paint dealer in the nation with five stores in North Carolina, 26 stores along the east coast and 70 stores total. The Clayton addition will be the sixth North Carolina and 71st Spectrum location. Spectrum will be keeping the Benjamin Moore Paints and PPG Paints product lines. Spectrum’s private label professional line, SPEC-PRO ®, and premium line, SPEC-ONE® as well as some other sundries and specialty items will be added to the store.

Spectrum Announcement: Springfield, Branson, Florence

TULSA, Okla. (April 10, 2017) – Spectrum Paint Company has acquired the assets of the PPG Springfield, Missouri location and will begin servicing the market with two locations in Springfield beginning April 10th, 2017. Spectrum has also acquired the inventory of the PPG location in Branson, Missouri. Spectrum will consolidate the Branson locations into our current facility. The existing PPG location in Branson is closed as of Saturday, April 8th. Lastly, PPG is acquiring the assets of Spectrum’s Florence, South Carolina location. This location will operate as PPG Paints as of April 17th. All PPG and Spectrum employees will be or have been offered employment opportunities.

Spectrum has worked together with PPG in these two key areas where each company has a greater presence over the other. Spectrum is confident that they will be able to better serve customers in these markets by making these changes. Spectrum will be keeping a wide array of the PPG products that customers are accustomed to purchasing . In addition, they will be adding their own “Spectrum” products as well as products from other manufacturers distributed by Spectrum Paint Company.

Spectrum Paint Open in Manhattan, Kansas

MANHATTAN, Kan. (October 2, 2016) – Spectrum Paint Company has acquired the assets of The Paint Bucket, 618 Fort Riley Blvd., in Manhattan, Kansas. The store will open as Spectrum Paint on Monday, October 2nd. The Paint Bucket’s store history can be traced back to the 1950’s in downtown Manhattan. Jim Lumb and his wife Sandy purchased the store from Manhattan Carpet and Interiors in 1995 after having worked for the parent company for ten years. Jim will remain as an employee of Spectrum Paint.

“We are looking forward to building on the foundation that has been laid down before us and working hard to earn your trust and respect,” said Travis Detter, Spectrum Paint president. “We know that you have many choices and we look forward to the challenge.”

Spectrum will be adding the Benjamin Moore Paints product line, private label professional line, SPEC-PRO ®, and premium line, SPEC-ONE® as well as some other sundries and specialty items. This will be in addition to the quality PPG Paints and Coronado Paint products currently in stock. Spectrum Paint Company was established in 1986 and has grown into the largest independent paint dealer in the United States with 69 stores in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Consistent growth over the past three decades is a testament to Spectrum’s commitment to be a leading supplier of architectural, commercial and industrial coatings. For over 30 years, Spectrum Paint has been providing professionals and homeowners with top quality products, competitive prices and the best possible service. Spectrum strives to offer the flexibility and response time of a small company, yet offer customers a broader and more complete product offering than any “company” owned store or home center.

Spectrum Paint Grows with Virginia Paint Stores

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 1, 2016) – Spectrum Paint East, LLC. has acquired the assets of Benjamin Moore’s Virginia Paint and Decorating Centers. The 11 stores are located primarily around the Richmond and Tidewater region with additional locations in Williamsburg, Fredericksburg and just outside of Lynchburg in the town of Forest. These stores have been owned by Benjamin Moore for approximately 15 years, but have been in existence since 1954.

The stores open as Spectrum Paint on Monday, Feb. 1st, 2016. They will continue to carry quality Benjamin Moore Paints. In addition, Spectrum will add PPG Pittsburgh Paints, their own brands, SPEC-PRO and SPEC-ONE, and additional lacquers, stains and specialty coatings from other manufacturers. Spectrum celebrates 30 years in business on Feb. 3rd, 2016.

“We are excited about extending our presence on the east coast” said Travis Detter, Spectrum Paint president. “This will bring our store count to 68 overall and to 26 stores in the eastern states of NC, SC and VA.”

Spectrum Paint Company was established in 1986 and has grown into the largest independent paint dealer in the United States with now 68 stores in OK, AR, MO, KS, NE, NC, SC and VA. Consistent growth over the past three decades is a testament to Spectrum’s commitment to be a leading supplier of architectural, commercial and industrial coatings. For 30 years, Spectrum Paint has been providing professionals and homeowners with top quality products, competitive prices and the best possible service. Spectrum strives to offer the flexibility and response time of a small company, yet offer customers a broader and more complete product offering than any “company” owned store or home center.

Spectrum Paint Extending Reach in Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 18th, 2014) – Spectrum Paint Company has purchased the assets of all PROfessional Paint and Coatings (PPC) stores located in the greater Kansas City area, Lawrence, Kansas, as well as Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. PPC operated 10 outlets which distributed Benjamin Moore and Devoe Paint. Spectrum will continue to sell Benjamin Moore and Devoe in addition to SPEC-PRO®, SPEC-ONE® and ALLPRO products. The stores will open as Spectrum Paint locations onMonday, April 21st, 2014.

“The most important thing we are getting in this acquisition is the wealth of experience and knowledge that the employees bring to our team,” said Travis Detter, Spectrum Paint president. “I was very impressed when I visited the stores. I can’t imagine a more prepared staff to help us build a strong presence in the midwest.”

