CLEVELAND, OH — Governor Mike DeWine joined city leaders and executives today to officially cut the ribbon on the new Sherwin-Williams global headquarters, a project that literally changes the skyline of downtown Cleveland.
The grand opening coincides with the company’s 160th anniversary. Founded in Cleveland in 1866, the paint giant is doubling down on its Ohio roots with a sprawling, one-million-square-foot campus.
By the Numbers: A New Hub for Talent
The new headquarters is more than just an office—it is a massive economic engine for Northeast Ohio:
- 36 Stories: The main office tower now stands as a prominent feature of the downtown landscape.
- 3,000+ Employees: The tower will house thousands of workers, bringing consistent foot traffic back to the city center.
- $37.5 Million: The investment committed by JobsOhio to ensure the project stayed in Cleveland.
- 1 Million Square Feet: The total size of the campus, which includes a two-story welcome pavilion and a multi-level parking garage.
“Sherwin-Williams has called Northeast Ohio home for 160 years, and today is a celebration of their longtime commitment to Ohio,” said Governor DeWine during the ceremony. He noted that the state-of-the-art facility is designed to keep Ohio’s “best and brightest” students in the state after they graduate.
Investing in the Future
The headquarters is the second half of a two-part expansion. In September 2025, Sherwin-Williams opened its Global Research and Development Center in Brecksville, which currently houses 900 employees. Between the two sites and various other operations, the company now employs more than 6,500 Ohioans.
To keep the “talent pipeline” flowing, JobsOhio is also backing the “Create Your Possible” Career Accelerator at Baldwin Wallace University. The program provides mentorship and internships specifically for STEM and business students, creating a direct path from the classroom to a desk in the new 36-story tower.
