From nozzles made in an unheated air-raid shelter to a 170-person manufacturer, WIWA Wilhelm Wagner has developed and produced paint-spraying, material-conveying, extrusion and injection systems in Lahnau since its founding in 1950. The company is especially known for customer-specific two-component systems and for keeping almost all of its production in Germany, where its equipment is used from vehicle painting to tunnel sealing and offshore coatings.
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Dürr Systems AGSince 1896, Dürr Systems AG has engineered mechanical and plant systems that automate vehicle production, with particular depth in paint shops and final assembly lines. The Bietigheim-Bissingen-based company also supplies production technology for battery electrodes and serves woodworking, medical and electrical manufacturing through the Dürr Group’s global network of about 17,500 employees across 32 countries.COLUMBUS, OH
CWS Powder Coatings GmbHFounded in Düsseldorf in 1864, CWS Powder Coatings GmbH now develops and produces tailor-made powder coating systems at its Düren site for industrial customers. The company employs around 300 people and produces approximately 25,000 tons annually, combining an in-house R&D operation with application advice tailored to customers’ equipment and coating requirements. CWS has been part of the KANSAI HELIOS and Kansai Paint groups since 2023.BLAUVELT, NY
AirVerterAirVerter, a division of Smith Eastern Corporation, makes HVLP industrial paint spray guns and portable pollution-control equipment that capture overspray and fumes at the source. Begun in 1964 and working in Jessup, Maryland since 1996, the veteran-owned small business developed its PAPCE and CAPS systems for out-of-booth touch-up work and serves military and aerospace users. Its innovations include nine issued patents, with products made in the USA and used in applications ranging from aviation painting to shipboard coatings.JESSUP, MD
Sprimag, IncKnown for more than 90 years of coating expertise, Sprimag, Inc. is the West Chester, Ohio-based U.S. operation of a German manufacturer whose work began with industrial spray guns before expanding into automated coating systems. It serves manufacturers that need controlled surface finishing, with particular experience in automotive production and metal packaging. Its ISO 9001, VDA 6.4 and ISO 14001 certifications reflect the company’s quality and environmental management systems.WEST CHESTER, OH