Sherwin-Williams opens new R&D centre for wood coatings in Sweden
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Sherwin-Williams has opened a new R&D Centre in Arlandastad, Sweden, dedicated to its Industrial Wood Division. The facility, which became operational on 25 September 2026, covers a gross floor area of nearly 4,000 square metres and is housed in a two-storey building. It features more than 20 dedicated laboratory rooms, modern collaboration spaces, six meeting rooms, and a conference and exhibition area with a capacity of up to 150 people. The centre is designed to accommodate up to 60 engineers, scientists and technical specialists. According to the company, the centre has been created to accelerate innovation across its portfolio by enabling closer cooperation between R&D, technical service, product management and customers. The expanded capabilities are intended to support the development of next-generation coating technologies that address evolving market demands, regulatory requirements and sustainability expectations. Sustainability and energy efficiency as design principles Sustainability was described as a key consideration in the design of the building. The facility incorporates high-performance insulation and extensive heat recovery systems that capture energy generated by technological processes. In addition, the centre is powered by renewable energy sources. Cécile Berry, R&D Vice President of the Industrial Wood Division, commented on the opening: "The opening...
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