Purdy® Celebrates 100 Years with 3 New Pro Painter Tools
Purdy, the 1 brand preferred by professional painters*, is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 100 years of delivering exceptional painting tools trusted by professionals and DIYers alike. In honor of this centennial achievement, Purdy is introducing three innovative new products designed to elevate the craft of painting: the Purdy Altitude™ Roller Cover, the Purdy POLE+ Extension Pole, and the Purdy Pro-Extra® High-Capacity Brush.
Since its founding in 1925, Purdy has been synonymous with quality and precision in the painting industry. What began in a Portland, Oregon garage with S. Desmond Purdy crafting his first brush by hand has evolved into a nationally renowned brand dedicated to innovation and excellence. Today, Purdy tools are a mainstay on professional job sites and in homes across the country.
“For a century, Purdy has remained committed to developing best-in-class tools to make painting easier, faster and more precise for professionals,” said Randi Boss, Vice President of Marketing at Purdy. “We work closely with painters to understand their challenges and create innovative products that enhance their craft.”
*According to the 2024 inPAINT Magazine Brand Preference Survey, Brush and Roller Categories, May/June Issue.
Introducing Purdy’s Latest Innovations:
Altitude™ Roller Cover
Designed for professional-grade results, the Altitude™ Roller Cover delivers a smooth, uniform finish with an impressive 50% more coverage than the Purdy WhiteDove™ roller cover when used with premium paints. This superior performance is made possible through its microfiber and polyester blended fabric, which ensures excellent hide and quick job completion. The Altitude™ Roller Cover is ideal for professionals who need high-efficiency solutions without compromising finish quality.
POLE+ Extension Pole
The Purdy POLE+ Extension Pole is engineered for strength and control, helping professionals tackle painting projects of any size. With its unique pin-locking mechanism offering adjustability every 3 inches, the POLE+ delivers twice the adjustability of competitors like the Wooster® Sherlock® GT® Pole. Available in six sizes, extending up to 16 feet, the POLE+ features a thick, durable design that minimizes flex for better control. Its soft-close grip also enhances durability by absorbing shock, making it a reliable tool for high or hard-to-reach surfaces.
Pro-Extra® High-Capacity Brush
Handcrafted by Purdy’s experienced brushmakers, the Pro-Extra® High-Capacity Brush is designed to boost productivity. It holds up to 40% more paint than the Pro-Extra® Glide™ brush when used with premium paints, helping professionals reduce trips to the paint bucket and complete jobs more efficiently. This high-capacity brush reflects Purdy’s enduring dedication to craftsmanship and performance.
Honoring a Legacy of Excellence
“Reaching this 100-year milestone is a testament to the trust and loyalty of the professional painters who have made Purdy their go-to brand for generations,” added Boss. “As we look to the future, we remain focused on innovation and our unwavering commitment to quality.”
Purdy’s journey began in the humble setting of a Portland garage, where S. Desmond Purdy saw an opportunity to change the painting industry with handcrafted brushes built with care and precision. Over the years, that same spirit of innovation and dedication to quality has propelled the brand to the forefront of the professional painting world. Even today, Purdy continues to handcraft its brushes, ensuring consistency and excellence in every product.
Through each decade, Purdy has expanded its range of tools to meet the evolving needs of professionals. From roller covers to paint trays, extension poles, and specialty brushes, Purdy has never strayed from its mission to support painters with tools that deliver superior performance.
Built by Hand. Backed by History.
What sets Purdy apart is its unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. Every brush is still handmade, maintaining a standard of quality that few competitors can match. This attention to detail ensures painters can rely on their tools job after job, year after year.
This centennial celebration not only marks 100 years of past success but also looks ahead to the future of painting. With a continued focus on research and development, Purdy is committed to providing painters with the tools they need to achieve exceptional results.
As Purdy celebrates its 100th anniversary, it invites painters everywhere to join in the celebration and experience the new line of tools built to honor the past and embrace the future. With these innovations, Purdy continues its legacy of delivering tools that make painting faster, easier, and better—a promise kept for a century, and one that will endure for the next hundred years.
