WALLED LAKE, Mich. – Quest Specialty Coatings, a division of Quest Specialty Chemicals has acquired the coatings business of Patriot Paint in Portland, Ind. Patriot Paint was founded in 1980 and exists as one of the industry’s unique producers of coatings systems for metal substrates.
 
“The acquisition of Patriot Paint adds to our product and market offerings in our overall objective to provide the industrial and transportation markets with a variety of solutions for how to protect and treat all metal substrates,” said David Brunori, executive vice president, Quest Specialty Coatings.
 
The addition of Patriot Paint to the Quest family will help to strengthen the overall foundation and product scope that is currently being offered, Brunori said.
 
From zero V.O.C., anti‐corrosive transportation coatings to multilayer decorative systems for metal caskets, Patriot Paint has become recognized for its specialized, environmentally sensitive, low‐cost solutions for almost any metal substrate application.
 
Quest Specialty Coatings is a leading manufacturer in the aftermarket automotive paint industry, supplying high-quality paints, primers, hardeners, clear coats and reducers. QSC is also committed to developing, manufacturing and shipping quality products in a manner that minimizes environmental impact.
 
Founded by industry executives CEO Fred Quinn and President/COO Gerry Loftus in 2004, Quest manufactures specialty coatings for the building industry, automotive and OEM industrial coatings, including aerosols. Since 2004, Quest Specialty Chemicals has completed nine acquisitions.
 
The company is located in Menomonee Falls, Wis.