APV Engineered Coatings

Since 1878, APV Engineered Coatings has provided innovative manufacturing and engineering solutions.

Our Services Include:
-Coatings & Product Development
-Contract Manufacturing

Our Products Include:
-Adhesives
-Concentrates
-Decals
-Dyes
-Inks
-Crayons & Inspection Markers
-Lubricants
-Maskant Materials
-Paints & Coatings
-Primers

Industries Involved in:
-Aerospace
-Automotive
-Building Products
-Government Applications
-Marine
-Nanotechnology
-Plastics & Allied Goods
-Tire & Rubber Goods
-Vinyl & Textile

Timeline photos 12/21/2023

“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck

Timeline photos 12/14/2023

: In 2003, APV purchased the Maskant product line from Alloy Surfaces Co. This masking compound protects alloy/superalloy parts and assemblies from overcoating during high-temperature diffusion coating/processing. Maskant has been long-trusted in the gas turbine engine industry.

20 Green Home Improvements You Can Make in 2024 12/13/2023

Want to go green in 2024? Here are 20 ways to do it, courtesy of Green Building & Design, including using low-VOC paints and installing a cool roof. Read more:

20 Green Home Improvements You Can Make in 2024 Installing solar panels, replacing outdated appliances, and other green home improvements can help reduce a home's environmental impact.

Six Breakthrough Trends Reshaping the Coatings Industry 12/08/2023

We're particularly bullish on coatings, coating , resistant coatings and materials.

Six Breakthrough Trends Reshaping the Coatings Industry Several coatings industry trends are powering incredible innovations in manufacturing and materials science, from green coatings to self-cleaning coatings and more.

12/08/2023

Honored to be recognized by PaintSquare with an Elevation Award for our work with Capital Contractor Services in refreshing the exterior of the Trump Hollywood Condominium in Florida. Read more here: https://www.paintsquare.com/news/view/?27202

Reducing VOCs with Water-Based Exterior Coatings : PaintSquare News 12/05/2023

Low-VOC coatings aren't just better for the environment and your health, they also can provide long-term, fade-resistant performance. Learn more in this article from PaintSquare.

Reducing VOCs with Water-Based Exterior Coatings : PaintSquare News While concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are consistently higher indoors, they also are a concern outdoors. Once in the atmosphere, they react with oxygen to produce ozone, a key component of smog that can lead to adverse environmental and health effects.

Timeline photos 11/23/2023

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Reduce VOCs With Water-Based Exterior Coatings | CoatingsPro Magazine 11/22/2023

The right coating technology can eliminate the VOCs that cause a nuisance to coating crews and building occupants.

Reduce VOCs With Water-Based Exterior Coatings | CoatingsPro Magazine Reduce VOCs With Water-Based Exterior Coatings

Timeline photos 11/11/2023

To all who have served with bravery and honor, we thank you!

Timeline photos 11/09/2023

: In 2015, we acquired the Mt. Hope Cemetery across the street after its long-time caretaker fell ill. We carry on the legacy of the cemetery, which has headstones dating back to 1825, including veterans from the Revolutionary War. .

Timeline photos 11/08/2023

It's ! DYK? STEM occupations are projected to grow over 2x faster than the total for all occupations in the next decade.

Timeline photos 11/05/2023

It's the end of ! Did you remember to “fall back?”

Timeline photos 10/31/2023

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Timeline photos 10/27/2023

Read more about how a massive art installation is being brought back to life with with

Villa Regina is an iconic masterpiece with an art installation that's kept vibrant thanks to NeverFade Coatings with Kynar Aquatec from APV Engineered Coatings . NeverFade consistently demonstrates an ability to resist film erosion and fading in high UV settings. More at https://buff.ly/45N7sU2

10/25/2023

Remember to make time at the for a visit to our booth to learn about the latest and technology for your next or industrial project. We look forward to seeing you! ATA - Advanced Textiles Association

10/23/2023

On Wednesday, you can find us at the Tampa Bay Condo & HOA Expo showcasing the power of NeverFade® Façade Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec®. We hope to see you there! Find your FREE registration using the link below.

Timeline photos 10/22/2023

It's ! Thanks to all our for their expertise and spirit of innovation.

10/17/2023

One week left until the Bradenton Area Condo & HOA Expo! Stop by booth 516 to learn why so many building owners have chosen NeverFade® Façade Restoration Coatings to revive and protect the look of their properties.

Restoring Colorful Art at the Villa Regina - gb&d 10/13/2023

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. The team of Lazer Manufacturing, and APV Engineered Coatings was up for the job at the Villa Regina Condominium in Miami.

Restoring Colorful Art at the Villa Regina - gb&d The Villa Regina's kinetic painted facade in Miami is restored with help from APV Engineered Coatings NeverFade.

