The History of Thomas Industrial Coatings, Inc.
Since its inception in 1991, Thomas Industrial Coatings has been driven by a vision to revolutionize the industrial painting and coatings sector.
We aimed to establish a benchmark for excellence, offering cutting-edge corrosion protection and painting services solutions. Central to our ethos is an unwavering commitment to safety and comprehensive training for our team, ensuring we consistently exceed client expectations with impeccable service.
Over three decades later, we take pride in our esteemed reputation, having cemented ourselves as a leader in the industry, synonymous with reliability, innovation, and unparalleled quality.
Milestones at a Glance
Milestones throughout our journey to becoming one of the nation’s leading industrial paint and coating contractors:
1991
FOUNDED
Founded by current President and majority owner Don Thomas.
I-70 BRIDGE
Obtained a $12.8 million joint-venture project for the I-70 bridge over the Missouri River in Rocheport, Missouri.
1994
1996
NEW CORPORATE OFFICE
Moved into newly constructed corporate office in Pevely, Missouri.
SURPASSED $20 MILLION
Surpassed $20 million in annual revenue for the first time.
2000
2006
HUEY P. LONG BRIDGE
Awarded the first of three contracts on the Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana, totaling over $16 million.
MODOT
Successfully participated in three large scale federally funded Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) Design-Build projects between 2007-2013.
2007
2009
DOD
Obtained an $11 million multi-tank project at Naval Base in Point Loma, California. Our largest project in the Department of Defense (DOD) market up to that point.
EADS BRIDGE
Began work on the historic Eads Bridge Renovation Project, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, in our hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.
2012
2017
NAVFAC
Obtained the first overseas project in company history, located in the Bahama’s for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command NAVFAC).
FIRST JAPAN CONTRACT
Secured first contract in Japan, TIC’s second international market.
2018
2019
SURPASSED $20 MIL WITH DOD
TIC Surpassed $20 million of annual revenue in the DOD market for the first time.
GUAM & CUBA CONTRACTS
Obtained contracts in Guam and Cuba, TIC’s third and fourth international markets.
2019
2020
THOMAS CHAMPION JV, LLC
Partnered with another leader in the coatings industry, Champion Specialty Services, to form Thomas Champion JV, LLC in a joint effort to bring superior contracting services to Guam and the Northern Miriana Islands region.
JEFFERSON BARRACKS BRIDGE
Began work on TIC’s largest single contract to date, a $21 million rehabilitation of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge.
2022
2023
SURPASSED 60M IN REVENUE
Surpassed $60 million in annual revenue.
SURPASSED 1 BILLION IN TOTAL REVENUE
TIC surpassed $1 billion of total revenue.
2024
2025
OZARK TIC JV
Established SBA-approved mentor protégé joint venture with Ozark Constructors
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