PRESERVO PRODUCTS INC. /

What PRESERVO PRODUCTS INC. / does

Preservo Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Company is a second-generation, family-owned industrial coatings manufacturer established in 1951 and headquartered at 75 Southbelt Industrial Drive in Houston, Texas. The company produces a broad portfolio of specialty paints, coatings, primers, sealers, rust inhibitors, cleaners, and supporting solvents and reducers, organized across product families including the Acrylic Thermo Plastic AC series, Aepon Polyamide Epoxy line, Polythane urethane coatings, Marine Enamel, vinyl systems, moisture-cure urethanes, and water-based industrial coatings. Underlying technology is conventional small-batch paint manufacturing using wet and dry raw materials processed through specialized equipment, with laboratory testing of every batch before shipment. The company holds a patent granted in the early 1970s for a waterborne inorganic zinc industrial primer, which it positions as roughly 20 years ahead of competitor water-based formulations, and claims to have manufactured the first coating sent into outer space as part of the U.S. space program.

The business serves three identifiable customer segments: industrial and commercial users requiring high-performance corrosion control and protective coatings (primary), government and military entities requiring Military and Federal Specification-compliant products, and a residential/light-commercial floor coatings segment addressed through the Aepon Epoxy sub-brand. Revenue is generated through direct, one-time sales of manufactured coating products in container sizes ranging from 2 ounce bottles to 5 gallon cans; pricing is not publicly disclosed and must be obtained by contacting the sales department. Distribution is exclusively direct via phone, fax, and email from the Houston facility, with no third-party resellers, e-commerce channel, or international shipping footprint documented. Marketing is limited to a basic product-search website, and the company operates with 1-10 employees and no external funding or institutional ownership. The firm is a member of the National Paint and Coatings Association.

Name

PRESERVO PRODUCTS INC. /

Legal name

Preservo Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Company

Website

https://preservo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Preservo Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Company, founded 1951 and based in Houston, Texas, is a second-generation family-owned manufacturer of specialty industrial paints, coatings, primers, and corrosion control products serving industrial, commercial, government, and military specification customers via direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coatings Manufacturing

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Protective Coatings (IMAEAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Industrial paints coatings
• Epoxy polyurethane coatings
• Corrosion control products
• Waterborne inorganic zinc primer
• Military specification coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Paint and Coatings Sales: Direct sale of industrial and commercial paint and coating products including epoxy coatings, urethanes, acrylics, waterborne coatings, rust inhibitors, primers, and specialty coatings. Products sold in various container sizes from 2 ounce bottles to 5 gallon cans.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Preservo Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Company manufactures and sells specialty industrial and commercial paints, coatings, corrosion control products, rust removers, sealers, primers, solvents, reducers, pigments, and containers. Products are produced in small, tightly controlled batches with laboratory testing of every batch, and include a patented waterborne inorganic zinc industrial primer along with epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, vinyl, marine, and military-specification coating lines. The company serves industrial, commercial, and government buyers, with direct sales from its Houston, Texas manufacturing facility.

Product overview

Preservo Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Company is a second-generation family-owned industrial paint and coatings manufacturer established in 1951, headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company produces a diverse portfolio of specialty coatings including: acrylic lacquers (AC series), epoxy coatings (Aepon line), polyurethane enamels, Polythane urethane coatings, waterborne coatings with patented inorganic zinc technology, corrosion control products (PSR-100), rust removers (Alphos 40), marine enamels, vinyl coatings, specialty luminescent/phosphorescent coatings, and various industrial solvents and reducers. Products are manufactured in small, tightly controlled batches with rigorous quality control testing. The company pioneered waterborne industrial coatings with a patent in the early 1970s and notably manufactured the first coating sent into outer space for the U.S. space program. They serve industrial, commercial, and government sectors with products meeting Military and Federal Specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aepon Epoxy: Epoxy coating specifically formulated for garage and shop floors, available in stock and custom colors. Used for concrete floors in living areas with multi-tonal effects capability.

