Sherwin-Williams to Acquire Italian Wood Coatings Company Industria Chimica Adriatica S.p.A.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) announced the acquisition of Industria Chimica Adriatica S.p.A. (ICA), an Italian manufacturer of industrial wood coatings, with annual sales exceeding €150 million. ICA operates globally with facilities in Italy and Poland and participation in a joint venture in India. The acquisition is poised to enhance Sherwin-Williams' product offerings in coatings technology, leveraging ICA's innovative products, strong customer relationships, and expert leadership. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2022.
- Acquisition of ICA brings innovative waterborne and solvent liquid coatings technology.
- ICA has annual sales exceeding €150 million, enhancing revenue potential.
- Strong customer relationships and product specifications expected to boost market position.
- ICA's expertise is expected to accelerate growth in coatings offerings.
- Integration challenges may arise post-acquisition.
- Potential financial strain related to the acquisition costs.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) today announced an agreement to acquire Industria Chimica Adriatica S.p.A. (ICA), an Italian designer, manufacturer and distributor of industrial wood coatings used for kitchen cabinets, furniture and décor, building products, flooring and other specialty applications. The acquired business has annual sales of more than
"This wonderful company brings us innovative waterborne and solvent liquid coatings technology, including an award-winning range of ultra-matt protective coatings and a growing portfolio of BIO water-based coatings products, which are made with recycled raw materials," said Sherwin-Williams Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John G. Morikis. "In addition to this strong technical expertise, ICA has excellent relationships with multi-national and local customers, multiple product specification and approval positions, strategically located manufacturing and distribution, and an outstanding commercial team focused on delivering innovative and value-added solutions. The combination of our businesses provides numerous opportunities to accelerate profitable growth in the region and beyond. The outstanding leadership and talented employees of ICA have built an admirable track record of success over the last 50 years, and we look forward to welcoming them to the Sherwin-Williams family upon the close of the transaction."
Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The Company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's® WaterSeal®, Cabot® and many more. With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 5,000 Company-operated stores and facilities, while the Company's other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors. The Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for the construction, industrial, packaging and transportation markets in more than 120 countries around the world. Sherwin-Williams shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: SHW). For more information, visit www.sherwin.com.
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