Coating Systems
Coating Systems applies functional industrial coatings — fluoropolymers, dry film lubricants, powder coatings, and O-ring finishes — for high-volume OEM manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, military, chemical, food, and industrial fabrication end markets from its Harrison, Ohio facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersHarrison, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Coating Systems does
Coating Systems, Inc. (CSI) is a privately held industrial coating services provider founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrison, Ohio. The company applies functional coatings — including fluoropolymers (PTFE, FEP, ETFE), dry film lubricants (MoS2-based), powder coatings, industrial paint, and specialized O-ring finishes — to fasteners, seals, gaskets, and small-to-large industrial components for OEM manufacturers. Its proprietary offerings include the EZ-Kote O-ring finish (reducing installation force by up to 60%) and CSILON 2000, an ultra-thin film coating designed to reduce torque and surface damage during automated assembly. CSI also resells and applies branded chemistries from DuPont (Xylan), Henkel (Emralon), Kluber Lubrication, Fuchs Lubritech, McLube, Whitford, and Arkema (Rilsan, Kynar).
The company operates a single Midwest facility with a 15' x 12' powder coating oven, making it one of the few U.S. applicators capable of handling oversized industrial fabrications, alongside its dip-spin and tumble coating lines for high-volume small parts. It is ISO 9001:2015 certified (renewed December 2024 through December 2027) and uses a Doss Visual Inspection service to screen every lot before shipment. The end-to-end offering spans surface preparation (sandblasting), coating application, and quality inspection.
Commercially, CSI sells directly to high-volume OEM manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, military/defense, chemical processing, food processing, oil & gas/offshore, and industrial fabrication, with a quote-based pricing model supported by free prototype sampling. The company runs a sales-led, content-driven go-to-market from a 11-50 person headcount base, positioning itself as a consultative technical partner rather than a transactional vendor. No public pricing, named customers, or revenue disclosures are available.
Coating Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Coating Systems
- Legal name
- Coating Systems, Inc.
- Website
- https://coatingsystems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Coating Systems applies functional industrial coatings — fluoropolymers, dry film lubricants, powder coatings, and O-ring finishes — for high-volume OEM manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, military, chemical, food, and industrial fabrication end markets from its Harrison, Ohio facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Coating Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Coating Services
- NAICS
- Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)
- SIC
- Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Powder Coating Services (IMAIAKAD), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)
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Where Coating Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Harrison
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Coating Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Coating Services: Provides ISO 9001:2015 certified functional coatings including custom fluoropolymer applications, dip-spin coating, dry film lubricants, powder coating, industrial painting, sandblasting, and O-ring coatings. Services are rendered to manufacturers on a project/contract basis for high-volume OEM requirements.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Coating Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Coating Systems provides ISO 9001:2015-certified industrial functional coating services for high-volume OEM manufacturers. Services include custom fluoropolymer applications, dip-spin coating, dry film lubricants, powder coating, industrial painting (including C.A.R.C. military finishes), sandblasting, and specialty O-ring coatings featuring the proprietary EZ-Kote finish. Operations run from a single Harrison, Ohio facility equipped with a 15' x 12' powder coating oven and integrated third-party chemistries from DuPont, Henkel, Kluber, and other partners.
Product overview
Coating Systems (CSI) is an industrial coatings and assembly solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of functional coating services and products. The core offerings include custom fluoropolymer applications, dip-spin coating, dry film lubricants, powder coating, industrial painting, sandblasting, and specialized O-ring coatings including the proprietary EZ-Kote finish. The company operates from a Harrison, Ohio facility and provides ISO 9001:2015 certified coatings engineered for high-volume OEM requirements. The service portfolio integrates branded coating products from partners including DuPont (Xylan), Henkel (Emralon), Kluber Lubrication, Fuchs Lubritech, McLube, and Arkema (Rilsan, Kynar), along with proprietary solutions like CSILON 2000. Services range from surface preparation (sandblasting) through coating application to quality inspection (Doss Visual Inspection), providing customers with an end-to-end industrial finishing solution.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Custom Fluoropolymer Applications Formulation of carbon-fluoride-based polymers (PTFE, FEP, ETFE) to resist heavy corrosion, withstand acids, and create high-performance non-stick surfaces on customer parts. Intended for OEM manufacturers in corrosive-environment industries.
