Since 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.
Gorman EnterprisesFamily-owned and operated since 1981, Gorman Enterprises grew from founder Bill Gorman’s hands-on experience as a mechanic and collision technician. The Elma company is known for taking on unusual specialty-vehicle projects, backed by a 46,000-square-foot facility and mobile service teams that support customers across New York.ELMA, NY
EvercoatBorn 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.CINCINNATI, OH
USA AUTO SUPPLYUSA Auto Supply has operated from Philadelphia since 1997, building its name around automotive paint matching and products developed through hands-on testing. It serves professional customers nationwide, including body shops and detailing facilities, while also operating a location in Utuado, Puerto Rico.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Distinctive DetailsFor more than 25 years, family-run Distinctive Details has manufactured automotive reconditioning chemicals for professional detailers from its U.S. facility. Based in Columbiana, Ohio, the company uses just-in-time manufacturing, custom blending and private-label capabilities to respond quickly to distributors, dealerships and other customers. Its products are sold through a network of dedicated distributors and dealerships.COLUMBIANA, OH