About Crescent Bronze
The Metallic Experts
True metallic finishes require exceptional science. Today, Crescent Bronze serves a incredibly diverse range of industries—from architectural design and commercial branding to specialized industrial manufacturing. Our portfolio features:
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Metallic Powders: Available in over 125 distinct variations, differing in micron size and color brilliance, ready to be custom-blended for infinite possibilities.
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Metallic Paints & Pastes: Engineered across 7 distinct resin systems to match specific environmental and performance requirements.
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On-Site Color Lab: Our specialized color-matching capabilities allow us to replicate legacy finishes or engineer completely unique, custom metallic effects for your project.
In 2005, Crescent Bronze joined the APN Performance Coatings family (A.P. Nonweiler), moving our operations to a state-of-the-art, 175,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This transition seamlessly blended our time-tested metallic artistry with APN’s nearly 100 years of advanced coatings chemistry, robust manufacturing scale, and rigorous ISO 9001:2015 quality standard
Why Partner with Crescent Bronze?
The synergy between all of the APN companies (A.P. Nonweiler, PurEpoxy, Crescent Bronze and Res-Tek) provides our clients with enhanced scalability, technical ingenuity, and a broader range of sustainable solutions.
Design-Centric Innovation
Our products are designed to be both beautiful and durable to enhance the look of even the most prestigious locations.
Technical Excellence
Our combined on-site quality control and R&D labs ensure every gallon meets rigorous performance and regulatory standards.
A "One Team" Mentality
Despite our growth, we maintain a shared small-business culture rooted in integrity, providing personalized support to architects, owners, and applicators worldwide.
A Century of Innovation
Our heritage is built on technical authority and a relentless drive to solve the industry’s toughest challenges
APN company history from 1929 to present day
Arno Paul Nonweiler establishes a facility specializing in synthetic resins and industrial finishes.
APN becomes one of only two companies in the U.S. to manufacture latex paint.
Developed specialized infrared inks for aerial reconnaissance to support the war effort.
Recognized as the best-equipped research laboratory north of Milwaukee, serving as a consultant for the entire industry.
Adoption of state-of-the-art spectrophotometer technology ensures perfect coating replication for every partner.
Through the strategic acquisitions of Crescent Bronze (2005), PurEpoxy (2022), and Res-Tek (2025), unified under the APN Performance Coatings banner to provide a complete portfolio of specialty solutions.