Our History
Cerakote™ was founded in 1984 with a mission to develop and manufacture the highest performing line of ceramic coatings in the world. Our focus on high performance applications has spanned industries from automotive, to firearms, high-end electronics, eye-wear and more. Cerakote ceramic coatings are used to coat and protect countless consumer and industrial products that you depend on every day.
Chemist to the Core
Filled with world-class chemists, engineers and the rest of our incredible team, our 10-acre manufacturing campus is located in Southern Oregon.
Get Your Coat On®
If innovation was what put us on the map, it's the quality of our coatings that keeps us there. We’ve earned the reputation of "Finishing Strong" so that you can have the confidence you’re purchasing the highest quality ceramic coatings for your automobile. Cerakote. Get your coat on.
Performance Brands Using Cerakote
These major brands among many others use and trust that Cerakote Ceramic Coatings will protect what matters most! Cerakote is shaping a path for impressive performance finishes and is used on everything from wearables like sunglasses and watches, to automotive, outdoor and sports equipment, aerospace and much more.
See Our Complete Line of ProductsHistory
Founded over 35 years ago, NIC Industries Inc.'s vision was to manufacture coating products that would truly have a global impact. NIC now manufactures industry-leading coatings that are distributed and sold in nearly 90 countries around the world. Cerakote, Prismatic Powders, and Performance Materials operate as separate divisions of NIC which has grown to be included in the top 25 largest paint and coating manufacturers in the United States. NIC’s customer base is as wide as its geographical impact, with applications in technology, aerospace, sporting goods, and the automotive industry.
Mission
A relentless pursuit to provide market-leading coating technologies with an unyielding passion to never settle.
Core Values
Integrity
An uncompromisable commitment to integrity is paramount to long-term success; victory without it is hollow and short-lived.
Development
Continuous professional growth of our team is crucial to maximizing excellence, innovation, and organizational resilience.
Stewardship
We must be good stewards of the trust we have earned from our customers, employees, and vendors.
Technology
Advancing core technologies through prioritized, focused investment is vital to the success and endurance of our company and our customers.
Investment
Investment of all company resources must be made with calculated planning to achieve an intentional outcome.
Corporate Governance
NIC’s shareholders are focused on long-term investments to further the corporate mission. Supported by an experienced Board of Directors, the Executive Leadership and Management Teams take an active role in advancing these strategic initiatives. All levels of leadership are aligned in a culture of planning and executing investments for the long term.
Facility & Location
Headquartered on 18 acres in Southern Oregon, NIC operates several facilities that include nearly 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space, a state-of-the-art polymer production plant, training facilities, robotics integration group, Research & Development, and all our business support services. We take pride in manufacturing our products in the United States.
The Foundation of Freedom
We believe our customers ultimately benefit from an open and free market that drives innovation through fierce competition.
