Our ranking is based on annual sales of paint, coatings, adhesives, sealants and related products. For companies based outside the U.S., sales are translated into U.S. dollars using the average currency exchange rate for the company's fiscal year/reporting period.
Below is the 2005 ranking page and brief information on each company. The full 42-page report can be found in our print edition.
Brief Company List
Company Details: Companies 1 - 30
Company Details: Companies 31 - 61
Companies to Watch
1 |
Akzo Nobel (The Netherlands) |
$6.529 billion |
2 |
ICI Group (UK) |
$5.378 billion |
3 |
PPG Industries (USA) |
$5.275 billion |
4 |
Henkel (Germany) |
$5.27 billion |
5 |
Sherwin-Williams (USA) |
$4.91 billion* |
6 |
DuPont (USA) |
$3.65 billion* |
7 |
BASF Coatings (Germany) |
$2.515 billion |
8 |
Valspar (USA) |
$2.44 billion |
9 |
RPM (USA) |
$2.3 billion |
10 |
SigmaKalon (The Netherlands) |
$2.11 billion |
11 |
Nippon Paint (Japan) |
$1.89 billion |
12 |
3M (USA) |
$1.85 billion* |
13 |
Kansai Paint (Japan) |
$1.83 billion |
14 |
H.B. Fuller (USA) |
$1.4 billion |
15 |
Masco (USA) |
$1.2 billion |
16 |
Rohm and Haas (USA) |
$1.149 billion |
17 |
Sika (Switzerland) |
$1.13 billion* |
18 |
COMEX (Mexico) |
$1.02 billion* |
19 |
AB. Wilh. Becker (Sweden) |
$945.4 million |
20 |
DAW (Germany) |
$945.3 million |
21 |
Benjamin Moore (USA) |
$915 million* |
22 |
Jotun (Norway) |
$903.4 million |
23 |
Hempel (Denmark) |
$726.04 million |
24 |
Dai Nippon Toryo (Japan) |
$590 million* |
25 |
Tikkurila (Finland) |
$547.29 million |
26 |
Brillux (Germany) |
$523 million* |
27 |
Forbo (Switzerland) |
$465.5 million |
28 |
Asian Paints (India) |
$444.27 million |
29 |
Wattyl (Australia) |
$381.8 million |
30 |
Orica (Australia) |
$380.8 million |
31 |
Barloworld (South Africa) |
$362.37 million |
32 |
Arch (USA) |
$351 million |
33 |
Kelly-Moore (USA) |
$335 million |
34 |
Chugoku Marine Paint (Japan) |
$303.95 million |
35 |
KCC (South Korea) |
$300 million* |
36 |
Dainippon Ink and Chemical (Japan) |
$295 million* |
37 |
Dyrup (Denmark) |
$278.8 million |
38 |
Lord Corp. (USA) |
$275 million* |
39 |
Altana (Germany) |
$267.42 million |
40 |
Dunn-Edwards (USA) |
$265 million* |
41 |
Yasar (Turkey) |
$264 million |
42 |
Helios (Slovenia) |
$254.9 million |
43 |
Rock Paint (Japan) |
$234.93 million |
44 |
Sico (Canada) |
$233.63 million |
45 |
CIN (Portugal) |
$219.2 million |
46 |
Renner (Brazil) |
$205 million* |
47 |
Ameron (USA) |
$199.6 million |
48 |
DPI South (South Korea) |
$185.6 million |
49 |
National Paints (Jordan) |
$185 million |
50 |
Shinto Paint (Japan) |
$176.6 million |
51 |
Tigerwerk (Austria) |
$156 million* |
52 |
Cloverdale Paint, Inc. (Canada) |
$153 million* |
53 |
Yung Chi Paint and Varnish (Taiwan) |
$152 million* |
54 |
Tohpe (Japan) |
$150.49 million |
55 |
Industrias Titan (Spain) |
$145.2 million |
56 |
M.A.B. Paints (USA) |
$140 million* |
57 |
Ace Paint (USA) |
$135 million |
58 |
Toa Paints (Thailand) |
$128 million* |
59 |
Vogel Paint (USA) |
$125 million |
|
Grebe Group (Germany) |
$124 million* |
61 |
Insl-x Products Corp. (USA) |
$115 million |
|
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*estimated sales |