Products and services

• Aepon Polyamide Epoxy C-00 Series Epoxy polyamide coating formulated for cement, concrete, fiberglass, wood, and metal surfaces in industrial applications.
• Acrylic Thermo Plastic AC-300 Series Acrylic lacquer industrial coatings in multiple variants (standard, waterbased, heavy duty, high heat silicone, phosphorescent, and silicone clear sealer) for industrial applications.
• Polythane CP-500 Series Two-component high gloss urethane coating for metal, wood, tile, and porcelain surfaces.
• Polyurethane Enamel P-00 Series One-can oil modified polyurethane enamel and associated zinc-rich primers for durable finishing and corrosion resistance.
• Marine Enamel E-00 Series Alkyd oil based enamel for marine applications.
• Moisture Cure Urethane MC-40 Exterior Clear moisture-cured urethane glaze coat for metal, tile, wood, and masonry surfaces.
• Waterborne Inorganic Zinc Industrial Primer (Patented) Patented waterborne inorganic zinc industrial primer; pioneering water-based industrial coating developed in the early 1970s with a 20-year technology lead over most competitors.
• Aepon Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer (C-00-ZRE12) Epoxy polyamide zinc rich primer functioning as a cold galvanizing primer for corrosion protection.
• Aepon Polyamide Epoxy Strontium Chromate Primer (C-00-PC-2010) Epoxy polyamide strontium chromate primer for corrosion protection.
• Polyurethane Red Iron Oxide Zinc Chromate Primer (P-0024) One-can oil modified polyurethane red iron oxide zinc chromate primer for corrosion resistance.
• Polyurethane Zinc Rich Primer - EZRC Series One-can zinc rich primer system for cold galvanizing and weld touchup, providing heavy-duty corrosion protection.
• Vinyl Phenolic Primer VPP-702 Two-component vinyl wash/etching primer for glass, stainless steel, galvanized metal, and other difficult substrates.
• Aepon Epoxy (Floor Coating Sub-brand) Epoxy coating specifically formulated to keep new garage or shop floors looking new or restore old floors; resists oil and most chemicals and is easy to clean; available in stock and custom colors with multi-tonal decorative effects for concrete floors in living areas.
• PSR 100 Rust and Corrosion Inhibitor Rust and corrosion inhibitor and lubricant for metal protection.
• Alphos 40 Metal Conditioner Concentrate Metal cleaner, rust remover, and surface conditioner concentrate for use on ceramic, tile, and masonry surfaces.
• PFE 100 Series (Latex Semi-Gloss) Latex semi-gloss coating for industrial applications.
• PFE Asbestos Sealer Waterbased sealer for encapsulating asbestos-containing materials.
• PFE-1330P Waterborne Phosphorescent Coating Waterborne phosphorescent/luminescent coating for visibility applications.
• Acrylic Thermo Plastic Phosphorescent AC-1330P Acrylic lacquer luminescent (glow in the dark) coating for visibility and decorative applications.
• Weather Barrier WB-005 Acrylic waterbased elastomeric coating for roofs and Styrofoam.
• Penta WR Clear (PWR-802) Clear water repellant for wood surfaces.
• Surface Sentry Penecone (SSP-002) Clear silicone sealer for concrete, cement, masonry, brick, tile, leather, and porous surfaces.
• Vinyl Sealer VS-190 Clear vinyl sealer for wood, fabric, and porous surfaces.
• Vinyl Strip Coat VS-2005 Strippable vinyl coating used for temporary masking and stop-off coating in metal plating and spray booth applications.
• Vinyl Acrylic Latex (VAL-100) Flat vinyl acrylic latex coating for industrial applications.
• Industrial Solvents and Reducers Range of industrial solvents and reducers (S-02, S-04, S-04 II, S-05, S-06, S-07, S-10, S-11, S-13) used to thin Preservo coatings, clean equipment, and perform solvent wiping.
• Pigments Dry powder pigments and liquid pigments used to color and tint solvent-based and water-based paint.
• Containers Empty containers (glass, metal, and plastic) ranging from 2 ounce bottles to 5 gallon cans.
• Military and Federal Specification Coatings Coatings formulated and certified to meet specific Military and Federal Government specifications for federal and defense applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• First coating sent into outer space with nation's space program
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Paint and Coatings AssociationminorOthersPreservo Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Company is a member of the National Paint and Coatings Association, indicating membership in the primary industry trade association for paint and coatings manufacturers in the United States.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• PPG Industries: PPG is a global major in paints and coatings with deep industrial protective, marine, and aerospace coating lines. Comparable to Preservo in product categories served (epoxy, urethane, zinc primers) but vastly larger in scale, geographic reach, and R&D budget.
• AkzoNobel (International Paint): AkzoNobel's International Paint brand is a global leader in marine and protective coatings, offering zinc primers, epoxies, and high-build finishes. Comparable to Preservo in product chemistry and end-use applications, though operating globally with significantly broader scale.
• Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine: Sherwin-Williams operates the largest coatings business in the U.S., including the Protective & Marine division offering industrial protective coatings, zinc-rich primers, and mil-spec products. It is the dominant broad incumbent against which Preservo competes in industrial specification work.

Direct peers

• Devoe Paint (PPG brand): Devoe is a long-established brand of heavy-duty industrial coatings including epoxy, urethane, and zinc-rich systems for marine and infrastructure. Comparable to Preservo in legacy industrial product positioning and mil-spec heritage.
• Tnemec Company: Tnemec manufactures specialized industrial and architectural coatings including epoxies, urethanes, and zinc-rich primers for water and wastewater, industrial, and architectural markets. It is directly comparable to Preservo as a specialty-focused, privately held coatings manufacturer with strong technical service orientation.
• Rust-Oleum Corporation: Rust-Oleum produces industrial and consumer protective paints and coatings including rust inhibitors, epoxy floor coatings, and specialty primers. Its Aepon-equivalent floor coatings and corrosion control product lines compete directly with Preservo's PSR-100 and Aepon Epoxy offerings.
• Induron Protective Coatings: Induron manufactures high-build protective coatings for water/wastewater, industrial, and marine applications with strong specialty positioning. Like Preservo, it is a privately held, specialty-focused industrial coatings manufacturer serving municipal and industrial specification work.
• Carboline: Carboline is a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial protective coatings including epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich primers, and intumescent fireproofing. Like Preservo, Carboline serves heavy industrial, marine, and infrastructure end-markets with specialty formulations emphasizing corrosion protection.
• Hempel A/S: Hempel manufactures high-performance protective, marine, and industrial coatings with strong zinc-rich and epoxy portfolios. It is a comparable specialty coatings manufacturer competing in similar corrosion protection end-markets as Preservo, including oil & gas, marine, and infrastructure.

Regional players

• Kansai Paint (Americas): Kansai Paint is a global coatings manufacturer with industrial and protective coating lines distributed in the Americas through regional channels. Comparable to Preservo in industrial product categories but with broader geographic presence outside Preservo's core Southwest USA territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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