HISTORY
1957
Nycote Laboratories Corp. founder and CEO Lloyd Washburn purchases one-of-a-kind nylon polymer epoxy coating from an aerospace scientist. It is subsequently placed on original equipment manufacturers’ approval list.
1962
Nycote 7-11, a one-part epoxy modified nylon coating, is tested by Lockheed Georgia Company to evaluate test methods and protective coating for integral fuel tanks. Nycote was compared with other coatings and received the best score for resisting JP-Fuel and Kerosene. It demonstrated a higher temperature capability than all others tested.
1997
On July 26, 1972, Rockwell International won a $2.6 billion contract to build the Space Shuttle Orbiter. Because of its excellent resistance to hydraulic fluids, Nycote received approvals by Sundstand and the Boeing Co. for application on the Space Shuttle Orbiter. The Space Shuttle Orbiter was the world’s first reusable spacecraft and helped support humanity’s most challenging engineering project, the International Space Station (ISS)
1999
Robert Washburn, Nycote’s CEO, in collaboration with Embraer, creates the enhanced formula Nycote 7-11 Dark Blue which received OEM approval.
2009
Marcie Simpson is appointed President & COO, Nycote Laboratories Corporation, allowing Robert Washburn to step back from day-to-day operations.
2013
Since her appointment in 2009, Simpson built upon the already incredible product offering by developing a world-class research, technology and engineering team for Nycote. This same team continues to develop new, innovative coating technologies allowing the world’s largest OEMs to depend on Nycote coatings.
2018
Pexa, Ltd. becomes Nycote’s authorized distributor in the EU and UK, as well as develops and maintains business relationships in the region while providing local stock of Nycote products.
2019
Nycote launches next-generation product, Nycote 99 Ecoshield, and receives OEM & military approvals on aircraft applications.
2020
Nycote creates remover Nygone.
ABOUT
Nycote® Laboratories Corporation is the only global advanced surface-coating manufacturer that can deliver unrivaled anti-corrosion protection technology for mission-critical systems to the aerospace, automotive, and railway industries, among others. Through a multi-block copolymerization process, Nycote produces clear, chrome-free, lightweight liquid coatings with the flexibility of nylon and the strength of epoxy. These coatings offer unprecedented protection capable of withstanding severe weather conditions and harsh environments.
Trusted and approved for decades by Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and other OEMs worldwide, Nycote’s optimized highly cross-linked copolymer coating creates a self-leveling, pinhole-free complex barrier against corrosion, friction and conductivity that can increase asset lifespan, enhance safety, and reduce maintenance costs. Its one-coat technology can be custom tinted and applied on a multitude of surfaces including fiberglass, carbon fiber, and fabric.
Located in Los Angeles since 1959, Nycote® Laboratories Corporation is proudly owned by a United States Veteran (VOSB), as well as a highly accomplished woman (WOSB). Nycote’s advanced coating technology is manufactured to order, suitable for both OEM and MRO application, and is EU/ IATA/ REACH Compliant.
QUALITY POLICY
Nycote Laboratories and its employees are committed to meeting all customer and legal requirements to achieve customer satisfaction. We always strive to provide quality products on time and to continually improve our Quality Management System.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Nycote management embodies exceptional customer service and dedication to on-time delivery. Nycote’s leadership personifies our internal culture, our people’s pride in Nycote products, and a commitment to excellence. We are committed to creating quality products and nurturing dedicated teams while supporting a company vision of integrity, innovation, and a desire to create solutions for our valued customers.
Marcie Simpson
President & COO
Pennie Burnham
VP Sales & Market Research
Jonathan Contreras
Operations Manager and Quality Control