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AKZO NOBEL |
SALES: |
$6.529 billion |
HQ: |
Arnhem, the Netherlands |
Phone: |
31-26-3664433 |
Fax: |
31-26-3663250 |
Web site: |
www.akzonobel.com |
Major Products: |
Decorative, industrial, marine and protective coatings and automotive refinish paint. |
New Products: |
Sikken's Alpha Tacto, a textile-effect paint that reproduces the look and feel of suede, leather or woven fabric. |
Recent Acquisition: |
Swiss Lack. |
ICI GROUP |
IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES PLC |
SALES: |
$5.378 billion |
HQ: |
SLOUGH, UK (ICI PAINTS)
BRIDGEWATER, NJ (National STARCH) |
PHONE: |
44-20-7009-5000 (ICI PAINTS)
908-685-5000 (National Starch) |
E-mail: |
ici@ici.com |
Web site: |
www.ici.com www.nationalstarch.com |
Major Products: |
Paint and coatings (ICI Paints) and adhesives (National Starch). |
New Products: |
Cuprinol Sprayable Fence Treatment, Cuprinol Hardwood Garden Furniture Protector in clear matte, Cuprinol Hardwood Garden Furniture Oil in mahogany and light oak, Dulux Roll-On Diamond Tough Floor Varnish, Dulux Kitchen & Bathroom varnish, Dulux natural matt woodwash, Cuprinol Rollable Decking Treatment, Polycell Sealant PlusBeyond Silicone, Polycell A Touch of Texture, Devoe Regency interior and exterior paint, This Old House paint, Once Ready to Roll and Sublime Touch. |
PPG INDUSTRIES |
SALES: |
$5.275 billion |
HQ: |
PITTSBURGH, PA USA |
PHONE: |
412-434-3131 |
WEB SITE: |
www.PPG.com |
Major Products: |
Architectural/decorative paint, coatings and stains, automotive OEM and refinish coatings, industrial coatings and packaging coatings. |
New Products: |
Desoprime CA 7049 chromate-free, high-solids epoxy primer (aerospace), OneChoice Plastic Prep System (refinish), Nexa Autocolor P440-line 2K special effect mixing colors (auto refinish); and Manor Hall Timeless, a super premium exterior paint. |
HENKEL |
SALES: |
$5.27 billion |
HQ: |
DUSSELDORF, Germany |
PHONE: |
49-211-797-0 |
WEB SITE: |
www.henkel.COm |
Major Products: |
Adhesives and sealant technologies sold in the industrial, professional and DIY markets. |
Recent Acquisitions: |
Sovereign Specialty Chemicals. |
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS |
SALES: |
$4.91 billion* |
HQ: |
Cleveland, OH USA |
PHONE: |
216-566-2000 |
WEB SITE: |
www.sherwin.com |
Key Products: |
Architectural and decorative paint, stains and varnishes, wood finishing products, caulks, adhesives, automotive finishes and industrial and marine coatings. |
New Products: |
Duration Home interior latex; Builders Solution interior coating system; Dutch Boy Ready to Roll, Krylon H20, Krylon Paper Finishes, NP75 Squeegee Prime ISO-Free primer surfacer, CC 900 Series clearcoats with Ure-Flex Technology and E2W840 Element Shield OE/fleet primer-white. |
Recent Acquisitions: |
Duron, Inc. and Paint Sundry Brands. |
DUPONT |
SALES: |
$3.65 billion* |
HQ: |
WILMINGTON, DE |
PHONE: |
302-892-5674 |
WEB SITE: |
www.performancecoatings.dupont.com |
Major Products: |
Automotive OEM and refinish coatings and industrial finishes. |
New Products: |
