Acabados Y Pinturas

Name

Acabados Y Pinturas

Legal name

Acabados Automotrices S.A.S.

Website

https://acabadosypinturas.com.do

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Paints and Coatings Retail: Sale of Sherwin-Williams branded architectural paints, primers, finishes, and specialty coatings through company-owned retail branches. Covers interior and exterior residential and commercial painting applications.
2. Automotive Paint and Supplies: Sale of automotive paint systems (Acrylic Lacquer, Urethane, Alquidic), clear coats, reducers, thinners, putties, and related automotive finishing products. Includes 150,000+ automotive color formulas.
3. Industrial Coatings and Heavy-Duty Finishes: Sale of industrial-grade coatings including epoxies, polyurethanes, zinc-rich primers, floor paints, waterproofing membranes, and heat-resistant coatings for industrial applications.
4. Wood Finishes and Stains: Sale of wood stains, sealers, varnishes, lacquers, and wood finishing products including Minwax, Cabot, Thompson's WaterSeal, and Sherwin-Williams wood product lines.
5. Waterproofing and Roof Coating Systems: Sale of UNIFLEX brand roof coating systems including elastomeric, silicone, and urethane-based waterproofing solutions for flat roofs and terraces.
6. Professional Application Equipment: Sale of painting application equipment including Graco airless sprayers, Titan equipment, and related accessories for professional contractors.
7. Licensed Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing (Local Production): Acabados y Pinturas manufactures certain products locally in the Dominican Republic under Sherwin-Williams license, including the Excello product line. This represents a localized manufacturing revenue stream under the international brand's quality system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Acabados y Pinturas distributes and manufactures paints, coatings, sealants, and related supplies under Sherwin-Williams license in the Dominican Republic. The company operates a 20-branch retail network across 10 cities, offering four main product lines: Arquitectónica (architectural paints), Madera (wood finishes), Industrial (heavy-duty coatings), and Automotriz (automotive refinish products), plus locally manufactured Excello products and UNIFLEX waterproofing systems.

