White Papers

An In-Depth Look at Contract Manufacturing and Why It’s Beneficial for Your Business

This white paper delves deeper into the benefits of contract manufacturing and how we can help you enhance your product development process.

Outsourcing Your Manufacturing? 10 Questions to Ask First

By: Mark DiSalvo

Before you enter into a contract manufacturing agreement, be sure to ask yourself and your potential partner these important questions.

Inhibiting Microbes with Topcoat Technology

By: Hugh Barrett

Pink staining bacteria produces a red liquid that diffuses into vinyl, creating a stain that cannot be cleaned. Antimicrobial topcoats can help to prevent such damage.

Planes, Stains, and Automobiles: Stain Resistance on Flexible Vinyl Substrates

By: John Russell

Stain resistance on flexible vinyl substrates is a daily topic in the lab at APV. The type of stain resistance required varies by market and end-use.

How to Qualify a High-Performance Coating

By: Lon Bauer

Sunlight, heat and moisture cost the architectural industry millions of dollars in damage every year. To reduce the risk of chalking and fading, a coating must be formulated to withstand UV exposure.

The Innovation Behind Water-Based PVDF Coatings

By: Lon Bauer

As an advanced coating restoration company, Stuart Dean has partnered with APV to bring long-term performance, aesthetics and eco-friendly solutions to their clients.

Pink Stain Damage on Vinyl Surfaces

By: Hugh Barrett

Pink stain is a common problem that can be prevented by either preventing the growth of the bacteria that causes it or by sealing the substrate with a coating.

Steel Substrates and Surface Prep Quick Guide: What to Know Before You Coat

By: Lon Bauer

Exterior coating restoration projects involving architectural steel surfaces require a case-by-case inspection to identify the proper products needed to ensure optimum protection.