A Lebanese coating group with global B2B reach.
Founded in 1959, GPC Coatings has grown from Lebanon into a multi-brand coating group serving automotive refinish, industrial, wood, and decorative coating markets through specialized brands, technical knowledge, and long-term distributor partnerships.
A Multi-Brand Coating Group Built for Professional Markets
From its headquarters in Lebanon, GPC Coatings develops, supports, and grows specialized coating brands for automotive refinish, industrial, wood, and decorative markets. Today, GPC works with distributors, importers, body shops, manufacturers, contractors, and professional applicators across regional and international markets.
Headquarters in Lebanon
GPC Coatings operates from Lebanon, where its company history, manufacturing knowledge, technical support, and brand development foundation were built.
Four Specialized Brands
The GPC ecosystem includes General Refinish, Hymax Refinish, Global Star Industrial, and Prizma Coatings, each serving a specific coating market and professional audience.
Professional Coating Markets
GPC supports automotive refinish systems, industrial coatings, wood coatings, and decorative coating solutions for B2B partners, technical users, and professional sectors.
Distributor & Technical Support
Beyond products, GPC provides partners with product knowledge, technical guidance, academy support, and long-term distributor development.
our timeline
1959
GPC Founded
GPC was founded as a toll and private label manufacturing entity in Lebanon, specializing in the production of decorative paint tailored for the local market.
1978
Car Refinish
Initial entry into the automotive refinish market, achieved through a production licensee agreement with Valentine Paint, France.
1994
Introduction of Private Brand
In 1994, a significant turning point occurred for GPC, as the company shifted its emphasis from international licenses to the introduction and production of GPC’s inaugural private label in automotive refinish, also known as Genrock.
2005
Ghazir Factory
Relocated both the corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility to a more spacious site in Ghazir, Lebanon.
2006
Wood Coatings
Launch of Prizma Coating, a premium selection of wood coatings crafted to meet the highest industry standards.
2013
GPC France
Launch of our corporate offices in Paris, France, underscoring our commitment to fostering business excellence in key global locations.
2014
GPC USA
The successful acquisition of the Salt Lake City facility, comprising of a training center and factory, represents a significant milestone for distribution in the Americas.
2022
Industrial Line
Launch of Global Star Industrial, a comprehensive line of industrial coatings.
