A&A Coatings
Provides thermal spray coating services for printing machinery components, extending part life and reducing maintenance costs by applying proprietary coatings like A706 for enhanced durability and performance.
- CEO / Founder
- Richard S. Brunhouse III
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Thermal spray coating services (HVOF, plasma, electric arc, metallizing); Proprietary coatings (A706 for printing, Cerami-Pak for packaging, Microcoat for semiconductors, Wirewear for wire drawing); Restoration and machining services; Finishing services (grinding, lapping, undercutting)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary coating formulations (e.g., A706) provide verified 40% better wear resistance than standard coatings in printing applications; defensible through trade secrets and long-term customer relationships in niche industrial segments.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces printing machinery maintenance costs by 30-50% and extends component lifespan by 3-5x through proprietary thermal spray coatings, minimizing downtime and replacement part expenses.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in printing machinery coatings with proprietary A706 formulation (competitors lack industry-specific coatings); offers full in-house machining/finishing vs. competitors focusing only on coating application; 70+ years of experience provides deeper process knowledge.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Printing machinery manufacturers and operators, aerospace/defense, electronics, marine, and industrial equipment companies requiring surface protection and repair.
Industry Verticals
Printing Machinery; Aerospace/Defense; Electronics; Marine; Packaging; Semiconductor; Wire Drawing; Pulp & Paper; Pharmaceutical/Medical
Competitors
Nation Coating Systems; Precision Spray & Coatings; Vail Rubber Works Incorporated
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
1,000+ customers, 99% customer satisfaction, 90%+ on-time delivery, 7 spray coating booths, quotations processed within 24 hours.
Major Milestones
Founded 1944 (80+ years in operation); Developed proprietary coatings including A706 for printing industry, Cerami-Pak, Microcoat, Wirewear; Expanded services to include full restoration, machining, and finishing; U.S. DoD Manufacturing Technology Achievement Award for Virginia Class Submarine retractable bow plane coating (with Penn State ARL and General Dynamics Electric Boat)
Notable Customers
General Dynamics Electric Boat (Virginia Class Submarine retractable bow plane rods); U.S. Navy / DoD fleet applications (new-build and retrofit VCS)