1866
   Henry Sherwin invested his life savings in what became The Sherwin-Williams Company.

1903
   Sherwin-Williams expanded beyond North America into international markets.

1930
   Sherwin-Williams set up its first office in Shanghai.

1964
   Sherwin-Williams was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SHW).

2004
   Sherwin-Williams opened its first manufacturing site in China.

2008
   Sherwin-Williams completed the acquisition of SEA industrial wood coating brand INCHEM™.

2010
   Sherwin-Williams completed the acquisition of the European industrial wood coating brands Sayerlack® and Becker Acroma™.

2011
   Sherwin-Williams acquired the European company Leighs Paints and its fire protection brand FIRETEX®.

2016
   Sherwin-Williams celebrated its 150th anniversary.

2017
   Sherwin-Williams completed the acquisition of The Valspar Corporation.