National Coating & Lining Company

What National Coating & Lining Company does

National Coating & Lining Company (NCLC) is a full-service specialty industrial coating contractor established in 2006 as a division of General Contractor SoCal Pacific Construction Corp. The company specializes in the restoration and protection of concrete and metal assets throughout the water and wastewater industry, with documented project work across municipalities, engineering firms, and general contractors in California and Nevada. As of 2026 it operates as a subsidiary within BrandSafway's industrial services portfolio following acquisition.

NCLC's service portfolio is organized into five interconnected offerings: Surface Preparation (hydro/abrasive blast cleaning, sponge blast cleaning, power tool cleaning, and lead abatement); Concrete Repair (manhole rehabilitation, structural rehabilitation, crack repairs, and epoxy injection); Coating/Lining/Painting (plural component systems, pipe and tank coating, secondary containment, architectural painting, waterproofing, anti-graffiti coatings, trowel applied coatings, floor coatings, and sealants); PVC Sheet Liners (ArmorLok and Linabond installation and welding); and a dedicated Water & Wastewater Rehab Group that applies high build plural component materials to manholes, wet wells, potable water tanks, and lining structures. Technical differentiation rests on Certified Applicator relationships with Raven Lining Systems, Sherwin Williams/Carboline/Tnemec, Warren Environmental, Armorlok, and Xypex, plus SSPC QP-1, QP-2, and QS-1 quality certifications and IUPAT and Laborers' International Union signatory agreements.

The business model is project-based specialty contracting: revenue is generated through discrete tenders and contracts for industrial coating, lining, and concrete repair services, with pricing and contract terms not publicly disclosed. NCLC pursues projects through direct enterprise relationships with municipal water and wastewater utilities, engineering consultants, and government entities across the Western US, and reports a customer roster of more than 240 clients. Its go-to-market relies on industry certifications, professional affiliations (FCA, AMPP), and project-based reputation rather than paid marketing or digital channels. The company does not operate a software product, API, or digital platform — its deliverable is physical field execution.

Name

National Coating & Lining Company

Legal name

National Coating & Lining Co

Website

https://nc-lc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Coating & Lining Company is a full-service specialty industrial coating contractor founded in 2006, specializing in concrete and metal restoration and protection for water, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure clients across the Western United States. Now operating within BrandSafway following a 2026 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Industrial Coating Services

NAICS

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (238320)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tank, Pipeline & Marine Coating Services (Lining/Wrapping) (IMAIAKAJ), Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Industrial coating services
• Water wastewater rehabilitation
• Concrete repair services
• Surface preparation services
• Protective coating systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Murrieta

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Specialty Coating Services: Revenue generated through project-based contracts for industrial coating, lining, and concrete repair services primarily serving municipal water and wastewater facilities. Services include surface preparation, concrete repair, coating/lining/painting, and PVC sheet liner installation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

National Coating & Lining Company is a full-service industrial coating contractor specializing in the restoration and protection of concrete and metals throughout the water and wastewater industry. The company delivers surface preparation, concrete repair, coating/lining/painting, and PVC sheet liner installation services through specialized field crews serving municipalities, engineering firms, and general contractors across the Western United States. Its dedicated Water & Wastewater Rehab Group applies high build plural component materials for structural rehabilitation of manholes, wet wells, potable water tanks, and lining structures.

