Forrest Technical Coatings
Forrest Technical Coatings is a family-owned specialty industrial coatings manufacturer founded in 1973 in Eugene, Oregon, formulating high temperature, powder, liquid, and aerosol coatings for OEMs, hearth, agricultural, transportation, forestry, rail, and electronics customers globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1973
- HeadquartersEugene, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Forrest Technical Coatings does
Forrest Technical Coatings is a family-owned specialty industrial coatings manufacturer founded in 1973 by Scott Forrest and headquartered at 1011 McKinley Street in Eugene, Oregon. The company formulates and manufactures high temperature liquid coatings, powder coatings, and aerosol coatings rated from 250°F up to 1200+°F, using proprietary silicone-based resin systems in which siloxane bonds are described as approximately 25% stronger than the carbon-carbon bonds used in conventional organic resin structures. Its portfolio is organized under multiple owned brands: Stove Bright (the recognized hearth industry standard for nearly 40 years), INFERNEX (extreme high-temperature coatings qualified by an international agricultural OEM for exhaust components), HIGHBALL (forestry tree marking paint, originally acquired from RUDD in 2015 and rebranded in 2018), FIRMfoot (non-slip epoxy), FireSnake (rail heater), FIRMmarker (AASHTO M237-certified road marker adhesive), TruRAL (AAMA-spec architectural powder coatings), ESD coatings, and FireSlug slash burner, plus a general industrial line covering primers, enamels, epoxies, polyurethanes, and maintenance aerosols.
The company operates a vertically integrated production footprint anchored by the Eugene headquarters and main manufacturing facility, supplemented by service centers in Portland, Kent (WA), and Spokane Valley, plus four retail storefronts in Oregon and Washington. Distribution is global, with 12 warehousing partners reaching 36 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and a dedicated European storefront at stovebright.eu in partnership with Calfire Spareline LTD. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales of coatings to OEMs, government transportation authorities, hearth and barbecue manufacturers, forestry operations, and rail maintenance contractors, supplemented by toll chemical manufacturing services for international coatings companies and direct consumer sales through retail stores and online retailers. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales via NACE-certified technical sales representatives and on-site chemist support with channel partner distribution and trade association engagement through HPBA, The Color Guild, and the Pacific Northwest Society for Coatings Technology, all under an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
Forrest Technical Coatings firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Forrest Technical Coatings
- Legal name
- FORREST Technical Coatings
- Website
- https://forrestpaint.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1973
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Forrest Technical Coatings is a family-owned specialty industrial coatings manufacturer founded in 1973 in Eugene, Oregon, formulating high temperature, powder, liquid, and aerosol coatings for OEMs, hearth, agricultural, transportation, forestry, rail, and electronics customers globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Forrest Technical Coatings industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Industrial Coatings
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)
- SIC
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Automotive & Transportation Coatings (IMAEAGAC), Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMAEAHAF), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM), Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMAEAGAG)
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Where Forrest Technical Coatings is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eugene
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Forrest Technical Coatings business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Specialty Coatings Product Sales: Manufacture and sale of specialty liquid, powder, and aerosol coatings including high temperature coatings, industrial coatings, and specialty products. Products are sold directly to OEMs, through service centers, and via distribution network.
- Toll Chemical Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing services for specialty coatings products on behalf of international coatings companies. FORREST produces and delivers specialty liquid, powder, and aerosol products for other companies.
- Consumer/Retail Products: Sale of consumer products like Stove Bright high temperature paint through hearth retail stores, dealers, and online retailers. Products available in aerosol cans for DIY and professional touch-up applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | HIGHBALL Tree Marking Paint - 13 oz aerosol cans |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Standard product catalog - direct pricing not available |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Forrest Technical Coatings product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Forrest Technical Coatings formulates and manufactures specialty industrial coatings, including high-temperature liquid, powder, and aerosol coatings rated from 250°F to 1200°F+, built on proprietary silicone-based resin systems. The company serves OEMs, steel fabricators, and industrial applicators with brands such as INFERNEX®, Stove Bright®, and TruRAL, while also providing custom formulation and toll chemical manufacturing services for international coatings companies.
