Thomarios

What Thomarios does

Thomarios is a privately held, family-owned specialty contractor headquartered in Akron, Ohio, operating nationwide across four service groups: the Coatings Group (commercial and industrial painting, powder coating, and specialty coatings including aquarium and aquatic tank linings); the Construction Group (construction management, design-build, and general construction for commercial, institutional, and parking-structure projects); the Specialty Group (aerospace and historic aircraft restoration, historic building restoration, and specialty fabrication); and the Flooring Division. The company was founded in 1948 as Nick Thomarios Painting and incorporated in 1969, expanding nationwide in 1986 and adding construction capabilities in 1994.

Core technical capabilities center on physical-application craft rather than digital platforms: industrial and fluid-applied membrane coatings for energy facilities and bridges (e.g., Tappan Zee Bridge Yellow Eliminator Membrane); NQA-1 certified nuclear facility coatings; specialty aquatic epoxy and urethane linings for aquariums and zoo exhibits; and meticulous restoration of historically significant aerospace artifacts including NASA Saturn V and Mercury-Atlas rockets, alongside historic buildings. Certifications include NQA-1 auditor credentials, IUPAT apprenticeship partnerships, and LEED-accredited green building delivery.

The business model is project-based custom bidding: Thomarios secures work through competitive bids, RFPs, and direct client relationships with property owners, general contractors, construction managers, and government entities. Revenue is generated from one-time project contracts across coatings, construction, restoration, and flooring, with selected multi-year multi-location engagements (Target, Lowe's, JC Penney retail repainting). Customers span healthcare (Akron Children's Hospital), education (Kent State, Cleveland State, University of Akron), aerospace/museums (NASA, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum), sports venues (Progressive Field), infrastructure (Tappan Zee Bridge), energy (Calpine, Cricket Valley, Carroll County), retail, hospitality, and zoos/aquariums. There is no disclosed revenue figure, no app or software product, and no AI/ML capabilities evidenced.

Name

Thomarios

Legal name

Thomarios

Website

https://thomarios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Thomarios is a privately held, family-owned specialty contractor in Akron, Ohio, delivering commercial and industrial coatings, construction management, historic aerospace and building restoration, and aquarium linings to clients across healthcare, education, retail, infrastructure, energy, and museums nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Construction and Coatings Services

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Cleanroom Fit-Out (Factories, Warehouses, Controlled Environments) (IMAFANAF), Education & Public Sector Interior Fit-Out (IMAFANAD)

Keywords

• Commercial painting services
• Industrial coatings application
• Construction management services
• Historic aircraft restoration
• Specialty coatings contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: General construction, design-build, and construction management services for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects including parking garages, student housing, and healthcare facilities
2. Commercial and Industrial Coatings: Painting and coatings application services for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects including bridges, energy facilities, and commercial buildings
3. Specialty Restoration: Historic restoration and specialty fabrication services for aerospace artifacts, aircraft, and historic buildings
4. Flooring Services: Commercial and industrial flooring installation services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thomarios is a specialty construction and coatings contractor providing construction management, design-build, general construction, commercial and industrial painting and coatings, powder coating, specialty fabrication, flooring installation, and historic spacecraft, aircraft, and building restoration services. The company delivers integrated multi-trade project execution for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and government clients across the United States, with particular specialization in aerospace artifact restoration, aquatic tank linings, and nuclear-grade coatings.

Product overview

Thomarios is a diverse construction and coatings services company organized into four core service groups: the Coatings Group (offering commercial/industrial painting, powder coating, and specialty coatings including aquarium linings), the Construction Group (providing construction management, design-build, and general construction services including LEED-certified green building), the Specialty Group (specializing in aerospace and aircraft restoration including NASA spacecraft preservation, and historic building restoration), and the Flooring Division. The company operates nationwide from its headquarters in Akron, Ohio, with over 75 years of experience serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coatings Group Comprehensive commercial and industrial coating services including painting, powder coating, and specialty coatings for infrastructure, energy facilities, bridges, and commercial buildings, offered to enterprise, institutional, and government clients.
• Construction Group Construction management, design-build, and general construction services for commercial and institutional projects including parking garages, student housing, healthcare facilities, and LEED-certified green buildings.
• Specialty Group

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 55 LEED credits out of 69 possible on Metro Parks Ranger Station, becoming the 'Greenest' building in Ohio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mortenson ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 March 2013Thomarios works with Mortenson Construction on the Minnesota Zoo Dolphin Exhibit re-lining project as part of Discovery Bay Renovations. Thomarios performs specialty coatings work while Mortenson handles general construction management.
• Turner ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 October 2012Thomarios partners with Turner Construction on the New England Aquarium Giant Ocean Tank re-lining project. Thomarios provides specialized aquatic coating expertise while Turner manages overall project delivery.
• NACE InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) sponsored Nuclear Power Plant Coatings Symposium. Thomarios NQA-1 auditors engage with industry standards body for nuclear coatings expertise.
• IUPAT (International Union of Painters and Allied Trades)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IUPAT for apprenticeship training programs. Pittsburgh coatings operations utilize IUPAT apprenticeship programs for hands-on workforce training in surface preparation, painting, and lettering.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: Large specialty industrial services platform offering coatings, access solutions, and industrial maintenance to energy, infrastructure, and commercial customers. Overlaps with Thomarios's industrial coatings and infrastructure work but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• Gilbane Building Company: National construction manager with deep institutional, healthcare, and education portfolios. Comparable to Thomarios on end markets (universities, healthcare parking structures, civic projects) and design-build delivery, though at significantly larger scale.
• Turner Construction: Largest U.S. commercial general contractor; partner with Thomarios on New England Aquarium Giant Ocean Tank re-lining. Comparable on large-scale institutional and cultural facility construction where Thomarios serves as specialty trade subcontractor.
• Mortenson Construction: National general contractor and construction manager with strong presence in zoo/aquarium, civic, and institutional work (named Thomarios partner on Minnesota Zoo Dolphin Exhibit). Comparable on zoo/aquarium end market and project delivery partnership model.
• Sherwin-Williams Industrial Coatings: Largest U.S. industrial coatings supplier with protective and marine product lines serving infrastructure, energy, and commercial markets. Comparable end-market exposure, though operates primarily as a materials supplier rather than applicator like Thomarios.
• PPG Protective and Marine Coatings: Global industrial coatings supplier serving energy, infrastructure, and marine markets. Comparable to Thomarios on industrial coatings end markets (bridges, power generation) but at the materials-manufacturer level rather than application services.

Regional players

• Consigli Construction: Regional construction manager and general contractor focused on institutional, healthcare, and academic projects in the Northeast. Comparable to Thomarios's Construction Group in institutional client base and design-build delivery model.

Direct peers

• Performance Contracting Group: One of the largest U.S. specialty interior contractors, providing commercial and industrial coatings, drywall, and insulation across commercial and institutional end markets. Most directly comparable to Thomarios's Coatings Group and Construction Group scale and service mix.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates: Engineering and architecture firm specializing in historic preservation, restoration, and investigation of structures and building envelopes. Closely comparable to Thomarios's Specialty Group (aerospace and historic building restoration) on technical capability and end-client base (museums, governments).

Others

• APV Engineered Coatings: Akron-based specialty coatings manufacturer collaborating with Thomarios on Goodyear airship coating. Adjacent ecosystem participant (materials supplier) rather than direct competitor, but co-located and partnership-relevant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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