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 continues our 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.”
Ring's End has been an LMC Dealer since 1941
