Best Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Brands: 2026 Buyer Guide

Best Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Brands: 2026 Buyer Guide

The four thermoplastic pavement marking manufacturers most commonly listed on US state DOT qualified product lists (QPLs) for AASHTO M249 hot-applied resin are Ennis-Flint by PPG, Crown Technology, SealMaster, and Pervo. All four meet AASHTO M249. The differences are in supplier network depth (Ennis-Flint covers the most state QPLs), preformed-product breadth (Ennis-Flint Premark and Crown PrismaCut lead), regional pricing (SealMaster pricing tracks local distributor markup), and color-line specialization (Pervo has the strongest organic yellow). For most Oregon parking lot work, Ennis-Flint Hotline FastDry and Crown Technology are the two products on every Cojo truck.

Below we rank the brands by where they win and where they fall short. None of these rankings are paid placements — they reflect Cojo crew experience across 2,000+ thermoplastic projects in Oregon and Washington from 2020 to 2026.

How were these brands selected?

Selection criteria:

1. AASHTO M249 compliance verified on manufacturer data sheets
2. Listed on at least 25 of 50 state DOT qualified product lists
3. Distributed through US wholesale channels Cojo can verify
4. Tracked by Cojo crews for at least 24 months on Pacific Northwest installs
5. Available in both extruded and preformed formats

Criteria filtered out manufacturers without proven Oregon DOT QPL listing or with inconsistent supply through Pacific Northwest distributors.

1. Ennis-Flint by PPG (Best Overall)

Ennis-Flint, now part of PPG Industries, is the most widely listed thermoplastic manufacturer on US state QPLs. Their Hotline FastDry hot-applied product line and Premark preformed product line are the two most-requested SKUs in Oregon parking lot work.

What we like

• Listed on 48 of 50 state DOT QPLs including Oregon DOT QPL
• Hotline FastDry achieves no-pickup in 2-3 minutes at 75 degrees F
• Premark preformed line covers ADA stencils, fire-lane text, EV symbols, full crosswalk patterns
• Supplier network reaches every Cojo crew area within 24 hours
• Color line includes federal yellow 33538, white, and high-vis green for bike-lane buffers

Where it falls short

• Per-pail pricing trends 8-12 percent higher than Crown Technology equivalents
• Preformed sheet pricing in 2026 climbed faster than competitors due to PPG corporate pricing pass-through

Industry baseline range cost

2. Crown Technology (Best Value)

Crown Technology is the value champion in the AASHTO M249 thermoplastic category. Their hot-applied resin meets the same federal spec as Ennis-Flint at a typical 8-12 percent lower per-pail cost, with comparable performance on Pacific Northwest parking lot installs.

What we like

• Listed on 36 of 50 state DOT QPLs including Oregon DOT QPL
• Comparable AASHTO M249 performance to Ennis-Flint at lower cost
• PrismaCut preformed line covers most common parking-lot symbols and crosswalks
• ProMelt 4000 ride-on extruder is the most common machine on Cojo trucks
• Strong technical support for Pacific Northwest specifications

Where it falls short

• Preformed product breadth is narrower than Ennis-Flint Premark
• Custom-color SKUs (high-vis green, blue) take 3-5 weeks to ship from order
• Distributor footprint is smaller -- emergency reorder timing is longer

Industry baseline range cost

3. SealMaster (Best for Multi-Product Bundles)

SealMaster is best known as a sealcoat manufacturer but their thermoplastic line is widely distributed and meets AASHTO M249. The advantage for property managers is one-vendor sourcing of sealcoat plus thermoplastic markings, which can simplify multi-line procurement on large maintenance contracts.

What we like

• Listed on 22 of 50 state DOT QPLs (including Oregon DOT)
• Single-vendor sourcing for sealcoat + thermoplastic + crack filler
• Distributor network strong in Pacific Northwest through SealMaster local offices
• Pricing tracks local distributor markup which can favor regional buyers

Where it falls short

• Preformed thermoplastic line is limited to ADA stencils and basic arrows
• Custom-color SKUs are more limited than Ennis-Flint or Crown
• Hot-applied resin formulation has historically had slightly slower no-pickup time (3-5 minutes vs 2-3 for Ennis-Flint Hotline FastDry)

Industry baseline range cost

4. Pervo Paint (Best Yellow Color Retention)

Pervo Paint is a smaller specialty manufacturer with a notable strength: their organic yellow pigment formulation retains FedStd 595 33538 chromaticity longer than the industry average under high-UV exposure. For high-desert (Bend, Redmond) and southern Oregon (Medford) parking lots where UV bleach on yellow markings is the primary mode of failure, Pervo yellow is worth the slight cost premium.

What we like

• Listed on 14 of 50 state DOT QPLs (including Oregon DOT)
• Best-in-class yellow color retention under UV exposure
• Hot-applied resin meets AASHTO M249
• Pacific Northwest distribution is solid through Salem and Portland regional warehouses

Where it falls short

• White and high-vis colors do not differentiate from Ennis-Flint or Crown
• Preformed product line is small and concentrated on yellow center-line work
• Per-pail pricing is highest of the four brands, trends 5-10 percent above Ennis-Flint

Industry baseline range cost

How does Cojo decide which brand to bring to a job?

Project-by-project decision logic:

• Standard parking lot work (most jobs) -- Crown Technology hot-applied for stalls, Ennis-Flint Premark preformed for symbols. Optimal cost-durability balance.
• State-DOT-funded project -- Ennis-Flint Hotline FastDry. The widest QPL coverage and the cleanest documentation chain for federal-funding compliance.
• Multi-product maintenance contract -- SealMaster across the bundle if the property manager wants single-vendor accountability for sealcoat plus markings.
• High-UV exposure (Bend, Medford, La Grande) -- Pervo yellow on center lines and ADA hatching. Other markings stay on Ennis-Flint or Crown.
• Cold-weather emergency install -- None of the four. Switch to MMA cold plastic per AASHTO M308.

What about international or boutique manufacturers?

Manufacturers that did not make the top 4 ranking but appear on some Oregon parking lot work:

• Swarco (Austrian, US distribution growing) -- strong technical product but limited Pacific Northwest distribution; supply timing is unpredictable
• 3M (preformed only) -- Stamark line is well-regarded but discontinued for hot-applied resin in North America
• Geveko Markings (European) -- excellent MMA cold plastic but thermoplastic line has limited US QPL coverage

For most Oregon work, the top 4 covers the realistic supplier set. Always verify the manufacturer SKU appears on the Oregon DOT QPL before ordering for any state-funded project.

How does brand selection affect a quote?

A reputable contractor will name the brand and SKU on the quote line items:

• "Ennis-Flint Hotline FastDry hot-applied white, AASHTO M249, 125 mil extruded"
• "Crown PrismaCut preformed ADA stencil, 36 inch x 36 inch, AASHTO M250"

If the quote says only "thermoplastic" with no manufacturer named, push back. The buyer needs the brand to match against the state QPL and to compare apples to apples across multiple bidders.

For more on the federal preformed spec, see our best preformed thermoplastic arrows and symbols guide. For service-side install context, our thermoplastic striping Oregon writeup covers Oregon-specific spec considerations.

Get a Brand-Spec Quote for Your Lot

Cojo carries Ennis-Flint, Crown Technology, SealMaster, and Pervo on different trucks depending on job profile. We will name the manufacturer SKU on every line item of your quote so you can verify against state QPL. Contact Cojo for a thermoplastic quote with brand-level specification. For Portland-area service availability, our thermoplastic installation Portland Oregon page covers Multnomah and Washington county coverage.