What ArroWorthy does

ArroWorthy is a specialty manufacturer of paint applicators, including paint rollers, paintbrushes, and related accessories, founded in 1962 and headquartered in West Babylon, New York. The company’s product portfolio spans professional and DIY applicator categories, anchored by proprietary filament technologies branded NYLYN and CHYLYN that distinguish its roller covers and brushes from generic commodity alternatives. Recent portfolio expansion includes a microfiber applicator line (reported as the first microfiber paint applicator offering in North America) comprising 75+ SKUs, alongside specialty sub-brands such as Patriot brushes, the Skinny Mini Roller, and the Microfiber Painter Mitt.

ArroWorthy operates eight manufacturing facilities — four in the United States and four overseas — supporting both domestic service levels and international cost arbitrage. The vertical integration of filament production with finished applicator assembly enables the firm to control quality and cost across its core product range. The business is privately held and operates with a workforce in the 11-50 employee range as referenced in publicly available firmographic data.

The company monetizes through wholesale distribution to retail paint supply stores and major home improvement retailers, serving professional painters, tradesmen, and DIY consumers. Its go-to-market relies on established shelf-space relationships at independent paint dealers and large-format retail chains, with product differentiation driven by proprietary filament technology, brand sub-lines, and applicator format specialization rather than price competition alone.

Name

ArroWorthy

Legal name

ArroWorthy

Website

https://arroworthy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ArroWorthy is a US-based specialty manufacturer, founded in 1962, that designs and produces paint rollers, brushes, and microfiber applicators using proprietary filament technologies (NYLYN, CHYLYN), distributed to professional painters, tradesmen, and DIY consumers through paint supply retailers and home improvement chains.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

West Babylon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Paint Brushes and Rollers: Manufactures and sells professional-grade paint brushes and roller covers through retail distribution channels. Products include lambskin, microfiber, synthetic, and specialty roller covers as well as various brush lines for professional painters, tradesmen, and DIY consumers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ArroWorthy manufactures and sells professional-grade paint brushes and roller covers, including lambskin, microfiber, synthetic, and specialty roller covers, along with various brush lines for professional painters, tradesmen, and DIY consumers. The company also produces complementary painting tools and accessories such as roller frames, extension poles, roller trays, caulking guns, and tarps, distributing these through retail paint supply stores and home improvement retailers nationwide.

Product overview

ArroWorthy is a manufacturer of professional painting tools, primarily serving the professional contractor and tradesperson market since 1962. The product portfolio spans eight main categories: brushes (including professional lines like Oro with CHYLYN filaments, Finultra and Rembrandt with NYLYN technology, Red Frost, Pro/Tradesman, Paint Mate, Olympian stain brushes, and specialty brushes for radiator, hockey, chip, foam, and artist applications); roller covers (including Lambskin, Derma Sheepskin, Microfiber, PolyMicro, Glossdel Plus, Viodel, Lamdel Weave, Tradesman, Paint Mate, specialty textures, foam, and closed core systems); mini and jumbo mini rollers; roller frames (including Golden Eagle, White Condor, Barracuda quick-release, and adjustable frames); specialty products (Pro Edge applicators, block applicators, caulking guns, wire brushes, extension poles with FRAMELOCK technology, roller trays, metal grids, tarps, drop cloths); painter's accessories (mitts, pour lids, bucket openers, brush combs, tools, paint spinners, contractor bags); and roller/brush kits and sets. The company emphasizes proprietary filament technologies (NYLYN, CHYLYN), solvent-resistant cores, and manufacturing capabilities across four US and four overseas facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NYLYN: Proprietary polyester filament technology used in professional brushes designed for applying today's paints and stains better.
• Barracuda
• Microfiber
• Lamdel Weave
• Glossdel Plus
• Rembrandt
• Finultra
• Tradesman
• Paint Mate

