May 5th, 2008
KPC Coatings Group Inc. will be rebranding itself as Certified Coating Specialists Inc. to continue to reflect the evolution of the company from the initial powder coating business, to its present leadership status in industrial - marine coating

May 1th, 2008
Tembec Industries, Skookumchuk division, has awarded the maintenance painting of the Fourdrinier to KPC Coatings Group Ltd.

April 30th, 2008
KPC Coatings Group Ltd. has successfully completed the internal rehabilitation of the potable water tank in the Glenmerry area of Trail. KPC's expertise in Ultra High Pressure Water Jetting (UHPWJ) as a method of surface preparation for immersio

April 7th, 2008
KPC is seeking an experienced UHPWJ Project Manager with a comprehensive back ground in jetting equipment and project execution.

February 4th, 2008
KPC has been selected to execute lead abatement and application of premium coating systems on behalf of BCFC's “K” class vessel, M.V. Quinitsa.

November 21st, 2007
With the Lower Mainland being one of five geographic areas KPC is presently serving, the decision was reached to establish a new office environment in Burnaby.

November 7th, 2007
Western Versatile Construction Corporation, of Langley, BC is installing new high pressure penstocks for BC Hydro’s Aberfeldie redevelopment project in Cranbrook, British Columbia.

October 30, 2007
KPC Coatings Group is proud to announce the addition of Byran Place (BComm., BSc., ACSB, CRM) to the team as incoming President.

October 25th, 2007
Canada Place Corporation has awarded, through competitive bid, the re-coating of the North Point Expansion Project pre-cast concrete to KPC Coatings Group.

October 11th, 2007
KPC has been awarded a contract by the City of Trail to rehabilitate two community potable water storage tanks located in the communities of Glenmerry and Waneta.

September 4th, 2007
KPC has purchased a significant quantity of Beach-Quik Deck for creating hanging work platforms under elevated structures such as bridges, crane wheel houses, trestles etc. The Quik Deck system is a rapid erection technology, rapid in a very se

August 24th, 2007
Westcoast Energy Inc. dba Spectra Energy Transmission has awarded, through competitive bid, the blasting and painting of the Whiterock Trestle crossing located in the Pine Pass of Northern BC on highway 97.

August 22nd, 2007
The Port of Nanaimo and their insurance provider, Northwest Heavy Equipment Appraisals, have contracted KPC Coatings Group to execute the fire restoration of the engine house at Duke Point on Vancouver Island.

August 8th, 2007
BC Rapid Transit Corporation has awarded the revitalization of the two emergency exit stairwells at the 22nd Street Skytrain Station in New Westminster to KPC Coatings Group Ltd.

August 8th, 2007
KPC completes $1,000,000 Lead Abatement and Painting Contract in 21 Days, on time and within budget.

August 7th, 2007
Mainstream Canada, a leading west coast salmon aquaculture company has retained KPC to execute the refurbishment of the corrosion protection system on a Procean 12 cage fish farm located north of Tofino, BC.

April 23, 2007
F&M Installations has selected KPC to execute power tooling lead abatement and touch up coating work over the summer season at Ladore and Strathcona Dams on Vancouver Island, BC.

April 23, 2007
Fish Farm touch up program successful for Pan Fish Canada

April 20th, 2007
KPC Management is pleased to announce that Mr. Kevin Leigh, Trade Qualified Painter , NACE Certified Inspector will be joining KPC on April 30, 2007.

April 19th, 2007
KPC Coatings Group announced today that Neptune Terminals of North Vancouver BC, has awarded the recoating of the West End Ship Loader, Tower 33/34 and maintenance over coating of Birth three to KPC.

April 13th, 2007
KPC Coatings has been awarded the contract to repaint the Lower Liard River Suspension Bridge.

April 4th, 2007
Steve Shigrov of Castlegar, BC and Chris Makowichuk of Fanny Bay, BC successfully completed their second year apprenticeship.

April 4th, 2007
KPC Management is proud to announce that it's first year apprentices attended trade school this winter.

January 26th, 2007
KPC has been awarded the contract to execute the industrial coating work at the Brilliant Dam Upgrade in Castlegar, BC

January 26th, 2007
Alstom Hydro Canada has contracted KPC Coatings Group to execute all painting, coating and lining works at the Brilliant Dam Expansion Project at Castlegar BC. Alstom has been contracted to install and bring on line the Turbine and Generator.

January 18th, 2007
Congratulations Mr. Charlie Tuck on successfully completing the SSPC-C2 certification!

January 17, 2007
KPC offers a Value Added Service with the expedited, and environmentally friendly removal of vulcanized rubber lagging

December 12, 2006
Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada awards contract to KPC, the application of interior tank lining in their stainless steel SBS tank in Mackenzie, BC

October 25, 2006
Skanska-Chant Joint Venture contracts commercial painting of the power house on the Kootenay River

October 16, 2006
BC Rapid Transit, Sky Train, has contracted KPC to implement an over coating system to preserve the corrosion protection of their maintenance yard, main line, and overhead walkway.

