Korzite Coatings

What Korzite Coatings does

Korzite Coatings Inc. is a privately held Canadian paint and coating manufacturer founded in Ontario in 1935 (with an alternative 1960 corporate establishment date) and headquartered at 7134 Wellington St. W., Guelph, Ontario. The company operates from a manufacturing facility on Highway 124S, to which it relocated from downtown Guelph in the 1970s, and from an adjacent 30,000 square foot specialized warehouse built in 1994 for storage of flammable goods and chemicals. Korzite produces solvent-based and water-based industrial and contractor paint systems — including primers and top coats — for metal fabricators, structural steel manufacturers, equipment producers, and professional painting contractors serving agricultural, commercial, and industrial markets across Southern Ontario and the United States. All products are offered in RAL colour ranges, and the company holds ISO 9001:2008 quality certification.

The company's underlying technology centers on proprietary coating formulations developed in an ISO 13485 certified laboratory, with capabilities spanning solvent-based, water-based, and water-reducible systems, plus custom colour matching in small or batch quantities. Beyond core product sales, Korzite monetizes an integrated services bundle that includes custom formulation development, contract (toll) manufacturing with private labelling and flexible packaging from aerosols to totes, and third-party chemical warehousing in the Guelph facility. The go-to-market combines direct sales supported by technical sales representatives, an authorized distributor network across North America, and a proprietary delivery fleet for regional shipments. Customers span small and mid-market buyers across at least five industries (barn painting, firepit manufacturing, structural steel, chemical distribution, and forest products), with documented relationship tenures ranging from several years to more than 35 years. Pricing is set through direct inquiry rather than public list pricing, with volume and customization negotiated per engagement.

Name

Korzite Coatings

Legal name

Korzite Coatings Inc.

Website

https://korzite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Korzite Coatings Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of industrial and contractor paint and coating systems, serving metal fabricators, structural steel producers, and professional painters across Southern Ontario and the United States with solvent-based and water-based formulations plus custom formulation, toll manufacturing, and warehousing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Protective Coatings (IMADAKAB)

Keywords

• Industrial coatings
• Water-based paints
• Primer formulations
• Custom paint manufacturing
• Toll manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guelph

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Paint and Coating Products: Sale of industrial-grade primers and top coats in both solvent-based and water-based formulations for metal fabricators, structural steel, and equipment manufacturers.
2. Contractor Paint Products: Commercial and contractor-grade paints and coatings for professional painting applications including barn painting, commercial exterior painting, and industrial projects.
3. Custom Formulations: Custom paint and coating formulation development services for specific customer requirements, including trial formulations and color matching.
4. Toll Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing services for customers looking to outsource production. Includes private labelling and custom packaging from aerosols to totes.
5. Warehousing Services: 30,000 square foot warehouse facility specialized for storing flammable goods and chemicals with 24/7 security monitoring and dry chemical fire protection. Flexible short-term and long-term storage solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Korzite Coatings manufactures and sells industrial and contractor paint and coatings in both solvent-based and water-based formulations, including primers and top coats engineered for metal fabrication, structural steel, equipment, and exterior commercial applications. The company also provides custom paint formulation development from its ISO 13485 certified laboratory, toll manufacturing services with private labelling and custom packaging, and specialized 30,000 sq ft chemical warehousing for flammable goods.