Product overview

Acabados y Pinturas operates as a Sherwin-Williams licensed distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of paint and coating products organized across four main categories: Arquitectonica (architectural paints for residential and commercial buildings), Madera (wood finishes and treatments), Industrial (heavy-duty coatings and application equipment), and Automotriz (automotive refinish products). The product lineup is anchored by premium brands including Excello (interior and exterior acrylic paints with variants like Cero VOC, Premium, and Water Blocking Primer), SuperPaint (exterior paint with self-priming and sanitizing/air-purifying specialized versions), and Kem Pro (construction-grade acrylic paint). The company also provides a complete range of waterproofing solutions under the UNIFLEX brand for roof protection, specialized primers, concrete sealers and stains from H&C, and industrial coatings including epoxies and polyurethanes. Digital tools include the Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap Visualizer mobile application for color selection. The business model centers on distributing Sherwin-Williams licensed products manufactured locally in the Dominican Republic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SuperPaint Exterior Premium exterior acrylic paint with Advanced Resin Technology providing superior adhesion and maximum durability for withstanding extreme weather conditions including intense heat and heavy rain. Contains mold, fungus, and algae inhibiting agents and offers self-priming capability.
• Excello Cero VOC Zero VOC acrylic interior paint with low odor and antimicrobial additives preventing mold and fungus formation. Coverage up to 30 m² per gallon, dries to touch in 1 hour, repaintable in 4 hours. Local product under Sherwin-Williams license.
• Excello Water Blocking Primer - Finish Three-in-one primer, finish, and moisture blocker for interior and exterior masonry walls. Resists up to 12 psi hydrostatic pressure, can be applied on surfaces with pH up to 13, and applied at temperatures as low as 5°C. Coverage up to 9 m² per gallon on porous surfaces.
• Excello Premium High-quality, low-odor acrylic paint for concrete, wood, aluminum, vinyl, metal, and drywall surfaces. Contains agents that inhibit fungi and bacteria growth.
• SuperPaint Sanitizing Advanced coating that disinfects surfaces, eliminating 99.9% of common bacteria within two hours and maintaining continuous sanitizing action. Durable and washable, suitable for healthcare and education facilities.
• SuperPaint Air Purifying Zero VOC paint with odor elimination technology that helps reduce common indoor odors from organic sources like smoke, wet dog, and cooking. Ideal for children and allergy sufferers.
• Kem Pro Acrílica Acrylic paint for construction projects with low odor and good performance. Recommended for concrete, wood, aluminum, vinyl, metal, and drywall surfaces.
• SW Loxon Self-Cleaning High-performance acrylic exterior coating with self-cleaning formula that sheds dirt and dust when exposed to rain or water. Resistant to wind-driven rain, UV rays, alkalinity, and efflorescence.
• SW Extreme Bond Primer Interior/exterior primer designed for surfaces requiring greater adhesion than standard primers. Formulated to coat hard, glossy surfaces like tile, glass panels, and plastic pipes.
• Removedor e Inhibidor de Hongos, Algas y Moho 2-in-1 remover and inhibitor for mold, algae, and lichen on masonry surfaces with chemically balanced formula for easy removal and prevention of future growth.
• UNIFLEX Waterproofing Systems (Elastomeric / Silicone / Urethane88) Complete line of roof waterproofing products including polyurethane coatings, elastomeric finishes, silicone roof coatings, and roof repair sealants under the UNIFLEX brand for flat roofs and terraces.
• Automotive Paint Systems (Acrylic Lacquer / Urethane / Alkyd) Complete automotive paint lines including Acrylic Lacquer System, Urethane System, clear coats, reducers, thinners, and putties. Over 150,000 automotive color formulas certified by major vehicle manufacturers, making it the most complete automotive paint line in the market.
• Industrial Coatings and Application Equipment Specialized industrial coatings including epoxies, polyurethanes, zinc-rich primers, floor paints, waterproofing membranes, and heat-resistant coatings for industrial applications, plus professional application equipment from Graco and Titan brands.
• Wood Finishing Products Complete range of wood products including surface repair compounds, stains, sealers, varnishes, and lacquers for wood protection and finishing. Includes Minwax, Cabot, Thompson's WaterSeal, and Sherwin-Williams wood product lines.
• Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap Visualizer Mobile App Color visualization mobile application available on iOS (Apple App Store) and Android (Google Play Store) allowing customers to virtually preview paint colors on walls before purchase. Provides customers and design professionals with a digital color consultation tool integrated into the retail experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Excello Water Blocking Primer resists up to 12 psi hydrostatic pressure and protects for up to 10 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jotun: Norwegian global coatings manufacturer serving decorative, marine, protective, and powder coatings markets. Comparable because it operates in decorative paints and protective/industrial coatings, with a regional presence in the Caribbean for marine and infrastructure projects.
• AkzoNobel: Global paint and coatings manufacturer with Dulux, Sikkens, and international trade brands. Comparable because it competes in architectural, industrial, and specialty coatings segments, and has a presence in Latin American and Caribbean markets through distribution and retail models.
• Benjamin Moore: US-based premium architectural paint manufacturer distributed through independent retailers. Comparable because it operates a premium architectural paint brand with a similar retail-dealer distribution model serving contractors and homeowners.
• Sherwin-Williams: Global paint and coatings manufacturer that owns the brand A&P is licensed to distribute in the Dominican Republic. Comparable because it is the upstream brand partner and parent technology source, with overlapping product lines, color systems, and automotive refinish offerings.
• RPM International: US-based specialty coatings manufacturer with brands including Rust-Oleum, Tremco, and Stonhard. Comparable because it serves specialty coatings, waterproofing, and sealants segments that overlap with A&P's UNIFLEX waterproofing and industrial coating offerings.
• PPG Industries: Global paint and coatings manufacturer with architectural, industrial, and automotive product lines. Comparable because it competes in the same end markets (architectural, automotive refinish, industrial coatings) and is the parent of Comex, a regional Latin American paint leader.
• Hempel: Danish global coatings manufacturer with strong presence in marine, protective, and industrial coatings. Comparable because it covers the industrial coatings and waterproofing segments that A&P addresses through its UNIFLEX line and industrial category.
• Kansai Paint: Japanese global paint manufacturer with operations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Comparable because it produces architectural, automotive, and industrial coatings, and has a growing presence in Latin American markets through acquisitions and distribution.
• Comex (PPG): Mexico-based paint manufacturer and retailer (acquired by PPG Industries), with extensive presence across Latin America and the Caribbean. Comparable because it operates a similar branch-store distribution model and serves the same architectural and industrial coatings categories, though it is much larger and broader geographically.

Direct peers

• Pinturas Tropical: Dominican Republic paint manufacturer and distributor serving the same architectural, industrial, and automotive segments. Comparable because it competes head-to-head with A&P for the same residential, contractor, and commercial customers in the DR market, particularly in the price-sensitive mid-tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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