Strong. Vibrant. Focused.

The Canadian paint and coatings industry has a rich history. Comprised of manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and affiliate organizations within various sectors including Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (CASE). Some of the leading paint manufacturers date as far back as the 1930s and are a quintessential example of Canadian family-owned and operated businesses.

The CASE sector in Canada has manufacturing plants in almost every province and offers a wide range of products from interior and exterior architectural coatings, industrial coatings, stains, lacquers, varnishes, artisan paints and more. Many organizations serve end-use markets such as construction, automotive, oil & gas, mining, wood furniture, aerospace, machinery, paper, metal containers and general industrial manufacturing industries.

CCA Manufacturer members produce a wide variety of paint and coatings products in the architectural, automotive, and industrial segments. Our supplier and distributor members are an important part of the paint and coatings value chain providing goods, services and equipment supporting circular manufacturing processes. Overall, the industry creates over 82,000 jobs annually and infuses $8.54 Billion annually into Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). With an economic output of $19.5 Billion, up $7 Billion since 2018, the paint and coatings industry remain strong, vibrant, and focused on sustainable growth that takes into consideration impacts to industry, the environment, and the economy.