Tnemec Company Inc

In 1921, Albert C. Bean, Sr. made an unusual discovery that marked Tnemec's beginning. Bean noticed a reinforcing bar in the midst of concrete rubble that hadn't rusted in decades and decided to further investigate. Through his investigation, not only did he discover that the alkaline condition of the cement inhibited rust, he used this information to patent a revolutionary coatings formula. As a tribute to this discovery, he reversed the letters of cement and changed the name of his company from Armor Oil and Chemical to what it is known as today. Tnemec.

Our roots can be traced to supply houses, which were located near the oil fields they serviced. As our company continued to grow and the product line expanded, our selling method shifted to an independent representation in the 1940s. Today, Tnemec is one of the largest privately held coatings companies in the United States.

Private ownership and sales by independent representatives are two of our guiding beliefs at Tnemec. In an industry where large corporations acquire smaller ones daily, our beliefs are truly impressive. We now manufacture more than one hundred architectural and industrial coatings—from premium epoxies and polyurethanes to specialized fluoropolymer and polyurea products—formulated specifically for extreme durability, enduring performance and enhanced aesthetics. Tnemec maintains its strengths through innovative and creative research and development for superior performance and leading technology in the paint and coatings industry.

Having gained a worldwide reputation among specifiers and contractors for quality and consistency, Tnemec also has the most knowledgeable sales force in the coatings industry. Our representatives provide support and industry expertise from start to finish. Because at Tnemec, we pride ourselves on both quality and service—and will continue to do so for years to come.