Herb’s first in Dallas market to adopt new environmentally responsible paint technology
DALLAS – Herb’s Paint & Body, a family-owned business since 1956, received a proclamation last week from Mayor Tom Leppert, recognizing Dallas-area companies for their “green” practices. Herb’s was selected for its water-based automotive paint initiative. The recognition was a lead up to the City of Dallas’ recognition of its first Sustainability Week, Aug. 25-29.
Herb’s is the first multi-collision repair center in the Dallas market to equip its facilities with water-based automotive paint. This technology is both environmentally responsible and safer for employees, reducing emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) by as much as 75 percent. In addition, by using this technology over five years the collision center is expected to emit approximately a ton less Greenhouse gases, drastically reducing its carbon footprint.
“Herb’s is honored to receive this recognition from the City of Dallas and the Office of Environmental Quality,” said Alan Walne, chairman, Herb’s Paint & Body. “We realize the importance of being environmentally responsible and are proud to be leaders among the Dallas community with our choice to use waterborne paints. This paint not only better serves the environment and our employees, but our customers as well, offering them a smooth, durable and long lasting finish.”
The proclamation recognized companies’ efforts in environmental stewardship and sustainable practices aimed at making life in Dallas and the North Texas Region healthy and prosperous. Other recipients included the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, Swiss Cleaners and Texas Instruments.
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert (center) congratulates former Dallas Councilman Alan Walne, chairman of Herb’s Paint & Body Shops, and the Herb’s Paint & Body team after receiving a proclamation from Mayor Leppert recognizing Herb’s efforts in environmental stewardship and sustainable practices aimed at making life in Dallas and the North Texas Region healthy and prosperous. Herb’s water-based automotive paint is both environmentally responsible and safer for employees, reducing emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) by as much as 75 percent. From Left: Robert Walne; Alan Walne, Mayor Leppert, Alan Kirkpatrick, Herb’s Paint & Body Shops; and Sue Jordan, Herb’s Paint & Body Shops.
Dallas City Councilmembers Jerry R. Allen (District 10) and Linda Koop (District 11) join former Dallas City Council member Alan Walne, chairman of Herb’s Paint & Body Shops, following the presentation of a proclamation honoring Herb’s Paint & Body Shops for its “green” practices. Herb’s was selected for its water-based automotive paint initiative. The recognition was a lead up to the City of Dallas’ first Sustainability Week, Aug. 25-29. Joining Alan Walne (holding proclamation) were Alan Kirkpatrick, Herb’s Paint & Body Shops; Robert Walne; Joan Walne; and Sue Jordan, Herb’s Paint & Body Shops.
From Left: Robert Walne; Joan Walne; Alan Walne, Chairman of Herb’s Paint & Body Shops and former Dallas City Council member; Sue Jordan, Herb’s Paint & Body Shops; and Alan Kirkpatrick, Herb’s Paint & Body Shops, gather at Dallas City Hall where Herb’s was recognized by the City of Dallas for its “green” practices. Herb’s is the first multi-collision repair center in the Dallas market to equip its facilities with water-based automotive paint that is both environmentally responsible and safer for employees, reducing emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) by as much as 75 percent.