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123 West 23 Avenue North Kansas City, Missouri, USA 64116
We now manufacture more than one hundred architectural and industrial coatings – from premium epoxies and polyurethanes to specialized fluoropolymer and new generation polymer products – formulated specifically for extreme durability, enduring performance and enhanced aesthetics. Tnemec maintains its strengths through innovative and creative research and development for superior performance and leading technology in the paint and coatings industry. Having gained a worldwide reputation among specifiers and contractors for quality and consistency, Tnemec also has the most knowledgeable sales force in the coatings industry. Our representatives provide support and industry expertise from start to finish. Because at Tnemec, we pride ourselves on both quality and service—and will continue to do so for years to come.
Markets Served: Water tank coatings; Water and wastewater coatings; Industrial coatings; Architectural coatings; Processing and manufacturing coatings
Tnemec Company Inc. is a privately-held leader in high-performance industrial and architectural coatings. Its coatings are found in water tanks as well as treatment plants, industrial facilities, oil fields and architectural buildings. The company has three manufacturing facilities: North Kansas City, MO, Baltimore, MD and Shanghai, China, and has three subsidiaries – Tnemec Coatings (Shanghai) Ltd., Epoxytec and Tex-Cote LLC.
“Tnemec has always operated with a conservative financial discipline to benefit our owners with consistent returns, employees with stable jobs, and customers with reliable service,” Chase Bean, president and CEO, said recently. “We’ve successfully balanced this philosophy with meaningful business expansion plans that are driving new revenue for the company. The company made a number of strategic investments over the past five years that are showing impressive results, including the acquisition of Tex-Cote, ProPolymer, and Epoxytec.”
Markets Served: Water tank coatings, Water and wastewater coatings, Industrial coatings, Architectural coatings, Processing and manufacturing coatings
Founded in 1921, Tnemec Company Inc. is a privately-held specialist in high-performance industrial and architectural coatings, most notably in water tanks as well as treatment plants, industrial facilities, oilfields and architectural buildings. The company has three manufacturing facilities: North Kansas City, MO, Baltimore, MD and Shanghai, China, and has three subsidiaries – Tnemec Coatings (Shanghai) Ltd., Epoxytec and Tex-Cote LLC. Among its latest product introductions are Series 108 and Series 109 ProBond, its newest epoxy penetrating sealers.
Headquartered in Kansas City, Tnemec Company Inc. is a leader in high-performance industrial and architectural coatings. These coatings are used in a variety of applications, most notably water tanks, as well as treatment plants, industrial facilities, oilfields and architectural buildings. The company has three subsidiaries – Tnemec Coatings (Shanghai) Ltd., Epoxytec and Tex-Cote LLC – and operates three manufacturing facilities in the U.S.: North Kansas City, MO, Dallas, TX and Baltimore, MD. Among its new products are the Series 975 Aerolon insulation coating system and the Series 21 Epoxoline high-solids epoxy lining.
Tnemec Company Inc. is a leader in high-performance architectural and industrial coatings used in a wide range of applications, including water tanks, treatment plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings. Headquartered in Kansas City, Tnemec operates three manufacturing facilities in the U.S., in North Kansas City, MO, Dallas, TX and Baltimore, MD. The company has two subsidiaries: Tnemec Coatings (Shanghai) Ltd. and Tex•Cote LLC.
In October 2021, acquired Epoxytec International, Inc., a family-owned specialist in protective and structural-grade coatings and linings for a wide range of uindustriesm, including the construction, industrial and water and wastewater segments.
In sad news, Peter “Pete” Cortelyou, chairman and former CEO and president of Tnemec, passed away in February 2022.
Headquartered in Kansas City, Tnemec Company Inc. is a leader in high-performance architectural and industrial coatings used in a wide range of applications, including water tanks, treatment plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec operates three manufacturing facilities in the U.S., in North Kansas City, MO, Dallas, TX and Baltimore, MD. The company has two subsidiaries: Tnemec Coatings (Shanghai) Ltd. and Tex•Cote LLC, a producer of high-performance, water-based coatings used for commercial, residential and Department of Transportation (DOT) projects. In personnel news, the company promoted Cory Brown vice president of technical services, to executive vice president.
Since 1921, Tnemec Company Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings that protect a wide range of substrates and enhance aesthetics. From water tanks and treatment plants, to manufacturing plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec coatings can be found protecting virtually all types of structures and buildings. Tnemec operates two manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in North Kansas City, Missouri and Baltimore. The company currently has 260 employees. Tnemec acquired Textured Coatings of America, Inc. (Tex•Cote), which was established in 1961, and manufactures high-performance, water-based coatings for use on commercial, residential and Department of Transportation projects.