DuPont 2311-S sanding paste, DuPont A-4114S aerosol etch primer-gray; CF-22860S chrome-free etch primer; Standox Miami Mint special effect paint; Standocryl Express-Premium Clear; Standocryl VOC Premium Clear; Alu Star (water-based Permahyd shade); and Cromax and Centari Stellar Green EFX special effect tints. |
Recent Acquisitions: |
POL-SVER Lakiery Proszkowe Sp and a remaining interest in DuPont Turkiye (a joint venture in automotive, refinish and industrial coatings). |
BASF COATINGS |
SALES: |
$2.515 billion* |
HQ: |
Mnster, Germany |
PHONE: |
02501-14-0 |
WEB SITE: |
www.basf-coatings.com |
Major Products: |
Automotive OEM and refinish coatings, industrial coatings and decorative paint. |
New Products: |
A waterborne basecoat in China. |
Recent Acquisition: |
Remaining shares of BASF Akzo Nobel (BAN). |
VALSPAR |
SALES: |
$2.44 billion |
HQ: |
Minneapolis, MN USA |
PHONE: |
612-332-7371 |
WEB SITE: |
www.valspar.com |
Major Products: |
Decorative, protective and industrial paint and coatings, packaging coatings and automotive and fleet refinish products. |
New Products: |
Quikrete professional concrete coatings. |
Recent Acquisitions: |
Samuel Cabot Inc. |
RPM |
SALES: |
$2.3 billion |
HQ: |
MEDINA, OH USA |
PHONE: |
330-273-5090 |
WEB SITE: |
www.rpminc.com |
Major Products: |
Industrial and consumer coatings and related products sold through a number of subsidiaries operating around the world. |
New Products: |
Epoxy Shield. |
Recent Acquisitions: |
AD Fire Protection Systems (Carboline), National Building Facilities Services (Stonhard), Okon, Inc. (Zinsser). |
SIGMAKALON |
SALES: |
$2.11 billion |
HQ: |
UITHOORN, THE NETHERLANDS |
PHONE: |
31-297-54-17-00 |
WEB SITE: |
www.sigmakalon.com |
Major Products: |
Decorative, marine, protective and industrial coatings. |
New Products: |
SigmaGlide, Johnstone's No Ordinary Paint (relaunch), Sigma Colour Wizard computer software (Middle East), Trilak Fresco, Johnstone's Acrylic Matt, Johnstone's Aqua and Sigma S2U Nova Satin. |
Recent Acquisition: |
Triga Color. |
NIPPON PAINT |
SALES: |
$1.89 billion |
HQ: |
Osaka, Japan |
PHONE: |
81-6-6458-1111 |
WEB SITE: |
www.nipponpaint.co.jp |
Major Products: |
Automotive, protective, architectural, marine and industrial paint and coatings. |
3M |
SALES: |
$1.85 billion* |
HQ: |
St. Paul, MN USA |
PHONE: |
888-364-3577 |
WEB SITE: |
www.3m.com |
Major Products: |
Coatings, adhesives, sealants and related products used in diverse applications and markets. |
KANSAI PAINT |
SALES: |
$1.83 billion* |
HQ: |
Osaka, Japan |
PHONE: |
81-6-6203-5531 |
E-MAIL: |
toyoka@als.kansai.co.jp |
WEB SITE: |
www.kansai.co.jp |
Major Products: |
Automotive OEM and refinish coatings, industrial coatings, decorative paint, marine and protective coatings. |
H.B. FULLER |
SALES: |
$1.4 billion |
HQ: |
St. PAUL, MN USA |
PHONE: |
651-236-5900 |
WEB SITE: |
www.HBFULLER.com |
Major Products: |
Adhesives and coatings. |
New Products: |
Alloren metallic powder coatings. |
MASCO |
SALES: |
$1.2 billion |
HQ: |
Taylor, MI USA |
PHONE: |
313-274-7400 |
WEB SITE: |
www.masco.com |
Major Products: |
Architectural and decorative paints, coatings and stains |
New Products: |
Behr Premium Plus. |
ROHM AND HAAS |
SALES: |
$1.149 billion |
HQ: |
Philadelphia, PA USA |
PHONE: |
215-592-3000 |
WEB SITE: |
www.rohmhaas.com |
