Since 1954, Sayerlack has made industrial wood coatings that protect and enhance the natural beauty of wood. Founded by Giancarlo Cocchi, the company established its first research laboratory in 1958 and later helped advance water-based finishing with its Hydroplus line. Now part of The Sherwin-Williams Company, Sayerlack serves an international market while continuing to develop coating systems focused on durability, sustainability and wood’s appearance.
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IC&SSince its 1993 incorporation, IC&S has supplied premium European wood coatings from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to customers across North America and beyond. Backed by the research and technical expertise of ILVA Italy, the company stands out for custom color matching, formulation and troubleshooting support alongside its industrial finishing systems. IC&S also introduced its first generation of water-based products in 2005 and continues to develop lower-impact coating technologies.LANCASTER, PA
AcromaProAcromaPro carries the legacy of Beckers, the Swedish paint and varnish company founded in 1874, into modern industrial wood finishing. Renamed from Becker Acroma in North America in 2014, it develops coatings for manufacturers whose furniture and millwork need durable, consistent finishes, including waterborne and UV-curing solutions.CLEVELAND, 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
Canlak CoatingsCanlak Coatings develops and manufactures wood coating systems for flooring professionals and OEM manufacturers, pairing custom formulation and color-matching expertise with water-based, UV and solvent-based technologies. The North American independent platform supports products made for settings ranging from residential floors to sports arenas, as well as factory-applied finishes for cabinetry, furniture and architectural woodwork. Its Absco brand adds more than 90 years of specialty floor-coating heritage, while on-site technical and quality teams support contract production and commercialization.NEW ROCHELLE, NY