SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, March 1, 2004 - McCoy's Building Supply Centers has added the popular Glidden paint brand to its paint department effective March 1 throughout McCoy's 85-store chain in Arkansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Glidden paint is manufactured by Cleveland-based ICI Paints, a worldwide leader in marketing and manufacturing respected paint and coating brands. The launch of Glidden in the McCoy's chain will be introduced by regional print advertising in all McCoy's markets this month. McCoy's customers will enjoy discounts on all Glidden paint available at McCoy's for March.

"McCoy's is very excited to move its paint business to Glidden. Glidden has the best program to assist McCoy's in promoting its paint program. The strong national name brand recognition and one of the best advertising/marketing programs in the industry were very important factors in our decision to team up with the company," says Robert Wyatt, Hardlines Category Manager.

In addition, ICI Paints will make a donation of 50 gallons of paint on behalf of the Glidden brand to Sea City Work Camp to commemorate the launch of Glidden paint.

"At ICI Paints, it is our philosophy to make a meaningful donation to an important community effort like Sea City Work Camp when introducing our products to a new location," said Harris Cloutier, Vice President of Sales for ICI Paints. "It's our way of saying 'thanks' to our new customers and making a difference in the communities where our products are sold."

Founded in 1923, McCoy's Building Supply Centers is a retail building supply company providing a complete array of building materials and services to its customer base of those who are "born to build." The San Marcos, Texas-based McCoy's employs over 2,000 people and operates 85 stores in five states, including Arkansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The company can be found online at www.mccoys.com.

ICI Paints is part of the ICI Group (NYSE: ICI), one of the world's largest producers of specialty products and paints. ICI Paints worldwide has 49 manufacturing sites in 25 countries and more than 15,000 employees. Headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, ICI Paints' North American operations produce decorative coatings brands such as Glidden, Dulux, Ralph Lauren, Devoe, Fuller-O'Brien, Sinclair, C-I-L paint, Color Your World and Liquid Nails caulks and adhesives. Products are sold through ICI Paints company stores, national/retail outlets and independent dealers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and exported internationally. For more information on the company, visit www.icipaints.com/NA.

Media contacts:

Cesly Burrell
Communications Specialist, McCoy's
512-395-6644

Matt Barkett
Communications Director, ICI Paints
440/297-8368 (office)
216/780-7800 (cellular)