MONTANA PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES 2007 DISTRIBUTOR tRAINING PROGRAMS

For Immediate Release:
January 26, 2007

For Information Contact:
Tammy Anderson
Marketing Communications Manager
Montana Products, Inc.
9287 Smucker Road, Orrville, Ohio 44667
Telephone: (800) 328-4892, ext. 2356
Fax: (330) 669-3965
E-mail: tammy.anderson@montanabigsky.com
URL: www.montanabigsky.com

ORRVILLE, OH– January 2007 – As part of Montana’s commitment to excellence through education, Montana Products, Inc. announces their DISTRIBUTOR LEARNING PROGRAMS for 2007. These courses include DISTRIBUTOR COLOR TRAINING, as well as, DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCT TRAINING. Classes will introduce the Montana Products’ color systems to the student. Attendees will learn how to optimize their businesses along with the latest application techniques in both a classroom and hands-on setting. Courses are conducted at the Company headquarters in Orrville, Ohio, and class sizes are limited to enhance the learning experience.

The Distributor Color Training program is designed for the Jobber / Distributor who is familiar with the paint refinish business. The courses will introduce the jobber, sales person, or inside sales team to the complete Montana product line for automotive refinishing. Color Training topics will include fundamentals of paint mixing, as well as, Color Theory and Color Adjustment. Subjects include: O.E.M Effects on Color, Topcoat Application, Preparation for Good Color Matches, Tinting and Blending Procedures, Problem Solving Cause / Cures, and Key Selling Concepts. Class dates are Mar 5-6, Jun 4-5, Sept 10-11 and the fee is $150.

The Distributor Product Training course will introduce the full product line offering of Montana Products to the student and will focus on the importance of good customer relations through proper product placement and recommendations. Topics will cover the Fundamentals of Paint and its proper application in the shop. Subjects include Paint Coating Technology, Product Positioning, Competitive Product Comparisons, Proper Surface Preparation and more. Class dates are Feb 5-6, May 7-8, Aug 6-7 and the fee is $150.

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