International protective coatings

What International protective coatings does

International Protective Coatings (IPC) is a specialty industrial coatings business unit of AkzoNobel, headquartered in Gateshead, United Kingdom, focused on protective coatings and passive fire protection (PFP) systems for safety-critical assets in oil and gas, infrastructure, mining, water/waste, and renewable energy. The company sells through a global distributor network, a certified-applicator program, and direct specification engagement with EPCs and asset owners; pricing is project-based rather than published.

The company's core technology platform is the Chartek range of epoxy intumescent PFP coatings, with over 50 years of operating heritage tracing back to NASA Apollo-era heat-shield chemistry, complemented by adjacent Intergard, Interzone, Intertherm, Interchar, Interline, Intercrete, Ceilcote, and RELEST product families covering anti-corrosive, high-temperature, tank-lining, concrete-repair, chemical-resistant, and wind-energy applications. Patented systems include Charlok reinforcing mesh and the mesh-free Chartek ONE platform, certified to UL 1709, NORSOK M-501:2022, ISO 20902, ISO 22899, and IMO Res MSC307(88) standards, with combined fire-and-cryogenic-spill variants targeted at LNG infrastructure.

IPC generates revenue through industrial protective coatings sales tied to project specifications and long-term maintenance cycles. The business model is enterprise-led: Chartek is specified on more than 60% of the world's offshore oil and gas facilities and has protected over six million square meters of steel globally. Notable reference projects include Equinor's Snøhvit LNG, BP's Valhall platform, Total's Akpo FPSO, INPEX's Ichthys Venturer FPSO, Dow Corning's Zhangjiagang facility, and Italgas's Cornegliano gas plant, alongside wind-energy projects such as Hornsea and Dogger Bank. R&D investment, regulatory certification infrastructure, and the parent company's distribution scale act as primary structural advantages.

Name

International protective coatings

Legal name

International Protective Coatings (operating as division/brand of Akzo Nobel N.V.)

Website

https://international-pc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

International Protective Coatings, part of AkzoNobel, designs and supplies protective coatings and passive fire protection systems — led by the Chartek epoxy intumescent range — for enterprise oil and gas, infrastructure, wind energy, mining, and water/waste assets worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Protective Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Protective Coatings (IMAEAHAB), Fireproofing & Intumescent Coatings (IMAIAKAH), Industrial Protective Coatings (IMADAKAB)

Keywords

• Protective coatings
• Passive fire protection
• Corrosion protection
• Industrial coatings
• Tank linings

Headquarters

HQ city

Gateshead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Protective Coatings Sales: Sale of protective coatings, passive fire protection products, and industrial linings to energy, infrastructure, mining, and construction sectors. Revenue is generated through direct project specifications and distributor networks for maintenance and new construction applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International Protective Coatings manufactures and sells industrial protective coatings and passive fire protection (PFP) systems for energy, infrastructure, mining, and renewable energy sectors. The company produces epoxy intumescent coatings (Chartek range), anticorrosive epoxy systems, high-temperature coatings, tank linings, concrete repair products, chemical-resistant linings, and wind energy coatings. Products are sold globally through a distributor network and certified applicator program, with direct project specification support for major industrial and infrastructure projects.

Product overview

International Protective Coatings, part of AkzoNobel, offers a comprehensive portfolio of protective coatings and fire protection solutions across multiple segments including energy, infrastructure, mining, and wind energy sectors. The product portfolio centers around the Chartek range of epoxy intumescent passive fire protection (PFP) coatings (including Chartek ONE, Chartek 2218E, Chartek 1709, Chartek 7, Chartek 7E, Chartek 8E, Chartek 8823, Chartek 1620CSP, and Chartek 1960CSP), complemented by industrial anticorrosive coatings (Intergard, Interzone, Interbond), temperature-resistant coatings (Intertherm, Interbond 1202UPC, Interbond 2340UPC), tank linings (Interline, Devmat), concrete repair and protection (Intercrete), chemical resistant linings (Ceilcote, Enviroline, Devchem), and specialized finishes (Interfine, Interthane, Intercryl). The company also serves the wind energy sector with RELEST products for turbine blade protection. As a coatings manufacturer and distributor rather than a software platform, products are sold through a global network of distributors rather than delivered as a software-as-a-service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chartek: Industry-leading range of epoxy intumescent passive fire protection (PFP) coatings for oil and gas, offshore, and industrial applications. Includes Chartek ONE, Chartek 1709, Chartek 2218E, Chartek 1960CSP, Chartek 1620CSP, Chartek 7, Chartek 7E, Chartek 8E.
• Intergard
• Interzone
• Intertherm
• Interchar
• Interline
• Intercrete
• Interzinc
• Ceilcote
• Enviroline
• Devchem
• Devthane
• Devlac
• Devran
• Devgrip
• Devmat
• Devprep
• Interbond
• Intercryl
• Interfine
• Interlac
• Interplate
• Interplus
• Interprime
• Interthane
• Intercure
• Interdur
• Interseal
• Intersheen
• Intershield
• Intersleek
• Intertuf
• Bar-Rust
• Cathacoat
• Ceilcote
• Tru-Glaze
• RELEST

