From 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.
Mercury PaintFounded 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.BROOKLYN, 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
Smith Paint ProductsSince 1929, family-owned Smith Paint Products has manufactured coatings, now specializing in decorative concrete, industrial floor coatings and OEM and specialty applications from its Harrisburg, Pennsylvania base. The company has developed thousands of specialized formulas and supplies products used in projects worldwide, including systems designed for rapid return to service and decorative concrete color work.325510HARRISBURG, PA
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