Born in Cincinnati as Fibre-Glass Evercoat in 1953, Evercoat makes repair fillers, putties and primers for automotive body shops, marine work and commercial applications. Its Blue Ash, Ohio, plant manufactures these products in the USA, while the company’s training programs and patented technologies—including its color-changing OPTEX® system—help technicians apply them efficiently. Evercoat became part of Illinois Tool Works in 1995 and has served body-repair professionals for more than 70 years.
PermatexFounded in 1909, Permatex is an automotive aftermarket company known for developing practical sealing solutions for professional technicians, vehicle makers, and do-it-yourselfers. Its North American headquarters and 350,000-square-foot manufacturing and technical center are in Solon, Ohio, where it continues that work as a division of ITW.SOLON, OH
Automotive International, IncFounded 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.CINCINNATI, OH
Kirker Automotive FinishesEstablished in 1898, Kirker Automotive Finishes manufactures automotive refinish coatings for repair, restoration and custom work, making it one of America’s oldest paint manufacturers still in existence. Based in Newburgh, New York, the company is known for practical, user-friendly finishes that range from low-VOC urethane systems to specialty candy colors and effect additives, backed by technical guidance for the people applying them.GARNERVILLE, NY
GL EnterprisesSince 1976, family-owned GL Enterprises has manufactured auto-body refinishing tools and provided private-label production from its Ogden, Utah plant. The company handles projects under one roof, printing customer logos and mixing ratios on products while also developing and packaging new lines. Its made-in-the-USA Quick Mix cups are a signature example of the practical shop gear it produces for collision and refinishing professionals.MOUNT CLARE, WV