From Groundbreaking to Faster Production: Sherwin-Williams to Spotlight Fab Construction Efficiencies at Dallas Summit
Sherwin-Williams Executives to Share Proven Strategies to Reduce Construction Friction and Help Semiconductor Fabs Reach Production Sooner
CLEVELAND (March 24, 2026) – Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine will be at the Excellence in Construction, Design and Engineering of Semiconductors conference sharing actionable insights from Mark Wafford, a semiconductor fab construction expert for Sherwin-Williams, who will present insights on how coatings system strategy, early collaboration and supply discipline can help simplify semiconductor fabrication facility construction and support faster paths to production.
The Excellence in Construction, Design, and Engineering of Semiconductors conference — April 15-16, 2026, in Dallas, Texas — will address the unique challenges and opportunities in building the next generation of semiconductor fab facilities. With over 300 fabs underway globally and semiconductor construction spending spiking, original equipment manufacturers are watching how project execution strategies are evolving. Wafford’s presentation, “Simplify the Build: How to Streamline Fab Construction to Accelerate Critical Chip Production,” is scheduled for April 15, from 9:50 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Throughout our work with many of the largest and most advanced semiconductor fabs, we’ve homed in on an approach that utilizes our customizable solutions to streamline fab construction projects, minimizing delays and creating a clearer path to production.
“We’ve been partners in this industry for decades — our experience supporting semiconductor fab construction projects both across the U.S. and globally has shown that simplifying construction starts with early alignment and proven protection strategies,” says Wafford, Sherwin-Williams Construction Solutions Executive. “Throughout our work with many of the largest and most advanced semiconductor fabs, we’ve homed in on an approach that utilizes our customizable solutions to streamline fab construction projects, minimizing delays and creating a clearer path to production.”
Key Presentation Themes
- Advanced asset protection across the entire semiconductor fab campus
- Importance of early collaboration to prevent costly delays
- Ways to better ensure supply chain reliability and global consistency
- How off-site coatings application can reduce jobsite safety risks
- How to tailor coating systems to actual exposure conditions and ensure the right level of protection
“Semiconductor fabs support some of the world’s most advanced and complex processes, powering the technologies we rely on every day,” says Wafford. “These facilities demand precision with no room for shortcuts, yet proven strategies can still make construction safer, faster and simpler from start to finish.”
For more information about Sherwin-Williams coatings solutions for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities, visit the Company’s website.