Specialist Coatings Ltd

What Specialist Coatings Ltd does

Specialist Coatings (GB) Limited, trading as Specialist Coatings Ltd and SCGB, is a UK-registered private industrial services company (founded ~2000) that specializes in in-situ tank lining and refurbishment as an alternative to tank replacement. The firm applies proprietary epoxy resin, vinyl ester, glass flake reinforced and elastomeric polyurethane coating systems to steel, concrete and fibreglass storage tanks across water utility, brewery and food & drink, marine and maritime, oil & gas and chemical, healthcare, education, heritage and renewable energy end-uses; these systems are formulated for demanding conditions including high temperatures (claimed up to 200°C dry), tropical environments, damp surfaces, potable-water and food-contact approval, confined spaces, and even underwater application.

The company operates a project-based service model: each engagement is individually quoted based on tank size, condition, accessibility and material requirements, with on-site surface preparation, application, quality testing (including micro-porosity / holiday detector testing), and optional post-installation technical support delivered by in-house trained technicians. Revenue is generated primarily through professional tank-lining services and secondarily through sale of coating materials and repair kits for self-application, plus consultancy and on-site training. Marketing is concentrated in detailed case-study content on the company website, segmented by industry and tank type, supported by direct phone/email inquiry and SEO targeting trade-specific queries.

The operating model is deliberately lean (1–10 employees) with project execution carried out by a small core team, while the company claims 35+ years of collective operating experience and a global delivery footprint that has included projects in the UK, Poland, Papua New Guinea, Denmark (offshore wind farms, 60 miles into the North Sea) and the Seychelles. There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no patent portfolio, and no management-team disclosure beyond general contact details.

Name

Specialist Coatings Ltd

Legal name

Specialist Coatings (GB) Limited

Website

https://specialist-coatings.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK-based industrial tank lining and refurbishment services company specializing in proprietary epoxy, vinyl ester, and polyurethane resin coating systems for steel, concrete, and fibreglass storage tanks across water, brewery, marine, oil & gas, and heritage sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tank Lining Services

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Tank, Pipeline & Marine Coating Services (Lining/Wrapping) (IMAIAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB), Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Tank lining services
• Protective coatings
• Tank refurbishment
• Corrosion prevention
• Industrial coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tank lining and refurbishment services: Project-based tank lining and refurbishment services delivered on-site by trained technicians. Services include surface preparation, application of coating systems, quality testing, and technical support. Pricing varies by project scope, tank condition, and materials required.
2. Materials and product sales: Sale of tank lining materials and repair kits to customers who wish to carry out work themselves. Products include primers, resin coatings, joint repair systems, and surface preparation materials.
3. Consultancy and technical services: Technical consultancy services including on-site technical support and training for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Specialist Coatings provides in-situ tank refurbishment and protective coating services for steel, concrete, and fibreglass tanks across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. The company applies proprietary resin-based lining systems (epoxy, glass flake reinforced, vinyl ester, polyurethane) for corrosion prevention, leak sealing, and tank life extension. Services are delivered on-site globally by the company's own trained technicians, with supporting offerings in materials sales, resin flooring, and consultancy.

Product overview

Specialist Coatings (GB) Limited is an industrial tank lining and protective coatings services company offering a unified portfolio of products and services. The core offering centers on tank lining services for various tank types (steel, concrete, fibreglass), with specialized divisions for water tanks, bund lining, hot water tanks, marine applications, and food-grade/brewery applications. Supporting the service portfolio are materials & product sales (for DIY applications), specialist resin floors (industrial flooring), and consultancy/on-site training services. The company operates as a services organization with 35+ years of experience, using advanced high-performance coating materials including epoxy resins, glass flake reinforced systems, vinyl ester systems, and polyurethane-based linings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tank Linings (Steel, Concrete & Fibreglass)

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% cost saving compared to tank replacement, depending on tank size, condition and location
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mapei: Italian multinational producing adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for construction including resin flooring and protective coatings. Comparable in industrial resin-based surface treatments and tank-related waterproofing applications, though Mapei is far broader in scope.
• AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings giant (owner of International Paint) supplying protective and marine coatings at massive scale. Overlaps with Specialist Coatings through its industrial protective coatings portfolio and tank lining product lines (e.g., Chartek, Interline).
• PPG Industries: Global coatings manufacturer with substantial industrial protective coatings and tank lining portfolios serving water/wastewater and chemical processing customers. Overlaps in end markets but operates at vastly greater scale with broader product breadth.
• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company supplying construction chemicals, sealing, bonding, and protective coatings including tank and bund lining solutions. Comparable in tank/waterproofing applications but operates across a much broader construction chemicals portfolio.
• Hempel A/S: Global coatings supplier with strong marine and protective coatings divisions supplying tank linings (e.g., Hempaline) to shipowners, offshore operators, and industrial customers. Comparable in end markets but far broader in scale and geographic reach.
• Sherwin-Williams: Global coatings leader with industrial protective and marine divisions serving tank and infrastructure customers. Comparable in protective coatings end use but operates as a broad portfolio player rather than a niche specialist.
• Jotun: Norwegian global coatings manufacturer with marine, protective, and powder coatings divisions. Tank lining products (e.g., Tankguard) compete with Specialist Coatings in marine and offshore applications, though Jotun is far larger and primarily product-focused.

Direct peers

• Chemco Systems: Specialist manufacturer of high-performance tank linings and protective coatings, particularly for chemical and marine applications. Comparable in offering proprietary resin systems targeted at corrosion protection and chemical resistance for industrial tank refurbishment.
• Integrated Global Services (IGS): Global provider of on-site industrial coating services including tank and vessel lining, with strong offshore and petrochemical sector presence. Comparable in project-based delivery of high-performance protective coatings in challenging environments.
• Belzona Polymerics Limited: UK-headquartered manufacturer and applicator of industrial polymer coatings for repair and protection of tanks, pipes, and equipment. Directly comparable as a niche specialist offering repair-vs-replace solutions using proprietary epoxy/polyurethane formulations across utilities, marine, and industrial sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/speccoatingsGBLTD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/specialist-coatings-gb-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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