Jones-Blair Industrial Coatings

What Jones-Blair Industrial Coatings does

Jones-Blair Industrial Coatings is a Dallas-based manufacturer of high-performance industrial coating systems, founded in 1928 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hempel A/S (Copenhagen; foundation-owned) since its 2015 acquisition. Its product portfolio spans four primer chemistries—epoxy (Chem-O-Pon), alkyd rust-inhibitive (Stantest), organic zinc-rich (Chem-O-Z), and urethane (Ureprime, DTM Primer-Surfacer)—paired with alkyd enamel (Stantest), acrylic urethane (Acrylithane), and water-reducible (Bi-O-Plex, Chem-O-Pon W/R) topcoats. These are bundled into configurable one- to four-coat systems emphasizing durability, corrosion resistance, color/gloss retention, and low-VOC compliance (including California HS2 <2.8 lbs/gal and HS4 <100 g/L thresholds). The proprietary Acrylithane platform is the lead technology, with multiple DTM and high-solids variants targeting equipment OEMs.

The company's commercial model is a single-channel distribution strategy: in the United States, all Jones-Blair products are sold exclusively through National Coatings & Supplies (NCS), a nationwide distributor with 180+ locations, 200+ account managers, and reach into 15,000+ customer locations. Outside the U.S., access is mediated through Hempel's global stock points, R&D centers, and manufacturing footprint. Target segments—Heavy Duty Equipment (HDE), Heavy Duty Truck/Trailer (HDT), Agriculture (ACE), Onshore Oil & Gas Producers, and Oilfield Services—are verticalized, and the sales motion emphasizes specification-driven selling through technical data sheets, case studies (e.g., Sherman + Reilly), and system-level application guidance rather than transactional e-commerce. Revenue mechanics are quote-based, volume- and specification-driven, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Following a 2021 brand relaunch and exclusive NCS partnership, Jones-Blair operates as a standalone U.S. brand within the broader Hempel portfolio, alongside the co-acquired Neogard brand serving building-envelope and traffic coatings.

The customer base is B2B and enterprise-oriented (OEMs, fabricators, maintenance contractors), with no disclosed consumer-facing revenue, no platform/API/SDK, and no mobile applications. Public marketing is conducted through Hempel's LinkedIn and YouTube channels plus the Jones-Blair.com website. Headcount is reported in the 101–250 range, and corporate headquarters is located in Conroe, Texas (Hempel USA). No venture capital or private equity ownership is indicated; ownership is corporate, descending through Hempel Foundation control.

Name

Jones-Blair Industrial Coatings

Legal name

Hempel A/S

Website

https://jones-blair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jones-Blair Industrial Coatings, founded in 1928 and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hempel A/S, manufactures high-performance industrial coating systems—primers and topcoats—for heavy equipment, trucks, agriculture, and oil and gas OEMs, distributed exclusively via National Coatings & Supplies across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Coatings Sales: Jones-Blair generates revenue through the sale of high-performance industrial coating products including primers, topcoats, and complete coating systems. Products are sold through exclusive distribution agreements with National Coatings & Supplies for the US market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jones-Blair manufactures and sells high-performance industrial coating systems including epoxy, alkyd, organic zinc-rich, and urethane primers along with alkyd enamel, acrylic urethane (Acrylithane), and water-reducible topcoats. These are combined into pre-engineered 1-coat to 4-coat systems for OEMs and industrial customers in heavy equipment, heavy duty truck/trailer, agriculture, and oil & gas markets across North America. Products are distributed exclusively through National Coatings & Supplies (NCS) in the United States under a parent relationship with Hempel A/S.

Product overview

Jones-Blair Industrial Coatings is a manufacturer of high-performance coating systems for industrial applications. The product portfolio includes multiple primer and topcoat product lines that can be combined into customizable coating systems. Primers include: Chem-O-Pon Epoxy Primers (standard, Low-VOC, and Quick Dry variants), Stantest Alkyd Rust Inhibitive Primers, Chem-O-Z Organic Zinc Rich Primers (HS2 and Quick Dry), DTM Primer Surfacer, and Ureprime Urethane Primers (2.8, HS2, HS4, and Primer Surfacer). Topcoats include: Stantest Alkyd Enamel finishes (2.8 Low-VOC and 3.5), Acrylithane Polyurethane finishes (2.8, 2.8 DTM, C-HS, DTM, HS, HS2, HS4, and Quick Clean), and Water-Reducible Topcoats (Bi-O-Plex W/R and Chem-O-Pon W/R). These products are combined into complete coating systems ranging from 1-coat DTM applications to 4-coat systems with zinc primers, intermediate coats, color coats, and clear coats. The company also offers a RAL Color Converter tool. Jones-Blair serves markets including Heavy Duty Equipment (HDE), Heavy Duty Truck/Trailer (HDT), Agriculture (ACE), and Oil & Gas (Onshore Producers and Oilfield Services).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acrylithane: High-performance acrylic urethane coating systems known for corrosion resistance, UV resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent color and gloss retention.
• Stantest
• Chem-O-Pon
• Chem-O-Z
• Ureprime
• Bi-O-Plex