Product overview
FORREST Technical Coatings is a specialty industrial coatings manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of high temperature coatings, general industrial coatings, and specialty products. The core product lines include: (1) INFERNEX® extreme high temperature coatings (800°F–12000+°F) available in powder, liquid, and aerosol forms for exhaust systems, mufflers, and industrial applications; (2) Stove Bright® high temperature paints for hearth and barbecue applications; (3) FORREST General Industrial line of liquid and powder coatings including corrosion resistant primers, enamels, epoxies, and urethanes; and (4) specialty products including HIGHBALL® tree marking paint, FIRMmarker® road marker adhesive, FireSnake® rail heater, FIRMfoot® non-slip epoxy, FireSlug slash burner, and ESD coatings. The company also provides toll chemical manufacturing services and architectural house paints. Products serve diverse industries including hearth, automotive, agricultural equipment, forestry, transportation, construction, water treatment, and material handling.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Stove Bright: High temperature paint brand for hearth and barbecue industry, trusted for nearly 40 years on wood, gas, and pellet stoves
- INFERNEX
- HIGHBALL
- FIRMfoot
- FireSnake
- FIRMmarker
- TruRAL
- FireSlug
Products and services
- Stove Bright® High Temperature Paint High temperature liquid paint trusted by the hearth industry for nearly 40 years. Available in 36 colors for wood, gas, and pellet stoves on surfaces exceeding 250°F.
- INFERNEX® High Temperature Coatings Extreme high temperature liquid and powder coatings line rated for 800°F to 1200+°F. Includes powder coatings, liquid paints, baking enamels, and aerosols for exhaust systems, mufflers, and industrial high temperature applications.
- HIGHBALL® Tree Marking Paint High-visibility aerosol tree marking paint with one-pass marking system. Lead-free, CFC-free formula for forestry boundary marking, timber marking, and log marking.
- FIRMfoot® Non-Slip Epoxy Non-slip epoxy coating for steps and high-traffic areas requiring safety coatings in industrial and commercial facilities.
- FireSnake® Rail Heater Low-smoke, clean-burning rail heating solution with four 10-foot snake segments per pail. Used by rail maintenance professionals for heating rails to over 300°F for welding pull-apart repair.
- FIRMmarker® Road Marker Adhesive Two-part epoxy adhesive for affixing traffic markers (RPMs), delineators, surface mount traffic indicators, and safety posts to concrete and asphalt. Certified to AASHTO M237 Type II.
- FORREST General Industrial Coatings Extensive industrial line including stock and specialty liquid and powder coatings for interior and exterior industrial needs. Includes corrosion resistant primers, industrial enamels, epoxy, polyurethane, maintenance coatings, and industrial aerosols.
- TruRAL Powder Coatings Super durable powder coatings in standard RAL colors meeting AAMA 2603-98 and 2604-98 specifications. Available in 25 lb minimums for industrial applicators.
- Electrostatic Dissipative Coating (ESD) Powder coatings with electrostatic dissipative properties (10^6 to 10^11 ohms resistance) for preventing static discharge. Used in electronics workbenches, equipment housings, and EMI shielding applications.
- FireSlug Slash Burner Aerosol-based slash pile ignition tool for forestry fire management. Safer alternative for effective slash pile burning.
- FORREST Architectural House Paint Interior and exterior house paints, primers, and enamels for commercial painting contractors. Includes SolarCeramic, Founder's Reserve, FORREST Radiance (exterior), CeramicWise, Vintage73, Interior Brilliance (interior), and various primers and enamels.
- High Temperature Powder Coatings Powder coatings rated for medium heat (300°F–572°F) to extreme heat (800°F–1200+°F) applications including exhaust systems, industrial silencers, and biomass equipment.
- INFERNEX® LB-1100 High Temp Baking Enamel High temperature baking enamel rated up to 1100°F (593°C) for muffler and exhaust system components. Qualified for use on cold-rolled, hot-rolled, aluminized, and stainless steel.
- Toll Chemical Manufacturing Toll manufacturing services for liquid, aerosol, and powder coatings. Produces and delivers specialty products on behalf of international coatings companies.
- Stove Bright® for Europe High temperature paint and powder coatings specifically formulated for European manufacturers and retailers, available via stovebright.eu.
- Industrial Maintenance and Safety Coatings Maintenance coatings program including FORREST 915E Industrial Gloss Enamel, 64E Aerosols, FIRMFOOT® Non-slip epoxy, and high temperature maintenance aerosols for facility upkeep.
Quantifiable outcome
- INFERNEX PS-1000 powder coating provides 5B adhesion rating after 1 hour at peak burn, withstands 240 hours salt spray, 300 hours QUV accelerated weathering, and 60 impact resistance rating
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Forrest Technical Coatings
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles9 records
Forrest Technical Coatings technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Forrest Technical Coatings partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Calfire Spareline LTDminorEuropean contact for Stove Bright high temperature paint and powder coatings distribution. FORREST recommends contacting Calfire for European manufacturer and retailer inquiries regarding Stove Bright products.
