Edwin Sparks

W.R. Grace & Co. engages in the production and sale of chemicals and materials. It operates through the Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies segments. The Grace Catalysts Technologies segment includes catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications. The Grace Materials Technologies segment consists of specialty materials, including silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials, used in coatings, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The firm specializes in chemical processing, coatings and inks, food and beverage, general industrial, nutraceutical, personal care, pharma, and plastics industries. The company was founded by William Russell Grace in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons.

The American Coatings Association is an organization that represents the paint and coatings industry in the United States. The association is based in Washington and offers various programs and publications, including CoatingsVoice, HMIS, State Affairs Network, PaintCare, and Safety Awards Program. The association provides information on the industry's history, types of coatings, economic contributions, and environmental impacts. It also advocates for policy priorities and engages in issue backgrounders. It also provides market data and analyses, such as Coatings Traqr™, and hosts events like the CoatingsTech Conference.