Major Products: |
Coatings, adhesives and sealants. |
SIKA |
SALES: |
$1.13 billion* |
HQ: |
BAAR, SWITZERLAND |
Phone: |
41-41-768-68-00 |
Web site: |
www.sika.com |
Major Products: |
Adhesives, sealants and related construction chemical products. |
COMEX |
SALES: |
$1.02 billion* |
HQ: |
Mexico City, Mexico |
PHONE: |
525-284-1600 |
WEB SITE: |
www.comex.com.mx |
Major Products: |
A wide range of coatings and related products, including architectural, automotive and industrial formulations. |
AB WILH. BECKER |
SALES: |
$945.4 million |
HQ: |
Hgans, Sweden |
PHONE: |
46-42-33-85-00 |
WEB SITE: |
www.becker.se |
Major Products: |
Wood finishes, powder coatings and artists materials. |
DAW |
Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert
Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG |
SALES: |
$945.3 million |
HQ: |
Ober-Ramstadt, Germany |
PHONE: |
06154/71-0 |
WEB SITE: |
www.CAPAROL.de |
Major Products: |
Facade paint, renders/plasters, interior paints, colorants, alkyd resin range of enamels, acrylic enamels, decorative coatings and industrial coatings. |
BENJAMIN MOORE |
SALES: |
$915 million* |
HQ: |
MONTVALE, NJ USA |
PHONE: |
201-573-9600 |
WEB SITE: |
www.benjaminmoore.com |
Major Products: |
Architectural and decorative paints, coatings and finishes and industrial coatings. |
New Products: |
Universal Wall Grip, Studio Finishes glazes, Color Samples and Pocket Palette. |
JOTUN |
SALES: |
$903.4 million |
HQ: |
Sandefjord, Norway |
Phone: |
47-3345-6000 |
Web site: |
www.jotun.com |
Major Products: |
Decorative paints and marine protective an powder coatings |
New Products: |
SeaForce 30, SeaForce 60, SeaForce 90 and Hardtop Flexi (global launch). |
HEMPEL |
SALES: |
$726.04 million |
HQ: |
Lyngby, Denmark |
Phone: |
45-45-93-38-00 |
Web site: |
www.hempel.com |
Major Products: |
Marine, protective, container, decorative and yacht coatings. |
New Products: |
Hempasil Nexus. |
DNT |
SALES: |
$590 million* |
HQ: |
OSAKA, JAPAN |
Phone: |
81-6-6466-6641 |
Web site: |
www.DNT.co.jp |
Major Products: |
Heavy duty, industrial, automotive (OEM and refinish) and marine coatings and decorative/architectural paint. |
TIKKURILA |
SALES: |
$547.29 million |
HQ: |
Vantaa, Finland |
PHONE: |
358-9-85771 |
FAX: |
358-9-8577-6900 |
Web site: |
www.tikkurila.com |
Major Products: |
Decorative and industrial paint and coatings. |
Recent Acquisitions: |
51% stake TOB Kolorit Paints (Ukraine). |
Recent Divestiture: |
Tikkurila Coatings Ltd (UK). |
BRILLUX |
SALES: |
$523 million* |
HQ: |
Mnster, Germany |
PHONE: |
49-251-7-18-80 |
Web site: |
www.brillux.de |
Major Products: |
Paints, lacquers, varnishes and adhesives for decorative and industrial application. |
FORBO |
SALES: |
$465.5 million |
HQ: |
Zurich, SWITZERLAND |
PHONE: |
41 44 868 2525 |
Web site: |
www.FORBO.com |
Major Products: |
Industrial adhesives. |
ASIAN PAINTS |
SALES: |
$444.27 million |
HQ: |
MUMBAI, INDIA |
PHONE: |
91-22-56958000 |
Web site: |
www.asianpaints.com |
Major Products: |
Decorative/architectural and industrial coatings. |
WATTYL |
SALES: |
$381.8 million |
HQ: |
BLACKTOWN, AUSTRALIA |
PHONE: |
02 9621 6255 |
Web site: |
www.WATTYL.COM.AU |
Major Products: |
