Sherwin-Williams Company

About Us

Sherwin-Williams, founded in 1866 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products. The company serves professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers through three core segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. Its portfolio includes iconic brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV Home®, Krylon®, Minwax®, and Thompson’s WaterSeal.

Sherwin-Williams operates more than 5,000 company-owned stores worldwide, giving it the largest retail footprint in the architectural paint industry and a dominant presence in the North American professional market. The company’s global reach spans the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia, supported by extensive distributor networks and a strong industrial coatings business serving sectors such as automotive, packaging, marine, and construction. Known for its innovation and durable competitive advantages, Sherwin-Williams continues to grow through strategic acquisitions, strong cash generation, and a broad product ecosystem. Its scale, brand strength, and customer-focused distribution model position it as the world’s leading paints and coatings company.