- Total FireplaceminorRecommended online retailer within FORREST's known supply chain for Stove Bright high temperature spray paint aerosols and consumer products. Contact via phone at (209)-367-4119.
- NorthLine ExpressminorRecommended online retailer within FORREST's known supply chain for Stove Bright high temperature spray paint aerosols and consumer products.
- Adhesive Systems Technology Corporation (AST Corporation)minorDesigner and manufacturer of industrial adhesive and sealant application equipment that produced a demonstration video for FIRMMarker bulk application. Video shows transportation maintenance workers applying the two-part epoxy adhesive.
- StoveTeam InternationalcoreFORREST became one of the initial sponsors of the 'Hearth Of Gold' campaign for clean cookstoves, supporting the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association's new charity of choice. FORREST is the first sponsor of this initiative to provide clean cooking solutions in Central America.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Forrest Technical Coatings competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Carboline: Specialty industrial coatings manufacturer with a strong high-temperature and protective coatings portfolio serving petrochemical, marine and industrial customers — directly comparable to Forrest's INFERNEX line and industrial maintenance offering.
- Tnemec Company: Privately held US specialty coatings maker focused on high-performance industrial, architectural and protective coatings — overlaps with Forrest's industrial liquid and powder coating business and custom formulation approach.
- Aremco Products: Specialty manufacturer of high-temperature and ceramic-based coatings for industrial and electronic applications — direct niche peer to Forrest's high-temperature silicone technology.
- Sauereisen: Specialty manufacturer of corrosion-resistant, high-temperature, and acid-resistant coatings for industrial infrastructure — comparable to Forrest's protective and specialty industrial coatings lines.
Broad incumbents
- PPG Industries: Global industrial and architectural coatings major with a sizable industrial and high-temperature coatings franchise — competes with Forrest on OEM specifications and is the dominant scale competitor in the broader category.
- Axalta Coating Systems: Global coatings company focused on refinish and industrial powder and liquid coatings, including high-temperature applications — overlaps with Forrest's industrial powder, liquid, and exhaust coating offerings.
- Sherwin-Williams: Largest US coatings company with industrial, architectural and specialty product lines — broad incumbent overlapping with Forrest on industrial, architectural and powder coating categories.
- Hempel: Global specialty coatings supplier focused on protective, marine, and industrial applications — comparable to Forrest in industrial and high-temperature protective coating segments.
- Jotun: International coatings group with protective, marine, powder and decorative lines — broad incumbent comparable to Forrest on protective industrial powder and high-temperature coatings.
Emerging players
- Mascoat: Specialty thermal-insulation coating maker targeting industrial, oil & gas, and transportation applications — emerging niche peer addressing similar high-heat substrate protection use cases as INFERNEX.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Forrest Technical Coatings social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Forrest Technical Coatings financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Forrest Technical Coatings leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Forrest Technical Coatings funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Forrest Technical Coatings M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Forrest Technical Coatings
What does Forrest Technical Coatings do?
Forrest Technical Coatings formulates and manufactures specialty industrial coatings, including high-temperature liquid, powder, and aerosol coatings rated from 250°F to 1200°F+, built on proprietary silicone-based resin systems. The company serves OEMs, steel fabricators, and industrial applicators with brands such as INFERNEX®, Stove Bright®, and TruRAL, while also providing custom formulation and toll chemical manufacturing services for international coatings companies.
Is Forrest Technical Coatings a public or private company?
Forrest Technical Coatings is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Forrest Technical Coatings founded?
Forrest Technical Coatings was founded in 1973. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Forrest Technical Coatings based?
Forrest Technical Coatings is headquartered in Eugene, United States, in the North America region.
How does Forrest Technical Coatings make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Specialty Coatings Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are toll Chemical Manufacturing and consumer/Retail Products.
Who are Forrest Technical Coatings's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Carboline, Tnemec Company, Aremco Products and Sauereisen. Broad incumbents are PPG Industries, Axalta Coating Systems, Sherwin-Williams, Hempel and Jotun. Mascoat is listed as an emerging player.
Does Forrest Technical Coatings have an API?
No public API is recorded for Forrest Technical Coatings.
What industry is Forrest Technical Coatings in?
Forrest Technical Coatings's product category is Specialty Industrial Coatings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAB, Industrial & Protective Coatings, with a secondary code of IMAEAGAC, Automotive & Transportation Coatings. Its NAICS code is 32551 and its SIC code is 2851.