What NCP Coatings does

NCP Coatings is a Niles, Michigan-based manufacturer of high-performance protective coatings serving military, industrial, commercial/fleet, and forestry end markets. Founded in 1948 as Niles Chemical Paint, Inc., the company has developed a portfolio of coatings technologies spanning polysiloxane (notably SiloxoShield, the sole military-approved 1K polysiloxane), epoxy, polyurethane, alkyd, and specialty resin systems, with a multi-decade co-development heritage alongside the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Army Research Laboratory, and U.S. Forest Service. Its branded sub-lines (SiloxoShield, SiloxoGrip, DynaSpec, DynaGuard, DynaMatch, DynaGrip, Dura-Mar, FortiShield, BarkMark, and Glyptal) address corrosion protection, chemical resistance, non-skid safety surfaces, electrical insulation, and forestry marking, with approximately 60% of revenue tied to defense and the balance to industrial and commercial applications.

The company operates two manufacturing facilities (Mishawaka, IN and Griffin, GA) plus a Niles, MI headquarters, with annual plant capacity exceeding 2 million gallons across dedicated manufacturing cells for moisture-cure, intermix/blending, small-batch, and forestry operations. Its target customer profile includes the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and Forest Service (anchored by long-standing sole-source and exclusive-supplier relationships), as well as a broad base of industrial OEMs, commercial fleet operators, and forestry end users. NCP Coatings is majority-owned by Century Park Capital Partners following the 2021 sale by the Hannewyck family, and was recapitalized with a new executive team drawn from ICP, Quest Specialty Chemicals, Sherwin-Williams, PPG, and RPM.

NCP generates revenue through direct product sales (quote-based, volume-tiered for specialty products like BarkMark), national distributor relationships, field sales for strategic accounts, contract and private-label manufacturing services, custom formulation/R&D partnerships with government labs, and licensing of technology transferred from military to commercial applications. The post-2021 strategy layers acquisitions on top of this organic base — the July 2025 acquisition of Glyptal Inc. (electrical insulation and automotive engine coatings) is the first platform add under PE ownership — alongside geographic expansion, distributor network development, and a March 2025 rebrand and training center investment. Reported scale metrics include 41.6 million square feet of SiloxoShield applied on U.S. Navy vessels, 225 cumulative years of R&D experience across the team, and 20-year average employee tenure.

Name

NCP Coatings

Legal name

NCP Coatings LLC

Website

https://ncpcoatings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NCP Coatings is a Niles, Michigan-based manufacturer of high-performance polysiloxane, epoxy, polyurethane, and specialty coatings for the U.S. military, industrial, commercial fleet, forestry, and electrical insulation markets, majority-owned by Century Park Capital Partners since 2021.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial & Military Performance Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Protective Coatings (IMAEAHAB), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Industrial performance coatings
• MIL-SPEC military coatings
• Polysiloxane protective coatings
• Contract private label manufacturing
• Forestry marking paints

Headquarters

HQ city

Niles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Coatings Sales: Direct sales of high-performance coatings for military, industrial, commercial, and forestry applications. Revenue generated from product sales across multiple technology platforms including polysiloxanes, epoxies, urethanes, and specialty coatings.
2. Contract & Private Label Manufacturing: Comprehensive private label and contract manufacturing services with plant capacity exceeding 2 million gallons. Handles production for polysiloxanes, polyaspartics, epoxies, urethanes, catalysts, alkyds, and silicones.
3. Custom Formulation & R&D Services: Joint research and development partnerships with government laboratories (NRL, ARL, USFS) and private technology partners. Rapid custom formulation capabilities.
4. Technology Transfer & Licensing: Transfer of technology between military and civilian sectors, including the development of commercial versions of military-grade coatings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NCP Coatings manufactures and sells high-performance protective coatings — primers, topcoats, enamels, non-skid systems, marking paints, and electrical insulating coatings — for military (MIL-SPEC), industrial, commercial/fleet, and forestry applications. The company also provides contract/private-label manufacturing, custom formulation, joint R&D, and training/technical support services to defense, government, and industrial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SiloxoShield: Next-generation polysiloxane coatings for military and industrial use. Offers military-grade protection with urethane-like qualities, free from hazardous isocyanates. Available in single-component (1K) and two-component (2K) options with superior color and gloss retention.
• SiloxoGrip
• FortiShield
• DynaGuard
• BarkMark
• DynaSpec
• DynaMatch
• DynaGrip
• Dura-Mar
• Glyptal

