Established in 1918, Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. is one of the largest coatings manufacturers in Japan and Africa. The company also holds leading market positions in China, India, and Southeast Asia, and has operations in Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.
The Coatings division of BASF is a global expert in the development, production, and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic, and glass substrates in a wide range of industries.
With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta Coating Systems serves more than 100,000 customers in over 140 countries with mobility and performance coatings. In 2023, the company reported 40% of its sales were in North America, 34% in EMEA, 15% in Asia-Pacific, and 11% in Latin America.
In operation since 1881, Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (NPHD) is one of the world’s leading automotive and decorative paint suppliers. It produces coatings for the automotive, marine, and industrial markets.
At PPG, team members work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings, and specialty materials that customers have trusted for 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, they solve customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward.
The Sherwin-Williams Co. was founded in 1866 by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams. The company provides coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers in paint stores in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
PCI Editors Kristin Johansson and Courtney Bassett provide a snapshot of the 2022 year in coatings based on information gathered for our annual Global Top 10 and PCI 25 rankings of the top coatings manufacturers.
