APV has been in business since 1878 and develops and manufactures coatings for a wide variety of industries. Some APV coating applications include racetrack surface coatings; a coating for boat covers; swimming pool paint; automotive coatings; and production of inks, adhesives and cements for various industrial applications. With a growing demand for industrial coatings, APV requires its equipment suppliers to be responsive, efficient and technically advanced.
Strolling through a trade show about 10 years ago, APV President Dave Venarge was on his way to discuss purchasing industrial mixers from another company when he happened to see Reynolds Industries' booth. He stopped to chat - liked the company's product designs and attitude, specifically that Reynolds' medium size meant he received individualized attention - and chose Reynolds' mixers instead. Over the years, APV has purchased four Reynolds' mixers and uses them primarily to blend caulks and sealants for its customers.