about Contrast Equipment Company

Contrast Equipment Company, as it is known today, was originally founded in 1923 and incorporated in 1968 as Contrast Paint Company.  The company manufactured paint for the automotive aftermarket and industrial accounts.

In the mid-30’s, Contrast Paint also began supplying their automotive customers with spray guns and paint application equipment. 

In the mid-70’s, they expanded into the fiberglass reinforced products market and started selling fiberglass equipment.

In 1977, the paint portion of the business was sold.  At this point the business was expanded even more into the industrial marketplace selling spray booths, paint application equipment, and fluid handling equipment.

In 1981, Bob Borman joined the company, bringing 15 years experience with Graco.  He changed the focus of the business to specialize in leading edge technology in industrial fluid handling and finishing equipment. 

In 1988, Bob Borman and Bob Chambers purchased the business, and they continued to expand the business into the industrial marketplace acquiring two similar businesses to become the only representative of some of the products they represent in the Kansas City regional area.   In 1989, the name was changed to Contrast Equipment Company.

In 2008, Bob Borman purchased Bob Chambers interest in Contrast and became sole owner.