Alleged violations of federal environmental law at the paint company's South Side plant. Contamination of Lake Calumet due to mishandling of hazardous wastes; Reaction from Sherwin-Williams.Crains Chicago Business
In 1884 the partnership was dissolved and Sherwin and Williams incorporated as The Sherwin-Williams Company. In the same year, Inside Floor Paint was introduced. This new product encouraged the notion that specific paints should be used for specific purposes. During 1884, Percy Neyman was hired by...