What Impreglon UK Ltd does

Impreglon UK Ltd, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Kirkby in Ashfield / Sutton-in-Ashfield with a purpose-built manufacturing facility in Tamworth, is a UK industrial batch coater applying fluoropolymer, polyurethane, anti-microbial, and thermal spray coatings to customer-supplied components. The company is part of the global Impreglon Group, which was acquired by Dutch engineering conglomerate Aalberts Group in 2015; Impreglon UK itself acquired Optical Coating Technologies in Tamworth in 2014 to extend into optical and vacuum-deposited metal coatings on plastic substrates. Its coating portfolio spans PTFE, PFA, FEP, ETFE, ECTFE/Halar, Xylan, Teflon, Greblon, MagnaCoat, TempCoat, PlasmaCoat, SafeCoat anti-microbial and anti-graffiti series, Silicera sol-gel coatings, plus thermal spray metals and ceramics, supported by bead blasting and powder coating services.

The company serves a diversified industrial customer base across automotive, rail and transportation, food and beverage, petrochemical and oil & gas, pharmaceutical and medical, aerospace and defence, textile and non-woven, and printing and converting sectors. Pricing is quote-based and customised to component specification, coating chemistry, and volume, with typical 5-7 working day turnaround and weekend or Bank Holiday availability. Customer engagement is field-sales-led by a dedicated Sales & Marketing Manager covering the UK and Ireland, with marketing channels including trade exhibitions, case studies, a company blog, and SEO-oriented technical website content. Key supply-side relationships with Whitford (Xylan) and Chemours (Teflon) provide access to proprietary raw coating chemistries, while ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and FDA-compliant food and pharma coating options underpin enterprise customer qualification.

Revenue is generated from professional services revenue via custom coating application jobs rather than product sales; specific UK entity financials are not publicly disclosed, but Impreglon Group consolidated sales were projected at €140 million in 2014 across 36 plants in 15 countries. With 11-50 employees, Impreglon UK operates as a single sub-scale unit within a much larger multinational, focused on technical problem-solving rather than volume manufacturing.

Name

Impreglon UK Ltd

Legal name

Impreglon UK Limited

Website

https://impreglon.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Impreglon UK Ltd is a UK-based industrial batch coater, founded in 1986, applying fluoropolymer, polyurethane, anti-microbial, and thermal spray coatings to customer components across automotive, rail, food, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors as a subsidiary of the Aalberts-owned Impreglon Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coating Services

NAICS

Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Fluoropolymers & High-Barrier Resins Manufacturing (PTFE, PVDF, ETFE, EVOH) (IMANAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK)

Keywords

• Industrial coating services
• Fluoropolymer coatings
• Thermal spray coatings
• Anti-microbial coatings
• Polyurethane coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Tamworth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Coating Application Services: Custom industrial coating application services for components across multiple sectors. Services include coating application, technical consultation, and problem-solving for surface technology requirements. Typical turnaround of 5-7 working days with weekend and Bank Holiday availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Impreglon UK Ltd is an industrial batch coating applicator that applies fluoropolymer, polyurethane, anti-microbial, thermal spray, and specialty coatings to customer-supplied components at purpose-built UK facilities. The company serves manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, rail, food, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and other industrial sectors, offering consultation, coating selection, application, curing, and surface preparation services such as bead blasting. It is the UK arm of the global Impreglon Group (now part of Aalberts Group).

