Protective Coating For The Defence Sector

Emergency Response Capabilities

When time is critical, Northpoint Ltd delivers. Our emergency response ensures urgent coating and wet paint requirements are prioritised as quickly as possible without compromising on quality. Designed for time-sensitive projects, we help keep your operations moving with minimal disruption.

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Defence Grade Anti-Corrosion Coatings

JOSCAR Registered Coating Solutions

Protecting mission-critical assets in the most demanding environments requires certified, military-grade anti-corrosion solutions. As a JOSCAR-registered partner with over 50 years of UK engineering heritage, Northpoint delivers compliant wet paint services and specialist coatings that meet the rigorous technical demands of defence companies and prime contractors.

JOSCAR Registered
NACE 3 Certified Inspectors
Cyber Essentials Plus Certified – Securing your digital supply chain
Make UK Defence Member – Committed to the UK defence industry
AMS 03-2 & 03-11 (Previously Def Stan 03-2 and 03-11) Compliant Finishing

JOSCAR, MAKE UK Cyber Essentials Kite-marks

Specialist Defence Coating & Wet Paint Systems

We understand that spec-checking is fundamental. Below is a detailed breakdown of our certified capabilities for defence sector coatings, designed to comply with the latest defence industry requirements.

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1. Surface Preparation

We begin by thoroughly cleaning each item via powerful shot blasting to remove dust, grease, and contaminants that could hinder the coating’s adherence. We also do a pre-treatment to eliminate imperfections and create a surface that promotes strong adhesion.

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2. Masking and Inspection:

Areas requiring protection from the coating are carefully masked to ensure clean lines and sharp edges. Every item undergoes a detailed review to confirm it is prepared to perfection before proceeding to the coating phase.

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3. Powder Application

Following rigorous surface preparation, we apply a precision-engineered powder coating and wet paint layers. Our advanced application technology guarantees uniform coverage across complex geometries, including tactical equipment and reinforced structural components. Engineered for the harshest theatres of operation, our coatings are available in a range of MIL-SPEC finishes and textures designed to provide superior corrosion resistance and long-term asset protection.

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4. Curing

Items are placed in a high-temperature curing oven where the powder is heated and fused into a durable, protective layer. This process not only solidifies the coating but also enhances its resistance to scratches, chips, and general wear.

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5. Quality Assurance

Every item is meticulously monitored by our NACE 3 inspectors for consistent coverage, and exacting finish. We deliver quality from start to finish.

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6. Delivery

After passing our quality assurance checks, your items are securely packaged for transport and are ready to enhance your defence space.

Our sophisticated coating solutions are designed to enhance the lifecycle and survivability of critical defence infrastructure. Whether applied to heavy-duty field equipment or precision-engineered components, our finishes provide a robust barrier against abrasion and environmental degradation, maintaining structural integrity where failure is not an option.

Defence Powder Coating & Wet Paint

For components requiring superior mechanical performance with high-throughput efficiency, we offer defence powder coating services. As a JOSCAR-registered powder coating facility, we ensure that even our off-booth finishes maintain the traceability and quality standards expected by the defence supply chain.

Defence Blast & Surface Preparation

Longevity in the field starts with preparation. Our defence blast and surface preparation services are calibrated to meet AMS 03-2 standards.

Process – We utilise specific abrasive media to achieve verified surface profiles, removing contaminants and ensuring maximum adhesion for high-spec primers
Verification – Surface cleanliness and profile are rigorously documented to provide full audit traceability

Maritime Northpoint Defence Protective Coating

Subsea & Maritime Defence Coatings

For subsea military hardware operating in corrosive saltwater environments, we apply specialist Novolac Epoxies and Glass-Flake systems. These high-build coatings provide the barrier protection required for extended deployment in the North Atlantic and beyond.

Secure Facility & Net Zero Investment

Sensitive military components demand physical security and environmental control.

High Security Coating Room – We operate a dedicated, high-security coating facility specifically segregated for sensitive defence components. This ensures strict access control and contamination-free application environments.

Sustainability in Defence – Our facility is powered by 700 solar panels, significantly reducing the embodied carbon of our finishing processes, supporting your Net Zero supply chain goals.

Is Northpoint JOSCAR registered and how does this benefit my procurement process?

Yes, Northpoint is fully registered on the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR). This accreditation is a “gold standard” for the aerospace and defence industry, acting as a single source of pre-qualification for Tier 1 primes. For procurement officers, this means Northpoint has already been vetted for 50+ risk areas, significantly reducing your administrative burden and accelerating the “commercial exploitation” of new contracts.

How does Northpoint ensure data security for sensitive military projects?

We hold the Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Unlike the standard certification, “Plus” involves a rigorous technical audit of our internal systems to ensure we can securely handle the sensitive data and technical specifications often associated with MOD contracts. This digital security, combined with our dedicated defence-specific coating room, ensures both physical and digital segregation for sensitive hardware.

Which defence standards and specifications can you comply with?

Northpoint is equipped to meet a wide array of military finishing standards, specifically AMS 03-2 (formerly Def Stan 03-2) for abrasive blast cleaning and surface preparation, and AMS 03-11 (formerly Def Stan 03-11) for phosphate pretreatment and wet paint finishes. Our team includes NACE Level III qualified inspectors, ensuring that high-spec applications—including Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC), Novolac Epoxies, and Glass-Flake systems—are applied and documented with full audit traceability.

Can Northpoint help our supply chain meet Net Zero and sustainability targets?

Absolutely. We operate a 700-panel solar array at our Dukinfield facility, allowing us to provide energy-independent, low-carbon coating services. By utilising “low cure” powder coatings and renewable energy, we help our Tier 1 partners reduce the “embodied carbon” within their Scope 3 supply chain reporting, supporting the MOD’s broader sustainability goals without compromising on coating durability.

What is your typical turnaround time for defence-sector projects?

We recognise that the defence sector often requires rapid “commercial exploitation” and urgent mobilisation. While timelines depend on the complexity of the specification (such as multi-layer wet paint systems), our facility is optimised for agility. We have a track record of providing “emergency” turnarounds in as little as 6 hours for critical industrial work, and we apply that same responsive mindset to defence tenders to prevent project bottlenecks.