The Sherwin-Williams Co.

Company Overview

The Sherwin-Williams Co. was founded in 1866 and incorporated in Ohio in 1884. The company is involved in the production and supply of stains, equipment, floor covering products, architectural paints, acrylic coatings, and varnishes in the global market. The Sherwin-Williams Co. designs acrylic coatings specifically for chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and rust resistance. It designs acrylic coatings for professional, industrial, commercial, and retail sectors, primarily in North and South America, with additional operations in Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and Australia. Sherwin-Williams provides acrylic coating for construction, industrial, furniture, and transportation markets across over 120 countries worldwide.

Financial Highlights (FY 2024)

Company's Business Segments

• Paint Stores Group : This segment includes 4,694 company-operated specialty paint stores in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.
• Consumer Brands Group : This group manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of branded and private-label architectural paint, varnishes, stains, wood finishes, industrial products, applicators, wood preservatives, aerosols, corrosion inhibitors, caulks and adhesives.
• Performance Coatings Group : This group develops and sells industrial coatings for wood finishing and general industrial (metal and plastic) applications, protective and marine coatings, automotive refinish, coil coatings, packaging coatings, performance-based resins, and colorants globally.
• Administrative : This group includes administrative expenses, interest and investment income, certain expenses related to closed facilities, environmental-related matters, and other company expenses.