The ACA is a voluntary, nonprofit organization with a stated mission to advance the interests of the coatings industry and serve as its chief advocate and spokesperson before the government and public; undertake programs and services that support the coatings industry’s commitment to environmental protection, product stewardship, health and safety, and the advancement of science and technology; and, promote the coatings industry’s substantial contributions to society and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information with a strict adherence to ethical business practices and legal conduct.
(Previously know as the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technologies (FSCT) which fully merged with the National Paint and Coatings Associationto become one organization, and in January 2010)