The Sherwin-Williams Company celebrated its 160th anniversary with an event in Shanghai, China. Guests included government officials from Jing’an District and Jiading District of Shanghai and Nantong, Jiangsu Province, as well as delegates from the U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai and Shanghai Shibei Hi-Tech Group.

Representatives from the U.S.-China Business Council, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and the China National Coatings Industry Association also attended the event. Sherwin-Williams employees, together with industry partners, including customers and suppliers, also joined the celebration to reflect on the Company’s 160-year journey of innovation and growth.

“Since our founding in 1866, Sherwin-Williams has remained committed to innovation-driven growth. Our 160-year journey is a testament to how innovative coating solutions have continually advanced industry progress,” says Heidi G. Petz, Sherwin-Williams, chair, president and CEO. “Sherwin-Williams will continue to deepen its regional engagement, integrating global expertise with local insight, supporting industrial upgrading and transformation in China and across Asia, and contributing to high-quality regional development.”

The celebration featured a thoughtfully curated immersive exhibition area that brought together technological innovation, environmental stewardship and cultural integration. The showcase highlighted Sherwin-Williams advanced coatings solutions across key sectors, including industrial manufacturing, new energy, transportation, construction, furniture and packaging.