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Cost-Saving Solutions for the Aerospace Industry
Coatings represent a significant opportunity for cost reduction. Explore our solutions and how they can improve margins for your aerospace applications.
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Complying With Emissions Regulations in Retread Facilities
Many retreaders have already taken steps to reduce or eliminate HAP emissions. See how ZEVOC® Cement can support your sustainability goals.
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Enhancing Thermal Stability of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Binders and coatings manage heat, support structural integrity, and slow the progression of failure under thermal stress in lithium-ion batteries. Learn more!
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In-House Testing Procedures to Meet Industry Standards
Our comprehensive in-house testing procedures help us deliver coatings that stand up to a wide range of environmental challenges, from salt spray to UV exposure and extreme temperatures.
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How To Protect Oceanfront Properties From Fading and Degradation
One of the most common concerns for coastal property owners is the degradation of exteriors. Why do oceanfront façades fade, and what are the best solutions? Learn more!
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Sustainable Practices in Coating Manufacturing
At APV Engineered Coatings, we’re passionate about sustainable coating manufacturing. Learn more about our sustainable practices.
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Exploring Aerospace Industry Product Applications
The aerospace industry demands precision, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to ensure aircraft components perform optimally under extreme conditions. APV Engineered Coatings has risen to the challenge. Learn more!
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Benefits of Contract/Toll Manufacturing for Your Business
Contract/toll manufacturing helps businesses focus on core competencies like marketing, R&D, and distribution while leveraging the expertise of a third-party manufacturer. Learn more!
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APV Engineered Coatings Recognized as One of North America’s Top 25 Coatings Manufacturers
For the sixth consecutive year, APV Engineered Coatings has been recognized by Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine as one of North America’s Top 25 coatings manufacturers.
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Neverfade® Facade Restoration Coatings Are Now Neverfade® Exterior Paints
APV Engineered Coatings, one of North America’s top 25 paints and coatings manufacturers, has introduced a new brand name for its flagship line of field-applied coating systems for new and existing exterior surfaces and roofs.
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NeverFade® Coatings Project Wins Painting Industry Award
The restoration project, conducted by Stuart Dean Company, took top honors in the Specialty Project Category of the CoatingsPro Magazine 2022 Contractor Awards, presented today at the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Annual CORROSION Conference & Expo.
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Facilities Alert: 3 Things To Know About Cleaning & Disinfecting Wallcoverings During The COVID-19 Pandemic And Flu Season
Upgraded efforts to maintain clean and healthy facilities may result in damage to the surfaces being disinfected, according to protective coating chemists at APV Engineered Coatings.
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APV Engineered Coatings Demonstrated Agility & Resiliency in 2020
APV Engineered Coatings started 2021 ready to build on the gains it experienced during one of the most challenging years in recent history. The company – an essential business that remained open and operating during the COVID-19 pandemic – pivoted to help meet public health needs while continuing to serve its customer base with specialty chemical products that contributed to the economy and kept other businesses moving forward.
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Colorful Façade Restoration Project Using NeverFade® Coatings with Kynar Aquatec® Wins Painting Industry Design Award
The façade restoration of a center for disadvantaged children in South Florida won a [highlight]PaintSquare Elevation Award[/highlight] in the Renovation/Retrofit category.
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Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine Recognizes APV Engineered Coatings In July Issue Celebrating Top 25 North American Manufacturers
APV Engineered Coatings is pleased to announce it has been included in Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine's listing of the Top 25 North American coatings manufacturers for the second year in a row
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Façade Restoration Project Using NeverFade® Metal Restoration Coating with Kynar Aquatec® Wins Architecture Industry Design Award
The façade restoration of a Class-A office building in southern California has won the 2020 Metal Architecture Design Award in the Renovations and Retrofit category.
In the News
Signage Company Tests New Option for Quick Turnaround with Water-Based Coatings
As seen in: gb&dPRO
BMO Bank is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, providing personal and commercial banking, global markets, and investment banking services to 13 million customers.
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New Roof Coating Corrects Years of Weather Damage and Degradation
As seen in: gb&dPRO
The damage started to become apparent during a roof inspection in the spring of 2015. After 25 years of service life, the metal roof on Central Middle School in Dobson, North Carolina was showing its age.
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CPIA 2023 Elevation Award Winner
As seen in: Paint Square
In Multi-Family/Residential High-Rise, Trump Hollywood Condominium took the award, with work done by painting contractor Capital Contractor Services and materials supplied by APV Engineered Coatings.
In the News
The PCI Top 25: APV Engineered Coatings Moves Up in 2023
As seen in: PCI Magazine
Paint & Coatings Industry (PCI) has released their annual ranking of the top 25 North American paint and coatings manufacturers. APV has moved up one spot to #20 in the annual ranking based on 2022 coating sales.
In the News
Restoring Colorful Art at the Villa Regina
As seen in: gb&dPRO
Repainting a 31-story building is never an easy job. But when that building is also the canvas for what is arguably the largest art piece in the world, the challenges are even greater.
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Scratch-Resistant and PFAS-Free: APV Engineered Coatings Takes Coating Formula Development a Step Further
As seen in: Specialty Fabrics Review
In March 2023, an automotive aftermarket manufacturer launching a new line of flexible vinyl tonneau covers for pickup trucks approached APV Engineered Coatings with a request: help them improve the durability of their product while maintaining its matte finish.
In the News
Repainting of the Moiliili Triangle Park TORII GATE SCULPTURE & ARTS
As seen in: Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce
The Torii Gate was first repainted in 2006 after its installation in 2000 to commemorate the HJCC’s 100th Year Anniversary. It was a gift from the Hiroshima Prefecture governments and the Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
In the News
5 Things to Know Before You Specify Exterior Restoration Coatings
As seen in: Coatings Pro Magazine
Restoring a building’s exterior with field-applied coatings is a better option, as it eliminates the expense, business disruption, and environmental impacts associated with removing and replacing facade materials.
