The Sherwin-Williams Company
American paint and coatings company and the world's largest by revenue, owning Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, Dutch Boy, Krylon, Minwax, and dozens of other paint brands.
Company Type
public
Founded
1866
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Stock
NYSE: SHW
Revenue
$23.1B (FY2024)
Employees
~64,000
Primary Market
Global
About The Sherwin-Williams Company
Who owns Valspar paint?
Valspar is owned by Sherwin-Williams, which acquired Valspar Corporation in 2017 for approximately $11.3 billion. Valspar is sold through Lowe's stores in the United States under an exclusive retail partnership.
Is Sherwin-Williams publicly traded?
Yes. Sherwin-Williams trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker SHW. The company is a component of the S&P 500 and one of the largest consumer discretionary and industrial companies by market capitalisation.
Who owns Dutch Boy paint?
Dutch Boy is owned by Sherwin-Williams. The brand dates to 1907 and is positioned in the value and mid-market segments of architectural paint.
Who owns Krylon spray paint?
Krylon is owned by Sherwin-Williams. Krylon is the leading spray paint brand in the United States and competes with RPM International's Rust-Oleum in the protective coatings and spray paint segment.
History of The Sherwin-Williams Company
Sherwin-Williams was founded in 1866 in Cleveland, Ohio, by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams. The company's initial innovation was the development of a ready-mixed paint in the 1870s, replacing the industry practice of selling pigments and oils separately for consumers to mix themselves. The Sherwin-Williams "Cover the Earth" logo, featuring the iconic paint can pouring over a globe, was introduced in 1905 and remains one of the most recognised brand icons in American manufacturing history.
The company expanded nationally through the 20th century through acquisitions and organic growth, building manufacturing facilities and retail stores across the United States. Sherwin-Williams entered the industrial and automotive coatings segments through the acquisition of Lilly Industries and Dupont's automotive refinish business in the early 2000s.
The landmark Valspar acquisition in 2017 transformed Sherwin-Williams from a predominantly North American architectural paint company into a truly global coatings company. The combined entity became the world's largest paint company by revenue, surpassing PPG Industries.
Brands Owned by The Sherwin-Williams Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company owns 0 brands in our database.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sherwin-Williams Company
Who owns Valspar paint?
Valspar is owned by Sherwin-Williams, which acquired Valspar Corporation in 2017 for approximately $11.3 billion. Valspar is sold through Lowe's stores in the United States under an exclusive retail partnership.
Is Sherwin-Williams publicly traded?
Yes. Sherwin-Williams trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker SHW. The company is a component of the S&P 500 and one of the largest consumer discretionary and industrial companies by market capitalisation.
Who owns Dutch Boy paint?
Dutch Boy is owned by Sherwin-Williams. The brand dates to 1907 and is positioned in the value and mid-market segments of architectural paint.
Who owns Krylon spray paint?
Krylon is owned by Sherwin-Williams. Krylon is the leading spray paint brand in the United States and competes with RPM International's Rust-Oleum in the protective coatings and spray paint segment.
Sources & Further Reading
- Sherwin-Williams Annual Report 2024
- IBISWorld: Paint and Coating Manufacturing US
- Who Owns the Paint Industry — /blog/who-owns-the-paint-industry
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