Protective & Marine
From Spec to Protect.
A division built to protect what matters — from specification to field, across Latin America.
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings
Protection for industrial and infrastructure assets
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings (P&M) is the division specialized in protecting industrial and infrastructure assets against corrosion, fire, and chemical degradation in highly demanding environments.
1866
Cleveland, Ohio
Our value proposition
Smarter, time-proven asset protection.
P&M's proposition starts with technical specification, extends through field support, and continues with performance assurance throughout the asset's entire lifecycle. Four pillars sustain this delivery.
Broad portfolio
Field-proven high-performance coatings and systems.
Corrosion mitigation
Leading solutions, from primer to topcoat, for every environment.
Technical support
Unmatched specification services, with direct on-site presence.
Advanced R&D
Research facilities in countries around the world.
From Spec to Protect
From technical specification to field-proven protection
This is the path we walk with every client: from the most suitable coating system for the asset and environment to lasting protection in the field. A commitment to the entire project lifecycle, not just the moment of sale.
Stage 1
Specification
The right system for the environment
Stage 2
Application
Technical field support
Stage 3
Protection
Performance throughout the asset's life
Our values
Seven values that guide our work
How we work with our clients, partners, and communities, every day, on every project.
Integrity
In products, business practices, and relationships. We deliver on our promises.
People
Our foundation. Committed to safe, healthy environments with room to grow.
Service
Exemplary, technical, and close, with the best product knowledge in the industry.
Quality
Continuous improvement. We set the standard of excellence in every coating we produce.
Growth
Disciplined and sustainable, to benefit clients, shareholders, and teams.
Innovation
2,000+ R&D professionals ensure our clients are the first to benefit from advances.
Performance
Results that set the example, encouraged, recognized, and rewarded.
“We inspire and improve the world by painting and protecting what matters.”
Our Purpose
Sustainability
A way of doing business, not a side initiative
Sustainability is integrated into operations, product development, and how we engage with clients and communities. Our approach is organized around three pillars, underpinned by Governance and Ethics.
Environmental Presence
We continuously reduce our environmental footprint: carbon emissions, energy consumption, and waste. We expand the use of renewable energy and recycling practices globally.
Product Model
Sustainability by Design™ integrates sustainability into the development of every new product. Growing portfolio of low-VOC formulations with long-lasting performance.
Social Imprint
Employee safety as a priority. A culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality, and active engagement in the communities where we operate.
Sustainability at P&M: what it means in practice
Extended asset lifespan
Fewer interventions, less waste, lower total cost over the lifecycle.
Low-VOC formulations
UHS (Ultra High Solids) line with high performance and lower volatile compound emissions.
CUI elimination
Heat-Flex® AEB replaces traditional insulation, eliminating corrosion under insulation.
Safety in critical environments
FIRETEX® protects steel structures for up to 4 hours in case of fire.
Awards and recognition
Trust recognized by the market
Awards reflect the choices of clients, partners, and industry organizations that evaluate real performance, decades of technical work, field presence, and commitment to what we deliver.
Best Industrial Floor Coatings Manufacturer
3 consecutive years
Supplier of Excellence
Best Supplier of the Year
Innovation Category
Best Supplier Award
“We’ve been with Sherwin-Williams for many years. A great partnership.”
Vagner Defendi
Defendi Engenharia
“Sherwin-Williams has always been committed to meeting our demand.”
Nilson Mariguella & Rafael
RPL Reservatórios
“15 years in Paraguay, 10 of them as Sherwin-Williams representatives.”
José Nunes
Solución Epoxi, Paraguay
Where we are
Presence across Latin America
Own industrial stores in Brazil and a network of specialized distributors in other countries, ensuring access to products, technical support, and personalized service across the region.
BrazilMain LATAM market. Own industrial stores in SP, RJ, MG, RS, PR, BA, PE.
Mexico
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Chile
Argentina
UruguayHow we reach you
Own Industrial Stores
Direct, specialized, and agile service. Technical consultants with deep product knowledge, from project to after-sales. Available in Brazil.
Regional Distributors
Qualified and certified network of distributors specialized in industrial coatings, covering markets without own stores.
Technical Field Support
Engineers and technicians working directly at job sites and plants, specification, surface preparation, and application across LATAM.
Distributors
Qualified partners who bring our systems to where your project happens
Our distributors are more than points of sale, they are extensions of our technical service model. Each certified partner receives direct training from the P&M team, access to updated technical materials, and support to correctly guide the client in specification and application.
Original product, stored and handled within technical specifications
Team trained to recommend the correct system by segment and environment
Access to technical data sheets, safety bulletins, and field support
Direct contact with the Sherwin-Williams technical team when needed
For the industrial client
The right product, in your region
Quick access to the right product with technical guidance from those who know the portfolio in depth. The certified distributor is prepared to recommend the most suitable system for each application.
For the partner distributor
Full Sherwin-Williams support
Commercial and technical support, ongoing training, sales materials, and access to the full P&M line, with the credibility of one of the world's largest coatings companies.
Ready to start a project with P&M?
From specification to field support, our team is ready to support you.