In the News
New Water-Based Liquid Flashing Exceeds AAMA 714 Standard
As seen in: Coatings Pro Magazine
APV Engineered Coatings, makers of NeverFade® Façade Restoration Coatings, adds to its building products offerings with BLOCKSEAL®, a water-based, waterproof liquid flashing that seals window and door substrates in new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial applications. It is one of the few liquid flashing products to meet and exceed AAMA 714-19, Voluntary Specification for Liquid Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings.
Case Study
Challenging Façade Restoration Project Completed in Tallahassee
To help restore the Turlington Building to its original factory fresh-looking finish, a full façade restoration, using NeverFade® Exterior Paints formulated with Kynar Aquatec® PVDF resin, began in December 2021 and was completed in May 2023, after pausing for three hurricanes.
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When the Supplier Becomes the Customer: Trust and Performance Combine in Winning Formula
APV Engineered Coatings worked closely with Shepherd Color and Shepherd’s building services management company throughout the entire recoating project. APV chemists custom-blended several Shepherd Color pigments together to match the company’s slate gray corporate color.
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New Roof Coating Corrects Years of Weather Damage and Degradation
The damage started to become apparent during a roof inspection in the spring of 2015. After 25 years of service life, the metal roof on Central Middle School in Dobson, North Carolina, was showing its age. Back-to-back winters with heavier-than-average amounts of snow and ice caused the blue, factory-applied coating on the standing seam roof to flake and peel off, exposing large sections of grey primer and the underlying steel roof panels to the elements.
Case Study
The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya Façade Restoration and Preservation
With many vibrant colors, the Great Stupa is one of the most beautiful structures in the Western hemisphere. Extreme weather conditions— especially radical temperature swings and intense UV light—are also particularly tough on paint. The maintenance team decided that NeverFade Façade Restoration Coatings, offered the optimal performance properties needed for protecting the building facade and preserving color vibrancy in the harsh climate.
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Hurricane-Proof Demonstration Home Protected with NeverFade® Coatings
Florida is the hurricane capital of the United States, and Islamorada has been home to several hurricanes since construction on the Sandcastle started in 1991, including the powerful and destructive Category 5 Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Pistorino wanted this demonstration home, which sits 50 feet from the Atlantic Ocean, to withstand that kind of battering.
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Protecting an Oceanfront Building with Restoration Coatings
The multi-angular Trump Hollywood condo building in Hollywood Beach, Florida, stands out from its plain, boxy neighbors. As with most buildings in coastal Florida, its exterior is exposed to high UV rays, high humidity, salt spray, and wind-borne sand.
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Exterior Restoration of a Luxury, Resort-Style Living Community in Naples, Florida
Homeowners at the Quattro at Naples Square enjoy the ultimate in luxury, resort-style living: spacious condos with oversized island kitchens, generous master suites, and premier fixtures and finishes, along with an owners club room, lovely pool area and more. Condos in the downtown Naples, Florida development start in the high $2 millions and are ideally suited near shopping, dining and bayfront marinas.
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High-Performance Exterior Coatings Protect Biotech Office Center from Weathering Damage
Home to several high-profile tenants since its construction in the early 1970s, the 1 Rockwood office building now occupied by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., recently underwent a complete restoration of its façade using NeverFade® Exterior Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec® from APV Engineered Coatings. The restoration project will help the building resist exterior fading and degradation for at least 20 years.
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Long-Term Durability for New HQ Building with NeverFade® Coatings
When the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) designed its new headquarters, they knew it needed to be built with materials that were energy-efficient, code-compliant and long-lasting. To ensure a long-lasting exterior, they turned to coatings and component finishes made with Kynar 500® and Kynar Aquatec® PVDF resin.
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Cost-Saving Solutions for the Aerospace Industry
Coatings represent a significant opportunity for cost reduction. Explore our solutions and how they can improve margins for your aerospace applications.
Post
Complying With Emissions Regulations in Retread Facilities
Many retreaders have already taken steps to reduce or eliminate HAP emissions. See how ZEVOC® Cement can support your sustainability goals.
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Enhancing Thermal Stability of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Binders and coatings manage heat, support structural integrity, and slow the progression of failure under thermal stress in lithium-ion batteries. Learn more!
Post
In-House Testing Procedures to Meet Industry Standards
Our comprehensive in-house testing procedures help us deliver coatings that stand up to a wide range of environmental challenges, from salt spray to UV exposure and extreme temperatures.
Post
How To Protect Oceanfront Properties From Fading and Degradation
One of the most common concerns for coastal property owners is the degradation of exteriors. Why do oceanfront façades fade, and what are the best solutions? Learn more!
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Sustainable Practices in Coating Manufacturing
At APV Engineered Coatings, we’re passionate about sustainable coating manufacturing. Learn more about our sustainable practices.
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Exploring Aerospace Industry Product Applications
The aerospace industry demands precision, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to ensure aircraft components perform optimally under extreme conditions. APV Engineered Coatings has risen to the challenge. Learn more!
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Benefits of Contract/Toll Manufacturing for Your Business
Contract/toll manufacturing helps businesses focus on core competencies like marketing, R&D, and distribution while leveraging the expertise of a third-party manufacturer. Learn more!
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The Importance of Quality Control and Compliance in the Coatings Industry
Quality control and compliance in the coatings industry are crucial to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of products. At APV, quality is our conviction. Learn more!
