Sherwin-Williams launches automated paint dispenser for commercial shops

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has introduced the Collision Core Pronto XL, a fully automated paint dispensing system designed to improve throughput and reduce waste in commercial vehicle refinish operations.

Built for high-volume fleet and collision environments, the system automates paint mixing for batches ranging from 32 oz. to 5 gal., helping shops reduce technician labor tied to manual mixing while improving color consistency and inventory control.

The Pronto XL integrates with Sherwin-Williams’ Collision Core Color software platform and spectrophotometer technology to automate formula retrieval and paint dispensing. According to the company, the system can complete a mix in about five minutes, roughly 50% faster than traditional manual methods.

“Fleet refinishing shops need automated paint dispensers primarily to reduce significant material waste and drastically increase shop productivity,” says Dan Szczepanik, global director with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, Commercial Vehicle Refinish. “By automating the mixing process, shops can handle a higher volume of jobs with fewer mistakes and lower labor costs."

The automated dispenser uses a single dispense head and up to 20 ingredients, with dispensing accuracy down to 0.01 g. Sherwin-Williams said the precision helps reduce material waste and rework caused by improper color matching or mixing inconsistencies, an issue that can become costly in high-volume fleet refinish operations.

The unit is designed with a compact 4'X4' footprint, allowing shops to add automated mixing capability without dedicating significant floor space. Because the system automates both mixing and cleaning functions, technicians can focus on prep work, masking, or spraying instead of spending time manually measuring materials.

Pronto XL also connects with the company’s inventory management software, providing real-time material tracking and helping shops optimize paint stock levels. For fleets and body shops managing multiple vehicle colors and finishes, the integration could reduce excess inventory while improving material availability and ordering accuracy.