coatings division

taking performance to a higher level

The annual cost of corrosion of metal products in the U.S. represents a major financial burden for industry and government. At Valmont, we are helping our customers curb corrosion costs. How? As a full-service coatings company, we commit daily to continuous process improvement and innovation to extend the service life of metal products and add value for our customers, and to taking our product and service performance to higher levels.
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enhancing service life

When it comes to corrosion of aging and inadequately protected metal structures, the stakes can be high. Not only does corrosion cost billions of dollars in the U.S. each year, compromised structural integrity due to corrosion can cost lives. With a maintenance-free service life of up to 50 or more years in most environments, ValmontÕs quality galvanizing can lower the stakes considerably.

Driving to the Finish

Corrosion represents a direct annual cost of nearly $300 billion in the U.S., and more than $1.8 trillion worldwide, according to a 2009 report issued by the World Corrosion Organization. With proper corrosion control, billions of dollars could be saved in the U.S. alone. The increased focus on controlling these costs is a catalyst behind long-term demand for protective finishes.

Aging infrastructure accounts for nearly $22.6 billion in direct corrosion costs each year, according to a study commissioned by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration. The need for galvanizing and other protective finishes will remain strong as aging metal structures and components are replaced over the coming years.

Diversity in climates and physical environments requires assorted coatings options to protect metal structures from location-specific corrosives. Meeting the associated engineering requirements, efficiently and economically, requires solutions from a coatings provider specializing in a variety of high quality protective finishes.

Value-Added Performance

The high cost of corrosion in the U.S. is a pressing issue. As a full-service coatings company, Valmont Coatings is already providing superior quality, value-added solutions to steel fabrication markets nationwide. We are one of the largest and most efficient custom galvanizers in North America. Throughout our history, we have made continuous process improvements, leveraged our engineering resources, and broadened our coatings offerings to serve our customers better than anyone else. Our array of quality finishes can be found on products ranging from large steel poles and other products for infrastructure, to flashlights and guitars. With our extensive knowledge, our commitment to continuous innovation, and our strategically located facilities around the country, Valmont Coatings will continue to be a leader in the industry through performance, and by example.