Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams, based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, is the world's second largest paint maker, after The Netherlands' Akzo Nobel. Brands include Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy, Krylon, Martin-Senour, Red Devil, Thompson's, and Minwax. Sherwin-Williams has over 3,000 paint stores in North America as well as selling through big-box stores.

Ad boycott against Air America Radio
Sherwin-Williams refused to advertise on the progressive Air America Radio. In October 2006, around 90 companies, including Sherwin-Williams, told ABC Radio Networks that they did not want their ads to play on radio stations that carried Air America Radio.

Lobbying
Sherwin-Williams spent $210,000 for lobbying in the first half of 2007. Two lobbying firms were used - Cassidy & Associates and Rick Carne Consulting.

Personnel
Selected members of the Board of Directors:
 * Daniel E. Evans, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
 * David F. Hodnik, Former Chief Executive Officer Ace Hardware Corporation
 * Robert W. Mahoney, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Diebold, Incorporated

Contact details
101 Prospect Avenue NW Cleveland, OH 44115 USA Phone: 216-566-2000 Fax: 216-566-2947 Web: http://www.sherwin-williams.com