About Us
A Comprehensive Portfolio of Performance Systems
In 2025, APN reached a new milestone by acquiring Res-Tek, Inc., a leader in seamless resinous flooring systems. This strategic partnership unites APN’s century of manufacturing excellence with Res-Tek’s "heart of a contractor" philosophy, creating a single-source provider for high-performance industrial, commercial, and residential coatings.
With the integration of Res-Tek and PurEpoxy, APN Performance Coatings offers an unmatched range of liquid technologies and flooring solutions:
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Custom Coating Formulations: Tailor-made chemistry for niche industrial and OEM challenges.
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Industrial Resinous Flooring: High-performance Res-Tek flooring systems, including MAC-Guard™ (MMA), PUR-Guard™ (Urethane Cement), and EPO-Guard™ (Epoxy) solutions.
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Toll & Turnkey Manufacturing: Scalable production with over 300,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space across multiple US locations.
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Specialty Metallic & Protective Finishes: Featuring Crescent Bronze metallic powders and specialized mirror and nitro solutions.
Why Partner with APN?
The synergy between all of the APN companies (A.P. Nonweiler, PurEpoxy, Crescent Bronze and Res-Tek) provides our clients with enhanced scalability, technical ingenuity, and a broader range of sustainable solutions.
Contractor-Centric Innovation
We understand the challenges of the field. Our products, like Res-Tek’s 1-hour cure MMA systems, are engineered to minimize downtime and maximize durability.
Technical Excellence
Our combined on-site quality control and R&D labs ensure every gallon meets rigorous performance and regulatory standards.
A "One Team" Mentality
Despite our growth, we maintain a shared small-business culture rooted in integrity, providing personalized support to architects, owners, and applicators worldwide.
A Century of Innovation
Our heritage is built on technical authority and a relentless drive to solve the industry’s toughest challenges
APN company history from 1929 to present day
Arno Paul Nonweiler establishes a facility specializing in synthetic resins and industrial finishes.
APN becomes one of only two companies in the U.S. to manufacture latex paint.
Developed specialized infrared inks for aerial reconnaissance to support the war effort.
Recognized as the best-equipped research laboratory north of Milwaukee, serving as a consultant for the entire industry.
Adoption of state-of-the-art spectrophotometer technology ensures perfect coating replication for every partner.
Through the strategic acquisitions of Crescent Bronze (2005), PurEpoxy (2022), and Res-Tek (2025), unified under the APN Performance Coatings banner to provide a complete portfolio of specialty solutions.
Resilience in a Changing Industry
As regulations become more complex and production challenges arise, APN’s resilience stands as our greatest asset. We don't just manufacture coatings; we engineer systems that protect and enhance environments. Whether you require a private label partner, a rapid-cure flooring system, or a custom-engineered protective coating, our century of experience ensures the highest quality results.