For the sixth consecutive year APV Engineered Coatings has been recognized by Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine as one of North America’s Top 25 coatings manufacturers. The annual listing recognizes companies based on industry sales figures and showcases the industry’s most influential players, highlighting their contributions to innovation, sustainability, and market leadership.
With $37.05 million in 2023 coatings sales, APV provides coating solutions for some of the world’s top-producing manufacturers. The company’s leading coating brands include NeverFade, VYNGUARD®, and Kapguard®. Last year, the company introduced a new coating product, BLOCKSEAL, a water-based liquid flashing for windows and doors that exceeds the AAMA 714-22 standard.
“2023 was a big year for APV Engineered Coatings,” said David Venarge, chairman and CEO of APV Engineered Coatings. “We celebrated our 145th anniversary and continued to generate demand among architects, specifiers, and building owners for our water-based NeverFade® Exterior Paints, which have been used on some of the country’s most iconic buildings.”
APV also continued to grow its contract manufacturing and private label services in 2023, especially among Fortune 500 paint and coatings manufacturers, for whom APV is a key resource.
About APV Engineered Coatings
Founded in 1878, APV Engineered Coatings custom formulates and manufactures industrial coatings and advanced chemical products in Akron, Ohio. APV is a partner to some of the world’s top-producing manufacturers due to its expertise in chemical and coating composition, the commercialization of advanced materials and large-scale production. The company’s innovative solutions have been integrated into a variety of industries for unique applications, such as aerospace, innovative textiles, and high-end building products.
