Established in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is one of the leading manufacturers, distributors and marketers of paints and coatings in the United States. Operating more than 3,300 stores, the company is one of the industry leaders in coating technology. Its capabilities include aerospace coating, automotive finishes, wood product finishes, plastic product finishes and metal finishes and marine coatings. Based in Scottsdale, Ariz., the firm manufactures products under the brand names Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy, Krylon, Minwax, Thompson's Water Seal and others. It mainly caters to mass merchandisers, home centers, paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers and industrial distributors.