Founded in 1878 as Akron Varnish Works, APV Engineered Coatings now custom formulates and manufactures industrial coatings and advanced chemical products in Akron, Ohio. Its 14-acre operation combines research and development, application-equipment engineering, and contract manufacturing, with more than 300 pieces of equipment supporting projects from specialty batches to large-scale production. APV is particularly known for its long-trusted maskant systems used to protect aerospace and industrial engine parts during high-temperature diffusion coating.
ISO 9001:2015 with design
EPA-registered facility
Registration
EPA Establishment No. 96197-OH-1
Compliance program
Kynar Aquatec licensee
Compliance program
Lehman Industrial CoatingBuilt from a father’s auto-body experience, Lehman Industrial Coating is a family-rooted Akron company that sandblasts and applies liquid and powder coatings to parts ranging from small components to large industrial equipment. Founded by Zeck Lehman about five years ago, the company combines his father Scott’s decades of hands-on finishing experience with a fully equipped facility designed for both custom work and production runs. Its expanded 40-foot coating booth reflects LIC’s ability to take on unusually large projects while maintaining precise, durable finishes.AKRON, OH
Boville Industrial Coatings, IncFounded in Smithville, Ohio, in 1970, Boville Industrial Coatings applies industrial finishes and protective coatings to parts ranging from production components to military armored plates. The family-run company is led by founder Larry Boville Sr. alongside his son, Larry Jr., whose combined experience exceeds 90 years. Boville processes more than 200,000 parts annually in small and large quantities and employs 35 people.SMITHVILLE, OH
APS Materials, IncFounded in Dayton in 1975 by materials engineers, APS Materials, Inc. develops and applies plasma-spray metal and ceramic coatings that protect critical components and extend their service life. Still family-owned and operated, the company combines coating research and development with machining and molding support across aerospace, biomedical, semiconductor and infrastructure applications. Its 50,000-square-foot Dayton headquarters includes automated spray systems, cleanrooms and an A2LA-accredited metallurgical laboratory, while its CerAnode division has manufactured U.S.-made cathodic-protection systems since 1984.DAYTON, OH
Advanced Technical Products Supply Co., IncFounded in 1988, Advanced Technical Products Supply Co. manufactures water-based glass and ceramic coatings that protect, lubricate, and identify metals during high-temperature processing. Based in West Chester, Ohio, the ISO 9001:2015-certified company custom-formulates coatings for demanding metalworking applications, including titanium forging and heat treatment. Its in-house formulation work has helped manufacturers simplify processes and reduce material costs, while its distributors extend its reach across the United States and international markets.WEST CHESTER, OH