Delivering global shipping excellence for a market-leading coatings manufacturer
For over 150 years, Sherwin-Williams has been at the forefront of innovation in paint and protective coatings. Founded in 1866 by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in Cleveland, Ohio, the business has grown into a global leader serving industrial, marine, and commercial markets.
Today, its Protective & Marine Coatings EMEA division operating from Bolton, Greater Manchester, with additional technical and sales centres in Germany and the UAE, supports customers worldwide with specialist liquid coating solutions.
The Challenge
With a broad international customer base, the division requires a logistics partner capable of managing:
- High volumes of both domestic and international shipments
- Time-critical and sensitive consignments
- Complex global distribution requirements
- Consistent visibility and reliability across all movements
This creates a constant and demanding shipping environment, where precision and trust are essential.
The Solution
For the past four years, Archbold Logistics has provided a fully managed, end-to-end logistics solution for Sherwin-Williams’ global operations.
Acting as a true extension of the business, Archbold delivers:
- Comprehensive global transport management
- Daily shipment coordination across multiple regions
- Specialist handling of complex and sensitive consignments
- Seamless integration across domestic and international logistics
The partnership goes beyond standard logistics provision, with Archbold recognised internally as an “Asset Protection partner” reflecting the trust placed in their expertise and care.
The Impact
By partnering with Archbold Logistics, Sherwin-Williams benefits from:
- Reliable, consistent global shipping operations
- Reduced complexity through a single logistics provider
- Confidence in handling high-value and time-critical goods
- Improved operational visibility and coordination
Archbold’s proactive approach ensures that no consignment is too complex, maintaining the high standards expected across all shipments.
Customer Perspective
“We find the Archbold Logistics global service second to none. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and we feel very much in safe hands when it comes to our shipping processes.
The team at Archbold are brilliant, and we now rely on them as a total shipping solution. The service they provide really is next level.”
– Kate O’Loughlin, Customer Service Team Leader – EMEAI
Summary
Through a strong and collaborative partnership, Archbold Logistics continues to support Sherwin-Williams in delivering reliable, scalable, and high-performance global logistics, ensuring their products reach customers safely and efficiently, wherever they are in the world.
