Effective February 23, 2026, Johnson Paint | A Ring’s End Brand will acquire Somerset Paint with locations in Swansea and North Dartmouth, MA. As part of this transition, Johnson Paint will move its New Bedford, MA operations from 1193 Ashley Blvd to 668 State Road, Dartmouth, MA. The locations in Swansea and North Dartmouth provide Johnson Paint with better access to premium coastal markets, reinforcing its role as the South Coast’s trusted leader in paint and coatings.
All Johnson Paint and Ring’s End locations carry the full suite of premium Benjamin Moore products, luxury finishes, and an expansive selection of sundries, tools, and equipment for both commercial and residential customers. Johnson Paint | A Ring’s End Brand is a multi-generational, family-owned and operated business, at the forefront of industry trends and local business growth. They bring the latest and most innovative products to the market and educate customers on everything from proper preparation and application to the latest color trends. With locations throughout the Northeast, the company is excited to expand its presence in the South Coast, MA market, as well as the Providence Metro area.
“The Somerset locations strengthen our ability to serve several great communities while enhancing our support for commercial contractors,” said Mike Burkhart, President & CEO of Ring’s End. “This expansion deepens our presence in the South Coast region and represents an important step in our long-term growth strategy, building on our legacy of delivering premium products and unmatched expertise.” “The North Dartmouth location gives our team the space and strategic proximity needed to deliver an exceptional experience to customers we currently serve in New Bedford.” said Scott Herling,Vice President of Paint Operations at Ring’s End. “Expanding into Swansea continuesour growth along the New England coastline and enables us to better support customers in premium coastal markets across Massachusetts and Rhode Island that were previously beyond our service range.”
About Ring’s End
Company history: Ring’s End Inc., founded in Darien, CT in 1902, originally supplied feed and fuel to local residents. Gradually, the company shifted its product focus to lumber & building materials, and eventually, paint and design products were included. In 2022, Ring’s End expanded with the acquisition of Johnson Paint. Throughout its history, Ring’s End has remained family-owned and operated. The current third-generation leadership team is excited to continue the tradition of quality and service the company was built on and remain true to its vision to be the premier resource in the building supply industry. Ring’s End continues to expand and evolve as an industry leader. The company now has eight full-service lumber yards, with devoted window and door showrooms, 26 free-standing paint centers, four full-service industrial wood coatings facilities, a custom millwork shop, two regional distribution centers, and an education center. Always proactive with emerging product lines, embracing innovation and technology to enhance the customer experience and increase productivity, committed to empowering their customers with the tools to succeed, supportive of the communities they live and work in, and investing in the future of our planet by building relationships with partners aligned with sustainability, Ring’s End is poised to continue their tradition of service and remain true to their vision for the modern age.
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