APV Engineered Coatings
A One-Stop Shop for Contract Manufacturing

APV Engineered Coatings, a manufacturer of high-performance custom-engineered coatings, is known for its advanced chemical technologies and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The company caters to a diverse range of industries, from aerospace and automotive to building products and industrial fabrics.

An ISO 9001:2015 certified company, APV is a reliable contract manufacturer for Fortune 500 paint corporations and privately held specialty businesses that rely on its turnkey solutions for manufacturing, filling, packaging, labeling and shipping. Its 14-acre facility in Akron, Ohio, outfitted with over 300 pieces of manufacturing equipment, has a capacity of 32 million gallons. The company also specializes in developing water and solvent-based polymer formulations, whether in the form of new coating technologies or improved formulas

A wide range of equipment, including dual-shift mixers, stationary blending tanks, high-speed dissolvers and pneumatic ram mixers, allow it to accommodate small specialty mixes to large-scale production.

With a client-centric approach, APV provides tailored services that are aligned with individual needs. The manufacturing process kicks off with an introductory call to thoroughly understand the client’s requirements. The conversation then unfolds based on distinct needs, covering aspects like formulations, price, volumes and quantities.

Many clients approach APV with prepared formulas and processes and seek assistance in production. Its in-house lab, staffed with skilled chemists and chemical engineers, ensures a meticulous review of the supplied information. The team formulates samples while ensuring safety and efficacy. This flexible, personalized approach and support enables clients to achieve their manufacturing objectives

APV also empowers customers who may not have the expertise to transition from a lab environment to full-scale production by offering access to its own lab facilities.

Here, customers can fine-tune their formulations and successfully scale up their operations. For instance, formulating a product in a quarter-inch pipe in a controlled environment is a straightforward task. Scaling the same product to batches of 1000 gallons requires significant adjustments. Its lab team determines the best way to mix and establish the appropriate method for optimum results.

Prior to production-level manufacturing, the company seeks approval to ensure the final product aligns with client requirements. Transparent communication with customers enables the company to address concerns such as supply chain disruptions. Throughout the commercialization phase, APV’s equipment engineers work in tandem with the client production team to develop the application. Operating at 50 percent capacity, thanks to the large number of equipment in its arsenal, APV stays prepared for all possible contingencies clients may face.

APV’s regulatory group actively manages an updated database for all the raw materials. It stays informed on changing regulations, emerging issues and challenges associated with specific materials to effectively assist customers. The company goes a step further by working with freight vendors to optimize handling costs and delivery times of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. It ships chemical products domestically and internationally with distribution and representation across 26 countries.

Determined to expand its reach, APV is actively embracing new opportunities within contract manufacturing. Through proactive engagement and in-depth conversations about capabilities, the company ensures its readiness to effectively meet clients’ needs and manage emergencies.

Even when APV does not have the capabilities to fulfill a potential project, it does not turn the customer down. It holds discussions with them to arrive at a common ground where both parties mutually benefit each other. If the client can guarantee volume, the company invests in the required equipment and completes the task.

APV remains a reliable and experienced partner for contract manufacturing needs with family roots spanning a century. Through its advanced facilities, expert team and commitment to quality, it sets the benchmark for refining full-scale productions and creating product formulations owned by customers.