AkzoNobel announced plans to add three new production lines at its Changzhou powder coatings plant in China – the company's largest facility of its kind in the world.

It's time again for PCI's annual ranking of the Top 10 Global and Top 25 North American paint and coatings manufacturers. The ranking is based on 2018 coatings sales.

Induron Protective Coatings is a third-generation, family owned manufacturing company with deep roots in Birmingham, providing excellent products and high-quality service to the area, as well as national and international markets.

Since 1979, NAPCO has been a leader in products and training for tub, tile, shower and countertop refinishers.

Fortech Products is a global manufacturer of TechKote low-VOC, water-based, high-heat, corrosion-resistant coatings, as well as metalworking/forming lubricants, industrial cleaners and rust preventives.

In business since 1978, Lanco & Harris Corp. (dba Lanco Paints and Coatings) manufactures architectural and industrial coatings, roof sealers, wood finishes, industrial adhesives and high-performance sealants.

Established in 1972, H-I-S Paint Manufacturing is a manufacturer of architectural and industrial coatings for numerous national and global markets.

APV Engineered Coatings is a developer and manufacturer of innovative coating products.

Farrell-Calhoun is a manufacturer of architectural and industrial-maintenance coatings.

Sheboygan Paint Co. is an independent manufacturer of industrial finishing solutions.