Coating, Engraving & Allied Services

SIC 3470 covers coating, engraving, and allied services that protect and finish metal and plastic parts through powder coating, anodizing, electroplating, galvanizing, heat treating, laser engraving, and specialty surface treatments used by aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, medical device, and industrial equipment manufacturers. Operators compete on corrosion resistance, precision tolerances, turnaround time, and certifications, while navigating EPA air and wastewater rules, hazardous waste handling, OSHA exposure limits, and tightening state-level limits on VOCs and PFAS. 2024-2025 trends include automation and robotics to stabilize quality and labor costs, growth in EV and aerospace programs demanding lightweight high-performance coatings, reshoring that lifts domestic job shops, and sustainability pushes for low-VOC chemistries, trivalent chrome, and higher energy efficiency. Supply chain volatility for metals and energy remains a key risk, as does capital intensity for upgraded lines. For more color on capital spending and contract wins in this space, view live SEC filings on Earnings Feed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · last fetched 11/23/2025