Born from Dan Swain’s early-1970s work developing ceramic thermal-barrier technology for racing engines, Swain Tech Coatings opened in 1981 as a specialist coating company for race teams and performance enthusiasts. Today, the Scottsville company serves performance-engine builders and industrial OEMs, using engineered coatings to help parts withstand demanding conditions and to restore worn components.
Jet-Hot, IncFounded in 1982, Jet-Hot coats exhaust and other high-heat components with proprietary ceramic coatings that manage heat, resist corrosion and extend part life. From its Greensboro operation, the company serves both vehicle builders and large-scale manufacturers, processing parts for applications ranging from hot rods to OEM equipment. Jet-Hot says it pioneered ceramic exhaust coating and backs every coating with a lifetime guarantee.KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
SilcoTek CorporationBorn from Restek’s coating division, SilcoTek Corporation became an independent company in 2009 and has remained focused solely on helping manufacturers solve difficult surface problems. From its 80,000-square-foot Pennsylvania facility, the company applies chemical vapor deposition coatings to customer parts, serving demanding industrial users that need more reliable performance from existing components.BELLEFONTE, PA
Cincinnati Thermal Spray, IncKnown for more than 25 years of service to the pump industry, Cincinnati Thermal Spray develops and applies protective thermal coatings for industrial customers. Its certified engineering team also supports aerospace and steel manufacturers with solutions designed to extend the working life of critical components.CINCINNATI, OH
Purtech, IncWith more than 40 years of industry knowledge, Purtech Inc. applies thermal-spray coatings to metal, ceramic, carbide and polymer components, helping protect or restore parts for demanding industrial service. Its East Stroudsburg operation brings coating, CNC machining, grinding and specialty finishing together under one roof, handling both research work and high-volume production. Purtech can coat parts up to 7 feet in diameter and 30 feet long, with six-axis robotic equipment for contoured surfaces and complete-part logistics from machining through inspection.MANSFIELD, OH