Product overview

National Coating & Lining Company is a full-service industrial coating contractor established in 2006 as a division of SoCal Pacific Construction Corp. The company specializes in the restoration and protection of concrete and metals throughout the water and wastewater industry, servicing the Western United States. Their portfolio consists of five interconnected service offerings: Surface Preparation Services (hydro/abrasive blast cleaning, sponge blast cleaning, power tool cleaning, lead abatement), Concrete Repair Services (manhole rehabilitation, structural rehabilitation, crack repairs, epoxy injection), Coating/Lining/Painting Services (plural component systems, pipe/tank coating, secondary containment, waterproofing), PVC Sheet Liners (ArmorLok and Linabond installation and welding), and a dedicated Water & Wastewater Rehab Group. The company works with over 240 municipal, engineering firm, and general contractor clients across California and Nevada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surface Preparation Services Surface preparation services including hydro/abrasive blast cleaning, sponge blast cleaning, power tool cleaning, and lead abatement, performed as a precursor to industrial coating application for municipal, industrial, chemical, and petrochemical clients.
• Concrete Repair Services Concrete repair and rehabilitation services including manhole rehabilitation, structural rehabilitation, concrete repair, crack repairs, and epoxy injection for water and wastewater infrastructure assets.
• Coating, Lining, and Painting Services Industrial coating and lining services including plural component systems, pipe/tank coating and lining, secondary containment, architectural painting, waterproofing, anti-graffiti coatings, trowel applied coatings, floor coatings, and sealants for municipal, industrial, and commercial clients.
• PVC Sheet Liner Installation (ArmorLok and Linabond) Installation and welding services for PVC sheet liners including ArmorLok and Linabond products used in structural waterproofing and containment applications for industrial and municipal clients.
• Water & Wastewater Rehab Group Specialized structural rehabilitation group focusing on manhole rehabilitation, wet wells, potable water tanks, and lining of structures using high build plural component materials, serving municipalities and water/wastewater industry clients across the Western United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 240 clients including municipalities, engineering firms, and general contractors

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Raven Lining SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006Certified Applicator partner since 2006. NCLC specializes in applying Raven lining systems including Raven 405, Raven A6, and other Raven products for concrete rehabilitation in water and wastewater applications.
• Sherwin Williams/Carboline/TnemeccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006Certified Applicator partner since 2006 for industrial coating systems including protective coatings, tank linings, and specialized industrial finishes.
• Warren EnvironmentalcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Applicator partner for Warren Environmental coating and lining products used in industrial applications.
• ArmorlokcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Applicator partner for Armorlok HDPE sheet liner installation and welding services for containment applications.
• XypexcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Applicator partner for Xypex concrete treatment and protection products.
• BrandSafwayflagshipOthersBrandSafway acquired National Coating & Lining Company. BrandSafway is a leading global provider of specialty access and industrial services, integrating NCLC into their portfolio of coating and lining services.
• SoCal Pacific Construction CorpflagshipOthersParent company. NCLC was established in 2006 as a division of General Contractor SoCal Pacific Construction Corp.
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)coreOthersLabor union partnership. NCLC is signatory to IUPAT collective bargaining agreement for painting and finishing trade workers.
• Laborers' International Union of North AmericacoreOthersLabor union partnership. NCLC is signatory to the Laborers' International Union of North America for labor trade workers.
• Finishing Contractors Association (FCA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional affiliation with FCA, an industry association for finishing contractors.
• AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional affiliation with AMPP (formerly SSPC-NACE International), the leading organization for materials protection and performance professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Performance Contracting Group: Performance Contracting Group is a specialty contractor with coating and insulation services serving industrial and commercial customers primarily in the Western US. It overlaps with NCLC in coating application but is larger and more diversified across trades.

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: BrandSafway is NCLC's parent company and a global provider of specialty access and industrial services including coating and lining. It now encompasses NCLC within a broader portfolio that competes with and complements NCLC's service offerings across larger national accounts.
• Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine: Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine is a major coating manufacturer and one of NCLC's certified applicator partners. While not a direct service competitor, it shapes the competitive landscape by setting product standards and certifying applicator networks.
• Raven Lining Systems:
• Aegion Corporation: Aegion (parent of Insituform) is a larger infrastructure services company with coating, lining, and pipeline rehabilitation capabilities serving water/wastewater customers. It competes with NCLC for municipal contracts but operates at a much larger national scale and broader service portfolio.
• Tnemec Company:
• Carboline:

Direct peers

• Wasser Coatings: Wasser Coatings is a specialty industrial coating contractor focused on tank linings, pipe coatings, and water/wastewater infrastructure. It competes directly with NCLC in the same customer base of municipalities and engineering firms, with overlapping certified applicator relationships.
• Structural Preservation Systems: Structural Preservation Systems (SPS) is a specialty contractor focused on concrete repair, structural rehabilitation, and protective coatings for infrastructure assets. It directly competes with NCLC in the water/wastewater and industrial rehabilitation markets with comparable service lines.
• TMI Coatings: TMI Coatings is a specialty industrial coating contractor serving similar end markets including water/wastewater, power, and infrastructure. It directly competes with NCLC in applying protective coatings and linings to tanks, pipes, and concrete structures, with comparable service offerings and SSPC certifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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