Founded in Barberton in 1989, Refcotec manufactures and custom-formulates coatings and other consumable materials for the North American foundry market. Now headquartered in Orrville, the company pairs a full-service laboratory with testing and product-development work, creating formulations for foundries when an off-the-shelf product does not fit. Its operations have grown through acquisitions and plant expansions into a network of facilities across North America.
REMETREMET designs and supplies consumable materials for the precision investment casting industry, with roots as a technical-support organization more than 40 years ago. The company describes its expertise in advanced materials for modern foundries and says its team has 150 years of direct foundry experience. Its merger with the established Dussek Campbell Yates wax business expanded REMET into a broad supplier of investment-casting consumables.UTICA, NY
Advanced Technical Products Supply Co., IncFounded in 1988, Advanced Technical Products Supply Co. manufactures water-based glass and ceramic coatings that protect, lubricate, and identify metals during high-temperature processing. Based in West Chester, Ohio, the ISO 9001:2015-certified company custom-formulates coatings for demanding metalworking applications, including titanium forging and heat treatment. Its in-house formulation work has helped manufacturers simplify processes and reduce material costs, while its distributors extend its reach across the United States and international markets.WEST CHESTER, OH
U-C CoatingsFounded in 1971 as Upson Chemical by Gerard E. “Red” Murray, Buffalo-based U-C Coatings manufactures protective coatings and restoration materials for wood, lumber and concrete. Its industrial roots include ANCHORSEAL® end-grain sealers and GEMPAINT® lumber-branding paint, while an in-house Eco Chemical laboratory develops custom coating solutions with customers. The company’s portfolio has expanded through acquisitions including Seal-Once, Eco Chemical, Abatron and Color Putty, and its products are made in the USA.BUFFALO, NY