CLEVELAND, Nov. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) Diversified Brands Division has selected Deutsch, Inc. of New York to handle agency of record responsibilities for the division's business.

The Diversified Brands Division is comprised of a portfolio of brands that includes Minwax, Krylon, Purdy, Thompson's WaterSeal, Dutch Boy, Pratt & Lambert, Dupli-Color, and several other brands. Deutsch will assume all marketing responsibilities, including media planning and buying, for the portfolio of brands.

About Sherwin-Williams

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers.

With 41,715 associates and $10.1 billion in sales, S-W is the USA's #1 paint and coatings company; #3 in the world.

The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's® Water Seal®, Ronseal(TM), Becker Acroma(TM), Sayerlack®, Euronavy®, Altax(TM) and many more.

With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 4,100 company-operated stores and facilities, while the company's other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors.

The Sherwin-Williams Global Finishes Group delivers a wide range of products to the automotive refinishes, product finishes, and protective and marine markets in 115 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.sherwin.com.

Media Contact
Mike Conway
Director, Corporate Communications
Sherwin-Williams
Direct: 216.515.4393/Pager: 216.422.3751
mike.conway@sherwin.com

SOURCE The Sherwin-Williams Company