Sherwin-Williams

Also known as Sherwin-Williams Company, Sherwin Williams

Sherwin-Williams is an American paints and coatings company based in Cleveland, Ohio. It is primarily engaged in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, floor coverings, and related products with operations in over 120 countries. As of 2024, it is the largest coatings company in the world by revenue.

Key facts

Company.area_served: Worldwide
Company.assets: US$25.9billion
Company.assets_year: 2025
Company.equity: US$4.60billion
Company.equity_year: 2025
Company.hq_location: 1426 West 3rd Street
Company.hq_location_city: Cleveland, Ohio
Company.hq_location_country: United States
Company.image: Sherwin-Williams HQ August 2025.jpg
Company.image_caption: Sherwin-Williams Headquarters in Cleveland
Company.income_year: 2025
Company.industry: Chemicals
Company.logo: Sherwin Williams.svg
Company.logo_upright: 0.5
Company.name: The Sherwin-Williams Company
Company.net_income: US$2.57billion
Company.net_income_year: 2025
Company.num_employees: 64,249

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Company

SHW

Industry: Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply
Exchange: NYSE
State of incorporation: OH
Entity type: operating
Latest filing: SD · 2026-05-20

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Research organization · ROR

Type: Company
Founded: 1866
Location: Cleveland, United States
Status: Active

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GRID grid.480359.3 · ISNI 0000 0004 0376 4815

Official website

Sherwin-Williams Paints, Stains, Supplies and Coating Solutions

Discover the possibilities of Sherwin-Williams® paint with over 1700 paint colors. Get paint color tips, project ideas & product advice for DIY and Pros.

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Wikidata facts

Revenue: 22148900000
Official website: sherwin-williams.ca
Image: Sherwin Williams Orenco - Hillsboro, Oregon.JPG
Motto: Cover the Earth

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inception: 1866-01-01
Commons category: Sherwin-Williams
social media followers: 139996
net profit: 2020100000
operating income: 3397200000

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Contents

History
Global headquarters
Notable innovations
Other acquisitions
Corporate structure
Paint Stores Group
Consumer Brands Group
Performance Coatings Group
Controversies
Advertising
Lead paint
Pollution
Underpayment
Water-based paint
Awards and recognition
See also
References
Further reading
External links

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