Ceramic Color & Chemical Manufacturing

Dacar Industries is the oldest Pittsburgh-based company making water treatment chemicals in southwestern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1930, it has been providing chemical technology to its customers for generations, but that is history. What matters to its customers is that Dacar is teaming with them to solve their problems. Then, it takes products. Dacar custom designs each treatment program for each application, drawing upon the many chemistries and technologies available rather than limiting you to one proprietary scheme. Products are developed in the Dacar lab to meet the unique needs of customers. The company owns and operates three facilities in Pittsburgh and Carnegie, Penn., and East Liverpool, Ohio; each with manufacturing capabilities and extensive experience in blending chemical products, both powders and liquids.

Valspar Corporation is one of the largest coatings manufacturers in the world. The company provides coatings and coating intermediates to a wide range of customers. It supplies paints, varnishes and stains for the do-it-yourself and professional markets. Valspar develops coatings and inks for packaging and food and beverage activities. The company offers factory-applied coatings for industrial customers and Original Equipment Manufacturers. It produces high-performance floor coatings for commercial and recreational applications. Valspar Corporation features expertise in polymer and dispersion technology. The company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in Minneapolis. It employs more than 7,000 people in 80-plus locations worldwide. Valspar Corporation operates in numerous cities, including Pittsburgh.