Sherwin-Williams paints store No. 4,000

After announcing new partnerships with HGTV and Lowe’s, as well as three consecutive quarters of record growth, Sherwin-Williams is celebrating another milestone.

The company announced it is opening its 4,000th store in Sewickley, Pa.

"The opening of Sherwin-Williams’ 4,000th store is a landmark occasion for our company," said Chris Connor, chairman and CEO of Sherwin-Williams. "Sherwin-Williams is committed to delivering an exceptional painting experience to homeowners and professionals alike. We also believe in making a positive difference in the communities we serve and look forward to showing our support for Sewickley and the surrounding boroughs in the coming years."

In honor of the 4,000th store, Sherwin-Williams announced it will donate $40,000 to Austin's Playroom Project, an initiative of the Mario Lemieux Foundation. The funds will furnish interactive iPad tables in 10 hospital playrooms in the Pittsburgh area and across the country.

Austin's Playroom Project seeks to benefit families and improve the quality of a child's hospital experience — whether as a visitor or patient — by furnishing cheerful playrooms that are safe, calming and comfortable. The playrooms feature Sherwin-Williams paints, such as Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900), Sundance (SW 6897) and Exciting Orange (SW 6647).

For the third quarter Sherwin-Williams reported net sales increased 10.6% to $3.15 billion. Net sales in the Paint Stores Group jumped 15.0%. Net income for the third quarter increased to $326.2 million, up from $263.0 million.