LINE-X® Protective Coatings Presents Franchisees with Excellence Award

-- Six Local Franchises Recognized for Volunteer Work and Dedication to the LINE-X Brand --

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Mar 30, 2011, 08:00 ET

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LINE-X Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, is proud to present several franchisees with its 2011 Excellence Award for best exemplifying the entrepreneurial spirit, vision, dedication, leadership, teamwork, community involvement and ideals set forth by LINE-X's centralized franchise system. The following franchisees were recognized for volunteering their services as part of the crew of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on a project in Hampton Roads, Virginia which is scheduled to air later this year. LINE-X donated and applied its spray-on insulation FOAM-GUARD™ and ASPART-X™ floor coating to provide a more efficient and cost-effective home environment for the featured family. The franchisee volunteers are listed as follows:

Michael Driscoll, LINE-X of Manassas, Manassas, Va.
Kent Nesselrotte, Central Virginia LINE-X, Evington, Va.
Tim Mahnke, LINE-X of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, Va.
Garrett Smith, VA/NC LINE-X, Moyock, North Carolina
Steve and Shelly Jones, LINE-X of Suffolk, Suffolk, Va.
Anthony Ames, Virginia LINE-X, Williamsburg, Va.

"The continued success of LINE-X is due in large part to the hard work and dedication of our franchisees," said Kevin Heronimus, LINE-X CEO. "These volunteers are the fabric of our brand and share the LINE-X commitment to providing the best products and service in the protective coatings industry. It is a pleasure to have them on the team. It is our hope that all of our owners and operators are inspired and motivated by their efforts."

Available throughout the company's network of over 400 professional, franchised centers in the United States, LINE-X continues to lead the marketplace with innovative products that provide unique solutions to customers. A recent Frost & Sullivan report shows that strict quality control has positioned the company as a leading supplier to many industries that utilize spray-on applications. The centralized franchise system gives LINE-X control over safety standards, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, training and other industry standards.

About LINE-X Protective Coatings

LINE-X Protective Coatings (www.LINE-X.com) is the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings offering scientifically formulated polymers that permanently bond to a wide range of surfaces for unmatched durability. LINE-X products are utilized in automotive, commercial, light industrial, heavy industrial, agricultural, military, marine and custom applications. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with more than 400 locations in 36 countries, it is the goal of LINE-X to consistently produce the highest quality and most reliable materials available. Follow LINE-X on Twitter @LineXprotects become a fan on Facebook of LINE-X Protective Coatings and check out what LINE-X is doing on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/linexprotects

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