The Protech Group

Employee Size

501-1,000

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Cleveland, OH

Founded

1976

Founded in 1976, The Protech Group has grown from a single operation into a global coatings manufacturer with more than 30 production and distribution sites. It is known for using formulation expertise to tailor industrial surface coatings for customers across demanding markets worldwide, with technical work supported by more than 150 chemists and technicians.

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