Sherwin-Williams Hosts Grand Opening Celebration at Morikis Global Technology Center
Download photos from the event, held in Brecksville, Ohio on July 7, 2026
On July 7, 2026, The Sherwin-Williams Company hosted a ceremonial ribbon-cutting celebrating the grand opening of the Morikis Global Technolgy Center located in Brecksville, Ohio.
Watch the Highlight Reel from the Event
"This grand opening marks a bold step forward in how the Company innovates, performs and leads on the global stage and it’s located in our own backyard," said Heidi G. Petz, Sherwin-Williams Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Named in honor of our former CEO, John G. Morikis, this Technology Center is where the future of coatings comes to life. It brings together chemists, engineers, technicians and support teams in a world-class environment built to accelerate discovery, strengthen collaboration, drive productivity and solve real problems for our global customers.”
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From left to right: Marlena Boyce – SVP, Chief Human Resource Officer, Sherwin-Williams | Chris Ronayne – Cuyahoga County Executive | Dominic Caruso – Brecksville City Council President | Phil Robinson – Ohio State Representative | Jim Tressel – Lieutenant Governor of Ohio | Heidi Petz – Chair, President and CEO, Sherwin-Williams | Jerry Cirino – Ohio State Senator | Max Miller – United States Representative | John Morikis – Former Sherwin-Williams CEO | Ben Meisenzahl – SVP, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Sherwin-Williams
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