Big Ideas. Bold Ventures: Sherwin-Williams

Founded in 1866, Sherwin-Williams has grown into a global leader in the paint industry.

Self-Cleaning TechnologyTM in a paint? Yes, it’s real – and it was created right here in Cleveland. Sherwin-Williams has been bringing color, creativity and innovative products such as this to the world for more than 155 years.  Founded in 1866, the Cleveland company has grown into a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers.

Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through 5,000+ company-operated stores and branches, while the company's other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailer and industrial distributors. Currently building a 1 million-square-foot global HQ downtown and 600,000-square-foot global R&D center in Brecksville, Sherwin Williams is committed to innovation, creativity, growth – and Greater Cleveland.