Our History

More Than 40 Years
of Progress

Since 1983, we have provided coating solutions that have raised the bar for quality, longevity and innovation.

1983
Company Founded
Began serving local Chicago area and regional metal manufacturing companies.
New Location at 900 S. Cicero
1986
2006
Acquired by SKW Industries LLC
New management brought new investments in equipment, workforce and infrastructure to support continued growth and profitability.
Achieved ISO 9001:2008
2008
2009
Began Providing Epoxy Insulation Coating Services
Installed Automated Nylon Line
2010
2014
Installed New Thermoplastic Line
Named #73 on Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Manufacturing Companies
2014
2017
Created New Oven Burner/Ductwork/Controls and New Cartridge Collector Powder Booth
DYNACRON Acquired
Progressive Coatings added Dynacron^®, a molecular-bonded, tungsten disulfide (WS2) dry film lubrication system that outperforms conventional lubricants. Find out more at www.dynacron.com.

2017
2018
ISO 9001:2015 Registration
Installed Thermoplastic and Epoxy Fluidized Bed Coating Line
2019
2023
Expanded Into Second Facility in Juarez, Mexico for Epoxy Electrical Insulation
Recognition by INC Magazine Fastest 5000 Growing Companies
2024
2025
Addition of Tin, Nickel and Silver Plating Services