We are an association of manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers to the paint and coatings industry in the Chicagoland area. Association Goal: Our goal is to truly represent the industry 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. 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.