Products and services

• Professional Paint Brushes Professional-grade paint brushes under multiple sub-brands including Patriot (semi-oval angular sash), Oro (CHYLYN filaments in flat sash, angular sash, semi-oval, rattail, tiny trimmer), Finultra (NYLYN polyester soft blend with FSC hardwood handle), Rembrandt (NYLYN medium blend with superior taper and flagging technology), Red Frost (HGPolyester/Nylon firm blend), White China, and Black China bristle blends. Designed for professional painters requiring precision painting performance across oil, latex, and specialty coatings.
• Tradesman Paint Brushes Trade-level paint brushes available in Pro Tradesman (100% polyester solid round tapered with blended polyester/nylon bristle) and Tradesman (blended polyester/nylon and China bristle with CHYLYN bristle technology) variants. Designed for tradespeople and contractors needing reliable tools at competitive price points for trade use.
• Paint Mate DIY Brushes DIY-focused paint brushes including China bristle blend and blended polyester brushes in angular sash and varnish styles. Designed for DIY consumers and homeowners tackling home painting projects.
• Stain Brushes (Olympian Line) Staining brushes including Olympian Bristlex, Olympian Polyester, Oil Stainer, and Polyester Stainer lines. Designed for staining and waterproofing applications.
• Specialty Brushes Specialty brushes including Foam Brushes (economy and hi-density closed cell foam with wood peg or plastic handles for latex and oil-based paints), Touch Up Brushes, Chip Brushes (for epoxies, resins, and paint removers), Radiator Brushes (bent wood handle for hard-to-reach areas), Hockey Brushes, Bristle Ox Brushes (thin flat sash with fine China bristle), Artist Brushes (red sable, pony hair, flat black bristle carded), and Project Select Brush Sets (2, 3, and 4 piece configurations).
• Professional Lambskin Roller Covers 100% genuine Merino lambskin roller covers with AAA quality phenolic core, available in various nap heights from 3/8 to 1-1/2 inches. Also includes Derma Sheepskin natural Merino sheepskin roller covers with phenolic core. Designed for professional painting applications.
• Microfiber Roller Covers Special blend of high-capacity non-shedding European woven fabric microfiber roller covers for all paints and stains, especially new low VOC coatings. Available in various nap heights and sizes from 4 to 18 inches. First-to-market product in North America.
• PolyMicro Roller Covers High capacity polyamide roller covers with solvent-resistant polypropylene core, non-matting, minimum splatter, and shed-resistant properties. Designed for professional painters.
• Glossdel Plus and Glossdel Roller Covers Non-shedding woven lintless synthetic fabric roller covers (Glossdel Plus and Glossdel) engineered for interior and exterior applications with high gloss, semi-gloss, and eggshell finishes and urethanes. Include solvent-resistant core.
• Viodel Roller Covers Premium AAA quality synthetic material roller covers including nylon, acrylic, and polyester fibers with solvent resistant core, designed for all paints.
• Lamdel Weave Roller Covers Exclusive NYLYN polyester technology roller fiber that picks up, holds, and delivers more coating than traditional roller covers. Includes solvent resistant core.
• Tradesman and Paint Mate Roller Covers 100% polyester roller covers with solvent resistant core for all paints, available in various nap heights. Includes Tradesman and Paint Mate tiers for trade and DIY users.
• Specialty Roller Covers Specialty roller covers including Mohair synthetic, Texture Goop (textured plastic for texture/stipple/sand paints), Stipple Brown (carpet fabric), and Carpet Grey variants.
• Foam Roller Covers Yellow foam roller covers available in smooth and semi-smooth variants, including slit foam options for rough surfaces.
• Multi Pack and Bulk Roller Covers Contractor packs of Glossdel White, Lamdel Weave, Microfiber, Econo, and Paint Mate roller covers in 3, 4, and 6 pack configurations, plus bulk packed 100-pack mini roller covers in Microfiber, Glossdel, Woven Gold Stripe, and Lambdel Weave materials. Designed for high-volume professional buyers.
• Closed Core System Roller Covers Closed core roller covers with end caps including Lambskin, Microfiber, Viodel, Glossdel, and Lambdel Weave options for 14 and 18 inch sizes.
• Mini Roller Covers Compact roller covers in Microfiber, Glossdel, Lambdel, Woven, Mohair Blend, Foam, and Lambskin materials. Available in single, twin, contractor, and bulk packs.
• Jumbo Mini Roller Covers Jumbo caged roller covers in Microfiber, Glossdel Plus, Lamdel Weave, PolyMicro, Mohair, Foam, and Flock Foam materials with various nap heights.
• Skinny Mini Roller Professional 3/8 inch nap microfiber roller cover with frame, only 2 inches wide for precision painting applications.
• Roller Frames Roller frames including Golden Eagle (hollow core), White Condor, Economy Imported, Barracuda (quick release pro heavy duty), Jumbo, Tradesman Crescent, Paint n Reach, and Adjustable frames in various sizes.
• Barracuda Roller Frames Quick release professional heavy duty roller frames that adjust from 12 to 18 inches, with 11, 16, and 22 inch long rod options for mini rollers. Marketed as professional-grade with time-tested construction and ergonomic design.
