Winn & Coales, the British manufacturer of corrosion prevention and sealing products, has acquired US-based Amcorr Products and Services, including the global Viscotaq business.
Amcorr, VIscowrap SP
Credit: Amcorr
For more than 90 years, the Winn & Coales International Group of companies has been creating bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions that provide enduring protection against corrosion and chemical attack to buried and exposed pipes, valves, fittings, steelwork, marine structures, and tanks.
Chairman of Winn & Coales International, Chris Winn commented: “The acquisition of Amcorr is particularly exciting for the company, as the Viscotaq product line enhances and complements our existing range of coatings, which are already well established in the market.
"We are now able to offer all corrosion prevention technologies to our customers, and we look forward to building on our leading brands further with our new colleagues at Amcorr.”
Amcorr is based in San Antonio, USA and is the formulator and manufacturer of viscoelastic protective coating technology, Viscotaq. The company, established in June 2000 in San Antonio, USA, has become the North American market leader of viscoelastic coatings and sealants in the corrosion industry.
The patented Viscotaq product range is used for corrosion prevention and sealing applications on vital infrastructure across a broad range of sectors. The unique, self-healing technology of Viscotaq offers asset owners outstanding, long-term protection against corrosion.
Edwin Welles, President of Amcorr and co-inventor of the Viscotaq technology said: “We feel honoured being part of the Winn & Coales family now. A similar business culture, with a privately-owned structure and a technology-driven mentality, was a natural fit for us.
"The acquisition will give Amcorr the opportunity to grow rapidly, both nationally and internationally and above all, guarantee dedicated service and supply to existing and future clients across the globe.
"I personally feel privileged to make the next step in my career at Winn & Coales, a leader in our industry with an outstanding reputation.”
After 138 years of trading, Winn & Coales International Ltd remains a privately-owned business. Through their seven subsidiaries in the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand, together with their global network of distributors, they are able to provide tailor-made solutions to challenging corrosion problems all over the world.
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