A Legacy of Protection and Restoration

 U-C Coatings

  • Founded: 1971 as Upson Chemical Company
  • Founder: Gerard E. “Red” Murray
  • Innovations: ANCHORSEAL®, LogSavers®, GEMPAINT®
  • Mission: To protect, enhance, and conserve forest resources

Over time, U-C Coatings has expanded its product offering both through organic development and strategic product acquisition.   Notable acquisitions include:

  1. Seal-Once®
    • Acquisition: 2016
    • Specialization: Eco-friendly, water-based waterproofing products for wood, concrete, and masonry
    • Applications: Wood siding, decks, fencing, railings, driveways, docks, log homes
  2. Eco Chemical™
    • Founded: 1991 in Seattle by Mark Cheirrett
    • Acquisition: 2019
    • Specialization: Waterborne paints, stains, and coatings
    • Notable Achievement: Leading supplier of water-based wood stains to the pressure treating industry
  3. Abatron, Inc.
    • Founded: 1959
    • Acquisition: October 2021
    • Specialization: Epoxy and related compounds for building restoration
    • Product Lines: LiquidWood®, WoodEpox®, ABOCRETE™, and more
    • Certifications: GREENGUARD® Certified, ISO 9001
  4. Color Putty® Company
    • Founded: 1963 by Paul R. Kubly
    • Acquisition: May 2023
    • Innovation: Waterborne putty introduced in 1996
    • Product Development: Custom Blending Kit
    • Market Position: Leader in high-quality wood putties
    • Expansion: Merger to bring more solutions to the building products market