• Mini Roller Frames Rod frames for mini rollers including Barracuda roller frames (11, 16, and 22 inch lengths) and standard mini roller frames.
• Extension Poles Extension poles including EverTough ProNS with FRAMELOCK technology (anodized aluminum/fiberglass), Pro Everlok (anodized aluminum), Ever Reach (heavy duty coated steel), Fiberglass, and Utility Wood poles.
• ProNS Extension Poles ProNS extension poles with dual variable locking mechanism and FrameLOCK technology that prevents roller frame from backing out while painting.
• Roller Trays and Buckets Plastic and metal roller trays in various sizes (1 pint to 4 quart), painter's buckets with liner for mini rollers, and professional Manhandler tank trays.
• Tray and Bucket Liners Professional painter's tray and bucket liners including MHT-L for deep well tank trays, multi-grid mini roller bucket liners with patented design, and various tray liner sizes.
• Metal Trays and Bucket Grids Metal trays (1 quart to 4 quart), metal bucket grids (1 to 5 gallon), and plastic grids for mini rollers.
• Block Applicators and Pads Block applicators in Microfiber, Lambskin, Synthetic, and Flocked Foam materials with refill pad options. Includes corner rollers, foam rollers, and pipe rollers.
• Pro Edge Applicators and Pads Pro Edge painting applicators including pad applicators (7, 9 inch), corner painters, edgers (DIY and Pro), and foam trimmers/rollers for precision edge cutting.
• Caulking Guns Caulking guns including Series 6000 (1/10 smooth, 5:1 thrust), 6001 (1/10 ratchet, 7:1), 6002 (1 quart, 7:1), 6003 (hex rod, 6:1), 6005 (DIY, 9:1), 6009 (ratchet, 9:1), 6009C (professional never drip, 10:1), and 6004P (heavy duty, 12:1). Ranges from DIY to professional heavy-duty models.
• Wire Brushes Wire brushes with shoe handle, long hardwood handle, brass mini, stainless steel mini, and nylon mini variants for surface preparation.
• Tarps and Drop Cloths Blu Poly tarps (3.0 mil), super heavy weight canvas drop cloths (12 ounce), professional painter's plastic sheeting, and embossed drop cloths in various thicknesses.
• Painter's Accessories Painting accessories including Pro Edge paint pour lids, paint bucket/lid openers, foam corner rollers, Super-Stir mixers, paint brush combs, 14-in-1 tools, putty knives, pipe rollers, lambswool and synthetic swabs, microfiber painters mitts, splatter shields, paint spinners, brush extenders, and contractor bags.
• Microfiber Painter Mitt Painter's mitt with inner liner and elastic wrist band, available in Microfiber, Synthetic, and Lambskin materials.
• Mini Roller Value Packs and Kits Mini roller value packs and kits including 6 mini rollers plus 1 Barracuda frame in Microfiber, Glossdel/Glossdel Plus, Foam, Lamdel Weave, and PolyMicro materials in Jumbo Cage and Rod Frame styles. Also includes Microfiber, Glossdel, Woven, and Foam variants with frames for professional and DIY use.
• Professional Roller Sets Professional painting kits including 14-inch Microfiber painting kit with Barracuda frame and tray, Microfiber 8 and 5 piece kits, Glossdel sets, and Paint Mate sets.
• Barracuda Rod Frames and Mini Covers Assembled Sets Combination units of Barracuda rod frames with assembled mini covers in Microfiber, Glossdel, Woven, and Foam materials.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Linzer Products: Manufacturer of paint applicators, accessories, and related tools serving paint supply and hardware retail channels, with a comparable mid-tier professional and DIY product mix.
• Shur-Line: Owned by Newell Brands, Shur-Line manufactures paint applicators (brushes, rollers, edgers, trays) serving DIY and pro segments, directly overlapping with ArroWorthy's product portfolio.
• Hamilton Brush: Manufacturer of paint brushes and rollers with comparable product breadth and channel mix, competing directly in the tradesman and professional segments.
• Bestt Liebco: Manufacturer of professional paint brushes and roller covers with similar premium positioning and distribution through paint supply retailers.
• Corona Brushes: US manufacturer of paint brushes, artist brushes, and applicators with overlapping product lines and similar tiered professional/consumer positioning.
• Trimaco: Manufacturer of surface protection and painting accessories (drop cloths, tarps, masking), extending into applicators and tools, with overlapping distribution in paint supply retailers.
• Richard Brush: Manufacturer of artist brushes and paint applicators with overlap in the artist and specialty brush categories; comparable in product engineering and North American distribution.
• The Wooster Brush Company: Leading US manufacturer of professional paint applicators (brushes, rollers, covers, frames) directly competing with ArroWorthy across the Professional and Tradesman tiers in paint supply and home improvement retail channels.
• Purdy: Owned by Sherwin-Williams, Purdy is a direct competitor in professional paint brushes and roller covers, with a similar premium positioning and broad distribution across paint supply stores.

Broad incumbents

• Sherwin-Williams: Largest North American paint manufacturer and owner of Purdy; operates paint supply stores and could vertically integrate applicator manufacturing, making it a broad incumbent competing with ArroWorthy at retail and as a potential acquirer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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