What KISCO Conformal Coating, LLC. does

Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), an entity affiliated with KISCO Conformal Coating, LLC. and headquartered at 7645 Woodland Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana, is a specialty industrial services provider of conformal coatings. Founded in 1971 and tracing its lineage to the firms that originally developed Parylene coating technology, the company operates 21 regionally-located coating facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and serves customers in medical devices, electronics, automotive, aerospace and defense, LEDs, and elastomers.

SCS delivers a comprehensive coating portfolio spanning Parylene (applied via chemical vapor deposition), liquid conformal coatings (acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, silicone), plasma-polymerized coatings under the PlasmaGuard brand, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) coatings, and multilayer coating systems combining multiple technologies. Adjacent services include surface engineering with AdPro adhesion technologies and conformal coating removal for rework or repair. The company also designs and manufactures coating equipment — including the G4 Spin Coater and 6800 Series systems — which it sells alongside its service offering. The company holds a deep stack of regulated-industry certifications (AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap, ISO 10993, U.S. FDA Device & Drug Master Files, RoHS, REACH, IPC-CC-830, PPAP) that pre-qualify it as an approved supplier for aerospace, medical, and automotive programs.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model with enterprise field sales targeting regulated OEM and Tier customers. Pricing is quote-based with no public rate cards; customers access services through direct RFQ submission via the company website. The GTM motion is supported by a technical content library, an active webinar and trade-show program, and localized service delivery through the global facility network. Recent strategic activity includes the 2025 relocation of its European operations (formerly Comelec SA) to a new custom-built Switzerland facility and the 2025 launch of refreshed liquid coating equipment.

Name

KISCO Conformal Coating, LLC.

Legal name

Specialty Coating Systems Inc.

Website

https://kiscoparylene.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Specialty Coating Systems (affiliated with KISCO Conformal Coating) provides Parylene, liquid, plasma, ALD, and multilayer conformal coating services and equipment to medical, electronics, automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers across 21 facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conformal Coating Services

NAICS

Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Conformal coating services
• Parylene coatings
• Medical device coatings
• Electronic component protection
• Automotive electronics coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose, CA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coating Services: Specialty conformal coating services provided through 21 globally-located facilities. Services include Parylene, liquid, plasma, ALD, and multilayer coatings applied to customer components with pricing based on project specifications and engineering requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Specialty Coating Systems provides contract conformal coating services through 21 global facilities, applying Parylene, liquid (acrylic/epoxy/polyurethane/silicone), plasma polymerized (PlasmaGuard), ALD and multilayer coatings to customer components in medical, electronics, automotive, aerospace/defense, LED and elastomer applications. The company also manufactures and sells coating application equipment including the G4 Spin Coater and 6800 Series systems.

Product overview

Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is a conformal coating services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of coating technologies. The core offerings include Parylene Coatings (applied via chemical vapor deposition) and Liquid Coatings (Acrylic, Epoxy, Polyurethane, and Silicone formulations). Additional specialized technologies include Plasma Coatings (PlasmaGuard), ALD Coatings, and Multilayer Coatings. Supporting services include Surface Engineering with AdPro Adhesion Technologies and Conformal Coating Removal. The company also manufactures coating equipment including the G4 Spin Coater and 6800 Series systems. SCS operates 21 globally-located facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCS: Primary brand name for Specialty Coating Systems, specializing in Parylene, liquid, plasma polymerized, ALD and multilayer conformal coating technologies.

Products and services

• Parylene Coatings Ultra-thin, pinhole-free Parylene conformal coatings applied via chemical vapor deposition, including AdPro adhesion enhancement for bonding to challenging substrates; offered to medical device, electronics, automotive, aerospace and defense manufacturers.
• Liquid Coatings Liquid application conformal coatings in Acrylic, Epoxy, Polyurethane and Silicone formulations, providing chemical resistance, moisture barrier, flexibility and thermal resistance for electronic assemblies and components.
• Plasma Coatings (PlasmaGuard) Plasma polymerized conformal coatings providing uniform coverage on complex geometries for specialized surface protection applications.
• ALD Coatings Atomic Layer Deposition conformal coatings for ultra-thin, precise thin-film applications at the atomic level, targeting miniaturized electronic components.
• Multilayer Coatings Advanced combined conformal coating systems layering multiple coating types to deliver enhanced protection performance for demanding applications.
• Surface Engineering Services Surface preparation and engineering services to optimize coating adhesion, performance and reliability for coated components.
• Conformal Coating Removal Professional removal services for conformal coatings from electronic components and devices when rework or repair is required.
• SCS Coating Equipment Manufactured liquid coating application equipment including the G4 Spin Coater and 6800 Series systems, supplied to industrial customers for in-house conformal coating application.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KISCOminorOthersKISCO logo appears alongside SCS branding on the website footer. The relationship appears to be that KISCO Conformal Coating, LLC is either a subsidiary, parent company, or closely affiliated entity with Specialty Coating Systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Precision Coating: Precision Coating offers specialty coating services (including Parylene and fluoropolymer) for medical devices and industrial components. It competes with SCS in the medical-device conformal coating segment.
• HZO Inc. HZO is a direct competitor offering conformal coating services (Parylene, plasma, and liquid) for electronics, medical devices, and IoT products. It targets the same customer profile as SCS with comparable nanocoating and protective-coating service capabilities.
• Para-Coat Technologies: Para-Coat is a Parylene coating service provider serving electronics, medical, and aerospace customers. It competes head-to-head with SCS in the contract Parylene application segment and addresses the same regulatory and reliability requirements.
• Parylene Coating Services (PCS): PCS is a dedicated Parylene coating services provider with multiple U.S. facilities serving medical, electronics, and defense customers. It is a close functional analog to SCS's Parylene service line.
• Surface Modification Technologies: SMT provides plasma-based surface treatment and conformal coating services for medical devices, electronics, and aerospace components. Its plasma coating focus overlaps directly with SCS's PlasmaGuard technology.

Broad incumbents

• Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies: Curtiss-Wright's Surface Technologies division delivers shot peening, coating, and surface treatment services for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. It is a larger incumbent with broader finishing capabilities that overlap SCS's aerospace and defense work.
• Dymax Corporation: Dymax manufactures light-cure conformal coatings, adhesives, and masking materials used in electronics assembly. While primarily a coating-products supplier rather than a service provider, it competes for the same conformal coating specification slots at OEMs.
• 3M: 3M offers protective coatings, tapes, and adhesives across electronics, automotive, and industrial segments. While not a direct conformal coating service competitor, its broad portfolio positions it as an incumbent alternative for many of SCS's end customers.
• Chase Corporation: Chase manufactures specialty coatings, tapes, and sealants for electronics, medical, and industrial applications. It is a broader specialty-chemicals incumbent that overlaps with several of SCS's end markets and coating chemistries.
• Henkel AG: Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division supplies conformal coatings, underfills, and protective materials to electronics and automotive manufacturers globally. It is a large incumbent competing for the same OEM coating specifications as SCS's liquid coatings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SCSCoatings
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCSCoatings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kisco-conformal-coating-llc.

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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