The Sherwin-Williams Company (Sherwin-Williams) is engaged in the development, manufacture, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers primarily in North and South America with additional operations in the Caribbean region, Europe and Asia. The Company’s operating segments comprise Paint Stores Group, Consumer Group and Global Finishes Group. In February 2009, the Company acquired Altax Sp. zo.o. In July 2008, the Company acquired the Liquid Coatings subsidiaries of Inchem Holdings of Inchem Holdings International Limited. In February 2008, the Company acquired Becker Powder Coatings Inc., a subsidiary of AB Wilh. Becker. Simultaneously, AB Wilh. Becker acquired the North American coil coatings business of Sherwin-Williams and related assets.