AST Acme

About

AST Acme Inc is a specialty protective coatings and industrial lining company located in Louisville, Kentucky, with over 50 years of experience in the chemicals and coatings industry. The company operates from over 80,000 square feet of facility space, specializing in custom industrial coating applications and rubber sheet lining installations for corrosion protection, rust prevention, abrasion resistance, and temperature control. AST Acme provides comprehensive coating solutions including polyesters, epoxies, polyurethanes, hybrids, TGIC, vinyls, nylons, Halar, KYNAR, PTFE, and fluoropolymer applications. Their tank lining services encompass both baked coatings and specialized rubber and fluoropolymer sheet linings, utilizing materials ranging from natural rubber to chlorobutyl compounds. The company serves as the exclusive MIL-spec painting provider for Phalanx Weapons Program refurbishment and operates Paint Release division, which focuses on DuPont Teflon coatings for fugitive paint overspray environments. Their advanced technical capabilities include handling industrial parts up to 40 feet long, featuring in-line blasting systems and heavy phosphate treatment processes. AST Acme maintains rigorous quality standards with NACE certified coating inspectors overseeing each project from initial consultation through final quality control documentation. Their experienced team ensures proper coating selection, thorough substrate preparation, and precise application according to manufacturer specifications, making them a trusted partner for industrial protection solutions.