Timeline photos 10/12/2023

: In 1990, APV's industrial inks business took off when we began supplying tire marking ink to several big names in the tire industry.

10/09/2023

Have you made your plans for the ? We invite you to visit our booth to learn about the latest and technology for your next or industrial project. ATA - Advanced Textiles Association

Timeline photos 10/06/2023

Manufacturing is vital to our economy and we’re proud of our contributions since our founding in 1878. The Manufacturing Institute

Scratch-Resistant and PFAS-Free - Specialty Fabrics Review 10/03/2023

Scratch resistance? free formulas? Special requests are no problem for our chemists.

Scratch-Resistant and PFAS-Free - 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. APV went a step further by engineerin...

Timeline photos 10/03/2023

On , we thank the professionals responsible for designing our human habitat.

Timeline photos 09/23/2023

“There is harmony in autumn, and a lustre in its sky.” -Percy Bysshe Shelley

09/19/2023

Only 2 weeks left until the Orlando Condo & HOA Expo! Stop by booth 516 to learn about the benefits of using NeverFade® Façade Restoration Coatings with Kynar® Aquatec.

Timeline photos 09/14/2023

: In 1912, our third (and current) location was constructed on Firestone Parkway. The building still stands strong, housing several offices and production lines. As APV continued to grow, we added onto the building with additional office space.

Timeline photos 09/11/2023

Never forget

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Happy to all of our employees!

50 Ways to Make Your Home More Sustainable 08/29/2023

"Just as wearing light-colored clothing can help keep a person cool on a sunny day, cool roofs use solar-reflective surfaces to maintain lower roof temperatures." Learn more about cool roofs, UV-reflective exterior coatings and 48 other ways to make your home more sustainable.

50 Ways to Make Your Home More Sustainable Make your home more sustainable with energy-efficient appliances, water-saving fixtures, or eco-friendly landscaping, and more.

Linetec finishes 100,000+ metal panels in 35 colors to create a moving mural on California parking garage – one of the largest in the U.S. - Linetec 08/25/2023

We are so excited and honored to be part of this Linetec moving mural! Thank you for choosing to help protect and extend the vibrance of this spectacular piece of art.

Linetec finishes 100,000+ metal panels in 35 colors to create a moving mural on California parking garage – one of the largest in the U.S. - Linetec A massive, colorful, moving mural creatively conceals a newly opened, four-level, 520,000-square-foot parking garage for a global technology company in Mountain View, California. Linetec finished 111,692 individual metal flappers in 35 different colors to compose the wind-activated KINETICWALL syste...

08/24/2023

Thank you to the architects, roofing & painting contractors and building industry pros who attended this week's University of presented by Arkema Americas and APV Engineered Coatings to learn about the benefits of based coatings. Also, huge thank you to Ralph Bruno for his presentation on Beach House Shake!

Summer in the City: Cool Roof Policies and Programs 08/18/2023

It's hot out there! Which can make it hot inside too. Learn how to beat the heat with cool roofing.

Summer in the City: Cool Roof Policies and Programs Cool roof coatings can help provide passive cooling during extreme heat events, particularly during power outages and in poorly insulated or non-air-conditioned buildings. They can also help mitigate impacts from the urban heat island effect.

08/02/2023

On this day in 1982, former employee, David Venarge, purchased The Akron Paint & Varnish Company and became President. In the 1990s, the company changed its name to APV Engineered Coatings to better recognize its innovative and expanded offerings.

07/26/2023

We enjoyed meeting with industry professionals, and at last week's South Florida Build Expo. Thanks to Build Expo USA for putting on a great event!

07/17/2023

We're back in the office for a couple days after joining our distribution partner Lazer Manufacturing at the FRSA Expo. Enjoyed meeting with contractors and discussing the benefits of with for a long-lasting roof.

07/17/2023

Have you registered yet?
You won't want to miss the University of Kynar® event on August 22nd in Orlando, FL! Registration closes on August 7th.

For more information and to register today, click the link below!
https://lp.arkema.com/en/hpp/kynar-university/

Timeline photos 07/13/2023

: In 1987, APV purchased the industrial crayon business from Harwick Chemical Company. Crayons are typically used to mark rubber surfaces for inspection and identification.

5 Things to Know Before You Specify Exterior Restoration Coatings 07/07/2023

Restoring a building's exterior with field-applied saves money, time and reduces environmental impact. Learn more about how to select the right coating for a long-lasting finish in this article from Green Building & Design https://gbdmagazine.com/specify-exterior-restoration-coatings/

5 Things to Know Before You Specify Exterior Restoration Coatings Story at a glance: Restoring a building’s exterior with field-applied coatings saves money, time, and reduces environmental impact. Careful selection of the right coating can be the difference between a long-lasting finish and one that fails in several years. Reduce, reuse, recycle—the three Rs ...

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1390 Firestone Pkwy
Akron, OH
44301

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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