For five decades, Coating Systems, Inc. has been synonymous with reliability, technical precision, and service excellence in industrial coatings. Reaching our 50th-year landmark is extraordinary in any industry. But in our sector, where product lifecycles are measured in decades and trust is essential, the milestone is a testament to our quality.
We’re not saying this to brag, but we do take pride in what we do. As one of the few specialized and independent providers in the United States, our longevity reflects the values we hold. Trust, expertise, and a relentless drive to help our clients in manufacturing, aerospace, and other industries maintain performance and compliance year after year.
A Half-Century of Precision and Performance Since 1975
Coating System was established in 1975. Our vision was to deliver exceptional surface solutions for manufacturers needing more from their industrial coatings. Starting as a small facility, our growth has matched the evolving demands of industry. We’ve undergone major facility expansions that enable us to handle larger-scale projects and faster turnarounds.
Some of our proudest early milestones include:
- Securing contracts with industry-leading OEMs, solidifying our reputation as a go-to partner for complex or high-stakes projects.
- Achieving and maintaining ISO 9001: 2015 quality certification is a critical marker of our commitment to process repeatability and risk management.
- Developing one of the Midwest’s most advanced coating facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art, high-pressure, and high-temperature batch ovens. We also have equipment for bulk coating up to 5,000-pound fabrications.
Our history prizes adaptability and continuous improvement. Each expansion in scale, technology, or portfolio was fueled by real-world client needs and the drive to offer rapid, reliable solutions.
How We’ve Led the Charge in Industrial Coatings
A lot has changed since 1975. Just like pop culture shifted away from shag carpet and lava lamps, best practices for industrial coatings evolved with the emergence of new materials, regulations, and higher client expectations.
Coating Systems has always adapted at the forefront of industry changes. Here’s what we’ve accomplished over the years:
- Adopting and perfecting techniques like dip-spin coating, ideal for efficiently applying uniform finishes on high volumes of parts.
- Specializing in PTFE (Teflon™) and dry film lubricants for chemical resistance and reduced friction, supporting highly-regulated industries where even microscopic performance failures aren’t acceptable.
- Creating custom coatings from wet spray to powder coating and fluidized bed applications. This supports diverse client challenges, from intricate aerospace fasteners to heavy-duty industrial fabrications.
Long-Term Partnerships That Deliver Client Success
We continually partner with top manufacturers such as Arkema, Cerakote, and DuPont, holding application certifications that set us apart for their unique and challenging formulations. Examples include the application of MOLYKOTE® for extreme loads in manufacturing and assembly environments.
A Legacy of Innovation and Custom Solutions
After 50 years, customer challenges remain at the heart of our story. Our team thrives on collaboration, bringing together client engineers, process specialists, and industry partners to devise solutions others won’t touch.
Our Coating Systems case studies highlight our solutions to corrosion in food processing machinery, improved lubricity for automotive fasteners, and abrasion resistance for agricultural equipment. We’re committed to fast project turnarounds without compromising quality, enabled by integrated in-house capabilities and digital project tracking to ensure transparency.
Every batch receives multi-stage inspection, with DOSS visual inspection systems implemented for rapid, high-resolution defect detection, and direct follow-ups with clients for feedback and corrections.
Investing in the Future of Industrial Coatings
Half a century is no small feat, but we’re far from finished. As we look toward the next 50 years, we plan to invest in our clients’ changing needs and technological developments. We’ll continue to grow through:
- Continual equipment upgrades and facilities expansion that allow us to service increasingly large and complex projects while maintaining fast lead times.
- Highly effective inspection tech like DOSS visual systems. DOSS fortifies quality assurance, catching even the smallest inconsistencies rapidly and at scale.
- We maintain leading certifications, commitment to environmental responsibility (including exploration of low-VOC and sustainable coatings), and up-to-date training for our workforce. This ensures safety, compliance, and ongoing process improvement.
What 50 Years of Service Means for Our Clients
Partnering with Coating Systems means confidence, consistency, and a proven track record. When you work with us, you’ll get:
- Decades of specialized technical expertise and a collaborative approach, every project is custom-tailored to client specs and performance requirements.
- Reliable delivery on challenging, high-volume, or fast-turnaround jobs (including for aerospace, food safety, and regulated industries).
- Scale and flexibility to support both long-term manufacturing programs and urgent prototyping or specialty runs.
Our loyalty to client outcomes is our legacy—every successful project, every long-term partnership, and every problem solved is shared success. Fifty years in, our greatest measure of achievement is your peace of mind, knowing every order meets the highest standards.
Coating Systems FAQs
1. What types of coatings does Coating Systems specialize in?
We offer a broad range of coatings, including PTFE, dry film lubricants, dip-spin coatings, powder coating, wet spray, and specialty formulations for challenging industries, with deep experience in custom solutions.
2. What industries do you serve?
Our coatings protect and enhance products for manufacturing, aerospace, food processing, automotive, agriculture, chemical processing, industrial fabrication, and more.
3. What quality standards do you follow?
Our processes and facilities are ISO 9001:2015 certified, with multi-stage inspections on every job and advanced digital systems for visual inspection and reporting.
Let’s Get Started on Your Next Coating Project
If you’re an engineer, manufacturer, or product developer ready to take advantage of five decades of industrial coating excellence, we are eager to help you protect and differentiate your products. Experience what 50 years of expertise can deliver.
Contact Coating Systems today—let’s build the next chapter of your success.