Founded in 1971, Cincinnati-based Automotive International makes ValuGard vehicle-protection coatings and related automotive products, with a particular focus on preventing corrosion and addressing paint damage. The company supports manufacturers, dealers and professional installers with technical consultation and PrepExcellence training, and its products have appeared in vehicle manufacturers’ technical service bulletins. Automotive International’s ValuGard line is made in the USA and the company is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
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Axalta Coating SystemsWith more than 150 years in the coatings industry, Axalta Coating Systems makes surface coatings that protect, insulate and improve vehicles, industrial equipment and everyday products. Its Energy Solutions business has manufactured electrical insulation coatings for more than 80 years, while its industrial portfolio includes specialized systems for batteries, corrosion protection and electric motors. Axalta also supports refinish customers through technical testing, consulting and training centers around the world.325510GLEN MILLS, PA
Sprimag, IncKnown for more than 90 years of coating expertise, Sprimag, Inc. is the West Chester, Ohio-based U.S. operation of a German manufacturer whose work began with industrial spray guns before expanding into automated coating systems. It serves manufacturers that need controlled surface finishing, with particular experience in automotive production and metal packaging. Its ISO 9001, VDA 6.4 and ISO 14001 certifications reflect the company’s quality and environmental management systems.WEST CHESTER, OH
ExoForma, LLCFounded in Columbus by high school friends Adam Krock and James McKinney, ExoForma makes automotive detailing products for car enthusiasts, professional detailers, and do-it-yourself owners. The company’s lineup is built around enhancing and protecting a vehicle’s exterior appearance, with newer offerings such as its PermaShine acrylic tire coating alongside cleaners and shine products. ExoForma says its chemical products are 100% made in the USA and ships from its Cincinnati warehouse.
GreenkoteFounded in 1999 by two European metallurgical scientists, Greenkote develops proprietary thermal-diffusion coatings and applies them to finished metal parts for corrosion protection. Headquartered in Brook Park, Ohio, the company supports coating centers and licensees around the world, with its patented process forming a metallurgical bond that protects complex parts without introducing hydrogen embrittlement. Its Brook Park facility conforms to ISO 9001:2015, and its G5k coating has delivered at least 5,000 hours of salt-spray corrosion protection in ASTM B117 testing.BROOK PARK, OH