CROW's Top 3 Decorative Indoor and Outdoor Paint Manufacturers

Sherwin-Williams

Headquarters: Cleveland, OH
Website: www.sherwin-williams.com
Revenue: Approx. $17.5 Billion (2018)
Main Markets: Home Improvement, Marine, Construction, Automotive & Transportation, etc.

About: Sherwin-Williams is one of the largest coatings manufacturer in the world. It is estimated that roughly 80 percent of sales represent coatings sales with the remainder being related products. It is one of the main suppliers of DIY paints, industrial coatings and automotive refinishes. In addition to the main brand, "Sherwin-Williams," sold only in its paint stores, the company sells coatings under many other brand names through other outlets. The company also has a strong position in industrial-maintenance coatings, auto-refinish and aerosol paints. In 2018, the company had more than 60,000 employees and sold its paints in about 4000+ company-operated paint stores in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean (Americas Group).

 

AkzoNobel

Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: www.akzonobel.com
Revenue: Approx. $10.3 Billion (2018)
Main Markets: Automotive, Aerospace, Furniture & Flooring, Marine, etc.

About: Akzo Nobel is one of the largest coatings company in the world and a major producer of specialty chemicals with about 8 percent share of the paint and coating market. It is active in all sectors of the coatings industry, both protective and decorative coatings. Major brands include Bermocoll, Chartek, Coral, Dulux, Devoe, Flexa and Zweihorn. Dulux is one of the world's leading brands of premium quality paint. In 2018, the company was active in over 150 countries and employed around 34,500 people.

 

RPM International Inc.

Headquarters: Medina, OH
Website: www.rpminc.com
Revenue: Approx. $5.3 Billion (2018)
Main Markets: Home Improvement, Construction, Industrial, etc.

About: RPM International Inc. is an American multinational company. It manufactures and markets high-performance specialty coatings, sealants, and building materials. Important brands include Stonhard, Tremco, illbruck, Carboline, Universal Sealants. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals and do-it-yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement. Consumer brands include Zinsser, Rust-Oleum, DAP, Varathane and Testors. The company has approximately 14,500 employees worldwide who work in 145 manufacturing facilities in 26 countries.

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