Decorative paints, varnishes, lacquers and special purpose protective coating. |
New Products: |
Low VOC/no odor premium paint sold under the Wattyl i.d banner, Solagard exterior stone finish and Solagard DIY bagged finish. |
ORICA |
SALES: |
$380.8 million |
HQ: |
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA |
PHONE: |
61-3-9665-7111 |
Web site: |
www.orica.com |
Major Products: |
Decorative and architectural paint, wood care products and powder coatings. |
New Products: |
Dulux NeverMiss one-coat ceiling paint, Trimatrx powder coating for MDF and Selley's No More Big Gaps and Liquid Nails Floors & Decks. |
PDFs of Coatings World's "2005 Top Companies Report" are available. A low-resolution PDF (available via email) is $50. A high-resolution PDF (on CD), bundled with the July 2005 print edition, is $75. Contact
show_email("ellen", "Ellen Pfister", 1);
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BARLOWORLD |
SALES: |
$362.37 million |
HQ: |
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA |
PHONE: |
27-11-301-4600 |
Web site: |
www.BARLOWORLD.com |
Major Products: |
Architectural and decorative paint and automotive coatings. |
Recent Acquisition: |
International Chemical Corp., a maker of tinting systems and colorants. |
ARCH |
ARCH WOOD PROTECTION & ARCH INDUSTRIAL COATINGS |
SALES: |
$351 million |
HQ: |
NORWALK, CT USA |
PHONE: |
203-229-2900 |
Web site: |
www.archcoatings.it www.naturalselect.com |
Major Products: |
Wood preservatives and wood coatings. |
New Products: |
LineaBlu water-based wood coatings for European do-it-yourselfers and Wolman E and Tanalith E advanced wood preservatives (copper azole base). |
KELLY-MOORE |
SALES: |
$335 million |
HQ: |
SAN CARLOS, CA USA |
PHONE: |
650-592-8337 |
Web site: |
www.kellymoore.com |
Major Products: |
Architectural decorative coatings/ industrial and high-performance coatings. |
New Products: |
A1610 Acry-Plex 100% acrylic interior eggshell enamel and A1640 Acry-Plex 100% acrylic interior satin enamel. |
CMP |
CHUGOKU MARINE PAINT |
SALES: |
$303.95 million |
HQ: |
TOKYO, JAPAN |
PHONE: |
81-3-3506-5880 |
Web site: |
www.cmp.co.jp |
Major Products: |
Marine, container and industrial coatings. |
KCC |
SALES: |
$300 million* |
HQ: |
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA |
PHONE: |
82-22-3480-5711/4 |
Web site: |
www.kccworld.co.kr |
Major Products: |
Marine paints, cargo container coatings, industrial coatings and decorative coatings. |
New Products: |
Korexane ST1020, Seacare A/F795(H) Red and Seacare A/F795(H) Develop. |
DIC |
DAINIPPON INK AND CHEMICAL |
SALES: |
$295 million* |
HQ: |
TOKYO, JAPAN |
PHONE: |
81-3-3272-4511 |
Web site: |
www.dic.co.jp |
Major Products: |
Coatings and adhesives for a variety of end uses, including beverage cans, optical discs and wood. |
Recent Acquisition: |
Eques Coatings B.V. |
DYRUP |
SALES: |
$278.8 million |
HQ: |
Sborg, Denmark |
PHONE: |
45-39-57-93-00 |
Web site: |
www.dyrup.com |
Major Products: |
Architectural paint, coatings and stains for DIY, professional and industrial customers. |
LORD CORP. |
SALES: |
$275 million* |
HQ: |
Cary, NC USA |
PHONE: |
800-458-0456 |
Web site: |
www.lord.com |
Major products: |
Adhesives, sealants and coatings. |
