Sherwin-Williams' Hidden Empire: The Brands You Didn't Know They Owned

Sherwin-Williams is one of the largest manufacturers of paints and coatings in the world. Founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1866, it has been bringing a wide range of products to consumers for over 150 years.

The company operates three different areas of business: Paint Stores Group, Performance Coatings Group, and Consumer Brands Group. The latter features some of the most recognizable brands on store shelves, including Valspar, Minwax, Cabot, HGTV Home, Purdy, Thompson's WaterSeal, Dutch Boy, and Krylon.

These brands offer a diverse range of products, from paints and coatings to tools and accessories. For example, Valspar produces interior and exterior paints, primers, and concrete and floor coatings, while Minwax specializes in wood preparation, staining, finishing, and more.