Coating Technologies
Coating Technologies LLC is a privately owned NADCAP-accredited metal finishing company in Phoenix, AZ, providing electroless nickel plating, the proprietary NP3 (EN/PTFE) composite coating, black oxide, and related surface treatments to aerospace, defense, firearms, medical, and industrial customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersPhoenix, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Coating Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Coating Technologies
- Legal name
- Coating Technologies, LLC
- Website
- https://coatingtechnologiesllc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Coating Technologies LLC is a privately owned NADCAP-accredited metal finishing company in Phoenix, AZ, providing electroless nickel plating, the proprietary NP3 (EN/PTFE) composite coating, black oxide, and related surface treatments to aerospace, defense, firearms, medical, and industrial customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Coating Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Metal Finishing Services
- NAICS
- Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)
- SIC
- Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK), Automotive & Transportation Coatings (IMAEAGAC), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)
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Where Coating Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Phoenix
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Coating Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Metal Finishing/Plating Services: Coating Technologies generates revenue through providing electroplating and metal finishing services including electroless nickel, EN/PTFE (NP3), black oxide, phosphate coatings, gold plating, passivation, and blast finishing. Pricing is quote-based with part prices, minimum lot charges, and environmental fees. Services are provided to industrial, commercial, military, aerospace and defense contractors.
- Custom Quotation-Based Services: Revenue derived from project-specific quotations for metal finishing services. Terms include net 30 days for established credit customers, COD for others. Environmental compliance fees assessed as percentage of processing charges. Minimum lot charges apply for small orders.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for custom metal finishing projects |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Coating Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Coating Technologies LLC is a NADCAP-accredited metal finishing job shop that applies functional coatings to customer-supplied parts under AMS, MIL, ASTM, and proprietary specifications. Its core offering is a portfolio of electroless nickel-based coatings (including the proprietary NP3 EN/PTFE composite), supplemented by MIL-spec gold plating, black oxide conversion coatings, zinc and manganese phosphate conversion, passivation of stainless steels, AMS-2750 thermal treatment, and blast finishing, delivered to aerospace, defense, firearms, medical, and industrial OEMs.
Product overview
Coating Technologies LLC is a privately owned metal finishing company established in 1986, operating a 17,000 square foot NADCAP-accredited facility. The company offers a portfolio of industrial and aerospace metal coating processes centered around its core proprietary NP3 (Electroless Nickel/PTFE) composite coating, along with standard Electroless Nickel plating, Gold Plating, Black Oxide, Passivation, Zinc & Manganese Phosphate conversion coatings, Thermal Treatment, and Blast Finishing services. These processes are designed for aerospace, military, firearms, medical, and commercial industries, with the NP3/EN-PTFE products serving as the flagship offerings for self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NP3: Proprietary electroless nickel/PTFE composite coating trademarked by CTL. NP3 provides self-lubrication, corrosion resistance, and hardness for various metal components.
- NP3 Plus
Products and services
- NP3 (Electroless Nickel / PTFE Composite) Coating Proprietary branded Electroless Nickel / PTFE composite coating that combines sub-micron PTFE particles with an electroless nickel matrix, producing a self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant (up to 500 hours salt spray per ASTM B117), hard surface (300-450 HV) with low coefficient of friction (0.07-0.10 wet, 0.1-0.2 dry) for aerospace, defense, firearms, medical, and industrial components; approved to AMS2454, GPS 3117-1, M7019883, HP4-90, EMS52545, P.S. 10-27.
- Electroless Nickel Plating Auto-catalytic plating process that deposits a uniform Nickel Phosphorus layer across complex geometries, eliminating current-density-related thickness variations inherent to electrolytic plating; offered in medium phosphorus (7-9%) and high phosphorus (10-12%) variants for different corrosion resistance and hardness requirements; approved to AMS-C-26074, ASTM-B733, AMS 2404, GPS 3108-1, M695215, HP4-10.
- Gold Plating Gold plating services in Hard Gold, Reflective Gold, and Bright Gold variants providing reflectivity, electrical and thermal conductivity, solderability, and corrosion resistance; approved to MIL-DTL-45204 (Type I or Type II Grade C) and ASTM B488 (Type I or Type II Code C) for electronics, medical equipment, and optical applications.
- Black Oxide Coatings Chemical conversion coating producing magnetite (Fe3O4) on ferrous materials, applied to steel and stainless steel with virtually no dimensional change; provides light reflection minimization, improved lubricity, mild corrosion resistance, and serves as a paint pretreatment; approved to AMS 2485, MIL-DTL-13924 (Class 1 and Class 4), M690330, HP4-50, BPS4084.
- Passivation of Stainless Steels Chemical process that removes free iron from stainless steel surfaces and creates a protective chromium oxide layer, preventing corrosion sites and oxidation resulting from manufacturing operations such as turning, drilling, milling, cutting, and grinding; approved to AMS 2700, ASTM A-967, ASTM A-380, GPS3000-1.
