Who owns Minwax?
Minwax is owned by Sherwin-Williams (the United States, NYSE: SHW), which has owned the brand since 1998.[1] Minwax was founded in 1904 in the United States and was independent until 1998.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Sherwin-Williams Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1904–1998)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Cleveland, Ohio
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1904
- Category
- Home, garden & DIY › Home improvement › Paint & coatings
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: SHW
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Minwax
Minwax makes wood stains, varnishes and finishes and is the leading brand for treating bare wood in the United States. Sherwin-Williams acquired it with Thompson Minwax in 1998. Its Polyshades and polyurethane finishes are the standard recommendation in American home improvement for sealing furniture and floors.
Ownership timeline of Minwax
- 1998 – present Sherwin-Williams [1] verified
Where Minwax sits in Sherwin-Williams
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Minwax?
The parent company of Minwax is Sherwin-Williams, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Minwax American?
Yes. Minwax originated in the United States in 1904 and its owner, Sherwin-Williams, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Sherwin-Williams owned Minwax?
Sherwin-Williams has owned Minwax since 1998.
Who owned Minwax before Sherwin-Williams?
Minwax was an independent company from its founding in 1904 until Sherwin-Williams acquired it in 1998.
Is Minwax still owned by Sherwin-Williams?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Minwax is still owned by Sherwin-Williams. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Sherwin-Williams Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-19 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 19 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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