October 16, 2006
Rehabilitation of the Gabriola Ferry terminal awarded to KPC Coatings Group by BC Ferries

September 27, 2006
Pope and Talbot, Harmac Pulp division, has contracted KPC to repair existing coating on the precipitator conveyor.

September 25, 2006
British Columbia Transmission Corporation has awarded KPC the over coating of two mainline electrical towers in Abbotsford, BC

September 22, 2006
KPC as sub contractor to Brymark to remove lead based coating at Burrard Inlet Tidal Generating facility in Pt. Moody, BC

September 5, 2006
Alcan has granted, through competitive bid process, the lead abatement and recoating of two alumina silos in Kitimat BC. The contract is to execute the rehabilitation of one silo this season and one next season budget permitting.

August 31, 2006
Mainroad Contracting of Delta, BC has contracted KPC to assist in the rehabilitation of expansion joints on the Lions Gate bridge, linking Vancouver to West Vancouver, BC.

August 31, 2006
JVD Installations Inc. has contracted KPC to provide ultra high water jetting and industrial coating services to participate in the rehabilitation of a hog conveyance system at Catalyst Pulp and Paper, Port Alberni, BC.

August 31, 2006
Main Road Contracting sub contracts KPC for the lead abatement, metalising and repainting of expansion joints on Lions Gate bridge

July 11, 2006
The Greater Vancouver Regional District has awarded KPC a contract for overcoating a series of transformers at the Annacis Waste Water Treatment Plant in Delta, BC.

June 27, 2006
Following on previous successful execution of marine coating work on behalf of BC Ferries, KPC has been awarded the ramp, apron and pontoon refurbishment contract at Thetis Island ferry terminal.

June 22, 2006
KPC Coatings Group Ltd. has been awarded the contract to refurbish the Overlander Bridge in Kamloops.

May 29, 2006
KPC would like to announce the retention of Mr. Charlie Tuck as Lower Mainland Project Manager.

May 18, 2006
KPC Coatings Group Ltd. has been awarded the lead abatement and recoating contract for BC Hydro’s Peace Canyon Generator Rebuild project for 2006.

April 19, 2006
Pan Fish Canada has contracted KPC Coatings Group to execute the rehabilitation of their West Coast Procean design fish farm cages.

April 6, 2006
KPC has recently purchased a new technology Sand Intrusion Ultra High Pressure Water Jetting Pump.

March 28, 2006
Through wind and rainstorms, wide ranging tidal changes and just down right difficult west coast weather in March, Randy Tilley, KPC Project Manager, tackled and completed the abrasive blasting, zinc priming and epoxy overcoating at Kuper Island

March 22, 2006
KPC has earned a reputation over the years for horsepower, big equipment and the ability to field and manage a large painting crew, with short notice.

March 13, 2006
BCF has awarded recoating of Kuper Island Ferry Ramp and Apron to KPC.

March 9, 2006
KPC Coatings Group has recieved its annual renewal of its SSPC-QP1 certification.

March 9, 2006
Darren Ponte, OS and CSO of KPC Coatings Group attends and passes the accredited and internationally recognized SSPC-C1 training program.

March 9, 2006
KPC has been contracted by Neptune Bulk Terminals to recoat Tower 32 at their North Vancouver port facility.

March 6, 2006
Cliff Harper, GM and CEO of KPC Coatings Group attends and passes the accredited and internationally recognized SSPC-C3 training program.

February 23rd, 2006
KPC Coatings receives letter of recomendation from BOC Gas.

February 5, 2006
KPC Coatings would like to congratulate Randy Tilley, KPC Project Manager and Dana Reed, KPC Project Manager, on the successful completion of the NACE Level 1 Coating Inspector Course.

January 31, 2006
KPC Coatings completes the successful recoating of slusher tubs at Teck-Cominco, Silver Refinery in Trail, BC.

January 30, 2006
KPC Coatings is awarded the recoating of the BC Ferry Terminal ramp at Kuper Island.

January 30, 2006
KPC coatings is awarded the Polybrid Plural Component relining work of the Potash Train Hopper Chute at Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada)Ltd.

December 15, 2005
KPC Coatings receives letter of recommendation from City of Nanaimo.

December 7, 2005
KPC Coatings receives letter of recommendation from BC Ferries.

December 06, 2005
SSPC renews KPC Coatings QP-1 certification
KPC Coatings passed their annual SSPC certification audit with no deficiencies or corrective measures to be taken.

November 30, 2005
In the previous four years of operation, KPC has totaled 90,000 man-hours with no lost time accidents.

October 12, 2005
Neptune terminals of North Vancouver, BC has contracted KPC to reline the interior tripod legs of the coal stacker-reclaimer.

October 08, 2005
Tread-Safe will be reporting a profit for 2006, this is the first time the company has seen black since it's founding in 2001.

October 06, 2005
The Alberta government department of Parks and Protected Areas has contracted KPC Coatings Group to refurbish the external corrosion protection and insulating properties of the fresh water reservoir tank at the Oldman Dam.

October 05, 2005
Nanaimo City Council last night approved the issuance of a contract to KPC Coatings Group to act as general contractor for the corrosion protection upgrade on the intake and tunnel pipe at South Fork Dam.