A family-run Schwarzwald company founded by Emil Frei in 1926, Emil Frei GmbH & Co. KG remains in the hands of the Frei family and is now led by its third generation. Based in Döggingen, the business has grown from a regional paint wholesaler into an industrial manufacturer with more than 650 employees and customers worldwide. Its signature system-coating approach brings complementary coating technologies together under one roof for tailored industrial applications.
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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
Advanced Finishing USAFounded in 1970, family-owned Advanced Finishing USA coats and paints large industrial components at its 80,000-square-foot facility near Erie, Pennsylvania. The company is one of America’s largest independent Decoral licensees, giving it a distinctive specialty in wood-grain finishes that bring a wood appearance to steel and aluminum. Now led by third-generation owner Greg Yahn, Advanced Finishing also supports production with assembly, packaging, storage, and distribution services.FAIRVIEW, PA
Gläser GmbHFounded by Fritz-Jörg Gläser in 1976, Gläser GmbH is a Swabian family-owned machine-building company in Horb am Neckar, now led by second-generation owner Claudia Gläser. The company is known for nearly five decades of work in hydraulics and technical cleanliness, serving industrial customers through its German headquarters and international laboratory network.TWINSBURG, OH
CWS Powder Coatings GmbHFounded in Düsseldorf in 1864, CWS Powder Coatings GmbH now develops and produces tailor-made powder coating systems at its Düren site for industrial customers. The company employs around 300 people and produces approximately 25,000 tons annually, combining an in-house R&D operation with application advice tailored to customers’ equipment and coating requirements. CWS has been part of the KANSAI HELIOS and Kansai Paint groups since 2023.BLAUVELT, NY