The Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team and The Sherwin-Williams Company have announced a new partnership without going into details.
In a joint statement, the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team and Sherwin-Williams said they share the objectives of driving technical innovations in the automotive industry, bringing people, products and platforms together and working towards a better, more sustainable and more inclusive future around the world.
“We’re extremely proud to partner with a ground-breaking team that not only supports Sherwin-Williams’ drive to redefine, repair and refinish, but our ambition to redefine what is possible,” said Brian Gallagher, President and General Manager Automotive Finishes at Sherwin-Williams. “This partnership amplifies our corporate sustainability purpose around our environmental footprint, our product blueprint and our social imprint. By partnering with the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team, we look forward to building on efficiencies and product performance to accelerate our customers’ performance – faster.”
While the two companies didn’t go into specifics about what the partnership will entail, they especially highlighted technical innovation and sustainability as key themes around the collaboration.
“We are delighted to have Sherwin-Williams onboard as a partner of the team,” said Team Principal Ian James. “Their commitment to making a positive impact on the world is something we praise and share as partners. The Company invests in its people and its communities, creating inclusive opportunities. This, coupled with their commitment to sustainability and their innovative approach to performance, further supports the alignment of our combined team.”