Stock Report: Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) Report Updated: Jun 17, 2013 | Print This Page

The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers primarily in North and South America, the Caribbean region, Europe, and Asia. It offers architectural paints and coatings, protective and marine products, automotive finishes, original equipment manufacturer product refinish, and related items under the Sherwin-Williams and other controlled brands. The company also licenses certain technology and trade names worldwide. The Sherwin-Williams Company sells its products through a network of company-operated stores, direct sales staff, and outside sales representatives to retailers, dealers, jobbers, licensees, and various third party distributors. As of July 19, 2012, it operated a chain of approximately 4,000 company-operated stores and facilities. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.