In 1878, APV was founded in the city of Akron, Ohio. The importance of rubber had not yet been realized, but the need for metal and structural coatings was exploding in this booming city and surrounding area. Today, APV has replaced old, antiquated technology with cutting-edge technology. We can supply you with metal coatings that will meet a vast number of performance and application needs. Since the 1970s, APV Engineered Coatings has been a leader in custom formulations in both water-based and solvent-based products. Our impressive array of milling and manufacturing equipment, as well as our tank capacity, allows us to formulate products that others may avoid.