MEMBERSHIP
MISSION STATEMENT
Legislative & Regulatory
Our primary role is to serve as ally and advocate for the coatings industry on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues at the Federal, State and local levels.
Image Enhancement
Our purpose is to educate legislators, regulators, media, environmentalists and the public in an effort to foster the notion that paint benefits society and that those who make and sell it contribute to the quality of life.
Membership
It is our goal to attract and retain members in the Association by providing education, networking and services that allow our members to obtain a competitive edge.
Association Goal
To truly represent the Chicago Paint & Coatings Association in the Chicagoland area and to do those things that are for the good of the industry and of the public, here and throughout the nation.
HISTORY
On February 25, 1887, a dedicated group of manufacturers and dealers came together to form the Chicago Paint, Oil and Varnish Club, known today as the Chicago Paint & Coatings Association (CPCA).
For well over a century, our association has been at the forefront of innovation, support, education and safety in the industry:
- 1949: We partnered with the Chicago Society for Paint Technology to establish a fellowship program advancing paint technology education.
- 1950s: We developed labeling guidelines that were later adopted almost verbatim by the Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- 1963: We began pioneering research into hazardous chemical handling, laying the groundwork that makes today's paint plants among the safest and most environmentally friendly facilities in American manufacturing.
For over
140 years, we have remained strong, committed, and steadfast in our mission maintaining focus on adapting to an ever changing world as we see today. As the industry continues to change, we remain dedicated to advancing with evolving technologies and innovations in paint and coatings development.
