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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

APV Engineered Coatings Finishes with Strong Sales Growth for 2019

APV Engineered Coatings ended 2019 with a record sales year. The growth was fueled largely by demand for its specialty chemical products in the aerospace, flexible films and industrial textiles, architectural building products, and tire and rubber industries. The company also saw significant growth in its private label and contract manufacturing business.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Benefits and Applications of Tire and Rubber Products from APV Engineered Coatings

We offer a range of tire and rubber products, including inks, paints, and lubricants, designed with the highest quality standards to exceed your expectations.

Exploring Maskant Materials by APV Engineered Coatings

APV Engineered Coatings offers maskant materials that are commonly used in the aerospace, automotive, and electronics manufacturing industries. Learn more!

Benefits and Uses of VYNGUARD® Performance Coatings

Stains are unavoidable issues for exterior surfaces. This is especially true in specific environments and on high-use surfaces, such as boat upholstery in a marine setting or public transportation in a high-traffic urban setting. Fortunately, there’s a solution. Enter VYNGUARD® Performance Coatings.

Benefits and Uses of BLOCKSEAL™ Liquid Flashing

As a contractor or construction professional, you’re no stranger to the importance of reliable sealing solutions. In each of your projects, ensuring protection against moisture infiltration is paramount to the structural integrity and longevity of your structures.

Benefits of NeverFade^® Façade Restoration Coatings

When it comes to building maintenance and restoration, one of the most persistent challenges is preserving the integrity and aesthetics of exterior surfaces. Architects, specifiers, engineers, and building owners constantly grapple with the relentless onslaught of environmental elements that degrade façades over time.

Benefits and Uses of KAPGUARD^® with Kynar^® Factory-Applied Architectural Coating

One of the most challenging issues in architectural coatings is protecting buildings from corrosion, fading, and weathering. However, KAPGUARD® with Kynar® is an industry-leading, high-performance, factory-applied architectural coating that offers durability, aesthetics, and functionality.

Disinfectants are in the Hot Seat in the Upholstery Market

Upholstery fabric used in the contract seating market in mass transit, medical, and hospitality applications can breed harmful bacteria with widespread capability. Since the pandemic has swept the world, cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces have become more frequent and thorough, and rightfully so.