- Dip-Spin Coating Automated high-volume coating process for fasteners, clips, and small parts using centrifugal force to remove excess coating for precise, repeatable results. Described as the most cost-effective solution for high-volume OEM applications.
- Dry Film Lubricant Coatings Permanent lubrication coatings engineered to withstand extreme pressure, improve conductivity, and provide anti-galling and anti-aging properties. Applied using MoS2-based and PTFE-based chemistries from partners including Kluber Lubrication and Fuchs Lubritech.
- Powder Coating Durable powder coating finishes for heavy equipment and industrial fabrication, supported by a large 15' x 12' oven opening that allows coating of large industrial fabrications.
- Industrial Painting (including C.A.R.C.) Precision wet-spray coating application including military-grade C.A.R.C. (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) and specialized enamels that prevent oxidation and rust. Offers high-visibility color-coded coatings to prevent assembly errors.
- O-Rings with EZ-Kote Proprietary EZ-Kote O-ring finishes that reduce installation force by up to 60%, enabling high-speed automated assembly without part damage. Designed for OEM high-volume assembly operations.
- PTFE O-Ring Coating Specialized tumbling and spray processes for seals and gaskets using industry-leading Xylan (Whitford), Emralon (Henkel), and Molykote dry film lubricants to deliver color-coding, easier installation, and improved chemical/weather resistance.
- Sandblasting (Surface Preparation) Professional surface preparation that ensures optimal coating adhesion, long-lasting durability, and ideal aesthetics for downstream coating applications.
- Doss Visual Inspection Visual inspection services that identify defects and inconsistencies before parts reach customer facilities, ensuring every lot meets specifications as part of CSI's 100% quality assurance commitment.
- CSILON 2000 Proprietary Coating Proprietary ultra-thin film coating offering uniform coverage that reduces torque, twisting, and surface damage during assembly or operation, enabling components to glide smoothly through automated feed systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduce installation force by up to 60% for high-speed automated assembly
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Companies that use Coating Systems
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Coating Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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App detail
Feature5 records
Coating Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- DuPontcoreDuPont is listed among the company's trusted coating brands/partners. DuPont provides coating technologies used in the company's industrial coating services.
- CerakotecoreCerakote is listed among the company's trusted coating brands. Provides firearm and industrial coating technologies.
- ArkemacoreArkema is listed among the company's trusted coating brands. Produces Rilsan (bio-based nylon coating), Kynar (PVDF resin), and Pebax polymers. Arkema's Rilsan is described as derived from castor plant beans and important for medical, automotive, electronics, and energy industries.
- Kluber LubricationcoreKluber Lubrication is a key supplier providing bonded coatings including Klubertop TP 03-111 (PTFE-based), Klubertop 06-111 (MoS2-based), and other dry film lubricant products. CSI inventories Kluber coatings for various applications including axles, springs, pistons, bolts, and rubber seals.
- Fuchs LubritechcoreFuchs Lubritech manufactures Gleitmo dry film lubricants providing performance on metal and rubber substrates. CSI inventories Gleitmo 625 and Gleitmo 985 coatings for mass part lubrication and PTFE applications.
- McLubecoreMcLube provides rubber lubricant coatings including MAC-419, a water dilutable fluorochemical/resin mixture for O-rings, gaskets, seals, and molded rubber shapes. Available in variety of colors for color identification.
- Henkel / Acheson ColloidscoreHenkel produces Emralon and TM001 coatings - water-based resin-bonded acrylic latex systems with PTFE. These are key products for rubber seal coatings providing protection from oil, alcohol, and other substances.
- Whitford CorporationcoreWhitford Corporation produces Xylan fluoropolymer coatings used for O-ring applications. Xylan provides color-coding, easier installation, and improved chemical/weather resistance for seals.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Coating Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Precision Coating: U.S. applicator of fluoropolymer, PTFE, and dry-film lubricant coatings (Xylan, Emralon equivalents) for medical, automotive, and industrial customers. Direct competitor using the same brand chemistries and serving overlapping OEM customer segments as CSI.
