Canlak Coatings develops and manufactures wood coating systems for flooring professionals and OEM manufacturers, pairing custom formulation and color-matching expertise with water-based, UV and solvent-based technologies. The North American independent platform supports products made for settings ranging from residential floors to sports arenas, as well as factory-applied finishes for cabinetry, furniture and architectural woodwork. Its Absco brand adds more than 90 years of specialty floor-coating heritage, while on-site technical and quality teams support contract production and commercialization.
M.L. CampbellFor more than 100 years, M.L. Campbell has focused exclusively on manufacturing wood coatings for the North American wood-finishing industry. Based in Fort Erie, Ontario, the company combines North American and European formulation technology with dedicated research and development, including low-VOC and formaldehyde- and isocyanate-free waterborne systems. Its support extends beyond the coatings themselves through distributor training, shop consultations, and custom color matching.CLEVELAND, OH
FinishWorksFinishWorks develops and supplies high-performance industrial finishes and coating solutions for wood, specialty, and metal markets. Its offerings include waterborne coatings, conversion varnishes, UV-cure coatings, ISO-free urethanes, pre-catalyzed lacquers, formaldehyde-free systems, and metal coatings, supported by color matching, custom formulation, application training, equipment, and product support.APPLE CREEK, OH
IC&SSince its 1993 incorporation, IC&S has supplied premium European wood coatings from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to customers across North America and beyond. Backed by the research and technical expertise of ILVA Italy, the company stands out for custom color matching, formulation and troubleshooting support alongside its industrial finishing systems. IC&S also introduced its first generation of water-based products in 2005 and continues to develop lower-impact coating technologies.LANCASTER, PA
SayerlackSince 1954, Sayerlack has made industrial wood coatings that protect and enhance the natural beauty of wood. Founded by Giancarlo Cocchi, the company established its first research laboratory in 1958 and later helped advance water-based finishing with its Hydroplus line. Now part of The Sherwin-Williams Company, Sayerlack serves an international market while continuing to develop coating systems focused on durability, sustainability and wood’s appearance.CLEVELAND, OH