New Products: |
HPC-5C and HPC-5B high performance elastomer coatings, and Chemlok 6253 adhesive. |
Recent Acquisitions: |
L/T Technologies LLC. |
ALTANA |
ALTANA COATINGS & SEALANTS |
SALES: |
$267.42 million |
HQ: |
WESEL, GERMANY |
PHONE: |
49-0-281-670-732 |
Web site: |
www.ALTANA-CS.DE |
Major Products: |
Coatings and sealants. |
Recent Divestiture: |
Rembrandtin Lack. |
DUNN-EDWARDS |
SALES: |
$265 million* |
HQ: |
LOS ANGELES, CA USA |
PHONE: |
323-771-3330 |
Web site: |
www.dunnedwards.com |
Major Products: |
Architectural/decorative paint and industrial maintenance coatings. |
New Products: |
Perfect Palette color system |
YASAR |
SALES: |
$264 million |
HQ: |
IZMIR, TURKEY |
PHONE: |
90-232-482-22-00 |
Web site: |
www.dyo.com.tr |
Major Products: |
Architectural/decorative paint, industrial and industrial maintenance coatings and auto OEM and refinish coatings |
HELIOS |
SALES: |
$254.9 million |
HQ: |
DOMZALE, SLOVENIA |
PHONE: |
386-1-722-4000 |
Web site: |
www.helios.si |
Major Products: |
Decorative paints, automotive OEM and refinish, industrial coatings and powder coatings. |
Recent Acquisitions: |
Color d.d. (Slovenia). |
ROCK PAINT |
SALES: |
$234.93 million |
HQ: |
OSAKA, JAPAN |
PHONE: |
81-6-6473-1567 |
Web site: |
www.rockpaint.co.jp |
Major Products: |
Architectural and industrial paint and automotive refinish coatings. |
SICO, INC. |
SALES: |
$233.63 million |
HQ: |
Longueuil, Canada |
PHONE: |
450-442-7999 |
Web site: |
www.sico.com |
Major Products: |
Decorative and industrial coatings, adhesives and sealants. |
New Products: |
Shantung interior paint. |
Recent Divestiture: |
50% stake in industrial coatings JV Becker. |
CIN |
Corporao Industrial do Norte, SA |
SALES: |
$219.2 million |
HQ: |
Maia, Portugal |
PHONE: |
351 229405000 |
Web site: |
www.CIN.PT |
Major Products: |
Architectural/decorative paint and coatings, automotive refinish, industrial coatings and protective coatings. |
New Products: |
Durocin 2K WB water 2 pack polyurethane varnish for wooden floors; Betocryl water-based acrylic for exterior concrete; and Cinoflex RT a flexible acrylic film for faades. |
Recent Acquisition: |
Ibercoat, S.A. |
RENNER |
Renner Sayerlack S.A. |
SALES: |
$205 million* |
HQ: |
GRAVATAI, RIO GRANDE DO SUL STATE, BRAZIL |
PHONE: |
55-51-489-8000 |
Web site: |
www.tintasrenner.com.br www.sayerlack.com.br |
Major Products: |
Architectural and industrial coatings and wood finishes. |
AMERON |
SALES: |
$199.6 million |
HQ: |
ALPHARETTA, GA USA |
PHONE: |
678-393-0653 |
Web site: |
www.ameroncoatings.com |
Major Products: |
Industrial and marine coatings. |
New Products: |
ABC Release. |
DPI |
SALES: |
$185.6 million |
HQ: |
Anyang-si, Gyonggi-do, SOUTH KOREA |
PHONE: |
(82) 31-467-6078 |
Web site: |
www.DPI.CO.KR |
Major Products: |
Paint and coatings for the general industrial, architectural, general and heavy duty industrial and automotive refinish market. |
NATIONAL PAINTS |
National Paints Factories Co. Ltd (Sayegh group) |
SALES: |
$185 million |
HQ: |
Abu Alanda, Jordan |
PHONE: |
962-6-4790790 |
Web site: |
www.nationalpaints.com |
Major Products: |
Architectural/decorative paint, industrial coatings, automotive and marine paint. |