What Corona Brushes does

Corona Brushes Inc. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of professional painting tools headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Founded by Jude Waksman, who learned hog-bristle processing in post-World War I Russia before relocating the family enterprise through Havana, Cuba, to Tampa, the company has operated under three generations of family ownership and markets itself on continuity of craftsmanship rather than scale. Its product portfolio centers on hand-constructed professional paintbrushes (including China Bristle, Chinex, Ox Hair, and MiniPro detail series), professional roller systems (frames, sleeves, and covers using proprietary cage-fastening systems and high-density fabrics), fiberglass extension poles up to 16 feet, and accessory kits, with a specialized Marine line for boat hull and deck applications.

The company's underlying technology is rooted in manufacturing craft rather than software: hand-formed soft-flagged brush edges, careful stock and taper construction, durable cage-fastening roller frames, and high-density roller sleeve fabrics. Corona Brushes does not sell direct-to-consumer online at scale; its website functions as a product catalog and contact channel, and pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of brushes, rollers and sleeves, kits, and specialty products, distributed through an extensive network of more than 50 independent paint supply centers across the United States and Canada, plus marine distributors including West Marine and Fisheries Supply. The customer base is anchored in professional painters, with a secondary Marine industry vertical and broader DIY reach via independent dealers.

The business model is a traditional B2B2C distribution model via independent retailers and marine supply distributors, with industry associations (ALLPRO, PDRA) reinforcing channel positioning. No external investors, public listing, M&A activity, or disclosed financials are present in the data; the company appears to be independently operated with stable ownership and an established, though aging, digital and channel footprint.

Name

Corona Brushes

Legal name

Corona Brushes Inc.

Website

https://coronabrushes.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corona Brushes Inc. is a family-owned Tampa, Florida manufacturer of professional paintbrushes, roller systems, extension poles, and marine painting tools, distributed through independent paint supply centers and marine distributors across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Paint Brush Sales: Sale of professional paint brushes in various sizes and styles including angle brushes, sash brushes, trim brushes, and stain brushes
2. Roller and Roller Sleeve Sales: Sale of professional roller frames, roller sleeves, and accessories including extension poles
3. Kits and Accessory Sales: Sale of paint kits, trays, extension poles, and specialty painting accessories

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Corona Brushes manufactures professional paintbrushes (China Bristle, Chinex, Ox Hair, MiniPro series), roller frames and sleeves, extension poles, painting kits and trays, and specialized marine brushes. The company hand-constructs its brushes with soft-flagged edges for smooth, even coverage and builds rollers with durable cage-fastening systems and high-density fabrics for professional use. Products are sold to professional painters and marine applicators through independent paint supply centers and marine distributors across North America.

Product overview

Corona Brushes is a manufacturer of professional painting tools with three generations of heritage. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio centered on professional paintbrushes (with hand-constructed soft-flagged edges), professional roller systems (frames, sleeves, and covers), extension poles, and painting accessories. Product lines include multiple brush series (China Bristle, Chinex, Ox Hair, and MiniPro detail brushes), roller varieties (Lambskin Shearling, Phenolic, Mohair), the ReeechIt edging system, and a specialized Marine product line for boat painting applications. The products are distributed through independent paint supply dealers and marine distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Brushes Hand-constructed professional paintbrushes with soft-flagged edges for smooth, even coverage, available in China Bristle, Chinex, and Ox Hair varieties in sizes from 1 inch to 6 inches; designed for professional painters.
• Professional Rollers Roller sleeves and covers including lambskin shearling, phenolic, mohair, and synthetic options, built with high-density fabrics for professional painting results.
• Professional Roller Frames Roller frames with durable cage-fastening and attachment systems, available in Light Duty, Standard, Jumbo, and Industrial varieties.
• Extension Poles and Accessories Fiberglass extension poles including the FTX Series in lengths from 2 feet to 16 feet, plus pole accessories.
• Kits and Trays Painting kits including the Pro Set and Marine Kit, promotional roller/frame combos, and metal and plastic trays in various sizes.
• MiniPro Series Miniature detail brushes including Boss, Cloud, Cool, Fox, and Red variants, designed for detail work in sizes 1.5 to 2.5 inches.
• Marine Products Specialized brushes and accessories for marine applications, including the Bottom Brush, Gasoline, Glasskoter, and marine kits designed for boat hull and deck work.
• MightyPro Roller Covers Professional roller covers available in Extra Short, Short, Medium, Long, and Extra Long lengths for 9-inch roller frames.
• ReeechIt Edging and Trim System Edging and trim system including frames, refills, and combos designed for clean paint lines and trim work.
• Specialty Brushes and Pads Includes Pro-Duster dusters, Classic Smoothers, Lambskin Pads, ProCombs, and various specialty applicators.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• West MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor marine supply retailer carrying Corona Brushes marine products including extension poles, brushes, and kits for boat painting and finishing applications
• Fisheries SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarine and industrial supply company offering Corona marine brushes and accessories
• Paint and Decorating Retailers Association (PDRA)minorOthersIndustry trade association representing paint and decorating retailers
• ALLPROminorOthersPaint supply industry organization linking paint manufacturers and retailers

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Richard Tools: Richard Tools is a professional painting tool manufacturer offering brushes, roller frames, and extension poles targeted at contractors — directly competing with Corona across core brush and roller categories.
• The Wooster Brush Company: Wooster is the leading US manufacturer of professional paint brushes, roller covers, and extension poles, serving the same professional painter customer through hardware stores and paint supply dealers — a near-perfect head-to-head competitor to Corona Brushes.
• Purdy: Purdy manufactures professional paintbrushes, roller covers, and extension poles widely regarded as a premium brand among contractors — directly competing with Corona in the same pro-grade painting tool category.
• Hyde Tools: Hyde manufactures a broad range of professional painting and surface preparation tools including brushes, scrapers, and putty knives — overlapping with Corona in painting tools and serving the same pro contractor channel.
• Trimaco: Trimaco produces surface protection, drop cloths, brushes, and roller covers for painting professionals — directly comparable to Corona's paint kits, brushes, and roller accessories product lines.
• Anza Paint: Anza is a paint applicator specialist offering brushes, rollers, and frames marketed to both professional and DIY painters — directly competing with Corona in the brush and roller category.
• Bestt Liebco: Bestt Liebco manufactures professional paintbrushes and roller covers sold through paint supply and hardware channels — directly comparable to Corona's pro-grade brush and roller portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Sherwin-Williams: Sherwin-Williams is the largest US paint manufacturer and retailer and owns Purdy, giving it overlapping brush and roller capability within a much broader coatings portfolio that exerts significant pricing and shelf-space pressure on specialty brush makers like Corona.
• Benjamin Moore: Benjamin Moore is a major premium paint manufacturer whose independent dealer network overlaps with Corona's paint supply center partners — competing for the same shelf space and customer attention across the pro channel.
• 3M: 3M offers painting supplies and surface preparation products within its industrial portfolio, providing broad-based competition to specialty brush makers like Corona through mass retail and contractor channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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