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Maaco Corporate Office

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Maaco was founded in 1972 in Wilmington, Delaware, by Anthony Martino. Martino had previously run an AAMCO dealership and used the letters of his name, plus CO for the company, to come up with the Maaco name. The company operates a franchise of auto body and paint facilities.   mac 4

More than 20 million vehicles have been serviced by Maaco since its inception. In 2010, the company had annual revenue of $60.3 million.  In 2008, after Martino’s death, the family sold the company to Driven Brands. Maaco now operates as a subsidiary.

The company has run a series of popular television commercials with the tagline “Uh Oh. Better Get Maaco.”   mac 2

Maaco currently has at least 500 locations in the US and Canada. MAACO Franchising has been cited numerous times by  Entrepreneur magazine as #1 in its category in its Annual Franchise 500 survey.

In 2013 Maaco acquired 1 Day Paint and Body Centers, headquartered in Torrance, California.

The company received bad press after one customer posted a scathing review on Facebook. An employee at the location called the woman’s husband and left a voicemail in which he told her husband to “get your wife under control” and threatened to “do something about it” if the review was not removed. The company suspended the worker, offered to refund the customer’s money, repaint her vehicle, and closed the location temporarily so that employees could undergo “customer care” training.

In July 2021, the company paired with NASCAR in order to revamp its marketing strategy, called Watch Maaco Go!”. 

In October 2022, the company celebrated 50 years of service. 

Company headquarters are now located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Maaco

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Maaco was founded in 1972 in Wilmington, Delaware, by Anthony Martino. Martino had previously run an AAMCO dealership and used the letters of his name, plus CO for the company, to come up with the Maaco name. The company operates a franchise of auto body and paint facilities.   mac 4

More than 20 million vehicles have been serviced by Maaco since its inception. In 2010, the company had annual revenue of $60.3 million.  In 2008, after Martino’s death, the family sold the company to Driven Brands. Maaco now operates as a subsidiary.

History

The company has run a series of popular television commercials with the tagline “Uh Oh. Better Get Maaco.”   mac 2

Maaco currently has at least 500 locations in the US and Canada. MAACO Franchising has been cited numerous times by  Entrepreneur magazine as #1 in its category in its Annual Franchise 500 survey.

In 2013 Maaco acquired 1 Day Paint and Body Centers, headquartered in Torrance, California.

The company received bad press after one customer posted a scathing review on Facebook. An employee at the location called the woman’s husband and left a voicemail in which he told her husband to “get your wife under control” and threatened to “do something about it” if the review was not removed. The company suspended the worker, offered to refund the customer’s money, repaint her vehicle, and closed the location temporarily so that employees could undergo “customer care” training.

In July 2021, the company paired with NASCAR in order to revamp its marketing strategy, called Watch Maaco Go!”. 

In October 2022, the company celebrated 50 years of service. 

Company headquarters are now located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Aaron Brothers Corporate Office

Aaron Brothers was founded in 1946 by three brothers, Len, Al, and Chuck Aaron. The company operates a chain of art supply and frame shops across the US. Their original idea was to make frames and artwork affordable so that anyone could have a beautiful piece of framed artwork for their office or home. The company began offering art supplies, as well as their own framed prints in the late 60’s.

Aaron Brothers is perhaps known for their 1 cent sale, which they started in 1975. The company offers a second frame, of equal or lesser value, for 1 cent.

The company was purchased by Michael’s Stores, Inc., in 1995. Michaels decided to close all Aaron Brothers stores and simply incorporate them into a store within a store at most Michaels locations. Links to Aaron Brothers have all been changed to Michaels Custom Framing.

Aaron Brothers corporate office is now located in the Michaels headquarters building in Irving, Texas.
Aaron Brothers

Aaron Brothers was founded in 1946 by three brothers, Len, Al, and Chuck Aaron. The company operates a chain of art supply and frame shops across the US. Their original idea was to make frames and artwork affordable so that anyone could have a beautiful piece of framed artwork for their office or home. The company began offering art supplies, as well as their own framed prints in the late 60’s.

History

Aaron Brothers is perhaps known for their 1 cent sale, which they started in 1975. The company offers a second frame, of equal or lesser value, for 1 cent.

The company was purchased by Michael’s Stores, Inc., in 1995. Michaels decided to close all Aaron Brothers stores and simply incorporate them into a store within a store at most Michaels locations. Links to Aaron Brothers have all been changed to Michaels Custom Framing.

Aaron Brothers corporate office is now located in the Michaels headquarters building in Irving, Texas.

WeVeel Corporate Office

WeVeel designs, markets, manufactures, and distributes scented markers, stationary, paint, bubbles, and other toys and novelty items that inspire creativity in children. The company was founded by Jason Lane.

The company markets under the brands Chalk-A-Doos, First Art, Gelbies, Scentos Blendy Pens, Scentos Dough, Scentos Markers, Scentos Novelty Pens, Scentos Scentos, Scentos Sprayza, Scentos Stationary, Scentos Sweet Shop, Scentos Sugar Rush, Scentos Trio, and Twistios.

WeVeel sells its products through such major retailers as Walmart, Office Depot, Target, Michael’s, Toys R Us, Costco, and Meijer. Products are available internationally through Tesco and Sainsbury’s and the company has offices in China and Hong Kong.

WeVeel is #27 in the 2014 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies with a three-year growth rate of 8,240% and $9 million in revenue in 2013. The company is #3 in the Inc. list of Top Consumer Products & Services Companies and #1 in Top Texas Companies.

WeVeel

WeVeel designs, markets, manufactures, and distributes scented markers, stationary, paint, bubbles, and other toys and novelty items that inspire creativity in children. The company was founded by Jason Lane.

The company markets under the brands Chalk-A-Doos, First Art, Gelbies, Scentos Blendy Pens, Scentos Dough, Scentos Markers, Scentos Novelty Pens, Scentos Scentos, Scentos Sprayza, Scentos Stationary, Scentos Sweet Shop, Scentos Sugar Rush, Scentos Trio, and Twistios.

WeVeel sells its products through such major retailers as Walmart, Office Depot, Target, Michael’s, Toys R Us, Costco, and Meijer. Products are available internationally through Tesco and Sainsbury’s and the company has offices in China and Hong Kong.

History

WeVeel is #27 in the 2014 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies with a three-year growth rate of 8,240% and $9 million in revenue in 2013. The company is #3 in the Inc. list of Top Consumer Products & Services Companies and #1 in Top Texas Companies.

Sherwin Williams Corporate Office

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sherwin Williams

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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.

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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.

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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.

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