Case Study
Sherwin Williams
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 in Cleveland, Ohio, the business has grown into a global leader serving industrial, marine and commercial markets.
Today, its Protective & Marine Coatings EMEA division operates from Bolton, Greater Manchester, with additional technical and sales centres in Germany and the UAE, supporting customers worldwide with specialist liquid coating solutions.
With high volumes of domestic and international consignments moving each day, Sherwin-Williams works with Archbold Logistics to help manage its shipping requirements safely, efficiently and with the level of care these specialist products demand.
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.
The Challenge
With a broad international customer base and high volumes of consignments moving each day, Sherwin-Williams needs a logistics partner that can manage a demanding mix of domestic and global shipping requirements:
- High-volume distribution: The division handles large numbers of domestic and international consignments daily.
- Time-critical and sensitive shipments: Some consignments need to be managed carefully and delivered within tight timescales to support customer and project requirements.
- Complex global distribution: Shipments move across multiple regions, creating a need for experienced coordination across different destinations and transport requirements.
- End-to-end visibility and reliability: Sherwin-Williams needs clear oversight of its freight movements and confidence that consignments are being managed effectively throughout the process.
The Solution
For the past four years, Archbold Logistics has provided Sherwin-Williams with a fully managed logistics service across its domestic and international operations.
Acting as an extension of the Sherwin-Williams team, Archbold provides day-to-day support across a demanding and varied shipping operation:
- Global transport management: Archbold coordinates Sherwin-Williams’ transport requirements across multiple regions, providing a single point of oversight across its wider shipping operation.
- Daily shipment coordination: The team manages high volumes of consignments across multiple regions each day, helping to keep domestic and international movements organised and on schedule.
- Specialist handling: Archbold provides the care and attention needed for complex, sensitive and time-critical consignments.
- Integrated logistics support: By managing both domestic and international freight requirements, Archbold helps create a more joined-up and straightforward shipping process.
The relationship goes beyond standard freight provision, with Archbold recognised internally by Sherwin-Williams as an “Asset Protection Partner” – reflecting the trust placed in the team’s expertise, care and approach to handling its products.
The Impact
By partnering with Archbold Logistics, Sherwin-Williams benefits from:
- Reduced operational complexity: Managing domestic and international movements through one logistics partner creates a more coordinated and straightforward shipping process.
- Confidence in complex and time-critical consignments: Sherwin-Williams can rely on Archbold’s experience and care when handling sensitive, high-value or more demanding freight requirements.
- Improved visibility and coordination: Clear oversight and day-to-day communication help Sherwin-Williams stay informed across its wider shipping operation.
- Flexible, responsive support: Archbold’s hands-on approach means the team can respond quickly when requirements change or a more complex consignment needs additional attention
Summary
Through a close, trusted partnership, Archbold helps Sherwin-Williams move specialist coatings safely, efficiently and reliably across global markets.
By protecting the cargo at every stage, Archbold also helps protect the service standards and reputation Sherwin-Williams has built with its customers.