- Zinc & Manganese Phosphate Conversion Coatings Treatment producing a hard, electrically non-conducting phosphate coating for enhanced corrosion resistance, anti-galling, lubricity, and wear protection; zinc phosphate offers higher corrosion resistance while manganese phosphate delivers superior wear resistance and lubricity; approved to MIL-STD-171, MIL-DTL-16232, HP4-7.
- Thermal Treatment Pre-plate and post-processing thermal treatments including hydrogen embrittlement relief, adhesion enhancement, and hardness improvement of plated nickel coatings; ovens equipped with calibrated chart recorders surveyed and certified semi-annually for temperature uniformity per AMS-2750.
- Blast Finishing NADCAP-accredited blast finishing using Aluminum Oxide or Glass Bead media, providing matte or satin finishes, glare removal, tooling-mark blending, oxidation removal without hydrogen embrittlement risk, and improved coating adhesion; ordered separately when surface preparation is required before plating.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 500 hours salt spray resistance (ASTM B117) for 1.0 mil NP3 coating
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Companies that use Coating Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Coating Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Coating Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Coating Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- KC Jones Plating Company: Michigan-based NADCAP metal finisher offering electroless nickel, hard anodizing, and chromate conversion for aerospace, automotive, and defense. Comparable scale, regulatory profile, and customer mix to CTL.
- Techmetals: Ohio-based NADCAP-certified metal finisher specializing in electroless nickel, hard chrome alternatives, and engineered coatings for aerospace and defense. Comparable in technical positioning and prime-customer focus.
- Advanced Plating Technologies: Specialty plating shop offering electroless nickel, PTFE coatings, and related finishes with aerospace/defense certifications. Comparable mid-sized competitor in the same niche finishing category.
- Sharretts Plating Company: Established specialty plating company with electroless nickel, PTFE/nickel, and decorative plating capabilities. Comparable mid-market competitor targeting similar industrial and OEM customers.
- REM Surface Engineering: Niche aerospace/defense metal finisher with proprietary engineered surface treatments. Comparable as a specialty, technology-led finisher serving similar prime contractor customers.
- Hohman Plating: Mid-sized NADCAP-accredited applicator of electroless nickel, PTFE/nickel composite, black oxide, and gold plating serving aerospace, defense, and industrial OEMs. Highly comparable to CTL in process mix, regulatory positioning, and customer type.
- Anoplate Corporation: NADCAP-accredited metal finisher offering electroless nickel, black oxide, passivation, and specialty coatings to aerospace, defense, and medical customers. Direct comparable to CTL given similar service portfolio, NADCAP status, and target end markets.
Broad incumbents
- Pioneer Metal Finishing: One of the largest U.S. metal finishers with multiple facilities and broad aerospace/defense/industrial customer base. Larger and more diversified than CTL but competes for the same NADCAP-qualified finishing work.
- Valence Surface Technologies: Multi-site aerospace surface treatment platform (formed from consolidation of legacy finishing shops) serving major primes. Represents the scale-direction CTL could pursue or compete against for tier-1 contracts.
Others
- Uyemura International: Supplier of electroless nickel and plating chemistry/process technology with a U.S. finishing footprint. Comparable as an industry participant, though primarily a chemistry/IP licensor rather than pure-play service shop.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Coating Technologies social profiles
Digital presenceCoating Technologies compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
Coating Technologies financial estimates
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Coating Technologies leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Coating Technologies funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Coating Technologies
What does Coating Technologies do?
Coating Technologies LLC is a NADCAP-accredited metal finishing job shop that applies functional coatings to customer-supplied parts under AMS, MIL, ASTM, and proprietary specifications. Its core offering is a portfolio of electroless nickel-based coatings (including the proprietary NP3 EN/PTFE composite), supplemented by MIL-spec gold plating, black oxide conversion coatings, zinc and manganese phosphate conversion, passivation of stainless steels, AMS-2750 thermal treatment, and blast finishing, delivered to aerospace, defense, firearms, medical, and industrial OEMs.
Is Coating Technologies a public or private company?
Coating Technologies is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Coating Technologies founded?
Coating Technologies was founded in 1986. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Coating Technologies based?
Coating Technologies is headquartered in Phoenix, United States, in the North America region.
How does Coating Technologies make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Metal Finishing/Plating Services are the primary driver. The others are custom Quotation-Based Services.
Who are Coating Technologies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are KC Jones Plating Company, Techmetals, Advanced Plating Technologies, Sharretts Plating Company, REM Surface Engineering, Hohman Plating and Anoplate Corporation. Broad incumbents are Pioneer Metal Finishing and Valence Surface Technologies. Uyemura International is listed as an others.
Does Coating Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for Coating Technologies.
What industry is Coating Technologies in?
Coating Technologies's product category is Industrial Metal Finishing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAKAB, Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment), with a secondary code of IMAEAKAK, Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives). Its NAICS code is 332813 and its SIC code is 3470.