What Almit Group does

Almit Group is a UK-based industrial metal finishing company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Darlington, County Durham. It provides powder coating, wet spray painting, aluminium anodising, electroplating, and on-site spray painting services to customers across oil and gas, aerospace, military, construction, architecture, and fastener manufacturing sectors. The group operates through multiple wholly-owned subsidiaries (Specialist Coatings Limited, Almit Metal Finishing Limited, ASM Surface Technologies Limited, Timla Limited t/a Industrial Anodising Services, and Aliprint) and runs a Qualicoat-approved, NORSOK M-501-certified, and ISO 9001:2015-certified operation with capacity for items up to 26 metres in length and 15 tonnes in weight.

The company's service portfolio centres on conventional surface treatment chemistry and coating processes (sulphuric and hard anodising to BS/Def Stan specifications, zinc and manganese phosphate pre-treatment, multi-stage powder coating, and a range of plating processes including Bright Nickel, Zinc and Passivate, Copper, Silver, and Chemical Black). It also sells Goliath™, a proprietary gutter coating system with patent-pending heat-welded jointing technology. Technology is therefore a mix of certified industrial process know-how and one differentiated branded product with a 25-year guarantee.

Revenue is generated on a job-by-job, professional-services basis through direct sales engagements, with customers contacting the company for quotes based on component specifications. The company serves customers nationally and internationally, including oil and gas majors (GE Oil and Gas, OneSubsea, Aker, FMC Global) and architectural projects (Pullman Hotel Liverpool, Costa Coffee Farnborough, Old Oak Common Rail Depot, Middlesbrough Fire Station). A dedicated Site Services division established in 2007 provides on-site spray painting across the UK.

Name

Almit Group

Legal name

Almit Group

Website

https://almitgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Almit Group is a UK industrial metal finishing company founded in 1981, providing powder coating, wet spray painting, anodising, electroplating, and its proprietary Goliath gutter system to oil and gas, defence, aerospace, and architectural customers from a centralised Darlington facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Finishing

NAICS

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

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Powder coating services
• Wet spray painting
• Aluminum anodizing
• Industrial electroplating
• Metal finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Darlington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Finishing Services: The company generates revenue through providing industrial metal finishing services on a job-by-job basis. Services include powder coating, wet spray painting, aluminium anodising, electroplating, on-site spray painting, and the Goliath™ Gutter System. Revenue is derived from processing fees for metal treatment and finishing services applied to customer-provided components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Almit Group is an industrial metal finishing company providing powder coating, wet spray painting, on-site spray painting, aluminum anodising, electroplating, and the proprietary Goliath Gutter System. Services are applied to customer-provided components across petrochemical, oil and gas, aviation, aerospace, military, construction, architectural, machine shop, fabrication, and fastener industry sectors.

Product overview

The Almit Group is an industrial metal finishing company comprising three main subsidiaries—Specialist Coatings Limited, Almit Metal Finishing Limited, and ASM Surface Technologies Limited—plus Timla Limited (Industrial Anodising Services) and Aliprint. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of surface finishing services including Powder Coating, Wet Spray Painting, On Site Spray Painting, Aluminium Anodising, Electroplating & Other Services, and the proprietary Goliath Gutter Systems. Founded in 1981, the group serves diverse industries including Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Aviation, Aeronautical, Military, Machine Shops, Fabrication Shops, and Fastener Manufacturers. Services are delivered from their central Darlington facility with capabilities for components up to 26 metres long.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Goliath (TM) Guttering Systems: A patent-pending gutter coating system providing corrosion and UV protection with a tough chip resistant, high adhesive multi purpose coating for galvanised and aluminium architectural gutters.

