Automotive and Specialty Coatings

Delivering cutting-edge coatings solutions to a variety of industries, Automotive and Specialty Coatings comprises Aerospace Coatings, Automotive OEM Coatings, Consumer Electronics Coatings, Vehicle Refinishes and Sign Finishes. AkzoNobel has a passion for paint.

We’re experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792.

Web: https://www.akzonobel.com

The FinishMaster Way

The FinishMaster Way is our promise to focus on what is best for our customers, vendors, shareholders, and team members. One way does not limit our creativity; rather, it drives us toward the common goal of providing the Ultimate Customer Experience.

FinishMaster has grown tremendously since our founding in 1968—from a single outlet to a team of more than 1,900 associates, with more than 210 locations across the country. We believe that our commitment to a singular vision and a set of core values has allowed us to attain this rapid expansion. We understand that any successful business starts with the people who work there, and we have the most experienced, knowledgeable and client-focused team in the nation.

Our passion for the industry is unmatched.

Web: https://www.finishmaster.com/

Get the work done right, the first time, every time.

Your reputation ensures repeat business and separates you from your competition. With almost 100 years of automotive industry experience, we know the nooks and crannies of auto design, manufacture and repair—from helping OEMs improve fuel economy with light weighting solutions, to helping auto body specialists revolutionize the painting process.

At 3M, we are experts in giving you confidence in the quality of your work. From window tinting and Bondo® brand to car wraps and auto paint, we offer to the tools that help protect your reputation. Our car repair, automotive touch-up and car care solutions are designed to help you put quality vehicles on the road.

Web: 3M Automotive Aftermarket

In 1925, a group of independent auto parts sellers met in Detroit to form the National Automotive Parts Association. Their mission was simple: improve the distribution of auto parts to serve the people and businesses who increasingly relied on cars and trucks for their transportation needs.

NAPA stores and warehouses, which were owned by a variety of member companies at the time, quickly became the go-to sources for parts. Carlyle Fraser, founder of Genuine Parts Company, served as a key NAPA contributor in its early years.

Over the years, Genuine Parts began to acquire the other NAPA member companies, and in 2012 became the last remaining member of NAPA, a brand with a reputation for quality parts, rapid availability, and knowledgeable people.

Today, NAPA-branded stores and AutoCare Centers continue to serve auto service professionals, do-it-yourselfers and everyday drivers with quality parts and supplies to keep cars, trucks, and equipment performing safely and efficiently.

Web: NAPA Auto Body & Paint Supplies

Gandrud Auto Group - We put our money where our mouth is with our seven brand promises. These promises are commitments we make to every customer who comes through our doors. They cover not only low and transparent pricing, but our view that you should have a no-pressure sales experience, dependable service, and ensuring that you are happy with your vehicle and financing. We believe the way to earning life-long customers is by providing a top-notch dealership experience. Web: Gandrud Auto Group

It was in 1894 when a paste-based product was introduced by Q.D. Coach Colors—Q.D. as in "quick drying". Primers, fillers, colors, gear paint and varnishes quickly followed and by the mid-1950s, we combined the speed of a lacquer system with the characteristics of an enamel finish resulting in the industry’s first acrylic enamel.

By 1970, there were 50 Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes service centers in the U.S. And today, we remain dedicated to meeting our customers day-to-day needs through a network of more than 180 store locations—providing unparalleled customer service and support.

Our commitment to our customers is recognized around the world as is our ongoing dedication to technology and solutions. We are focused on elevating the industry and our customer’s businesses with everything from high-performance color systems to applications addressing in-process quality and inventory management.

That's our promise to our customers. That's our promise to you.

Web: Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world.

BASF cooperates closely with customers all over the world. We supply and develop functional materials and solutions that enable vehicles to be built and to operate more efficiently.

Our product range includes engineering plastics, polyurethane and specialty foams, coatings, pigments, catalysts, axle and transmission lubricants, fuel additives, coolants and brake fluids, as well as battery materials.

At BASF, we are passionate about chemistry and our customers. We want to be the world’s leading chemical company for our customers, grow profitably and create value for society. Thanks to our expertise, our innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, and the power of our Verbund integration, we make a decisive contribution to changing the world for the better.

Web: BASF - Automotive

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Stacey Phillips