Products and services

• Chartek ONE High-performance, boron-free, modified epoxy intumescent fire protection solution with mesh-free single-coat application. Provides up to three hours pool fire protection and jet fire protection up to 60 minutes for offshore and onshore assets.
• Chartek 2218E Boron-free epoxy PFP system for onshore steel with two-hour rating achieved in single-coat application over Charlok mesh. Delivers lowest UL 1709-certified thickness for W10x49 steel with up to 50% fewer application hours and 25% less material use.
• Chartek 1709 Boron-free epoxy intumescent coating providing long term corrosion and fire protection in a single system. Covers millions of square meters over 15 years. Used for pool fires up to four hours, jet fires, and vessel protection with low installed weight ideal for modular construction.
• Chartek 1960CSP Unique intumescent material providing combined hydrocarbon fire protection and insulation against cryogenic liquid exposure. High-build, solvent-free, two-pack epoxy system with excellent corrosion protection and blast resistance.
• Chartek 1620CSP High-build intumescent coating providing combined jet fire protection and cryogenic spill protection (CSP). Solvent-free epoxy also providing excellent corrosion protection and blast resistance with fast application and low applied thickness.
• Chartek 7 Epoxy intumescent with over 20 years track record providing exceptional protection for long duration pool and jet fires with proven long term corrosion resistance. Most widely certified epoxy intumescent globally, protecting over six million square meters.
• Chartek 7E Self-reinforced epoxy coating offering outstanding pool and jet fire resistance for up to two hours with significant reduction in installed weight against other PFP products.
• Chartek 8E Boron-free epoxy intumescent providing exceptional pool fire performance with up to 30% lower installed weight compared to alternative PFP products. Improves coating efficiency through reduced number of coats and no mesh requirement for up to 60 minutes pool fire duration.
• Interchar 1150 Single component, fast drying, waterborne acrylic thin-film intumescent coating for passive fire protection of structural steel in built environment. Borate and chlorine free, low VOC, independently fire tested for up to 2 hour ratings per EN 13381-8.
• Interchar 1160 Single component waterborne intumescent coating designed for onsite application with zero VOC. Environmentally friendly protection for structural steelwork, independently tested for up to 60 min fire in internal environments.
• Interchar 1260 Single component, zero VOC thin film waterborne intumescent coating for onsite application providing up to 90 minutes fire resistance while maintaining desirable aesthetics with quick drying formulation.
• Interkote 1460 Cementitious PFP coating formulated with bauxite providing cost-effective resistance for up to four hours hydrocarbon pool fire per UL 1709. Ideal for onshore facilities where onsite cement-based PFP application is preferred.
• Intertherm 751CSA High build cold spray applied coating based on titanium modified inorganic copolymer technology. Provides corrosion protection for steel operating at temperatures between -196C and 650C without additional heat curing.
• Interbond 1202UPC Universal pipe coating providing external protection for above ground piping and accessories operating between -196C and 650C. Reduces coating complexity and provides excellent corrosion protection including CUI conditions.
• Interzone 954GF High solids, low VOC epoxy barrier coat reinforced with chemically resistant high aspect ratio lamellar glass flake for enhanced durability, abrasion and corrosion protection with excellent cathodic disbondment performance.
• Interzone 485 Ultra-high build, high volume solids two component epoxy ideal for long term protection of steelwork in severe environments requiring high abrasion and corrosion resistance. Excellent resistance to alkalis, chemicals and petroleum products.
• Intergard 475HS Low VOC, high solids, high build epoxy used to improve barrier protection for anticorrosive coating systems in aggressive environments. Can be pigmented with MIO for improved overcoating properties.
• Interline 984 Premium solvent-free epoxy phenolic tank lining formulated with ease of application. Wide ranging resistance allows multiple end uses, excellent flow and levelling properties for tank refurbishment.
• Ceilcote 140 Flakeline Heavy duty glass flake reinforced chemically resistant vinyl ester lining for protection of steel against aggressive chemicals in immersion service.
