R&D Centers... Developing Quality Products to Meet Tomorrow’s Needs

Our Research & Development (Technical) Centers offer ideal settings for launching - and growing - a highly rewarding career. The work atmosphere is casual and flextime arrangements help you maintain a positive work/life balance. Projects are managed through a team approach, surrounded by supportive, highly qualified co-workers.

Each facility concentrates on customer and product applications:

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  • Breen Tech Center in Cleveland, Ohio - Architectural Paint for Do-It-Yourselfers and paint contractors; research for commercial and industrial maintenance coatings and finishes for factory-fabricated products.
     
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  • Steudel Tech Center in Chicago, Illinois - Industrial & Marine Coatings for specialized industrial and marine applications, and coatings for manufacturers of factory-finished products.
     
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  • Automotive Tech Center in Warrensville Heights, Ohio - Vehicle Refinish paints for auto body shops, auto dealerships, production shops and body builders, and manufacturers requiring a factory finish. OEM interior coatings for automotive and aerospace manufacturers.

    Smaller R&D labs specialize in specific products, types of products, or testing:

    • Bedford Heights, Ohio - aerosols
    • Greensboro, North Carolina - wood stains and varnishes
    • Holland, Michigan - aerosol paints
    • Medina, Ohio - weathering facilities
    • Olive Branch, Mississippi - Thompson® stains
    • Upper Saddle River, New Jersey - Minwax® stains

    Explore our facilities. Learn from current employees what it’s really like to be a Sherwin-Williams employee.

    Research and Development Centers

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