Products and services

• Powder Coating High-quality, cost-effective powder coating finishes for the architectural and industrial sectors. Operates 3 powder coating lines with nine-stage pre-treatment and booth capacity up to 13 metres long, ISO 9001:2015 certified and Qualicoat approved. Approved Applicators for Axalta (Alesta AP), Akzo Nobel (Interpon D), Syntha Pulvin, Tiger, and IGP powder coating systems.
• Wet Spray Painting High quality, cost-effective wet spray finishes for products ranging from small plastic parts to large offshore fabrications. Facilities include a 24 x 6 metre shot blast room, seven-stage phosphate pre-treatment line, and 24-metre wet spray booth. Supports NORSOK M-501 approved applications for offshore/oil and gas customers.
• On Site Spray Painting Industrial spray painting service delivered throughout the UK, specialising in refurbishment work and repair of painted surfaces on aluminium, steel, galvanised, and powder-coated substrates. Corus approved applicator status. Used by construction, retail, and architectural customers for colour changes and on-site repair.
• Aluminium Anodising Controlled oxide coating process on aluminium providing durable and corrosion resistant finish, including Sulphuric Anodising to BS3989, Hard Anodising to BS5599 and Def Stan 03-26 (with high electrical insulation, wear, and corrosion resistance), Coloured Anodising to BS1615/BS EN 2284/Def Stan 03-25, and Chromate Conversion Coatings (Alocrom 1000/1200) to Def Stan 03-18. Operated through the subsidiary Timla Limited t/a Industrial Anodising Services.
• Electroplating & Other Services Electroplating service offering a wide range of plating processes including Bright Nickel, Zinc & Passivate, Copper, Silver, Zinc Phosphate, Manganese Phosphate, Chemical Black, and Stainless Steel Pickle & Passivation. Operates a 24-hour shift system with quality assurance from initial consultation through final inspection and delivery, with NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 and ICorr Level 3 qualified inspectors.
• Goliath Gutter Systems Patent-pending gutter coating system providing a tough chip-resistant, high-adhesive multi-purpose product with corrosion and UV protection. Features a revolutionary jointing system that fuses with TPO-coated substrates via heat welding to create a weatherproof, environmentally friendly joint. Coated to ISO 9001:2000; 25-year guarantee available upon request. Used for galvanised and aluminium architectural gutters.
• Aliprint Anodised Labels, Nameplates & Business Cards Full manufacturing service for Anodised Aluminium Labels, Nameplates and Business Cards comprising cutting, screen-printing, and forming to customer requirements. Delivered through the Aliprint subsidiary acquired in 2010.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 year guarantee available for Goliath™ Gutter System
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bodycote: Global, publicly listed provider of thermal processing and surface finishing services with a deep UK finishing footprint. Overlaps with Almit on metal finishing and coatings but operates at materially larger scale and broader geography.
• PPG Industries: Global industrial and architectural coatings supplier offering powder and liquid coatings applied by approved applicators, competing for the same architectural, rail, and industrial accounts that Almit serves.
• Hempel: Global coatings manufacturer with strong presence in protective and marine coatings for oil & gas, offshore, and infrastructure — directly adjacent to Almit's NORSOK-driven offshore and architectural business.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global industrial coatings supplier whose Alesta AP and other powder lines are applied via approved applicators (Almit is among them). Competes indirectly through its applicator network and direct industrial customer relationships.
• AkzoNobel (Powder Coatings): Global coatings manufacturer whose Interpon powder coating range is applied through approved applicator networks including industrial finishers. Almit is an approved AkzoNobel applicator and competes for architectural/industrial powder coating jobs.

Direct peers

• Poeton Industries: UK-based industrial metal finishing group offering powder coating, anodising, electroplating, and specialist surface treatments to aerospace, defence, and industrial customers. Highly comparable in scope, customer mix, and finishing portfolio to Almit.
• Norman Hay (Surface Chemistry): UK-headquartered surface treatment specialist providing metal finishing, coating, and sealing services to aerospace, defence, oil & gas, and industrial OEMs. Closely comparable in certification-driven finishing services and customer verticals.
• Surface Technology Ltd: UK metal finishing company providing powder coating, wet spray, anodising, and shot blasting for industrial and architectural customers. Direct overlap with Almit's core service portfolio and UK customer base.

Regional players

• Jotun: Norway-headquartered global coatings supplier with a strong offshore and protective coatings franchise relevant to Almit's NORSOK M-501 qualified oil & gas and offshore wind finishing work. Comparable in protective-coating chemistry but headquartered outside the UK.

Emerging players

• Keronite: UK-based specialist in plasma electrolytic oxidation and advanced surface treatments for lightweight alloys. Competes in adjacent niche anodising-style treatments used by aerospace, defence, and industrial customers served by Almit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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