Products and services

• Stantest 2.8 Low-VOC (523JB) High-performance quick-drying alkyd topcoat for interior and exterior applications requiring durability, low VOC and HAPs compliance.
• Stantest 3.5 Alkyd Enamel (521JB) Alkyd enamel finish providing good exterior durability, quick drying and high gloss for interior or exterior applications.
• Acrylithane 2.8 (643JB) High-performance polyurethane finishing coat formulated for applications requiring low VOC levels, high gloss, color retention and chemical resistance.
• Acrylithane 2.8 DTM (64PJB) Low VOC direct-to-metal polyurethane topcoat providing gloss, color retention and reliable protection without requiring a primer.
• Acrylithane C-HS (64MJB) High performance polyurethane topcoat delivering premium appearance with low VOC emissions and fast drying properties.
• Acrylithane DTM (646JB) Two-component direct-to-metal polyurethane topcoat formulated for spray applications on construction equipment, truck frames, trailers, bulk tanks and chemical trailers.
• Acrylithane HS (641JB) High solids polyurethane topcoat with wide range of colors available, designed for durability and color retention.
• Acrylithane HS2 (57010) Two-component high-performance polyurethane topcoat for applications requiring VOC less than 2.8 lbs/gallon, with excellent gloss and color retention.
• Acrylithane HS4 (645J1) High-performance polyurethane formulated for automobiles, trucks, trailers, bulk tanks, chemical trailers and commercial applications requiring VOC less than 100 grams/liter.
• Acrylithane Quick Clean (647J2) Polyurethane topcoat specially formulated for applications requiring a high degree of surface slip and cleanability, providing very low surface energy.
• Bi-O-Plex W/R (580JB) Water-reducible enamel topcoat that dries faster than normal water-reducible coatings, not requiring a primer with water clean-up and low odor.
• Chem-O-Pon W/R (58VJB) Fast drying water-reducible epoxy topcoat providing excellent resistance to chemicals and abrasion for concrete, metal, drywall and wood substrates.
• Chem-O-Pon Epoxy Primer (15099) Polyamide cured high solids high build epoxy primer for Industrial OEM and maintenance applications, can be used direct to metal.
• Chem-O-Pon Low-VOC Epoxy Primer (154JB) Polyamide cured high solids high build epoxy primer for Industrial OEM and maintenance applications with excellent corrosion resistance and adhesion to ferrous, galvanized and non-ferrous substrates.
• Chem-O-Pon Quick Dry Epoxy Primer (156JB) Quick dry high solids epoxy primer for industrial OEM and maintenance applications with a smooth finish that does not require sanding.
• Stantest Multipurpose Primer (123JB) Quick-drying phenolic modified alkyd based primer with great rust resistance for general steel application in industrial and shop applications.
• Chem-O-Z HS2 (171JB) High performance proprietary urethane-epoxy organic zinc-rich primer providing cathodic protection of steel through sacrificial electro-chemical reaction of zinc pigment for maximum corrosion resistance.
• Chem-O-Z Quick Dry (172JB) Fast drying high solids modified epoxy organic zinc-rich primer for use where corrosion resistance is paramount, providing cathodic protection.
• DTM Primer Surfacer (143JB) Urethane based primer-surfacer often used for spot repair applications, providing excellent smoothness for premium topcoat appearance.
• Ureprime 2.8 (153JB) High solids fast-drying epoxy primer meeting VOC regulations requiring less than 2.8 lbs/gallon, uses common catalyst with Acrylithane 2.8 topcoat.
• Ureprime HS2 (15040) High solids modified epoxy-urethane primer suitable for wide variety of applications with low VOC under 2.8 lbs/gallon.
• Ureprime HS4 (15050) High solids modified epoxy-urethane primer for applications requiring VOC levels under 100 g/L, uses same catalyst as Acrylithane HS4.
• Ureprime Primer Surfacer (158JB) Fast drying modified epoxy-urethane primer-surfacer meeting VOC regulations requiring less than 2.8 lbs/gallon, providing excellent corrosion resistance and topcoat gloss holdout.
• Acrylithane 2.8 DTM One Coat System Single-coat direct-to-metal system providing fast application, good color and gloss retention for applications requiring appearance, durability and corrosion resistance.
• Acrylithane 2.8 Two Coat System Two-coat system featuring Chem-O-Pon primer and Acrylithane 2.8 finish coat providing automotive-like finish with excellent flexibility.
• Acrylithane 2.8 Three Coat System Three-coat system with Chem-O-Zinc primer and Chem-O-Pon intermediate coat providing excellent corrosion protection, suitable for offshore applications.
• Acrylithane 2.8 Three Coat One-Cat System Three-coat system using one catalyst for Ureprime 2.8 primer and Acrylithane 2.8 color and clear coats, providing flexibility, smoothness and color retention.
• Acrylithane 2.8 Four Coat System Four-coat system with Ureprime 2.8 intermediate coat, Acrylithane 2.8 topcoat and clear coat providing durable color with high-gloss finish.
• Acrylithane C-HS Two Coat System Two-coat system using Chem-O-Pon primer and Acrylithane C-HS topcoat providing hard flexible finish for chip resistance and high QUV performance.
• Acrylithane DTM One Coat System Single-coat system with Acrylithane DTM urethane that is easy to apply, does not require primer, and provides corrosion protection and color gloss.
• Acrylithane HS4 Two Coat System Two-coat high performance system using Ureprime HS4 primer and Acrylithane HS4 topcoat for applications requiring appearance, durability and chemical resistance.
• Acrylithane HS2 Two Coat One-Cat System Two-coat system using the same catalyst for Ureprime HS2 primer and Acrylithane HS2 finish coat, simplifying jobsite organization with optional clear coat.
• Acrylithane HS2 Three Coat System Three-coat system with Acrylithane HS2 color and clear coats providing superior corrosion protection, durable color and high gloss finish.
• Acrylithane HS2 Four Coat System Four-coat system with Chem-O-Zinc primer, Ureprime HS2 intermediate coat and Acrylithane HS2 color and clear coats using the same catalyst for all products.
• Stantest 2 Coat System Two-coat alkyd enamel system using Stantest 2.8 alkyd topcoat and Stantest Multipurpose Primer for applications requiring low VOC and HAPs compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coatings can be found on trucks, trailers, pipelines, frac tanks, mining equipment, harvesters, construction equipment, drilling rigs, and many more demanding applications

