Sherwin Williams Company Overview
Company Headquarters: Ohio, US
Founded: 1866
Workforce: ~ 64,000
Company Working: Sherwin Williams Company specializes in the manufacturing of numerous types of paints and coatings products. The company makes its products available through a chain of over 5,000 stores which are operated by the company and through mass merchandisers, independent paint dealers, home centers, automotive retailers, hardware stores, and industrial distributors across various parts of North America, parts of Europe, China, Australia, and New Zealand. The company serves numerous industries such as transportation, construction, and packaging by offering a wide array of product under brands such as Miniwax, Purdy, Carbot and Krylon, among others. Also, it has around 136 manufacturing and distribution facilities across various geographical regions, further enabling the company to expand their market penetration.
Strategy
Sherwin Williams Company focuses on innovation, growth and creativity and is seeking to be customer-centric by implementing growth strategies such as acquisition. The world-class portfolio of brands enables the company to acquire considerable market share by offering products according to the consumer requirements. The concept of progress has been at the heart of Sherwin Williams Company since its inception more than 150 years ago, driving the business to many of its defining successes. Moreover, it is continuously taking efforts to grow the business, for instance, the company is building an R&D center in Brecksville, Ohio and a new global headquarter in Cleveland.
