The Coatings division of BASF is a global supplier of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints, and applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates.
With over 150 years of coatings expertise, Axalta Coating Systems serves more than 100,000 customers across 140+ countries. In 2024, the company reported sales of approximately $5.3 billion, with 38% from North America, 34% from EMEA, 16% from Asia-Pacific and 12% from Latin America.
Founded in 1881, Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (NPHD) is one of the world’s largest producers of decorative, automotive, industrial and marine coatings, as well as sealants, adhesives and fillers (SAF), construction chemicals (CC), decorative films and surface treatment products.
With operations in more than 150 countries, AkzoNobel is a global leader in the manufacture of paints and coatings. In 2024, the company reported a 1% increase in revenue, rising from €10.67 billion in 2023 to €10.71 billion in 2024.
At PPG, team members work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, they solve customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward.
PCI's annual ranking of the top 25 North American paint and coating manufacturers is based on 2023 coatings sales and corporate information. Sales of non-coating products are not included.
Fortech Products is a global manufacturer of TechKote, a series of low-VOC, water-based, high-heat, corrosion-resistant coatings, as well as its TechDraw forming lubricants, TechKool metalworking lubricants, TechKleen industrial cleaners, and TechPro rust preventives, holding various OEM approvals.
Founded in 1954 by Edward and Joseph Richard, Richard’s Paint Mfg. Co. Inc. is a privately owned company that provides a full range of architectural, commercial, industrial, and specialty coatings.