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March 15, 2013
Oatey joins Home Improvement Research Institute

The Home Improvement Research Institute added a new member: Cleveland-based plumbing products leader Oatey Co.

March 6, 2013
Sherwin-Williams scores high for ethics

Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams was recognized as a leader in ethical business practices.

February 21, 2013
Sherwin-Williams settles over stock plan

Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams Co. announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to settle a previously disclosed investigation of transactions related to its employee stock ownership plan.

February 11, 2013
Screening the screeners

Accuracy of background-check-report information and greater scrutiny of the screening industry are the No. 1 trend for 2013, said attorney and background-check expert Lester Rosen.

February 6, 2013
Sherwin-Williams hands out awards

Eight vendors of the paint giant were recognized for product innovation, performance, service and sales.

January 31, 2013
Sherwin-Williams reports new sales record

Brisk business in the company's Paint Stores Group pushed sales up 7.3% in the company's fourth quarter

January 9, 2013
Elmer’s partners with NineSigma

Glue manufacturer Elmer’s Products of Columbus, Ohio, and NineSigma of Cleveland have announced a collaboration that will focus on job creation and building competitive advantages for Ohio on a national and global level.

December 27, 2012
Sherwin-Williams sues Wooster Brush

Sherwin-Williams says its packaging is being infringed by Wooster Brush Co. and has sued the competitor to cease and desist. 

An article in Crain’s Cleveland Business describes the lawsuit brought by Sherwin-Williams against Wooster Brush.

December 5, 2012
Milestone for Sherwin-Williams stores

Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams Paint Stores Group opened its 3,500th retail location with a new store in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. -- the company’s 70th new store this year.

The 4,000-sq.-ft. store is the 11th Sherwin-Williams retail location in Orange County and the 147th in California.

December 4, 2012
Market for recycled plastics will keep growing

A growing emphasis on sustainability in packaging will help drive up demand for post-consumer recycled plastics, according to a study published by the Freedonia Group. The Cleveland-based industry market research firm estimates that U.S. demand will rise 6.5% annually. Other factors pushing gains are advancements in processing and sorting technologies; higher quality resins; and an improved collection infrastructure, which raises the plastic recycling rate.

November 12, 2012
Sherwin-Williams to buy Mexican paint giant

Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams Co. agreed to acquire Consorcio Comex, S.A. de C.V., a leader in the paint and coatings market in Mexico with headquarters in Mexico City. 

Comex sells architectural and industrial coatings in Mexico through 3,300 units operated by 750 concessionaires. Sherwin-Williams will pay approximately $2.34 billion, including assumed debt, in an all-cash transaction, the company announced Monday morning.

November 8, 2012
Demand for composite, PVC decking to rise

U.S. demand for decking is forecast to rise 2.4% annually, according to a study by the Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry market research firm.

October 30, 2012
Plastic pipe will continue to dominate market in years ahead

The nation’s aging water pipe network, coupled with a turnaround in building construction, will boost the annual demand for pipe by 6.3%, according to a report by the Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry market research firm.

August 2, 2012
Ornamental fencing to help boost industry sales

Demand for fencing in the U.S. is forecast to expand 7.1% annually through 2016, according to a report just released by The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based market research firm.

July 9, 2012
Report sees rising global demand for roofing

World demand for roofing materials is forecast to grow 3.8% annually through 2016, a substantial acceleration from the lethargic performance of the market during the 2006 to 2011 period, according to a study released by The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry market research firm.

July 5, 2012
Another cash mob hits hardware store

An Ohio hardware store was the destination of a cash mob on June 20 when nearly 60 people descended on Solon Valley Hardware, according to an article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

It was the first event of the “Shop Solon First” campaign organized by the local Chamber of Commerce. Open since 1957, Solon Valley has been a chamber member since 1974.

May 11, 2012
Employee advisory committees promote benefits buy-in

When it comes to designing and communicating employee benefit programs, employee input and involvement can be a boon. After all, one of the best ways to gain buy-in for and to communicate employee benefit programs is to use peer-to-peer interaction. If a group of employees supports these programs and makes it a point to tell other employees, organizations can build buy-in for programs and changes more readily.

April 25, 2012
Case-Shiller index hits new lows

The S&P/Case-Shiller Index, a leading indicator of U.S. housing prices, showed annual declines of 3.6% and 3.5% for the 10- and 20-city composites, respectively, for February 2012. This is a new low for February, which has not seen such levels since 2002. But the decline was less steep than in previous months, when it recorded a 3.9% drop in January and a 4.1% drop in December in year-over-year figures. 

April 3, 2012
MyLowe’s digital report card

The April issue of Home Channel News included a review and analysis of MyLowes.com, one of the most ambitious home improvement websites in the industry today. Our digital version (registration required) has even more analysis.

April 3, 2012
MyLowe’s digital report card

The April issue of Home Channel News included a review and analysis of MyLowes.com, one of the most ambitious home improvement websites in the industry today. Our digital version (registration required) has even more analysis.

March 5, 2012
Flooring, cabinets to boost decorative laminates demand

U.S. demand for decorative laminates is expected to grow 5.5% per year to 12.4 billion sq. ft. in 2015, a rebound from the declines of the 2005-to-2010 period, according to a study from the Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry market research firm.  

February 1, 2012
Demand for alternative decking to rise

Demand for wood-plastic composite and plastic lumber, used in decking, railing, trim and other building materials, is projected to rise 13% per year until 2015, according to a report from The Freedonia Group.

January 31, 2012
Demand for alternative decking to rise

Demand for wood-plastic composite and plastic lumber, used in decking, railing, trim and other building materials, is projected to rise 13% per year until 2015, according to a report from The Freedonia Group.

December 23, 2011
Virginia looks at new regs on fireplaces

An advisory group to the ANSI Board of Standards has recommended that gas fireplaces or heaters with glass fronts contain a barrier to protect children or other at-risk individuals. 

The CSA – America Vented Heater Technical Advisory Group met in Cleveland on Dec. 13 and approved the language for a revised standard, which now goes to ANSI committees for review. 

November 30, 2011
Energy efficiency, regulations to drive HVAC demand

Demand in the U.S. for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment is projected to increase 5.1 percent annually to $16.8 billion in 2015, according to a study just released by The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based market research firm.

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