{
  "id": 11023007,
  "title": "Sherwin-Williams opens expanded North Carolina paint facility",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/sherwin-williams-opens-expanded-north-carolina-paint-facility",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-30T20:24:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/sherwinwilliams-opens-expanded-north-carolina-paint-facility-93CH-4925870"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Statesville, North Carolina witnessed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sherwin-Williams' expanded architectural paint and coatings manufacturing facility on today's date. This facility now stands as the company's largest plant in North America, with nearly 50,000 square feet of enhancements comprising expanded production space, automation upgrades, four new rail spurs, and related infrastructure. The project benefited from the support of approved incentives from North Carolina, Iredell County, and the City of Statesville, all through a public-private partnership. Heidi Petz, Sherwin-Williams' Chair, President, and CEO, highlighted how the expanded production space, new rail infrastructure, and greater automation would improve the company's manufacturing and product distribution across their global supply network. The facility complements a nearby distribution service center, enhancing the connection between production, transportation, and distribution within the company's global operations. Sherwin-Williams has been operating in Statesville since 1993, and the site was chosen for expansion because of its excellent transportation infrastructure, skilled workforce, and strategic location within Sherwin-Williams' manufacturing and distribution network. The expansion was attended by North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt, Statesville Mayor Doug Hendrix, U.S. Senator Ted Budd, U.S. Representative Pat Harrigan, and other local officials. Founded in 1866, Sherwin-Williams manufactures and distributes a wide range of paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers, operating over 5,400 stores and branches in more than 120 countries worldwide.",
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