Product overview

Impreglon UK Ltd is an industrial batch coating applicator offering a comprehensive portfolio of surface technology solutions. The company applies fluoropolymer coatings (Teflon, Xylan, PTFE, PFA, FEP, ETFE, ECTFE/Halar, MagnaCoat, TempCoat, PlasmaCoat, Greblon), polyurethane coatings, thermal spray coatings (metal and ceramic), and specialty coatings including anti-microbial (SafeCoat 600), anti-graffiti (SafeCoat 400), and sol-gel coatings (Silicera Coat 8011). Additional services include bead blasting, powder coatings, and optical coatings through its subsidiary Optical Coating Technologies. The company serves diverse industrial sectors including aerospace, automotive, food, pharmaceutical, medical, printing, packaging, petrochemical, and rail/transportation. Impreglon UK is part of the global Impreglon Group (acquired by Aalberts Group) with facilities on four continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Coating Application Services Custom industrial coating application services for customer-supplied components across multiple sectors, including technical consultation, coating selection, surface preparation, and curing. Typical turnaround is 5-7 working days with weekend and Bank Holiday availability.
• Fluoropolymer Coatings (Teflon, Xylan, Greblon, PTFE, PFA, FEP, ETFE, ECTFE/Halar) Application of fluoropolymer coatings (PTFE, PFA, FEP, ETFE, ECTFE/Halar, Teflon, Xylan, Greblon) for low friction, non-stick, corrosion resistance, and chemical resistance applications on metal and plastic components.
• MagnaCoat Heavy-duty fluoropolymer coatings that are pinhole-free, providing excellent barrier protection against aggressive chemicals and corrosion, with high electrical and impact resistance at elevated temperatures.
• TempCoat Family of fluoropolymer coatings creating high-quality polymer surfaces with excellent sliding, non-stick, release, and dry lubrication properties.
• PlasmaCoat Hybrid coating combining the hardness and wear resistance of thermally sprayed metal and ceramic coatings with the non-stick and sliding properties of polymers for hard-wearing industrial surfaces.
• Polyurethane Coatings Impact-resistant and sound-deadening polyurethane coatings available in a range of colours, typically applied at thicknesses from 1mm upwards.
• Thermal Spray Coatings (Zinc, Aluminium TSA, Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloy, Tungsten Carbide) Metal and ceramic thermal spray coatings including Zinc, Aluminium (TSA), stainless steel, Nickel alloy, and Tungsten Carbide for corrosion and wear resistance in aggressive environments including offshore.
• SafeCoat 600 Series (Anti-Microbial Coating) Decorative anti-microbial coating that kills microorganisms including MRSA, E. coli, Salmonella, Legionella, and various viruses, retaining effectiveness for 5-10 years.
• SafeCoat 400 Series (Anti-Graffiti Coating) Abrasion-resistant, chemical-resistant, graffiti-resistant, and anti-fog coatings for plastic components, creating a non-porous barrier that prevents paint and ink adhesion and allows easy graffiti removal.
• Optical Coatings (via Optical Coating Technologies subsidiary) Abrasion-resistant, chemical-resistant, graffiti-resistant, and anti-fog coatings for plastic components plus metal vacuum deposition coatings (Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium at 99.99% purity) on flat plastics.
• Silicera Coat 8011 (Sol-Gel Coating) New generation sol-gel coating technology promoted by Impreglon Japan and made available through Impreglon UK.
• Powder Coatings Dry powder coating application services for protective and decorative finishes on industrial components.
• Bead Blasting Service Surface preparation service using bead blasting to clean and finish stainless steel surfaces with a smooth, aesthetic finish prior to coating application.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-7 working day turnaround significantly reduces customer lead times
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Optical Coating TechnologiescoreOthers · 1 January 2014Acquired by Impreglon UK on January 1, 2014. Subsidiary specializing in optical coatings, SafeCoat 400 series, and metal vacuum depositions (Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium). Located 6 miles from Impreglon UK main facility.
• WhitfordcoreTechnology or IntegrationWhitford manufactures fluoropolymer coatings under the Xylan brand. Impreglon UK is an approved Xylan applicator with approvals from key oil & gas equipment manufacturers. This partnership ensures access to latest coating technology developments.
• ChemourscoreTechnology or IntegrationChemours manufactures the Teflon range of coatings. Impreglon UK works closely with Chemours to ensure access to the latest Teflon coating technologies and developments.
• KRD GermanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOptical Coating Technologies is the UK and Ireland stockholder and distributor for KRD of Germany, providing off-the-shelf coated polycarbonate sheet and CNC routed profiles.
• LOBA Motorsport UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpreglon UK works with LOBA Motorsport UK in coating exhaust manifolds with white ceramic plasma coating. This partnership demonstrates Impreglon's capability in high-performance automotive coating applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Poeton Industries: UK-based industrial coating applicator offering electroless nickel plating, fluoropolymer, and functional coatings to aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers. Closest direct comparable to Impreglon UK in size, customer segments, and coating portfolio.
• Plastic Coatings Ltd (PCS): UK industrial applicator of fluoropolymer, thermoplastic, and powder coatings for automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Direct competitor to Impreglon UK in the UK & Ireland coating application market.
• Wallwork Group: UK heat treatment and surface treatment specialist providing nitriding, PVD coatings, and other surface engineering services. Comparable as a UK-based specialist surface treatment provider serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial OEMs.
• Keronite International Ltd: UK-based specialist in plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coatings for lightweight metals, serving aerospace and automotive. Comparable as a UK specialist coating technology company targeting industrial OEM customers.
• Endura Coatings: US-based industrial coating applicator specialising in fluoropolymer and functional coatings for industrial and food equipment. Comparable specialty applicator serving similar non-stick and chemical-resistant end-use cases.
• Surface Technology Ltd: UK specialist coating applicator providing anti-graffiti, anti-fingerprint, and fluoropolymer coatings for transport and infrastructure. Direct competitor for rail and transportation coating contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Bodycote plc: Global leader in heat treatment and surface technology services with extensive UK presence. Overlaps with Impreglon UK in thermal spray and surface treatment services, but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple process technologies.
• Oerlikon Balzers (Oerlikon Surface Solutions): Global surface solutions provider offering PVD, CVD, and thermal spray coatings. Comparable to Impreglon UK in thermal spray capabilities but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Plasma_Coatings
• Facebookfacebook.com/ImpreglonUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impreglon-uk-ltd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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