Founded as Standard Paint Company in 1886, Standard Industries is a privately held global industrial company with a long-term approach to building businesses. Today, its operating companies serve construction and industrial markets, with more than 20,000 employees across 50 countries and approximately $11 billion in annual revenue.
The Sherwin-Williams CompanyFounded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company makes paints and coatings for professional, industrial, commercial and consumer customers around the world. From its Cleveland base, the company has grown to more than 64,000 employees, over 130 manufacturing and distribution facilities, and operations serving customers in more than 120 countries. Its company-operated store network and engineered coatings business give Sherwin-Williams an unusually broad reach, from household color samples to coatings used in construction, packaging and transportation.444120ALLENTOWN, PA
PPG Industries, IncFounded in Pennsylvania in 1883 as Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., PPG Industries is a global manufacturer of paints, coatings and specialty products, with headquarters in Pittsburgh and operations in more than 50 countries. Its history spans glassmaking and coatings, and the company reports $15.9 billion in sales for 2025. Today it serves construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.PITTSBURGH, PA
Harrison Paint CompanySince 1911, Harrison Paint Company has made paints, varnishes, stains and coatings, carrying on a varnish-making tradition that began with founder Clarence E. Harrison in Ohio. Based in Canton, the company now operates 173,250 square feet of production, warehouse and office space and serves independent paint dealers across retail, industrial and floor-coating markets. Its Dutch Standard brand remains a cornerstone of the business, alongside specialty lines added through decades of growth.CANTON, OH
RPM International IncFounded in Medina in 1947 by Frank C. Sullivan as Republic Powdered Metals, RPM International remains rooted in the company that began with a single roof coating still sold today. It has since grown into a $7.9 billion multinational whose brands serve consumers and professionals in about 167 countries, while its products are designed to protect structures and extend the useful life of assets.MEDINA, OH