- Hohman Plating & Metal Finishing: Midwest-based applicator offering PTFE, Xylan, dry-film lubricant, and functional coatings for aerospace, automotive, and industrial OEMs. Direct competitor in geography (Ohio/Midwest), chemistry portfolio (fluoropolymer dry film), and customer base.
- Phygen Coatings: U.S.-based applicator specializing in physical vapor deposition and functional coatings for cutting tools, automotive, and industrial components. Comparable niche functional-coating applicator targeting OEM customers with proprietary surface treatments — closely aligned with CSI's specialty functional coating positioning.
- Nimet Industries: Provider of functional surface treatments including PTFE coatings, dry-film lubricants, and specialty coatings for fasteners and industrial components. Closely matches CSI's dip-spin and O-ring coating offerings with similar OEM customer profiles.
- Valence Surface Technologies: U.S.-focused aerospace surface treatment provider (formed via M&A roll-up) offering coatings, plating, anodizing, and finishing for Tier-1 aerospace OEMs. Comparable functional coatings applicator, though more concentrated in aerospace than CSI's diversified vertical mix.
Broad incumbents
- Aalberts Surface Technologies: Aalberts' surface treatment division provides coatings, plating, and heat treatment for industrial and automotive customers across Europe and North America. Comparable business model (contract coating services to OEMs), but with much broader geographic and segment reach than CSI.
- Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies: Division of Curtiss-Wright Corp providing industrial coatings, shot peening, and surface treatments to aerospace, defense, and industrial OEMs globally. Directly comparable because they apply functional coatings (fluoropolymers, dry-film lubricants, plating) to OEM parts at scale — the same service CSI provides, but with multi-site capacity and Tier-1 aerospace approvals.
- Bodycote: Global provider of heat treatment and surface finishing services including coatings for industrial and aerospace customers. Comparable as a contract applicator of functional coatings and surface treatments to OEM parts, but at significantly broader geographic and capacity scale.
- Praxair Surface Technologies (now part of Linde): Linde's surface technologies business applies thermal spray, coatings, and engineered surface solutions to aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers. Overlaps with CSI in functional coatings applied to OEM components, but operates at far greater scale with global facility footprints.
Regional players
- Pioneer Metal Finishing: U.S. contract metal finisher providing powder coating, plating, anodizing, and functional coatings for industrial and automotive customers. Comparable contract-coating business model and chemistry portfolio, though somewhat broader in scope than CSI's functional-coating specialization.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Coating Systems
What does Coating Systems do?
Coating Systems provides ISO 9001:2015-certified industrial functional coating services for high-volume OEM manufacturers. Services include custom fluoropolymer applications, dip-spin coating, dry film lubricants, powder coating, industrial painting (including C.A.R.C. military finishes), sandblasting, and specialty O-ring coatings featuring the proprietary EZ-Kote finish. Operations run from a single Harrison, Ohio facility equipped with a 15' x 12' powder coating oven and integrated third-party chemistries from DuPont, Henkel, Kluber, and other partners.
Is Coating Systems a public or private company?
Coating Systems is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Coating Systems founded?
Coating Systems was founded in 1975. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Coating Systems based?
Coating Systems is headquartered in Harrison, United States, in the North America region.
How does Coating Systems make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Coating Services.
Who are Coating Systems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Precision Coating, Hohman Plating & Metal Finishing, Phygen Coatings, Nimet Industries and Valence Surface Technologies. Broad incumbents are Aalberts Surface Technologies, Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies, Bodycote and Praxair Surface Technologies (now part of Linde). Pioneer Metal Finishing is listed as a regional player.
Does Coating Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Coating Systems.
What industry is Coating Systems in?
Coating Systems's product category is Industrial Coating Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAL, Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep), with a secondary code of IMAIAKAD, Powder Coating Services. Its NAICS code is 3328 and its SIC code is 3470.