About Us
Innovation,
hard work, and integrity. These are the keys to Coatings Unlimited success.
Coatings Unlimited is one of North America’s largest and most respected
industrial specialty contractors. For over a half century, we have delivered
world class solutions to projects of every size and in every market sector.
No project is too challenging or unique, too big or too small. Our goal
on every project is the same – complete the work on time, safely,
on budget and with no surprises.
Coatings Unlimited, Inc. is synonymous with superior quality. We have built our reputation on the principles of building relationships, dedication to employee training and development, and sound financial practices. Our commitment to these principles is reflected in the success of our projects.
Coating Unlimited Inc. people are defined by a few basic characteristics. They have a willingness to take on challenges and explore new ideas; they have the drive to excel and the determination to perform their best and continually improve their knowledge of our industry. Coating’s people are experts. From the start, our employees receive some of the most advanced training in the industry, coupled with a mentoring program that shares years of experience with younger generations. We are as dedicated to the success of the people we hire to work on our projects as we are to the people who hire us.
As a St. Louis contractor with extraordinary national resources and support, few companies can match our ability to meet a client’s needs. No matter how complex the project, we meticulously plan every detail. It is a philosophy that not only allows us to meet customer’s expectations, but many times – exceed them.
As our founder, Fred Philipp, Sr. always said “We are in the business of making friends” still holds true to this day as we perform each job with the intent of being “invited back” Lasting relationships are the lifeblood of our business.
Coatings Unlimited, Inc. is successful because our people have the ability and desire to be a part of exciting and challenging projects. Our people possess a drive to excel and a willingness to take on new and unique responsibilities. We have initiative. We explore innovative ideas. Seek better solutions. We are enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, hardworking and committed quality, performance and excellence.
After our people, our reputation is our most important asset. A reputation for honesty and integrity is essential to our business and gives us the ability to form lasting relationships by doing what is right for the customer. We conduct our business in a manner that earns us the respect and goodwill of clients, competitors, vendors, and our labor force. Doing good work, completing it on time, and dealing fairly and honestly with everyone involved with a project are essential to maintain our outstanding reputation in the industry.
Safety is a core value and is engrained in the hearts and minds of everyone at Coatings Unlimited Inc. Everybody performing a task on a project is not just an employee but a stakeholder in the safe return home to friends and family. That is why Coatings Unlimited is committed to the highest standards of safety performance possible consistent with sound work practices
At Coatings Unlimited, Inc. we believe that every accident, and therefore every injury, is preventable, and we embed that philosophy into every employee. Our commitment to zero accidents extends to every aspect of a project, from planning to completion. Every employee has stop-work authority because if it not safe it is not worth doing. The result is exceptional safety performance, even in hazardous work environments; sever weather, and remote locations. Our dedication to safety helps keep workers safe and it also pays off for our customers. Their operating costs go down and productivity goes up because less time is lost to accidents. This helps serve the customer by keeping insurance rates down and keeping our prices competitive. Our development of two OSHA 500 trained staff members shows our commitment to this goal.