The statement, “Wood finishing is a combination of art and science. By combining fashion and durability properties, the wood finish serves as an “envelope” to beautify and protect the wood,” lived through three generations of family – 87 years of manufacturing and supplying wood finishing materials to the trade. Spruance had manufacturing plants in Philadelphia, Winston Salem, North Carolina, and a Color Styling/Lab studio in Bassett, Virginia. Spruance supplied finishing materials to manufacturers purchasing upwards of $1.0 million of 250 wood finishing products, topping $10 million in revenue.
Wood finishing suppliers formulate, manufacture and service wood finishing products for manufacturers of wood furniture, kitchens, office furniture and multipurpose cabinets. They help to educate the manufacturer on how to apply and control the wood finish through their technical knowledge and service expertise.