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Sherwin Williams Corporate Office

Sherwin Williams was founded in 1866 in Cleveland, Ohio by Henry Sherwin and Edwards Williams. They initially sold pigments and painting supplies.

In 1877, the company developed the first re-sealable paint can.

In 1884, Percy Neyman was hired as a paint chemist, a first in the industry.

The company acquired several competitors in the early 1900s, including the Martin-Senour Company.

In 1920, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: SHW.

The company had financial issues in the 1970s but bounced back in the 80s and acquired rivals Dutch Boy and Dupli-Color.

In March of 2016, it was announced that Valspar would be acquired for $11.3 billion. The merger was finalized June 1st, 2017.

In January of 2014, the Santa Clara County Superior Court ruled that Sherwin-Williams, along with ConAgra and NL Industries, were jointly and singularly liable for $1.15 billion, to be paid into a lead paint abatement fund to be used to remove lead paint from older housing units. The judge ruled that the paint companies manufactured, marketed, and sold lead paint without disclosing the health risks to the consumers in spite of “actual and constructive knowledge that it was harmful. In March 2014 Sherwin-Williams was denied a new trial. In February of 2018, the California Supreme Court denied the request for a review.

In July 2023, the company was surprised to find that a TikTok user gained 10 million views after painting their apartment in Pewter Green.

Today, Sherwin-Williams is a Fortune 500 company. They manufacture, distribute, and sell paint, coatings and accessory products. In 2017, the company had annual revenue of 10.185 billion and employed more than 52,000 persons. Headquarters remain in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sherwin Williams

Sherwin Williams was founded in 1866 in Cleveland, Ohio by Henry Sherwin and Edwards Williams. They initially sold pigments and painting supplies.

In 1877, the company developed the first re-sealable paint can.

History

In 1884, Percy Neyman was hired as a paint chemist, a first in the industry.

The company acquired several competitors in the early 1900s, including the Martin-Senour Company.

In 1920, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: SHW.

The company had financial issues in the 1970s but bounced back in the 80s and acquired rivals Dutch Boy and Dupli-Color.

In March of 2016, it was announced that Valspar would be acquired for $11.3 billion. The merger was finalized June 1st, 2017.

In July 2023, the company was surprised to find that a TikTok user gained 10 million views after painting their apartment in Pewter Green.

Bed Bath and Beyond Corporate Office

Bed Bath and Beyond, sometimes also called B3, was founded in 1971 by Warren Eisenberg and Leonard Feinstein as Bed ‘n Bath Inc.

By 1985, the chain has 17 stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and California.

In 1987, the company built its first superstore to compete with companies such as Linens ‘N Things. It was at this time that the name was changed to Bed Bath & Beyond.

In 1992, the company goes public on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol: BBBY

By 2000, there were 311 stores in 43 US states.

In 2007, the company acquired BuyBuy Baby and in 2012, Cost Plus World Market was acquired.

In June of 2016, the company acquired One Kings Lane for an undisclosed amount.

As of March 3, 2018, the company had a total of 1,552 stores, including 1,017 Bed Bath & Beyond stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

While the company had originally planned to shutter more than 20 stores in 2020, after the coronavirus pandemic, plans changed and the company announced that it would close approximately 200 stores.

In January 2021, Kohl’s and Bed Bath & Beyond stated that they would stop selling My Pillow due to comments made by CEO Mike Lindell in support of Trump, as well as misinformation about Trump winning the presidential election.

Bed Bath and Beyond filed for bankruptcy protection and was purchased by Overstock.com. Currently, the company is an online retailer only.

In 2018, the company reported annual revenue of $12 billion. Company headquarters are located in Union, New Jersey.

Bed Bath & Beyond

Bed Bath and Beyond, sometimes also called B3, was founded in 1971 by Warren Eisenberg and Leonard Feinstein as Bed ‘n Bath Inc.

By 1985, the chain has 17 stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and California.

History

In 1987, the company built its first superstore to compete with companies such as Linens ‘N Things. It was at this time that the name was changed to Bed Bath & Beyond.

In 1992, the company goes public on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol: BBBY

By 2000, there were 311 stores in 43 US states.

In 2007, the company acquired BuyBuy Baby and in 2012, Cost Plus World Market was acquired.

In June of 2016, the company acquired One Kings Lane for an undisclosed amount.

As of March 3, 2018, the company had a total of 1,552 stores, including 1,017 Bed Bath & Beyond stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

While the company had originally planned to shutter more than 20 stores in 2020, after the coronavirus pandemic, plans changed and the company announced that it would close approximately 200 stores.

Bed Bath and Beyond filed for bankruptcy protection and was purchased by Overstock.com. Currently, the company is an online retailer only.

In 2018, the company reported annual revenue of $12 billion. Company headquarters are located in Union, New Jersey.

Tire Discounters Corporate Office

Tire Discounters was founded in 1976 by current chairman William (Chip) Wood in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company has remained family owned and Chip’s son Jamie Wood currently serves as VP of Sales & Operations.

