Sherwin-Williams biggest competitor is PPG Industries, followed closely by Benjamin Moore, Behr, and AkzoNobel, with PPG being largest rival in both architectural paint and industrial coatings, competing globally for market share. PPG Industries, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, founded 1883, is second largest paint company in world with revenue around 18 billion dollars, competing directly with Sherwin-Williams in architectural paint sold at Home Depot and independent dealers, and in industrial, automotive, and protective coatings, with brands like PPG, Glidden, Olympic, and Dulux in some markets, with both companies vying for largest paint company title, with Sherwin-Williams overtaking PPG after Valspar acquisition in 2017. Benjamin Moore, owned by Berkshire Hathaway since 2000, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, founded 1883, is premium competitor in independent dealer channel, competing for high-end residential and professional painter market, with Benjamin Moore considered higher quality by many painters, though smaller than PPG with revenue around 1 to 2 billion dollars. Behr, owned by Masco Corporation, sold exclusively at Home Depot, is biggest competitor in DIY homeowner market, with Behr being top selling DIY paint at Home Depot, competing with Sherwin-Williams sold at Lowe's and its own stores. AkzoNobel, owner of Dulux, is big competitor internationally, especially in Europe. So Sherwin-Williams biggest competitor is PPG Industries for overall global paint market, and Benjamin Moore and Behr for architectural paint market in US, with PPG being primary rival in size and scope.
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