Founded in Brooklyn in 1947 by Joseph Berman and his two sons, Mercury Paint is a family-run manufacturer of architectural paints and specialized coatings, now producing more than 1.5 million gallons annually. The fourth-generation company employs nearly 100 people across two distribution facilities and its coatings can be seen on New York landmarks including the Coney Island Cyclone, Citi Field and Yankee Stadium. Mercury remains New York’s largest independent paint manufacturer, with custom formulations ranging from Marathon route paint to coatings designed for temperatures above 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Passonno PaintsFrom its factory in Watervliet, Passonno Paints manufactures and supplies surface coatings for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across New York’s Capital Region. Founded by Fred Passonno in 1926, the family-owned business remains in its original factory location and is now operated by the fourth generation. Its own line includes 100% acrylic house paints and specialized alkyd coatings, alongside industrial products distributed through its long-standing PPG partnership.WATERVLIET, NY
Golden PaintworksNow 100% employee-owned, Golden Paintworks carries the character of Golden Artist Colors, a company with more than 30 years of staff retention and a deeply hands-on approach to its work. The New York-based division develops architectural coatings for professional decorative artists, muralists and theme designers, with employees involved in everything from research to hand-painted color charts and quality checks.NEW BERLIN, NY
Harrison Paint CompanySince 1911, Harrison Paint Company has made paints, varnishes, stains and coatings, carrying on a varnish-making tradition that began with founder Clarence E. Harrison in Ohio. Based in Canton, the company now operates 173,250 square feet of production, warehouse and office space and serves independent paint dealers across retail, industrial and floor-coating markets. Its Dutch Standard brand remains a cornerstone of the business, alongside specialty lines added through decades of growth.CANTON, OH
Premier Paint Roller Company LLCFounded in Richmond Hill in 1968 by Harry Leichter, Premier Paint Roller Company manufactures paint rollers, brushes and related applicators for professional and retail customers. Still family-owned under third-generation leadership, the company operates from a more than 200,000-square-foot Queens facility and maintains a longstanding focus on independent paint and hardware retailers. Premier also makes 100% handcrafted-in-USA professional brushes, extending its decades of roller-making experience into domestic brush manufacturing.JAMAICA, NY