Products and services

• SiloxoShield Next-generation polysiloxane coating technology co-developed with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Offered in single-component (1K) and two-component (2K) options. Free from hazardous isocyanates, with superior color and gloss retention, used for military and industrial applications.
• SiloxoGrip Polysiloxane non-skid coating providing superior chemical resistance, enhanced durability, ease of cleaning, and high friction in wet and dry conditions. Designed to keep ship decks cooler.
• DynaSpec Cutting-edge protective coatings for military applications including ground-based defense, naval, and aerospace markets. Includes anti-corrosive epoxy systems, high-gloss urethanes, multi-substrate primers, and MilSpec-approved primers and topcoats.
• DynaGuard High-performance polyurethane coating for non-skid surfaces on metal substrates. Offers outstanding UV, abrasion, and chemical resistance.
• DynaGrip Two-component urethane non-skid coating for applications requiring texture profiles from ultra-fine to coarse. Engineered to replace adhesive tapes that may delaminate due to substrate movement.
• Dura-Mar High-solids, single-stage polyurethane system delivering a mirror-like finish with exceptional durability. Engineered for commercial vehicle manufacturing and repair including trailers, equipment, cement mixers, and waste management vehicles.
• FortiShield High-performance coatings system for residential and commercial door and window manufacturers. Designed for steel, fiberglass, and vinyl substrates with vinyl-safe and hybrid urethane technology, exceptional weather resistance, and lasting color vibrancy.
• BarkMark Durable, highly visible tree and boundary marking coatings in water-reducible, solvent-based, and aerosol formulas. Lasts 6-8 years on both softwood and hardwood, available in seven vibrant colors. Exclusive supplier to the U.S. Forest Service for 25+ years.
• Glyptal (including Glyptal 1201 Red Insulating Enamel) High-performance electrical insulating enamel coatings for motors, generators, armatures, stators, automotive engine components, aerospace, and industrial equipment. Provides electrical insulation, thermal stability, moisture and oil resistance, and long-term durability. Glyptal Inc. was acquired by NCP Coatings on July 31, 2025.
• Contract & Private Label Manufacturing Services Private label and contract manufacturing services utilizing dedicated manufacturing cells (main plant, moisture-cure, intermix/blending, small-batch, and forestry operations). Plant capacity exceeds 2 million gallons; supports polysiloxanes, polyaspartics, epoxies, urethanes, catalysts, alkyds, and silicones in fill sizes from quarts and gallons to pails, drums, and totes.
• Joint Research & Development / Custom Formulation Joint research and development partnerships with government laboratories (NRL, ARL, USFS) and private technology partners, plus rapid custom formulation capabilities for specialized military, industrial, and commercial coating needs.
• Training & Technical Support Hands-on training and technical support delivered at the Mishawaka, Indiana training center (classroom accommodating 20+ attendees plus dedicated spray area), covering application of NCP's military and industrial coatings for distributor sales reps and end-user manufacturing customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41.6 million square feet of SiloxoShield applied on US Navy vessels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) - Innovation Day PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026NRL highlighted successful collaborations with NCP Coatings at 2026 Innovation Day for Industry event, along with Sherwin-Williams and LightPath Technologies, showcasing technology transfer achievements and ongoing partnerships for naval technology transition.
• Glyptal Inc. (Acquired)coreOthers · 31 July 2025NCP Coatings acquired Glyptal Inc. on July 31, 2025. Glyptal was a manufacturer of high-performance insulating enamel technologies serving electrical and automotive sectors. Founded as a development arm of General Electric and later spun off as private company. Acquisition expands NCP's product capabilities in electrical insulation and automotive engine coatings.
• Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with U.S. Navy's Naval Research Laboratory spanning 50+ years. Co-developed SiloxoShield, the first patented 1K polysiloxane coating with sole military approval. Collaboration continues for next-generation coating technologies.
• Army Research Laboratory (ARL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Army Research Laboratory dating to 1970s. One of the first companies ARL partnered with to develop CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) products for ground-based defense applications.
• U.S. Forest Service (USFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with U.S. Forest Service spanning 25+ years. Exclusive supplier of BarkMark forestry marking coatings that last 6-8 years on timber stands. Ongoing collaboration for innovative boundary marking solutions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• RPM International: RPM International is a global holding company of specialty coatings and sealants brands (including Carboline and Tnemec). Comparable to NCP as a multi-brand industrial coatings roll-up with deep protective coatings exposure; overlaps with NCP's industrial and commercial segments.
• Sherwin-Williams: Sherwin-Williams is the world's largest coatings company with positions in architectural, industrial, protective/marine, and aerospace finishes. Overlaps with NCP in MIL-PRF-85285 topcoats, aerospace finishes, and high-performance industrial coatings; competes with NCP's commercial/fleet and industrial lines.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Axalta is a global coatings company focused on refinish, industrial, and light vehicle OEM applications. Comparable to NCP in industrial liquid coatings and serving commercial fleet/vehicle markets; less overlap in defense/naval.
• AkzoNobel (International Paint): AkzoNobel, through its International Paint brand, is a leading global marine and protective coatings supplier to navies and shipbuilders worldwide. Comparable to NCP in marine/navy polysiloxane topcoats, non-skid systems, and military coatings.
• PPG Industries: PPG is a global Fortune-500 coatings manufacturer serving aerospace, military, automotive, industrial, and marine markets. Overlaps with NCP across aerospace/military topcoats and industrial protective coatings, though PPG operates at vastly greater scale across many other segments.

Direct peers

• Carboline: Carboline is a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial protective coatings including epoxy, polyurethane, and polysiloxane systems for marine, petrochemical, and infrastructure applications. Closely comparable to NCP in product technology, target markets (military, marine, heavy industrial), and custom formulation capabilities.
• Jotun: Jotun is a Norwegian global coatings manufacturer with strong positions in marine, protective, and powder coatings. Comparable to NCP in marine/navy coatings technology, polysiloxane systems, and serving shipbuilders and naval customers.
• Hempel (Hempel Foundation): Hempel is a global coatings supplier focused on marine, protective, and decorative coatings with deep naval and shipping industry penetration. Comparable to NCP in marine/military coatings, polysiloxane technology, and global distribution.
• Tnemec (a subsidiary of RPM International): Tnemec manufactures high-performance protective and architectural coatings for water/wastewater, industrial, and architectural markets. Direct overlap with NCP in industrial protective epoxy/urethane systems, custom formulation, and serving infrastructure and commercial end-customers.

Emerging players

• Industrial Nanotech (Nansulate): Industrial Nanotech is a small specialty coatings company focused on nanomaterial-based protective and insulating coatings. Niche/emerging player with partial overlap in specialty high-performance and insulating coatings adjacent to NCP's polysiloxane and Glyptal insulation lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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