PACKAGING

COATINGS

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 A GLOBAL LEADER IN
PACKAGING COATINGS
REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS
NORTH AMERICA EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA AND INDIA
Sewickley, Pennsylvania Bubikon, Switzerland

LATIN AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC

São Paulo, Brazil Shanghai, China
 PROTECTING PRODUCTS AT THE FOREFRONT
OF INNOVATION
AND BRANDS The modern coatings industry is constantly changing and consumer preferences and
government regulations are ever evolving - impacting can manufacturers and brand
owners every day. This shifting landscape makes the legacy of innovation at Sherwin-
Metal containers are a vital part of our lives. They keep beverages cold on hot summer days; preserve our fruits
Williams more critical than ever before.
and vegetables; provide a safe food supply for our children and pets; and protect the medicines we use to heal
our bodies. Life without metal packaging is hard to envision.
Every year we heavily invest in research and development to meet new regulatory
challenges and customer demands, protect the environment and improve coating
performance. With this commitment, Sherwin-Williams creates new generations
of packaging coatings, proprietary materials and technology platforms that
address virtually every segment of the packaging industry.

For more than 150 years, Sherwin-Williams FROM INNOVATION TO FORMULATION

has provided protection for cans, making Our history of investing in and developing leading technologies is
them more colorful, versatile and durable. strengthened by our rigorous development protocol, Safety by Design.
Not only were Sherwin-Williams products
used to protect the world’s first cars, It takes a long time to get new, innovative products into the marketplace -
appliances and skyscrapers, but we also requiring a step-by-step process on a global level.
developed the first vinyl protective coatings
for beer cans in 1935. In fact, we’ve been
At Sherwin-Williams, we start by outlining our performance goals,
operating a business devoted exclusively to
with safety as a primary concern. We also have a thorough validation
packaging coatings since 1984.
phase that tests performance, consistent quality, ease of use and
safety. Sherwin-Williams uses a stringent protocol, Safety by Design,
Today, that business has grown to make as part of our development process, which screens materials to
Sherwin-Williams a leading supplier of assure longevity and sustainability of new technologies. We have
packaging coatings solutions, offering a tremendous capability for product stewardship and polymer
customers the security and peace of mind development that supports our innovation strategy.
that can only come from working with an
industry leader.
You can rely on Sherwin-Williams to help you meet the ever-
changing market challenges of today and tomorrow.
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PORTFOLIO
OF PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
You find our coatings everywhere – in cans, bottles, pails, lids, caps, tubes, etc. Hardly a day goes by when
our coatings are not an important part of your life.

BEVERAGE CONTAINER COATINGS AEROSOL AND SPECIALTY CAN COATINGS

We supply coatings for the interior and exterior of two- We produce coatings for the interior and exterior of aerosol,
and three-piece beverage cans (aluminum and steel), paint and specialty cans (such as trays, tins and oil cans) for
aluminum bottles, beverage ends and exterior tabs. These food, household, industrial and personal care products.
include waterbased, solvent-based and UV-curable rim
coatings for retort and non-retort applications.
TUBE AND MONOBLOC COATINGS
Our product offering includes coatings for the interior and
FOOD CAN COATINGS exterior of tubes and monobloc cans. The end-uses for tubes
We provide coatings for the interior and exterior of two- are food, pharmaceutical, personal care, household and
and three-piece food cans, including easy open ends (EZOE), industrial products. The end-uses for monobloc cans include
internal and external systems, shallow and deep drawn cans, personal care, household, pharmaceutical and industrial
and liquid and powder side seam stripes. products, as well as monobloc bottle cans for beverages.

CAP AND CLOSURE COATINGS DRUM AND PAIL COATINGS

At Sherwin-Williams, we offer coatings for the interior and We offer technologies to meet manufacturers’ specific food
exterior of all types of closures, including lug, continuous and non-food requirements for steel drums, pails, closing rings,
thread, baby food closures, bottle crowns and wine caps. flanges and plugs. These include conventional coatings, high-
solids coatings and powder and water-based technologies.
 THE NEXT GENERATION OF
PACKAGING COATING
TECHNOLOGIES
You can depend on Sherwin-Williams to provide you with the innovative technologies and coatings solutions
you need now and in the future. With a worldwide presence, we engineer market-ready technologies combined
with regulatory and application expertise – assuring global compliance anywhere, at anytime.

