Powder Coating and Painting Trade Associations

ALLPRO Corporation

Buying cooperative of independent paint and decorating dealers; supports retailers with group purchasing, marketing, and education. Currently serves 270 member companies across North America and beyond.

https://www.allprocorp.com Membership: 270

American Coatings Association (ACA)

U.S. trade association for paint and coatings makers, suppliers, and allied professionals; advocacy, market data, standards, events (e.g., American Coatings Show). ACA lists 242 corporate members.

https://www.paint.org Membership: 242

Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)

Global professional association created by the merger of NACE and SSPC; focuses on protective coatings, corrosion control, standards, certification, and contractor accreditation. AMPP reports 40,000+ members in 130+ countries.

https://www.ampp.org Membership: 40,000

Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation (APMF)

National body representing Australian paint and surface coatings manufacturers; advocacy, regulatory engagement, and industry statistics. Represents about 40 companies accounting for 90%+ of domestic paint output.

https://www.apmf.asn.au Membership: 40

British Coatings Federation (BCF)

UK trade association for decorative, industrial and powder coatings, printing inks, and wallcoverings; lobbying, technical guidance, skills, and statistics. Represents 148 manufacturer members and 120+ associate members (≈268 total).

https://coatings.org.uk Membership: 268

Canadian Coatings Association (CCA)

National association for Canada’s paint and coatings sector (manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, affiliates); advocacy and compliance tools. Public sources indicate 62 member organizations (28 manufacturers, 29 suppliers, 5 affiliates) and that members represent ~85% of Canadian paint sales.

https://canpaint.com Membership: 62

CEPE – The European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry

European-level trade body for paints, printing inks and artists’ colours; policy advocacy, technical committees, and sustainability initiatives. CEPE represents about 800 member companies across Europe.

https://cepe.org Membership: 800

China National Coatings Industry Association (CNCIA)

China’s national coatings industry association; represents manufacturers and suppliers; member of regional/global bodies. Listed with 705 members.

http://www.chinacoatingnet.com Membership: 705

Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA)

Division of AIMCAL serving equipment makers and related suppliers in web coating/converting (including coating and laminating lines); education, networking, and standards. Lists about 230 company members.

https://cema-converting.org Membership: 230

Japan Paint Manufacturers Association (JPMA)

Japanese national association for paint manufacturers and related suppliers; standards, statistics, and international coordination. Membership comprises 96 Regular and 167 Supporting members (≈263 total).

https://www.toryo.or.jp/eng/ Membership: 263

Los Angeles Society for Coatings Technology (LASCT)

Regional technical society in Southern California providing education and networking for coatings professionals; represents more than 100 manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, educators, and students.

https://lasct.org Membership: 100

Metal Finishers Association of California (MFACA)

California chapter organization (North and South) representing surface finishing companies, including coating/painting operations; advocacy, compliance, and education. Represents 200+ industry leaders statewide.

https://mfaca.org Membership: 200

National Coil Coating Association (NCCA)

U.S. association for prepainted metal (coil coating) manufacturers and suppliers; technical resources, standards, and market promotion. NCCA has more than 100 member companies.

https://www.coilcoating.org Membership: 100

OCCA – The Oil & Colour Chemists’ Association

International professional body for coatings, inks, adhesives and allied sectors; education, professional grades, and networking. OCCA notes a growing body of more than 800 individual members worldwide.

https://www.occa.org.uk Membership: 800

Painting and Decorating Association (PDA)

UK trade and employers’ association for painting and decorating contractors; accreditation, training, and consumer-facing find-a-contractor services. PDA lists 1,008 members.

https://paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk Membership: 1,008

QUALICOAT

Global quality label association for architectural powder coating on aluminium; licenses applicators, powders, pretreatments and audits to its specification. Today there are 420+ applicator licensees worldwide.

https://www.qualicoat.net Membership: 420

South African Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA)

South Africa’s paint manufacturers association; represents manufacturers, retailers and contractors; training and regulatory engagement. Reports 200+ members and ~680 retail outlet members.

https://www.sapma.org.za Membership: 200

Surface Coatings Association Australia (SCAA)

Not‑for‑profit technical society for individuals in the Australian surface coatings community; meetings, training and professional grading. SCAA notes around 500 individual members nationally.

https://www.scaa.asn.au Membership: 500

Verband der deutschen Lack- und Druckfarbenindustrie (VdL)

German Paint and Printing Ink Association; national advocacy, technical work, standards and statistics. Official register shows 203 organizational members as of June 1, 2025.

https://www.wirsindfarbe.de Membership: 203

World Coatings Council (WCC)

Global umbrella for national/regional coatings associations; coordinates on international policy and stewardship (e.g., lead paint, sustainability). The council lists 16 member organizations.

https://worldcoatingscouncil.org Membership: 16