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Global Corrosion Protection Expertise & History
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Since 1974, customers in all industries have counted on ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú to engineer, manufacture, and applyÌýhigh-performance corrosion protection coatingsÌýthat extend the service life of their products. With headquarters in Birmingham, Michigan, ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú serves its global customers from support facilities in the United States, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú coatings are applied by a network of more than 280 coating applicators, and regardless of where or when they’re purchased, our superior chemistry and engineering insight ensure that quality, consistency and shelf life are second to none. In recent years, we’ve added metal-finishing facilities andÌýtechnical centersÌýaround the world to ensure that wherever and whenever our customers need us, our renowned experts are available to work at their sides to develop creative, insightful solutions able to withstand the harshest environments.
View ourÌýcorporate brochure to learn more about why customers in agriculture, automotive, energy, construction, industrial, marine, military, heavy truck, solar and wind industries trust ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú for their high-performance corrosion protection coatings.
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Overview
Strong Since 1974
2024
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú celebrated its 50th Anniversary This milestone marks five decades of innovation in corrosion-resistant coatings, supporting global OEMs and applicators with engineered coating systems and a growing international footprint.
2023
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Turkey (Turkey headquarters) opened in Maltepe/Istanbul, Turkey ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Turkey represents the ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Group across Turkey, North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, delivering advanced corrosion protection solutions backed by global expertise, regional support, and a strong licensed applicator network.
2019
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Taiwan Co., LTD (Taiwan headquarters) opened in Tainan City, Taiwan (R.O.C.) ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Taiwan established a commercial office and warehouse in Tainan, strengthening customer support and business growth in Taiwan.
2018
Depor Industries (metal finishing plant) opened in Shelby Township, Michigan This facility increases North American coating capacity and reinforces localized service for automotive and industrial customers.Ìý
2015
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú China headquarters expanded into a new facility in Hai’an, China, bringing ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú China and Alpha Tech Co. Ltd. together into a single location. The expanded facility reinforces ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market by centralizing operations, sales, technical service, and metal finishing capabilities to better support regional OEM supply chains.
2015
SprayTek, Inc. (metal finishing plant) opened in Madison Heights, Michigan This expansion supports high-volume production and advanced coating applications in the Midwest.Ìý
2014
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Mexicana (Mexico headquarters) opened in Mexico City, Mexico ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Mexicana provides commercial and technical support for ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú licensed applicators throughout Mexico, including quotations, new project development, implementation of coating systems, application line start-ups, applicator development, and internal audits.
2014
Magh Nala (research and manufacturing facility) opened in Mallow, Ireland This facilityÌýestablishesÌýa European hub for research, development, and production of advanced coating technologies.Ìý
2012
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Europe headquarters and technology center moved from Paris, France, toÌýSchorndorf, Germany.Ìý This relocation positions ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú closer to key European automotive markets while expanding technical and laboratory capabilities.Ìý
2011
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Tianjin (metal finishing plant) opened in Tianjin, China This facility supports high-volume manufacturing in northern China with localized coating services.Ìý
2011
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Xiamen (metal finishing plant) opened in Xiamen, China This expansion improves service coverage for manufacturers in southern China.Ìý
2010
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú India, Pvt. Ltd. (India headquarters) opened in Gurgaon, Haryana, NCR, India This officeÌýestablishesÌýa presence in India to support growing automotive and industrial markets with localÌýexpertise.Ìý
2008
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Korea (Korea headquarters) opened in Ansan, South Korea This location provides direct support to major Korean OEMs and suppliers with regional technical resources.Ìý
2007
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Japan (Japan headquarters) opened in Yokohama, Japan This office strengthens relationships with Japanese automotive manufacturers through local representation and support.Ìý
2007
Depor Industries (metal finishing plant) opened in Portland, Tennessee This expansion increases ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú’s U.S. footprint to better serve southern manufacturing operations andÌýlogisticsÌýnetworks.Ìý
2007
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Guangzhou Mei Li (metal finishing plant) opened in Guangzhou, China This facility extends ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú’s coating network in China to support rapid industrial growth.Ìý
2005
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú China (China headquarters) opened in Suzhou, China This headquarters creates a centralized hub for operations, sales, and technical service in China.Ìý
2005
Alpha Tech Co. Ltd. (metal finishing plant) opened in Suzhou, China This facility enhances local finishing capacity and supports OEM supply chains in the region.Ìý
2004
SprayTek, Inc. (metal finishing plant) opened in Ferndale, Michigan This location adds specialized coating capabilities in Metro Detroit to support automotive suppliers.Ìý
2003
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú América do Sul (South America headquarters) opened in Campinas, Brazil This expansion brings ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú into South America to support regional manufacturing and global OEM partners.Ìý
2002
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿ÚÌýacquiredÌýLackfabrikÌýDr. Schmid and opened its first international manufacturing operations inÌýSchorndorf, Germany This milestone marks ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú’s first global manufacturing expansion andÌýestablishesÌýa foundation for continued international growth.Ìý
2000
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Europe headquarters and technology center opened in Paris, France This location introduces a dedicated European base for customer support, testing, and product development.Ìý
1996
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Industries (research and manufacturing facility) opened in Independence, Kentucky This facility expands U.S. manufacturing and R&D capabilities to support increasing demand.Ìý
1986
The ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Group (world headquarters) opened in Birmingham, Michigan This headquartersÌýestablishesÌýa central hub for leadership, innovation, and global operations.Ìý
1985
Anti-Friction Enterprises Ltd. (metal finishing plant) opened in Toronto, Ontario, Canada This expansion supports North American customers withÌýadditionalÌýfinishing services.Ìý
1978
ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú Industries (research and manufacturing facility) opened in Detroit, Michigan This facility introduces in-house R&D and production capabilities to advance proprietary coating technologies.Ìý
1974
Depor Industries, Inc. (metal finishing plant) opened in Troy, Michigan This founding facility marks the beginning of the organization and provides the foundation for ÁñÁ«appµ¼º½Èë¿Ú’s global growth.Ìý