Since 1921, Tnemec Company Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings that protect a wide range of substrates and enhance aesthetics. From water tanks and treatment plants, to manufacturing plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec coatings can be found protecting virtually all types of structures and buildings. Tnemec operates two manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in North Kansas City, Missouri and Baltimore, Maryland. The company currently has 260 employees.
Since 1921, Tnemec Company Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings that protect a wide range of substrates and enhance aesthetics. From water tanks and treatment plants, to manufacturing plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec coatings can be found protecting virtually all types of structures and buildings. Tnemec operates two manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in North Kansas City, Missouri and Baltimore, Maryland. The company recently launched new Pure Polyamide Epoxy Coatings, EnduraHeat Coatings for Highheat Application, Series 118 UniBond Mastic, Series 256 ExcellaThane, and Series 208 Epoxoprime MVT. The company currently has 260 employees.
Markets Served: Water tank coatings, Wastewater coatings, Industrial coatings, Floor coatings, Architectural coatings
Since 1921, Tnemec Company Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings that protect a wide range of substrates and enhance aesthetics. From water tanks and treatment plants, to manufacturing plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec coatings can be found protecting virtually all types of structures and buildings. Tnemec operates two manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in North Kansas City, Missouri and Baltimore, Maryland. The company currently has 263 employees.
Since 1921, Tnemec Company Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings that protect a wide range of substrates and enhance aesthetics. From water tanks and treatment plants, to manufacturing plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec coatings can be found protecting virtually all types of structures and buildings. Tnemec operates three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in North Kansas City, MO, Baltimore, MD and Garland, TX. During 2012 the first Readers’ Choice Corrosion Innovation of the Year Award was presented by Materials Performance (MP) magazine, and Tnemec’s Severe Wastewater Analysis Test, or S.W.A.T., was in the top ten nominations selected for recognition. The company currently has 252 employees.
Since 1921, Tnemec Company Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings that protect a wide range of substrates and enhance aesthetics. From water tanks and treatment plants, to manufacturing plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec coatings can be found protecting virtually all types of structures and buildings. Tnemec operates three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in North Kansas City, MO, Baltimore, MD and Garland, TX. During 2012 the first Readers’ Choice Corrosion Innovation of the Year Award was presented by Materials Performance (MP) magazine, and Tnemec’s Severe Wastewater Analysis Test, or S.W.A.T., was in the top ten nominations selected for recognition. Tnemec generated $123,582 million in 2013.
Since 1921, Tnemec Company Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings that protect a wide range of substrates and enhance aesthetics. From water tanks and treatment plants, to manufacturing plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec coatings can be found protecting virtually all types of structures and buildings. Tnemec operates three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in North Kansas City, MO, Baltimore, MD and Garland, TX. During 2012 the first Readers’ Choice Corrosion Innovation of the Year Award was presented by Materials Performance (MP) magazine, and Tnemec’s Severe Wastewater Analysis Test, or S.W.A.T., was in the top ten nominations selected for recognition. Tnemec generated approximately $100 mn in sales in 2012.
Since 1921, Tnemec Company Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings that protect a wide range of substrates and enhance aesthetics. From water tanks and treatment plants, to manufacturing plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec coatings can be found protecting virtually all types of structures and buildings. Tnemec operates three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in North Kansas City, MO, Baltimore, MD and Garland, TX. It generated roughly $125 million in sales in 2011. All Glass Armor epoxy linings for aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) were renamed Tank Armor following the purchase of the 100 percent solids thick-film technology from Bridgeport Chemical by Tnemec during the year. Tnemec is the sole owner of this technology.
Since 1921, Tnemec Company Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings that protect a wide range of substrates and enhance aesthetics. From water tanks and treatment plants, to manufacturing plants, industrial facilities and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec coatings can be found protecting virtually all types of structures and buildings. Tnemec operates three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in North Kansas City, MO, Baltimore, MD and Garland, TX. It generated $115 million in sales in 2010. The newest additions to Tnemec’s product portfolio are Series 740 and 750 UVX polyurethane finish coat combining low VOC with exceptional performance and Series 431 Perma-Shield PL, a 100 percent solids, abrasion resistant lining specifically designed for wastewater immersion and fume environments.
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