APV Engineered Coatings is a developer and manufacturer of innovative coatings products. Founded in 1878, we originally produced wood varnishes and enamels, most notably a unique paint called black Japan for Ford Motor Company’s Model T. Today, APV is a solutions provider for some of the world’s top-producing manufacturers with distribution in 26 countries. APV’s expertise in R&D, the commercialization of high-performance water and solvent-based technologies, and contract manufacturing under private label is unparalleled. Our innovative solutions have been integrated into a variety of industries for unique applications, such as aerospace, automotive, industrial fabrics and textiles, tire and rubber goods, high-performance building products, many others. Top brands include: NeverFade®, Vynguard®, Kapguard®, and Maskant.