Apache Coatings

What Apache Coatings does

Apache Coatings is a privately held metal finishing service company operating from a single facility at 32–34 Nestor Drive, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia, trading under T and J McNaughton Partners Pty Ltd. The company offers two integrated core services: powder coating and abrasive blasting, supported by in-house chemical pre-treatment and zinc priming. Its equipment footprint includes a modern blast room, an advanced spray booth and oven, and capacity to process components ranging from small intricate parts up to large items measuring 5.6m x 2.4m x 2.0m. The company positions itself as a one-stop shop that consolidates surface preparation and coating under a single vendor relationship.

The business serves a mix of vertical markets, with mining and metal fabrication cited as primary segments, alongside motorsport, signage, fleet services, and corporate/commercial customers. Named customers include Red Bull Racing Australia – Triple Eight Race Engineering (enterprise), Mine Signs, T&H Sheetmetal, Minnis & Samson, Got it Go, Derlot Group, and Clifford Signs, the majority of which are SMBs. The service area covers South-East Queensland, including Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, leveraging the facility's proximity to the M1 and Logan Motorways for pickup and delivery.

Revenue is generated on a project-by-project quote basis with free quotations on all jobs and no publicly disclosed rate cards or subscription pricing. The company operates a direct-to-customer go-to-market motion via phone (07 3442 0000), website contact forms, and an Instant Quote web tool, supported by referral and word-of-mouth from existing clients. The co-owners, Thomas McNaughton and Jotham McNaughton, lead the business with 60+ years of combined industry experience. The company has 1–10 employees, no external funding, no patents, no disclosed partnerships, and no regulatory or compliance certifications listed.

Name

Apache Coatings

Legal name

T and J McNaughton Partners Pty Ltd

Website

https://apachecoatings.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Apache Coatings is a private Queensland-based metal finishing service company offering in-house powder coating and abrasive blasting, with chemical pre-treatment and zinc priming, serving mining, motorsport, signage, and fabrication clients across South-East Queensland from its Meadowbrook facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Finishing Services

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet) (IMAIAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Powder coating services
• Abrasive blasting services
• Metal finishing
• Surface preparation
• Zinc priming

Headquarters

HQ city

Meadowbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Powder Coating Services: One-time service fees for powder coating metal fabricated products. Pricing is quote-based based on job size and complexity.
2. Abrasive Blasting Services: Surface preparation services for metal surfaces, including sand blasting and chemical pre-treatment. Charged as one-time service fees.
3. Zinc Priming Services: Corrosion protection treatment applied as part of surface preparation process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Apache Coatings is a metal finishing service provider offering in-house powder coating and abrasive blasting for metal fabricated products. The company performs surface preparation (abrasive blasting, chemical pre-treatment, zinc priming) and applies durable powder coatings, handling jobs from small intricate parts to large components up to 5.6m x 2.4m x 2.0m. They serve customers in mining, motorsport, signage, sheet metal fabrication, and commercial sectors across the Brisbane-Gold Coast region of Queensland, Australia.

Product overview

Apache Coatings is a metal finishing service company offering two integrated core services: Powder Coating (a durable finishing application for metal products) and Abrasive Blasting (surface preparation by removing rust, old paint, and contaminants). The company operates as a one-stop-shop, providing both services in-house, along with supporting processes like chemical pre-treatment and zinc priming. They handle jobs ranging from small intricate parts to large components up to 5.6m x 2.4m x 2.0m, serving sectors including mining, motorsport, residential, and commercial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Powder Coating Durable metal finishing service that applies a tough coating to metal products, resisting chipping, fading, and corrosion. Suitable for both protective and decorative applications across mining vehicles, race team equipment, signage, sheet metal, furniture, and corporate fleet vehicles.
• Abrasive Blasting Surface preparation service that cleans and prepares metal surfaces by removing rust, old paint, and contaminants. Uses tailored blasting techniques for different substrates (steel, aluminum, others) along with chemical pre-treatment to ensure optimal coating adhesion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ years combined industry experience ensuring top-tier craftsmanship
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 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 indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• TCI Powder Coatings: North American-based powder coating manufacturer with global distribution serving industrial and architectural customers. Comparable as an adjacent powder coating supplier in the same metal finishing ecosystem, though not directly competing for Apache's service customers.
• Oxytech Powder Coatings: Powder coating manufacturer listed among the brands Apache uses (alongside Dulux, Interpon, and Jotun). Comparable as an enabling supplier of powder inputs to the metal finishing services market Apache operates in.
• Dulux Powder Coatings: Leading Australian powder coating brand whose products Apache explicitly applies to customer parts. Comparable as a key upstream supplier whose Dulux, Interpon, Oxytech, and Jotun powder products are part of Apache's service offering.
• Jotun Powder Coatings: Norwegian-headquartered global coatings supplier with a strong powder coatings line (explicitly listed among Apache's powder suppliers). Comparable as an enabling supplier in the same powder coating value chain rather than a direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• AkzoNobel (Interpon): AkzoNobel's Interpon brand is one of the largest global powder coating suppliers (explicitly used by Apache). Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial powder coatings and finishing solutions, with Interpon being a direct input to Apache's coating services.
• Nippon Paint (DuluxGroup Australia): Parent of Dulux Australia and supplier of Dulux powder coatings — a brand explicitly carried by Apache. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the Australian industrial coatings market that supplies key inputs to Apache and competes for related finishing contracts.
• Sherwin-Williams: Major global coatings manufacturer offering industrial powder coatings and protective finishes through its Performance Coatings Group. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across the same protective/industrial coatings category Apache serves.
• PPG Industries: Global industrial and architectural coatings manufacturer with a sizable powder coatings portfolio and industrial finishing services. Comparable to Apache Coatings as a broad incumbent in the same powder coating / metal finishing space, though operating at far greater scale and breadth.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global coatings company focused on transportation and industrial applications including powder coatings for metal finishing. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same industrial powder coating and protective finishing customers Apache targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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