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Coatings & Supplies (NCS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 November 2021Exclusive nationwide distribution agreement for Jones-Blair products in the United States. Leading national automotive and industrial coatings distributor with over 180 locations, 200+ account managers, and services to more than 15,000 customer locations. NCS provides technical, logistical, and color support along with in-house tools, equipment, and sundries, offering customers speed and flexibility advantages.
• Hempel A/ScoreOthersHempel acquired US-based Jones-Blair Company in 2015 and integrated it into Hempel's brand portfolio. Jones-Blair operates as a part of Hempel, leveraging Hempel's global coating expertise, R&D capabilities, and worldwide distribution network. Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with decorative, marine, infrastructure, and energy industries, founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 and owned by the Hempel Foundation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PPG Industries (Industrial Coatings): PPG's Industrial Coatings segment supplies OEM and protective coatings for heavy equipment, trailers, and industrial applications globally. It directly overlaps Jones-Blair's target customer base and product chemistry (epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich systems).
• AkzoNobel (Industrial Coatings): AkzoNobel supplies protective and industrial coatings to OEM, oil & gas, and heavy equipment customers globally. It competes with Jones-Blair on specification wins, particularly with multi-national OEM customers served through Hempel's own parent-affiliated portfolio.
• Sherwin-Williams (Industrial Coatings): Sherwin-Williams is the largest US paint and coatings manufacturer with a substantial industrial OEM and protective coatings division. It competes with Jones-Blair across heavy equipment, trailer, and oil & gas accounts, leveraging broader portfolio and direct OEM relationships.
• BASF Coatings: BASF supplies industrial OEM coatings for construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and trucks globally. It is a broad incumbent with comparable product technology and direct competition with Jones-Blair in North American OEM accounts.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Axalta is a global coatings leader serving industrial OEM, refinish, and commercial vehicle customers — directly comparable end markets (heavy duty truck, construction equipment, oil & gas) and overlapping product technology (epoxy, urethane, zinc-rich primers). It is a primary competitor to Jones-Blair in the North American industrial OEM coatings segment.
• RPM International (Industrial Segment): RPM's industrial segment includes Stonhard, Tremco, and Carboline brands supplying high-performance and protective coatings. RPM competes with Jones-Blair through similar specification-driven sales channels in heavy equipment and industrial maintenance.

Direct peers

• Induron Protective Coatings: Induron manufactures protective coatings for water, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure — a niche US player with comparable epoxy/urethane chemistry and direct competition for Jones-Blair in industrial OEM and maintenance specifications.
• Carboline Company: Carboline manufactures high-performance protective coatings for industrial, oil & gas, and infrastructure markets with comparable epoxy and polyurethane technology. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Jones-Blair in the US protective coatings specification market.
• Tnemec Company: Tnemec is a US-focused manufacturer of high-performance protective and industrial coatings for water/wastewater, industrial, and architectural markets. It competes head-to-head with Jones-Blair in corrosion-resistant epoxy and urethane systems specified for heavy equipment and infrastructure customers.

Emerging players

• Wasser Coatings: Wasser Coatings is a US manufacturer of high-performance protective coatings for bridges, water infrastructure, and industrial applications. While smaller than Jones-Blair, it competes for similar specification slots in industrial and infrastructure segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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