• Enviroline 2960 Ultra high solids two component lining system utilizing advanced epoxy novolac technology providing excellent impact resistance, abrasion resistance and adhesion properties.
• Interzinc 2265 Rapid recoat fast curing solvent based inorganic zinc rich ethyl silicate primer conforming to SSPC Paint 20 Level 3. Available in ASTM D520 Type II zinc dust version.
• Intercrete 4804 Two component water-based VOC-free fibre reinforced polymer modified cementitious mortar with excellent adhesion for repair of voids in aggressive marine environments. Suitable for thicknesses up to 50mm.
• RELEST Wind Gelcoat Transparent Viscoplastic solvent-free polyaspartic coating with high tear propagation strength for in-mould gelcoat. Suitable for transparent bubble-free fast drying intermediate coats with UV stability for wind blade production.
• RELEST Wind LEP ETU Two-component solvent-free polyurethane coating for M&R market designed for protecting leading edge of rotor blades from erosion damage caused by rain, sand, hail, dirt and particles. UV and abrasion resistant polyurethane elastomer.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% fewer application hours
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SaipemcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and construction contractor for Italgas gas plant project where Chartek 7 and 7E coatings were specified and applied.
• Donelli CorneglianocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified applicator responsible for applying Chartek coatings to the Italgas Cornegliano gas plant project.
• Linde AGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Equinor's Snøhvit LNG project, worked with AkzoNobel to specify and apply Chartek 7 fire protection.
• Heerema Marine ContractorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerYard that constructed the Valhall BP platform, with AkzoNobel providing dedicated technical service to assure correct application of Chartek products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jotun: Norwegian global coatings giant with a strong marine, offshore, and protective coatings portfolio (Jotachar intumescent PFP, Jotatemp, Baltoflake). Direct competitor in the same offshore O&G, LNG, and wind-energy customer base.
• Carboline: Specialized US-based protective coatings and passive fire protection manufacturer (Pyrocrete, Thermo-Lag, Nullifire). Direct niche competitor in epoxy intumescent and cementitious PFP for oil & gas and infrastructure projects.
• Hempel (Hempel's): Danish-founded global coatings manufacturer with parallel marine and protective coatings franchises (Hempafire PFP). Most direct global competitor to Chartek in offshore O&G fire protection and protective coatings for refineries, FPSOs, and wind assets.
• Tnemec (a brand of RPM International): Industrial protective coatings specialist serving water/wastewater, infrastructure, and industrial markets with epoxy and polyurethane systems; competing peer for IPC's infrastructure, water, and mining segments.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Paint Holdings: Major Asian-headquartered paints and coatings company expanding into industrial and protective coatings. Relevant Asia-Pacific competitor in industrial protective and infrastructure coating segments.
• PPG Industries: Global diversified coatings major with significant protective coatings operations (PPG PITT-CHAR, SIGMA, Amercoat). Overlaps with IPC on industrial protective and fire protection coatings, but competes as a much broader portfolio player.
• Sherwin-Williams: Largest North American coatings company with a Protective & Marine Coatings group (Firetex, Macropoxy, Enviroline). Overlaps with IPC on oil & gas, tank linings, and industrial maintenance specifications at global scale.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global coatings company with a Performance Coatings group focused on refinish, industrial, and protective applications. Adjacent competitor in industrial protective coatings with overlap on infrastructure and energy customers.
• RPM International (Carboline parent / Stonhard): Specialty coatings holding company owning Carboline, Stonhard, and other protective-coatings brands. Competes with IPC through its portfolio approach to industrial maintenance, fireproofing, and tank lining specifications.

Emerging players

• Nullifire: Specialized intumescent and fire-stopping coatings brand focused on cellulosic and hydrocarbon passive fire protection. Competes with IPC's Interchar range in commercial/infrastructure intumescent applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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