Coatings Plus

What Coatings Plus does

Coatings Plus, LLC is a privately held industrial coating service provider headquartered at 512 E 45th St, Boise, Idaho, operating from a single facility serving the Northwest United States. Founded in July 1980 as Lynn Industrial Coatings, the company was renamed in February 2003 after acquisition by an investor group, and subsequently acquired by RAMBS, LLC (a holding company) around 2012; it is currently managed by the Lee Family. The company delivers four integrated surface treatment services: powder coating (electrostatic application with oven curing up to 450°F), sandblasting/media blasting for surface preparation, batch burn-off stripping using a large-format 800°F oven (with afterburner reaching 1500°F, capacity 72"x72"x144"), and thermoplastic coating for corrosion, graffiti, and marine-environment protection. The business serves a horizontal mix of customers including metal fabrication shops, automotive parts suppliers, municipal infrastructure projects, marine installations, and recreational/public-space equipment providers. Materials are sourced through partnerships with Cardinal Paint, Sherwin Williams, Tiger Coatings, and Axalta, providing access to 10,000+ color options including custom matching. The company operates with 11–50 employees, has a stated mission of providing employment to individuals rebuilding their lives, and runs a direct-to-consumer service model with customers obtaining quotes via website or phone (208-377-0900) and either bringing parts to the Boise facility or shipping them for processing.

Name

Coatings Plus

Legal name

Coatings Plus, LLC

Website

https://coatingsplusboise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coatings Plus is a privately held, single-facility industrial coating service provider in Boise, Idaho, offering powder coating, sandblasting, burn-off stripping, and thermoplastic coatings to automotive, metal fabrication, infrastructure, and marine customers across the Northwest US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coating Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Powder Coating Services (IMAIAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Powder coating services
• Industrial metal finishing
• Sandblasting services
• Thermoplastic coatings
• Coating burn off stripping

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Powder Coating Services: Professional powder coating application services for metal parts. Service pricing varies by part size, preparation requirements, powder type, and color selection. Standard colors are less expensive than special orders or custom matches.
2. Sandblasting/Media Blasting Services: Surface preparation services to clean metal surfaces and create optimal adhesion profiles for coating applications. Often bundled with powder coating as part of complete service offering.
3. Coating Burn-Off Stripping Services: Thermal stripping service to remove cured coatings from hooks, racks, fixtures, and parts. Uses batch burn-off oven to heat materials to 800°F.
4. Thermoplastic Coating Services: Specialized thermoplastic coating application for long-lasting protection against corrosion, graffiti, and environmental damage. Applications include water pipes, fencing, playground equipment, marine environments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Coatings Plus is a service-based industrial coating company that applies protective and decorative finishes to metal parts and products. Its core offerings are Powder Coating (electrostatic application and oven curing), Sandblasting/Media Blasting (surface preparation), Thermoplastic Coating (BPA-free, VOC-free durable protective coating), and Coating Burn-Off Stripping (thermal removal of cured coatings from hooks, racks, fixtures, and parts up to 72"x72"x144"). All services are delivered from the company's Boise, ID facility serving the Northwest United States region.

Product overview

Coatings Plus is a service-based industrial coating company offering four integrated surface treatment services: Powder Coating (the primary finishing service using electrostatic spray and oven curing), Sandblasting/Media Blasting (surface preparation to ensure coating adhesion), Thermoplastic Coating (durable protective coating for metal in various environments), and Coating Burn Off Stripping (thermal removal of old coatings). The company was founded in 1980 as Lynn Industrial Coatings and rebranded to Coatings Plus in 2003. Services are delivered from their Boise, ID facility serving the Northwest region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Powder Coating

Quantifiable outcome

• Powder coating makes up 15% of industrial finishing in the US

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cardinal PaintcoreTechnology or IntegrationColor chart supplier for powder coating products. Cardinal provides color selection tools and powder coating materials that Coatings Plus uses for their services.
• Sherwin WilliamscoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial coatings manufacturer providing color selection through RAL color selector. Sherwin Williams industrial powder coatings are available through Coatings Plus.
• Tiger CoatingscoreTechnology or IntegrationPowder coating manufacturer providing Tiger Drylacr products. Coatings Plus offers Tiger color options through their color charts.
• AxaltacoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal coatings company providing powder coating color options. Axalta powder coatings are available through Coatings Plus.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Eastside Powder Coating: Pacific Northwest-based powder coating service shop operating in the Seattle/Eastside area. Competes with Coatings Plus for the same Northwest regional customer base in metal fabrication, automotive, and architectural segments.

Direct peers

• All-Phase Powder Coating: Regional industrial powder coating and sandblasting service provider serving metal fabrication, automotive, and architectural customers. Closely matched in service mix, customer segments, and SMB/local commercial orientation.
• A&A Powder Coating: Regional multi-shop powder coating service provider offering sandblasting, powder coating, and surface preparation. Directly comparable business model and service stack to Coatings Plus in a similar SMB-to-mid-market industrial customer segment.

Others

• Tiger Coatings: Austrian-headquartered powder coating manufacturer whose Tiger Drylac line is offered through Coatings Plus. Comparable through material supply and color tool integration rather than direct service competition.
• IFS Coatings: Independent powder coating manufacturer serving industrial applicators in North America. Comparable as a supplier-side counterpart; relevant for understanding raw material economics that affect Coatings Plus's service pricing.
• Cardinal Paint & Powder: Powder coating manufacturer supplying Coatings Plus. Comparable at the materials level rather than service level; relevant as a supplier and channel partner for color libraries and formulations.

Emerging players

• Prismatic Powder Coating: Custom powder coating service shop with a strong digital-direct sales motion and national shipping capability. Comparable core offering but with a more developed e-commerce and self-serve customer acquisition approach than Coatings Plus.

Broad incumbents

• PPG Industries: Global paints and coatings manufacturer with a significant industrial and powder coatings business. Competes indirectly through its own applicator networks and coated products; relevant as a benchmark for end-market trends and technology direction.
• Sherwin-Williams Industrial Coatings: Major industrial coatings manufacturer and one of Coatings Plus's listed powder suppliers. Overlaps with Coatings Plus via its industrial powder coatings division and downstream applied coating services.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global industrial coatings company with a powder coatings business and direct applicator relationships. Comparable in industrial coating technology focus; also supplies materials to Coatings Plus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/powdercoatboise
• Facebookfacebook.com/CoatingsPlus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coatings-plus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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