Sherwin-Williams Company
- Employees in region:
- 2,805
- Sector:
- Retail
- HQ location:
- Cleveland, OH
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About Sherwin-Williams Company
Simply put, we protect people's most important assets – their homes, their cars, and their places of business. We have grown to be the largest North American coatings company and third largest in the world by developing, manufacturing, distributing and selling coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. We serve many coatings markets including residential and commercial architectural coatings and stains, automotive coatings for the repair of vehicles, and protective coatings for marine and other infrastructure applications.
The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's®, and many more. At the close of 2010 we had 32,228 employees with sales in over 111 countries. While our global headquarters is in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate 3,954 company-operated paint stores and global branches and maintain 90 manufacturing and distribution facilities in over 25 countries.
What employees say
“SW has treated me fairly and with dignity over the years and has earned my loyalty. I am willing to go above and beyond what is asked of me because the company has reciprocated in many ways.”
“Company is expanding into global markets and always on the lookout to purchase other growing companies that fit our business and can help to make it grow”
“Compliments for job well done by management coupled with good reviews and raises ”
“I work with a great group of people, I am constantly challenged in new and unique ways, and I am always encouraged to grow technically and professionally.”
“Our senior managers are always will to listen to our needs and will try to resolve any issues or concerns we may have. The managers have always had a open door policy. ”
