NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – National Paint Industries, North Brunswick, NJ, has acquired General Coatings Technologies, Brooklyn, New York, a manufacturer of paint and coatings serving the architectural and commercial maintenance market. General Coatings was established in 1946 and has built a reputation for premium quality coatings under the Pentagon, Eaglo, F.O Pierce and Dutch Master brand names.   

“We are thrilled to now have General Coatings as part of our company. It will add complimentary products along with an outstanding, long-established customer base to our existing portfolio. Together with our specialty products such as clear wood finishes, marine, pool, silicone, urethane and epoxy paints, our dealers will now have available a product line unmatched in the industry. We are also excited to carry on the General Coatings-Pentagon name, which dates back to 1946 as a coatings manufacturer,” said Mike and Don Schnurr of National Paint Industries.

Many individuals from General Coatings will be joining National in the areas of sales, manufacturing and customer service.