Each student will submit a written introduction containing a brief description of the company and its history. Identify its major domestic and international competitors. Include a brief section on...

Sherwin Williams
Introduction
Sherwin Williams is a paint and coating company which is based in Ohio, Cleveland. It deals with manufacturing, distribution and selling of paints, floor coverings, industrial, commercial and customer retail products in parts of North and South America and Europe. As of 2020, the company operates in more than 120 countries.
Sherwin Williams was founded in 1884 by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams. The company was expanded gradually through acquisition and mergers of various companies in the 19th and the 20th century. It was declared as the largest coating manufacturer in United States in the 1920s. The company is also traded in the NYSE as well as S&P 500. The major products of Sherwin Williams are paints, coatings, stains, caulks and sealants. Recently, the company started research and development works in painting and coatings in Brecksville, Ohio. The company operates in three segments or divisions which are Americas Group, Consumer Brands Group and Performance Coatings Group. The revenue of the company was $18.36 billion as of 2020 and there are almost 61031 employees working currently.
Competitors
Domestic: Pittsburgh Plate Glass or PPG was founded in 1883 by John B Ford and John Pitcairn as a supplier of paints, coatings, speciality products and optical materials....