The company began with a single location but expanded quickly in the southern Ohio region.

The company was the first to offer all-inclusive pricing instead of the traditional way of separating tire and installation charges. The company also offers free 4 wheel alignment with the purchase of 4 tires.

In addition to tires, the company also offers other services like brakes, shocks & struts and oil changes.

Tire Discounters is currently the 10th largest independent tire dealer in the US. There are over 100 Tire Discounter locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

In 2017, the company announced that it had plans to double its footprint in the tire industry, growing from 106 locations to 200 or more within the next 5 years.

In January 2023, Tire Discounters acquired Skip Cottrell’s Tire in Kentucky.

Tire Discounters

The company began with a single location but expanded quickly in the southern Ohio region.

History

In addition to tires, the company also offers other services like brakes, shocks & struts and oil changes.

Tire Discounters is currently the 10th largest independent tire dealer in the US. There are over 100 Tire Discounter locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

In 2017, the company announced that it had plans to double its footprint in the tire industry, growing from 106 locations to 200 or more within the next 5 years.

In January 2023, Tire Discounters acquired Skip Cottrell’s Tire in Kentucky.

ADT Corporate Office

ADT was founded in 1874 as American District Telegraph when 57 separate telegraph companies merged together. As the telephone became the standard form of communication in the late 19th century, ADT looked for new products and services. Among those were the Western Union company. In 1909, the company began to expand into fire and burglar alarm systems.

In the 1960s, ADT went public. In 1964, the company was found to be a monopoly. The company was forced to adopt a nationwide price list which they could not vary from.

In 1977, ADT was acquired by Lord Ashcroft’s Hawley Goodall company. Hawley was rebranded as ADT.

In the early 1990s, ADT surpasses 1 million customers.

In 1997, the company was acquired by Tyco.

In 2010, ADT acquired competitor Broadview Security.

In 2011, Tyco split into 3 separate companies, with ADT being one of the three.

In 2012, ADT debuted on the NYSE as an independent company.

In 2016, the company was acquired by Apollo Global Management for $7 billion and merged it with another security company, Protection One.

The company uses an authorized dealer program. Under this program, independent dealers offer security system installations, which are then monitored by ADT. Some ADT Authorized Dealers use similar DSC, Honeywell/Ademco products as installed by ADT, while other dealers utilize GE or ITI products. Regardless of whether a customer purchases ADT monitoring services directly from ADT or through an authorized dealer, a monitoring contract is required.

Today, ADT is the largest security system provider in the US and Canada with nearly 6.5 million subscribers.

ADT Security Systems

History

In the 1960s, ADT went public. In 1964, the company was found to be a monopoly. The company was forced to adopt a nationwide price list which they could not vary from.

In 1977, ADT was acquired by Lord Ashcroft’s Hawley Goodall company. Hawley was rebranded as ADT.

In the early 1990s, ADT surpasses 1 million customers.

In 1997, the company was acquired by Tyco.

In 2010, ADT acquired competitor Broadview Security.

In 2011, Tyco split into 3 separate companies, with ADT being one of the three.

In 2012, ADT debuted on the NYSE as an independent company.

In 2016, the company was acquired by Apollo Global Management for $7 billion and merged it with another security company, Protection One.

Today, ADT is the largest security system provider in the US and Canada with nearly 6.5 million subscribers.

ConAgra Foods Corporate Office

ConAgra was founded in 1919 by Frank Little and Alva Kinney as Nebraska Consolidated Mills (NCM). The company began in Grand Island, Nebraska but moved to Omaha in 1922.

In 1951, the company established their Duncan Hines brand cake mix. In 1956, Duncan Hines was sold to Proctor & Gamble.

In 1971, the business name was changed to ConAgra. The company nearly went bankrupt in the early 1970s.

In 1974, Mike Harper took over as CEO.

In 1980, the company acquired Banquet Foods. The company expanded quickly into the frozen foods business by purchasing RJR Nabisco and Beatrice Foods.

In 2013, Ralcorp was acquired.

Today, ConAgra is one of the largest packaged food companies in the US. They own 100s of brands including Chef Boyardee, La Choy, Hunts, Rotel, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Swiss Miss, Marie Callendar’s, Bertolli and many more.

ConAgra Foods

ConAgra was founded in 1919 by Frank Little and Alva Kinney as Nebraska Consolidated Mills (NCM). The company began in Grand Island, Nebraska but moved to Omaha in 1922.

In 1951, the company established their Duncan Hines brand cake mix. In 1956, Duncan Hines was sold to Proctor & Gamble.

In 1971, the business name was changed to ConAgra. The company nearly went bankrupt in the early 1970s.

History

In 1974, Mike Harper took over as CEO.

In 1980, the company acquired Banquet Foods. The company expanded quickly into the frozen foods business by purchasing RJR Nabisco and Beatrice Foods.

In 2013, Ralcorp was acquired.