Industrial, OEM & Coil Coatings

It's strange to think that industrial coatings are virtually everywhere, on bridges, roads, pipes, machinery and countless other items, and yet many people never even notice them. Likely, this is because the main purpose of industrial coatings is protection, rather than aesthetic value. Don't be fooled by this perceived indifference by the general public. Industrial coatings are vital to the survival of a number of products and, consequently, to the manufacturers that make them.

Like all market segments, industrial coatings have been affected by the economic slump. A number of factors have contributed to what's been a slower than normal year for suppliers. According to James McCadden, vice president of sales, U.S. Coatings Company, most industrial accounts have deferred maintenance that isn't absolutely necessary and have also scaled back some expansion programs and cancelled others entirely. The chemical process industry is under great pressure to improve profitability, which dramatically impacts the stock price of the company. Reducing the maintenance cost has an immediate effect on the company's operating cost, whi