We pride ourselves in staying ahead of the curve solutions in the industry, which helps protect preferences and achieves the same
for innovation and regulatory concerns. the integrity of your brand. performance as BPA-containing epoxy
coatings. valPure V70 represents the future
Our products are specifically engineered in of epoxy coatings for light metal packaging.
anticipation of potential regulatory requirements,
LEADING THE INDUSTRY
and deliver the real, high-performance
WITH SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
characteristics you demand for your most NON-BPA COATINGS SAFETY BY DESIGN
complex packaging processes and designs. Sherwin-Williams is a leader in the industry These valPure technologies are developed
with more than 400 patents, including 49 using our rigorous Safety by Design
Innovation doesn’t come easy. Sherwin-Williams non-BPA related patents and regulatory protocol, supported by world-class
has a thorough validation phase for new products approvals in more than 100 countries. We have technical service and strengthened by
– Safety by Design – which incorporates strict unmatched capabilities and expertise with our regulatory expertise that spans the globe.
development protocols of performance testing, valPure® portfolio of non-BPA coatings.
consistency of quality, ease of use and safety. Learn more about our valPure non-BPA
valPure® V70 is the first non-BPA epoxy can coating solutions at valPure.com
We take these measures to support our goal of coating that answers the need for choices in
offering you the very best packaging coatings the market, delivers on changing consumer
 REGULATORY QUALITY,
A NEVER-
KNOWLEDGE & LEADERSHIP ENDING JOB
As the world’s largest packaging coatings supplier, Sherwin-Williams has the regulatory knowledge and analytical expertise you
need to achieve compliance with major regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Canada
and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), as well as with emerging standards in China, India and other parts of the world.

At Sherwin-Williams, our laboratories, people and equipment have been devoted exclusively to fulfilling the packaging coating
requirements of customers for more than a quarter of a century. Our world-class team of regulatory experts have laboratories in
Sherwin-Williams maintains a strong culture
Sherwin-Williams facilities around the globe in 25 countries, which are dedicated to packaging coating development.
of quality, which covers every aspect of our
business and is seamlessly integrated across
Our vast regulatory knowledge translates directly into solutions for you. Whether we’re developing a new coating or
all functions in our supply chain. Three major
validating an existing product for a food or packaging application, Sherwin-Williams offers customers industry-leading
principles — customer focus, continuous
regulatory services.
improvement and commitment — guide the
actions of all employees.

At Sherwin-Williams, we firmly believe there

are always opportunities for improvement.

EXCEPTIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

All work is a process, and all processes can be
improved. Sherwin-Williams employs numerous

Great customer service is essential to the Sherwin-Williams belief Sherwin-Williams provides you with the security and peace of mind tools, including Lean Six Sigma and the ISO Quality
of providing complete customer satisfaction. We can work by that comes from having access to the industry’s most extensive global Management System, to ensure delivery of the right
your side, in your plant, to refine and perfect your application, or supply network and its most comprehensive technical, application and products to our customers the first time, every time.
improve the performance and profitability of your manufacturing regulatory expertise.
processes. Whether you are a small local beverage company or a large
Sherwin-Williams will guard your brand as vigorously as we protect our own. The strong quality culture at Sherwin-Williams
manufacturer with an international portfolio of brands, Sherwin-Williams
Over the years, we have provided packaging coatings for hundreds of permeates every aspect of our business, enabling us to
will deliver the personalized, efficient and cost-effective service you
thousands of products and earned the trust of many of the world’s best- offer opportunities that provide value to our customers
deserve. In an industry often challenged by raw material concerns, you
can count on Sherwin-Williams to meet your needs. known brands. We’re proud of that achievement and what it means for as their partner of choice.
the success and reputation of your business.
 THE
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
ADVANTAGE

At Sherwin-Williams, our packaging coatings protect and advance the design and heritage of many of the world’s best-
known brands. Whether your goal is to create a new package design for food, beverage or household products, meet
ever-changing regulatory challenges or enhance the sustainability of a package, you can count on us to develop and
deliver innovative custom coating solutions and provide the technical expertise and support you need. We are
Sherwin-Williams Packaging Coatings, and we are passionate about enabling the success of your package and brand.

Sherwin-Williams offers a world of coating solutions for the packaging industry. To learn how we can help meet your
next packaging challenge or improve the profitability of your manufacturing process, visit us at packaging.sherwin.com.

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