Is Sico Canadian?
Partly
Ownership is split or partially foreign — read the details.
What we found
Originally Canadian (founded 1937 Quebec), acquired by PPG Industries (US) 2013, now transitioning to Pittsburgh Paints Company ownership via American Industrial Partners (2025).
The receipt
| Verdict | Borderline |
| Category | Household Products |
| HQ | Quebec, Quebec |
| Confidence | medium |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/sico-inc-agrees-to-284m-takeover-offe… secondary source — registry check pending “CBC News reports that Sico Inc. agreed to a takeover offer from Dutch chemical company Akzo Nobel, indicating foreign ownership.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Sico
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeautiTone Paint | Paint/coatings | Burford, ON | View ownership → |
| Cloverdale Paint | Paint/Coatings | Surrey, BC | View ownership → |
| Randall's Paint & Decor | Home & Furniture | Canada, Multiple | View ownership → |
| Walls Alive | Household Products | Edmonton, Alberta | View ownership → |
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