Sherwin-Williams Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Statesville Manufacturing Facility

Approved incentives from North Carolina, Iredell County and Statesville support the manufacturing expansion.

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Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) celebrated the grand opening of its expanded architectural paint and coatings manufacturing facility in Statesville, North Carolina.

The site is now the company's largest plant in North America. Nearly 50,000 square feet of improvements include expanded production space, automation enhancements, four new rail spurs and related infrastructure. The expansion adds manufacturing capacity and logistics capabilities and complements a nearby distribution service center. Sherwin-Williams said the improvements provide greater manufacturing and transportation flexibility and efficiency, supporting its goal of improving supply chain responsiveness.

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• Minor pointCompleted Statesville expansion adds manufacturing capacity and enhanced logistics capabilities.
• Minor pointNearly 50,000 square feet of improvements include expanded production space and automation enhancements.
• Minor pointFour new rail spurs and related infrastructure streamline material handling and improve operational efficiency.
• Minor pointApproved public incentives from North Carolina, Iredell County and Statesville support the project.

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Strategic investment strengthens manufacturing capacity, supply chain responsiveness and customer service across North America

CLEVELAND, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) today hosted a ceremonial ribbon-cutting celebrating the grand opening of its expanded architectural paint and coatings manufacturing facility in Statesville, North Carolina. The Statesville manufacturing facility is now Sherwin-Williams largest plant in North America.

The expansion represents the culmination of years of planning, construction and collaboration. It strengthens Sherwin-Williams manufacturing, distribution and logistics capabilities, positioning the Company to better serve customers for years to come. With nearly 50,000 square feet of improvements, the facility includes expanded production space, automation enhancements, four new rail spurs and related infrastructure that streamline material handling and improve operational efficiency.

This project adds significant manufacturing capacity and enhanced logistics capabilities to support growing customer demand. The site also complements Sherwin-Williams nearby distribution service center, a new hub connecting production, transportation and distribution to the Company's global operations.

"This grand opening marks an important milestone for Sherwin-Williams and our Statesville team," said Heidi Petz, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sherwin-Williams. "With expanded production space, new rail infrastructure and greater automation, this facility gives us more flexibility and efficiency in how we manufacture and move products across our global supply network. It also advances our enterprise priority to strengthen supply chain responsiveness, helping us be an even more dependable and reliable supplier for our customers as we drive long-term growth."

This investment reflects the strength of a public-private partnership between Sherwin-Williams and the state of North Carolina, Iredell County and the City of Statesville, which include approved incentives in support of the project.

"Sherwin-Williams has been an important part of the Statesville community for more than three decades, and we are proud to celebrate their continued investment in North Carolina," said North Carolina Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt. "This expansion strengthens Statesville's role in advanced manufacturing, supports good jobs and reflects the confidence companies have in our people, infrastructure and business climate."

Sherwin-Williams has operated in Statesville since 1993. The site was selected for expansion because of its access to transportation infrastructure, skilled workforce and strategic location within the Company's manufacturing and distribution network.

"Projects like this show why Statesville continues to be a strong location for advanced manufacturing," said Statesville Mayor Doug Hendrix. "We are proud to support an expansion that brings together local talent, transportation access and public-private partnership to create lasting value for our community."

Several state, county and local public officials joined Sherwin-Williams employees and key project partners in celebrating this milestone event. In addition to Lt. Governor Hunt and Mayor Hendrix, Sherwin-Williams was honored to have public dignitaries provide remarks in person or via video at the ceremony, including Vice Chair of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners Melissa Neader, U.S. Senator Ted Budd and U.S. Representative Pat Harrigan.

ABOUT THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. The Company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's® WaterSeal®, Cabot®, Suvinil® and many more. With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 5,400 Company-operated stores and branches, while the Company's other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers and industrial distributors. The Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for the construction, industrial, packaging and transportation markets in more than 120 countries around the world. Sherwin-Williams shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: SHW). For more information, visit www.sherwin.com.

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What did Sherwin-Williams add in its Statesville manufacturing expansion?

The expansion includes nearly 50,000 square feet of improvements, with expanded production space, automation enhancements, four new rail spurs and related infrastructure. The architectural paint and coatings facility is now Sherwin-Williams' largest plant in North America.

Why did Sherwin-Williams choose Statesville for its manufacturing expansion?

Sherwin-Williams selected Statesville for its transportation infrastructure access, skilled workforce and location within the company's manufacturing and distribution network. The company has operated at the site since 1993.