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Automatic Coating Limited (ACL) was established in 1950 and has spent over 70 years finishing high-quality components across multiple industries. Today they operate a 70,000 square foot facility in Scarborough with a 2-acre laydown area, employ over 100 people, and maintain field service divisions i...
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Automatic Coating Limited (ACL) was established in 1950 and has spent over 70 years finishing high-quality components across multiple industries. Today they operate a 70,000 square foot facility in Scarborough with a 2-acre laydown area, employ over 100 people, and maintain field service divisions in Edmonton and Suffolk, Virginia.
ACL is recognized worldwide as one of North America's most technologically advanced powder, liquid, and Tidal Coat fluidized bed coating specialists. They're not a retail operation—they're an industrial job shop that takes on coating projects of any size.
Core Services: - Powder coating (custom formulations, color-matching) - Liquid coating (internal and external pipe coating, up to 8 feet diameter) - Tidal Coat fluidized bed coating - Shop-applied pipe coating (automated precision systems) - Field coating services (mobile units, on-site application) - Blasting and surface preparation - Laboratory testing and quality control - Advanced coating training and consultation - Specialized equipment manufacturing
ACL works across a broad spectrum:
| Sector | Details |
|---|---|
| Pipeline | Oil, gas, water pipelines. Certified with Enbridge, Union Gas, Transcanada, GazMetro, ElPaso |
| Marine & Defense | U.S. and Canadian Navy service for over 30 years |
| Aircraft | Commercial and specialized aviation components |
| Nuclear | Specialized coating for nuclear industry applications |
| Heavy Equipment | Industrial machinery and equipment |
| Architectural | Building exteriors and structural components |
| Electronics | Communications and electrical systems |
| Transportation | Vehicles, automotive parts, rail components |
| Wind Energy | Wind turbine coating and protection |
| Food Processing | Sanitary and food-grade coating applications |
| Custom Items | One-off projects and specialized applications |
ACL maintains NACE-certified field coaters who handle mobile coating requirements across Canada, North America, and globally. Their field services include:
They've earned letters of accommodation from major pipeline companies for quality workmanship.
Well-applied powder coatings from ACL last decades. In normal care, their coatings retain protective and aesthetic characteristics for 10+ years. They resist chipping, scratching, and discoloration.
ACL's laboratory staff uses state-of-the-art equipment and high-grade pigments to match custom colors precisely to client requirements. They test batches to guarantee performance levels meet specifications.
ACL develops powder coatings with UV-stable resins, long-lasting pigments, and high-performance additives that handle extended sunlight exposure, temperature changes, and humidity. Coatings prevent fading, chalking, and corrosion on automotive parts, building exteriors, and exposed infrastructure.
All ACL powder coatings meet industry standards including ASTM and ISO specifications. They provide testing data and certificates for architectural, automotive, and industrial applications.
ACL operates state-of-the-art equipment and has invested in advanced field coating systems. They've built countless coating and blasting lines for facilities across multiple jurisdictions and maintain laboratory facilities with primary focus on adhesion, impact, gloss retention, and corrosion protection testing.
Toronto Headquarters 211 Nugget Avenue Toronto, Ontario M1S 3B1 416-335-7500 | 416-335-7800
Suffolk, Virginia Location 1013 Obici Industrial BLVD Suffolk, VA 23434 757-712-5065
Edmonton Location 2122 84 Ave Edmonton, Alberta T6P 1K2
ACL brings decades of experience, technical support, application expertise, and a track record of successful large and small projects. They handle customization, meet tight deadlines, provide constant project support, and back work with professional technical expertise.
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