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West Penn Laco’s Nearly 100-Year Pittsburgh Story A COMPANY BUILT TO CHANGE WITHOUT FORGETTING WHERE IT STARTED Nearly a century before West Penn Laco was filling industrial gas cylinders, delivering propane, repairing welding equipment and serving manufacturers throughout Western Pennsylvania, the company was helping introduce a different kind of product to Pittsburgh: automotive lacquer. Founded in 1928 as West Penn Lacquer Company, the family-owned business became the first supplier of automotive lacquer coatings in the Pittsburgh market. Today, the company remains family owned by the MacKay family, led by President Howard MacKay who has been with the company for over…

West Penn Laco Celebrates 95 Years West Penn Laco was founded by Andrew Seibert in 1928 in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty Section. Originally founded as West Penn Lacquer Company, the company was a supplier of automotive lacquer coatings to the Pittsburgh Market. Even 95 years later, automotive refinish products remain a significant component of West Penn Laco’s business. In 1947, Alex MacKay, Andrew Seibert’s son-in-law, and Bill Richards purchased the controlling interest in the company. Ever since, the business has remained in the family, with Alex’s son, Howard MacKay serving as President today, while his grandson, Scott MacKay serves as General…