Product overview

Korzite Coatings offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and contractor paint and coating solutions. The product line consists of four core industrial products (Industrial Water-Based Top Coats, Industrial Solvent Top Coats, Industrial Water-Based Primers, and Industrial Solvent Based Primers Series 1) and four contractor products (Contractor Water-Based Top Coats, Contractor Solvent Top Coats, Contractor Water-Based Primers, and Contractor Solvent Based Primers). Both product lines are available in solvent-based and water-based formulations. Beyond standard products, Korzite provides custom solutions including custom formulations developed in their ISO 13485 certified lab, warehousing services (30,000 sq ft facility), and toll manufacturing with private labelling and custom packaging options. All products are available in RAL colours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Water-Based Top Coats Low-odor water-based top coat for finishing metal or wood surfaces, suitable for metal fabrication, racking, storage bins and containers, and steel applications. Designed for industrial customers needing environmentally compliant coatings.
• Industrial Solvent Top Coats Durable production enamels for finishing metal or wood surfaces, suitable for storage bins and containers, structural steel, and industrial equipment applications.
• Industrial Water-Based Primers Low-odor water-based primers for steel applications, suitable for structural steel, steel fabrication, and equipment requiring regulatory-compliant primer formulations.
• Industrial Solvent Based Primers (Series 1) Economical air-dry alkyd primer for use on prepared steel applications, intended for industrial metal fabricators needing reliable solvent-based primer performance.
• Contractor Water-Based Top Coats Durable enamel for exterior architectural applications and general maintenance, suitable for steel buildings, exterior and interior wood surfaces, drywall, and masonry. Designed for professional contractors serving commercial exterior painting projects.
• Contractor Solvent Top Coats Durable air-dry coating enamel for multiple surfaces including buildings, piping, and wood floorings. Crafted for professional contractors serving commercial exterior, agricultural equipment, and industrial painting projects.
• Contractor Water-Based Primers Air-dry latex primer for exterior architectural applications, suitable for drywall, masonry, and wood buildings. Designed for professional contractor use on commercial and residential exterior work.
• Contractor Solvent Based Primers VOC compliant primer for architectural industrial maintenance application, suitable for railings and siding on commercial contractor projects.
• Custom Formulations Custom paint and coating formulation development service including trial formulations and full paint systems in solvent-based, water-based, or water-reducible variants. Developed in ISO 13485 certified lab for manufacturers and businesses with unique coating requirements.
• Toll Manufacturing Contract manufacturing services for customers looking to outsource production. Includes private labelling and custom packaging from aerosols to totes, aimed at manufacturers in Canada and the US.
• Warehousing Services Specialized warehousing service providing 30,000 square foot storage for flammable goods and chemicals, with dry chemical fire protection and 24/7 security monitoring. Located on company property in Guelph, Ontario, offering short-term and long-term storage solutions.
• Custom Colours Custom colour matching in small or batch quantities to maintain brand recognition, available in all RAL colours across the industrial and contractor product lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted partner for over 25 years for chemical warehousing and distribution in Southern Ontario
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Authorized Distributors (Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorzite has an expanding network of authorized distributors across North America. Distributors serve as the link between the manufacturing facility and end customers. Authorized distributors receive direct training on product usage, access to sales and marketing materials, and contractual authorization to sell Korzite products. Distributors can add products to their existing distribution portfolio, get the right product on store shelves, or find specialized solutions for their customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sherwin-Williams: The largest North American paint and coatings manufacturer, offering industrial, architectural, and specialty coatings through thousands of stores and direct sales. Directly comparable as a competing coatings supplier across Korzite's industrial and contractor segments, though far larger and broader.
• PPG Industries: Global paints and coatings manufacturer with deep industrial and protective coatings portfolios serving metal fabrication, structural steel, and OEM customers. Comparable to Korzite across industrial primers and top coats but operating at a vastly larger global scale.
• Benjamin Moore: Architectural and commercial paint manufacturer selling through an independent retailer network across North America. Comparable to Korzite's contractor-grade paint line, though focused on premium architectural rather than industrial coatings.
• RPM International: Holding company for specialty coatings, sealants, and building solutions brands serving industrial, contractor, and consumer markets. Comparable through its portfolio of niche coating brands competing in similar industrial and contractor channels.
• Dulux (AkzoNobel): Major architectural and industrial coatings brand operated by AkzoNobel in Canada, competing across both retail/contractor and industrial segments. Comparable across Korzite's full product range, though at much larger scale.
• Hempel: Global coatings manufacturer focused on protective and marine industrial coatings for steel structures and infrastructure. Comparable to Korzite's structural steel and industrial protective coatings lines.

Direct peers

• Cloverdale Paint: Canadian-owned paint manufacturer based in Surrey, BC, serving industrial, architectural, and contractor markets across North America. Closely comparable to Korzite in size, private ownership, and product mix including custom formulations and toll manufacturing.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global coatings company specializing in industrial and refinish coatings for metal fabrication, structural steel, and OEM customers. Directly comparable to Korzite's industrial primers and top coats portfolio serving metal fabricators.
• Rust-Oleum: Specialty coatings manufacturer focused on rust-preventative and industrial maintenance paints for contractors and industrial users. Comparable product overlap with Korzite's industrial solvent-based primers and contractor maintenance coatings.

Regional players

• General Paint: Western Canadian paint manufacturer serving industrial and architectural markets primarily in Western Canada. Regionally comparable to Korzite's Southern Ontario focus, with similar mid-sized Canadian manufacturer positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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