Spectrum Paint Company was established in 1986 and has grown into the largest independent paint dealer in the United States. The addition will bring the company’s total store number to 47, with stores in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and North and South Carolina. Consistent growth over the past three decades is a testament to Spectrum’s commitment to be a leading supplier of architectural, commercial and industrial coatings. For over 25 years, Spectrum Paint has been providing professionals and homeowners with top quality products, competitive prices and the best possible service. Spectrum strives to offer the flexibility and response time of a small company, yet offer customers a broader and more complete product offering than any “company” owned store or home center.

Spectrum Paint Opens New Location in Claremore

CLAREMORE, Okla. (October 3, 2013) – Spectrum Paint Company will open its newest store in Claremore, 1301 W Country Club Rd next to B&B Theatres, on Monday, October 7th, 2013. The paint store for commercial, industrial and residential professionals and do-it-yourselfers will carry Benjamin Moore Paints, PPG Pittsburgh Paints, SPEC-ONE and SPEC-PRO products. This makes Spectrum’s 14th store in Oklahoma and 37th store overall.

Spectrum Paint is no stranger to Claremore as owners Travis Detter, John Detter and Roddy Russo are long-time Claremore residents. “Spectrum has been focused on serving larger markets and recent growth has been due to acquisitions of other paint companies,” said Travis. “We’ve been asked by friends and family for a long time to open a store in Claremore and feel like now is the right time. We have 17 current employees that are either Claremore residents or Claremore High School graduates. We’re excited to finally serve the community that we live in and love.”

Spectrum Paint Company is the largest independent paint retailer/wholesaler in the nation with 37 locations in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, North Carolina and South Carolina which serve the commercial, industrial and residential end user. Since 1986, Spectrum has been providing professionals and homeowners with top quality products, competitive prices and the best possible service.

The Claremore Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting will be on Tuesday, October 8th at 4:45 PM.

Spectrum Paint Opens New Location in Murrells Inlet

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (April 8, 2013) – Spectrum Paint Company will open its newest store in Murrells Inlet, 4440 Highway 17 Bypass South, on Monday, April 8th. The paint store for commercial, industrial and residential professionals and do-it-yourselfers will carry Benjamin Moore Paint and Glidden Professional products. This makes Spectrum’s third store on the Grand Strand and 36th store overall.

“We acquired our first store in Myrtle Beach in January of 2012 and it has been extremely successful. Along with our store in North Myrtle Beach, the Murrells Inlet addition will allow us to better serve our customers along the Grand Strand,” said Travis Detter, Spectrum Paint president.

Spectrum is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and Saturday, 8am to 12noon. Call 843-651-5200 for Spectrum Murrells Inlet store orders and more information.

Spectrum Paint Opens in Lawton

TULSA, Okla. (October 1st, 2012) – Spectrum Paint Company has purchased the assets of Sohl Paint, 1010 Southwest B Avenue in Lawton, Oklahoma. The store will be operating as Spectrum Paint on October 1st, 2012. This makes Spectrum’s 12th new store opening this year after purchasing 11 stores along the coastal Carolinas in February and April.

“We have always wanted a store in Lawton, but the opportunity hadn’t presented itself until now,” said Travis Detter, Spectrum president. “Lawton is a great community and we are looking forward to building relationships and serving the area.”

Spectrum will continue to carry Benjamin Moore and Coronado products. In addition, PPG Pittsburgh Paints and SPEC-PRO products will be introduced to the area.

Spectrum Paint was established in 1986. The company has grown from one storage unit to 35 store locations, making it one of the largest independent paint dealers in the nation.

TULSA, Okla. (July 2, 2012) – Spectrum Paint Company has purchased the assets of Ocean Paint, 1502 HWY 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The store will open as Spectrum on July 6th, 2012. This makes Spectrum’s second location in the Grand Strand with a store currently located at 1203 Third Avenue South in Myrtle Beach.

TULSA, Okla. (April 12, 2012) – Spectrum Paint Company has purchased the assets of Lord & Evans Paints of Charleston, South Carolina. “Lord & Evans has been preserving the historical coatings of the Lowcountry’s treasured homes and buildings since the company was founded as Wm. M. Bird & Co. in 1865.”

The addition will bring the company’s store number to 10 in the coastal Carolinas and 33 overall, making it one of the largest paint retailers/wholesalers in the nation.

TULSA, Okla. (January 5th, 2012) – Spectrum Paint Company has announced an agreement to purchase the assets of C & S Paint Center of the coastal region of North and South Carolina. C & S currently operates 7 outlets which distribute Devoe Coatings and Glidden Professional Paints. The stores are scheduled to open as Spectrum locations on Febrary 1st, 2012.

“Ron Choate and his staff at C & S have developed an excellent reputation,” said Travis Detter, Spectrum Paint president. “We hope to learn from each other and are happy to have Ron serve as regional manager as we continue to grow in this area. Our intentions are to staff the locations with current employees of C & S Paint.”

Spectrum Paint and C & S have been active members of Allpro Corporation, the largest association of paint dealers in North America. Choate has served as president of the board, and Detter is the current president.

The addition will bring the company’s total store number to 30, making it one of the largest paint retailers/wholesalers in the nation. Spectrum was established in 1986.