Sherwin-Williams is an American paint and coating company that has been in business for over 150 years. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and has operations in more than 120 countries around the world. Sherwin-Williams is known for its high-quality paint products, exceptional customer service, and commitment to sustainability.
The company's history dates back to 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams started their own paint company. Over the years, the company grew and expanded, acquiring other paint companies and developing new products. Today, Sherwin-Williams is the largest paint and coatings company in the United States and one of the largest in the world.
Innovations with Paints
Sherwin-Williams produces a wide range of paint products for both residential and commercial use. The company's paint lines include interior and exterior paints, primers, stains, and specialty coatings. Sherwin-Williams also offers a variety of paint accessories, such as brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
One of the company's most popular product lines is its interior paint collection. Sherwin-Williams offers a range of interior paints, including its popular Emerald line, which is known for its exceptional durability and stain resistance. The company's interior paints come in a variety of finishes, from matte to high-gloss, and in a wide range of colours.
Sherwin-Williams also produces a variety of exterior paints designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. The company's exterior paint lines include its Duration line, which offers exceptional durability and resistance to fading, peeling, and cracking. Sherwin-Williams also offers specialty coatings for surfaces such as roofs, concrete, and metal.
In addition to its paint products, Sherwin-Williams offers a range of services to help customers choose the right paint and coatings for their specific needs. The company has a team of trained professionals who can offer advice on colour selection, paint application, and surface preparation. Sherwin-Williams also offers custom colour matching, so customers can get the exact colour they want.
Laying the foundation for the company's future
Sherwin Williams is led by John G. Morikis who aims to take the company to the extremes of success with the help of his team. The Sherwin-Williams Company, a $19.9 billion market leader in the paint and coatings sector, is run by John G. Morikis as chairman and CEO. In January 2016, he was appointed CEO, then in January 2017, he was named chairman of the board.
In 1984, Mr. Morikis began working at Sherwin-Williams as a management trainee in the Paint Stores Group. He is the first participant in this programme to hold the position of CEO. Mr. Morikis has worked for the company for more than 37 years and has held a variety of leadership roles, including president and chief operating officer and president and general manager of the Paint Stores Group.
Commitment towards Sustainability
Sherwin-Williams is committed to sustainability and has taken several steps to reduce its environmental impact. The company has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its energy use, water consumption, and waste generation. Sherwin-Williams also offers a range of eco-friendly paint products, such as its Harmony line, which is low VOC (volatile organic compound) and has zero emissions.
The company has also received several awards and certifications for its sustainability efforts, including the EPA's Energy Star Partner of the Year award and the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
Sherwin-Williams is also committed to giving back to the community. The company has a philanthropic arm, the Sherwin-Williams Foundation, which supports education, health and human services, and the arts. The foundation has donated millions of dollars to organisations around the world, including Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Creating A next generation Working Environment
Since its founding in 1866, the company has worked hard to build a heritage of expansion, innovation, and creativity in order to satisfy the demands of both its devoted staff and its expanding global clientele.
Sherwin-Williams has evolved over the course of their more than 156-year existence from a tiny business on the Cuyahoga River to a world leader in high-performance paints and coatings with more than 61,000 dedicated employees offering innovative solutions to the customers. They are developing a next-generation working environment that sparks creativity, collaboration, and market-leading innovation out of a continuing need to provide clients with the greatest level of service and to retain and recruit the best employees.
The Building Our Future project consists of a new global headquarters located in downtown Cleveland and a Research and Development Center located in Brecksville, Ohio.
