Winn & Coales International Acquires the global Viscotaq™ business, including Amcorr Products and Services, Inc.

Winn & Coales International Ltd (‘Winn & Coales’), leading manufacturer of corrosion prevention and sealing products announce today, the acquisition of the global Viscotaq^™ business, including Amcorr Products and Services Inc (‘Amcorr’), manufacturer of viscoelastic protective coatings.

Amcorr Products & Services Inc, based in San Antonio, USA are the formulators and manufacturers of viscoelastic protective coating technology, Viscotaq^™. The patented Viscotaq^™ product range is used for corrosion prevention and sealing applications on vital infrastructure across a broad range of sectors. The unique, self-healing technology of Viscotaq^™ offers asset owners outstanding, long-term protection against corrosion.

Amcorr was originally established in June 2000 in San Antonio, USA and thereafter rapidly became the North American market leader of viscoelastic coatings and sealants in the corrosion industry.

Edwin Welles, President of Amcorr and co-inventor of the Viscotaq^™ technology commented, “We feel honoured being part of the Winn & Coales family now. A similar business culture, with a privately-owned structure and a technology driven mentality was a natural fit for us. The acquisition will give Amcorr the opportunity to grow rapidly, both nationally and internationally and above all, guarantee dedicated service and supply to existing and future clients across the globe. I personally feel privileged to make the next step in my career at Winn & Coales, a leader in our industry with an outstanding reputation.”

For more than 90 years, the Winn & Coales International Group of companies has been creating bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions that provide enduring protection against corrosion and chemical attack to buried and exposed pipes, valves, fittings, steelwork, marine structures, tanks and concrete bunded areas. The acquisition of Amcorr is aligned with the Company’s focus on investing in and providing the highest quality corrosion prevention solutions for their customers.

Chairman of Winn & Coales International, Mr Chris Winn commented, “The acquisition of Amcorr is particularly exciting for the Company, as the Viscotaq^™ product line enhances and complements our existing range of coatings, which are already well established in the market. We are now able to offer all corrosion prevention technologies to our customers, and we look forward to building on our leading brands further with our new colleagues at Amcorr.”

After 138 years of trading, Winn & Coales International Ltd remains a privately-owned business. Through their seven subsidiary companies in the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand, together with their global network of distributors, they are able to provide tailor made solutions to challenging corrosion problems all over the world.

Kent Challenger Games 2021

In June 2021, the Kent Challenger Games took place at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford, bringing together 450 Secondary and Primary School children for an opportunity to really shine over the two days. These children may not normally have an opportunity to represent their school and participate in sporting or physical activities or may find it difficult to access this type of event due to a disability, medical condition or additional need. As a local business, Premier Coatings Ltd was honoured to sponsor the games.

Over the two days, participants were stretched to undertake activities that were out of the ordinary, fun, exciting and challenging, and that gave a real sense of achievement; revealing to each of them their true inner strengths, and letting them know that all things are possible if you focus on the assets you have.

The Ashford Sea Cadets entertained with their musical performance and led an Olympic march of Schools with their banners around the track. The Towers School Cheerleaders gave spirited acts of performance to emphasise why they are national and international champions.

Games Champion and Founder, Winston Michael, said “the Games showcased how incredible young people are regardless of their personal circumstances, and they let us know that our future is in safe hands”.

Winston Michael expressed thanks to his project Team, Simon Dean OBE of Challenger Troop, a community company that works with schools, CSgt Gary Sage of The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (3 PWRR), and KCC Events Team. The Games has always associated itself with the military and it was a privilege to have officers of 3 PWRR attend. The Games was made entirely possible by 65 people volunteering to help, and to whom a huge debt of gratitude is owed.

New Appointments at Winn & Coales International Ltd

It is with great pleasure, that the board of Directors of Winn & Coales International Limited announces that Mr Chris Winn, the great-grandson of the founder Paul Winn will succeed his father, David Winn OBE, as the Chairman of the Group.

