Henry A. Sherwin and Edward P. Williams first establish The Sherwin-Williams Company.

Henry A. Sherwin becomes Sherwin-Williams first Chief Executive Officer.

A high-quality oil-based paint called “Guaranteed Strictly Pure Raw Umber in Oil,” also known as the first ready-mixed paint, was first introduced to the market.

Sherwin-Williams patents the first resealable paint can.

Sherwin-Williams makes history by hiring Percy Neyman, the first chemist ever employed by an American paint manufacturer.

The Company’s stockholders receive first dividend. 

Sherwin-Williams purchases the Calumet Paint Company of Chicago, the Company’s first plant outside of Cleveland. 

Sherwin-Williams introduces a line of marine finishes.

Sherwin-Williams merges with Walter H. Cottingham Co., marking Sherwin-Williams first international presence in Montreal, Canada.

Sherwin-Williams establishes an office in London which gave the Company increased access to Canada, and its first presence in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India and China. 

Sherwin-Williams debuts its iconic “Cover the Earth” logo, replacing the previously-used Chameleon logo.

The Company’s revenues top $10 million.

Walter H. Cottingham becomes Sherwin-Williams second Chief Executive Officer after Henry Sherwin’s retirement.

Sherwin-Williams celebrates 50 years.

George A. Martin becomes the Company’s third Chief Executive Officer.

The Company introduces its Household Painting Guide, a decoration guide promising to help readers “stop making mistakes in painting.” 

Sherwin-Williams is first traded on the American Stock Exchange.

The Company introduces the first synthetic aviation coatings, used on some of the most historic flights of the 20th century, including Charles Lindbergh’s first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. 

First Latin American region store opens in Mexico City, Mexico.

Sherwin-Williams revenues reach $100 million.

Arthur W. Steudel becomes Sherwin-Williams fourth Chief Executive Officer.

Sherwin-Williams chemists create Kem-Tone, a fast-drying and washable water-based paint for household use. The Company also introduces the Roller-Koater applicator that same year.

Sherwin-Williams hires first female employees as fillers and cappers to keep the production line going during World War II.

Sherwin-Williams introduces the Kem Colormeter Mixing Machine, giving customers the opportunity to customize paint colors.

Earnest C. Baldwin becomes the Company’s fifth Chief Executive Officer. 

The Company develops the paint can shaker, which was used to help mix five-gallon containers, giving customers the ability to buy paint in larger quantities.

Sales of Kem-Tone pass the 100-million-gallon mark, a record unrivaled by any paint product on the market.

Sherwin-Williams introduces Acrylyd®, an automotive finish resistant to chips and scratches.

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Sherwin-Williams celebrates 100 years.

Walter O. Spencer becomes Sherwin-Williams sixth Chief Executive Officer. 

Sales top $1 billion.

John G. “Jack” Breen becomes the Company’s seventh Chief Executive Officer.

Sherwin-Williams develops the Management Training Program (MTP), a leadership development program designed to bolster the Company’s talent pipeline.

Sherwin-Williams opens its 2,000th store.

Sherwin-Williams becomes an official sponsor of Major League Baseball and is the designated coatings supplier for several new ballparks including Jacobs Field in Cleveland and The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

Sherwin-Williams sponsors its own nationally broadcast television show, Room by Room, on the new Home and Garden Network.

Christopher M. Connor becomes Sherwin-Williams eighth Chief Executive Officer.

Sherwin-Williams donates 10,000 gallons to help repaint the Pentagon after 9/11.

Sherwin-Williams opens its 3,000th store.

Sherwin-Williams produces its billionth gallon of architectural paint in Garland, Texas.

Sherwin-Williams introduces Harmony® Interior Latex paint, an environmentally sustainable, zero-VOC formula that helps promote better indoor air quality.

Sales top $10 billion.

Partnership with HGTV is announced, and paint line HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is launched for exclusive sale in Lowe’s stores.

Sherwin-Williams opens 4,000th store.

Sherwin-Williams launches Paint Shield™, the first EPA-registered paint with the power to kill bacteria.

John G. Morikis becomes the Company’s ninth Chief Executive Officer. 

Sherwin-Williams celebrates 150 years. 

Sherwin-Williams acquires Valspar, the largest acquisition in the Company’s history.

Sherwin-Williams introduces ColorSnap® Visualizer App, instantly lets you “try on” paint colors on your own walls, match colors to a photo and identify coordinating colors for your space. 

Sherwin-Williams develops Emerald® Rain Refresh™, a self-cleaning exterior coating.

Sherwin-Williams announces intent to build its new global headquarters in downtown Cleveland, Ohio and new Research and Development Center in a nearby suburb of Brecksville, Ohio.

Sherwin-Williams announces Living Well™ Collection with expanded SuperPaint® line that possesses air purifying and sanitizing technologies. 

Heidi G. Petz becomes the Company’s tenth Chief Executive Officer.