Established in 1918, Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. is one of the largest coatings manufacturers in Japan and Africa. The company also holds leading market positions in India, China and Southeast Asia.

BASF Coatings, a division of BASF SE, is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints, and applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries.

Axalta Coating Systems is a leading global supplier of transportation and performance coatings serving four main sectors.

RPM owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services across three segments.

The first paint manufacturer in Japan, Nippon Paint is one of the world’s major automotive and decorative paint suppliers.

AkzoNobel is a leader in the manufacture of paints and coatings with operations in more than 150 countries. The company employs approximately 34,500 people around the world.

The Sherwin-Williams Co. is a global leader in coatings and related products. Selling to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers, Sherwin-Williams branded products are sold in over 5,100 paint stores in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

PPG's global coatings businesses include paints, coatings and specialty materials for the aerospace, architectural, automotive OEM, automotive refinish, industrial, packaging, and protective and marine markets, along with coatings services.

Jotun has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries for a new type of marine paint that reduces solvent emissions by up to 90%.

Axalta Coating Systems received the Ducks Unlimited (DU) Corporate Conservation Achievement Award on Friday, May 31, at DU's 82nd Annual National Convention in Hawaii.