Chris Winn becomes the fourth Chairman of the Company since it was founded in 1883. He has extensive and broad experience within the Group and maintains the position of Executive Director of Winn & Coales International Ltd.

In addition, Dr. Keith Erskine, the grandson of the second of the two company founders, Mr Frank B. Coales, will assume the role of Deputy Chairman of the Group. Dr. Keith Erskine maintains the position of non-executive Director of Winn & Coales International Ltd.

Winn & Coales International Ltd is the parent Company of Premier Coatings Ltd. For more than 90 years, the Winn & Coales International Group of companies has been creating high-quality, bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions that provide enduring protection against corrosion and chemical attack to valuable assets.

Global Sales recognised with Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade for Premier Coatings Ltd

In 2017, Premier Coatings Ltd was proud to have been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The prestigious award was won for outstanding growth in overseas sales in the last three years.

Founded in 1982, Premier Coatings Ltd specialises in the manufacture and supply of high quality anti-corrosion, sealing and waterproofing products for the protection of buried, submerged or exposed steel and concrete. Their product brands are well known for ease of use, reliability and long-service life. Customers include the offshore, construction and civil engineering industries as well as the water, electric and gas utilities.

In 1997 Premier Coatings Ltd was acquired by anti-corrosion and sealing specialist Winn & Coales International Ltd and has thrived as a subsidiary ever since offering an alternative range of products to the parent company’s global market. Based just outside Headcorn in Smarden, Kent, the company’s products are manufactured to meet the requirements of national and international standards as well as commercial specifications and have gained a well-earned reputation for consistent high quality.

The steady increase in the demand for their products has prompted heavy investment with the recent installation of an additional plant in their factory. The new plant has already improved efficiency and reduced waste.

The Queen’s Award was earned as a result of the combined efforts of the company’s UK staff and their global network of agents offering proven and cost-effective solutions for their customers.

Winn & Coales International Ltd Chairman David Winn OBE announced “I am delighted and very proud that our subsidiary Premier Coatings Ltd, has achieved this prestigious award and my thanks go to all of our dedicated staff, global agents and loyal customers, for helping to make this happen”.

Winn & Coales International Ltd, International Conference – UK September 2017

In 2017, anti-corrosion and sealing specialist Winn & Coales International held their biennial International Sales Conference in September. The company, currently enjoying its 138th year of trading, is well known in the world of corrosion prevention for its high-quality product brands including Premier^™, Protal^™, Archco^™, Steelcoat^™, Premier Shrink Sleeves^™ and SeaShield^™.

The conference was held at the head office in London, UK, and representatives from the company’s subsidiaries in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, and the USA joined key staff from the United Kingdom for a week of intensive talks including new product innovations and practical workshops. This conference is historically held at different locations around the world and the company finds this a great way of stimulating staff into producing new product ideas and solutions to meet their customer’s demands.

Time was also allocated during the conference for relaxation with planned dinners and outings culminating in a special Farewell Dinner at The Institute of Directors in London on September 15th. At the end of the conference, the overall feeling was one of great success and a renewed optimism that the company was heading for an exciting and prosperous future.

Mr David Winn OBE Joins the Company’s ‘Hall of Fame’

To recognise 50 years of service to the company, Mr David Winn OBE, former Chairman of Winn & Coales International, was presented with a portrait at the company’s Christmas annual Dinner Dance in December 2015.

The portrait, painted by renowned artist Hazel Morgan, was commissioned as a special gift to honour his long service as Chairman. At the time of this presentation, Mr David Winn was only the third Chairman in the company’s 133-year history, his portrait has taken its place in the London headquarters boardroom alongside portraits of his two predecessors, founder Paul Winn (1883-1946) and Frank Coales (1946-1991).

During Mr David Winn’s period of leadership, the company built upon the success of his predecessors and flourished into a truly international organisation with subsidiaries in the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Adding to that an extensive network of loyal and longstanding agents and distributors, today the company is able to supply its product solutions to virtually anywhere on the globe.