ITAR Registered · AS9100D Certified · Trusted Across Motorsports

Mission-Critical Coatings. Trusted Where It Matters Most.

DLC, PVD, PECVD, Teflon® and thermal barrier coatings trusted by leaders in aerospace, defense, medical, and motorsport where a single failure changes everything.

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M+
Millions of components coated annually
16+
Industries served worldwide
AS9100D
Aerospace quality certified
25+YRS
Expertise in component coating
Motorsports Coatings Leader
The Coating of Choice for Professional Motorsports
IndyCar · NASCAR · NHRA · More
Mission-Critical Industries
Trusted Where It Matters Most

ITAR registered. AS9100D certified. Federal Firearms Licensed. Calico meets the compliance and performance standards required by the world's most demanding programs.

Aerospace

Ground to Orbit

PVD and DLC coatings for aerospace and critical aftermarket component and related parts.

AS9100DISO 9001
Defense & Weaponry

Built for the Mission

Weapons-grade coatings for firearms, ordnance, and military systems. ITAR-registered and FFL-licensed, with secure handling protocols for defense and classified programs.

ITARFFLAS9100D
Medical Devices

Biocompatible Precision.

PVD and DLC coatings for surgical instruments and diagnostic equipment, delivering validated, repeatable results.

ISO 9001Biocompatible
Coating Technologies
Precision at Every Step

Proprietary CERTESS® coating technologies engineered for the most demanding environments — from surgical suites to the launch pad.

Thin Film
PVD Coatings
CERTESS®NITRO
High hardness thin film coatings increasing wear resistance with high reliability in dry operations for increased part lifespan.
Diamond-Like Carbon
DLC Coatings
CERTESS®CARBON
Using PECVD technology to offer extreme hardness from diamond-like crystals and lubricity from graphite structures.
Fluoropolymer
Teflon® Coatings
Carbon + Fluorine
Abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, corrosion protection, and low friction for high-temperature environments.
Pretreatment
Manganese Phosphate
Anti-Corrosion
Outstanding wear resistance and corrosion protection for ferrous metal component surfaces in demanding applications.
Dry Lubrication
Performance Coatings
Multi-Surface
Customized solutions combining multiple coating technologies for your specific performance and durability requirements.
Engine Components
Calico Bearings
High-Performance
Engineered to reduce friction, improve durability, and deliver reliable performance under extreme loads and temperatures.
Why Calico
The Calico Advantage

We listen to your challenges and customize the right coating solution. Backed by global resources and deep technical expertise, Calico delivers the performance advantage.

Customized
Tailored coating solutions for your specific application
Certified
AS9100D, ISO 9001, ITAR registered, FFL
Global Reach
Part of HEF North America's surface tech network
R&D Driven
Dedicated tribology lab and continuous innovation
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Calico R&D

How our coating solutions deliver results

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Behind the scenes at Calico Coatings

Innovation & Quality
The Science of Surface Performance

Dedicated R&D and tribology testing — developed in the lab, validated in the field, trusted across industries.

01 — Tribology
Friction & Wear Testing
Precision surface interaction analysis to optimize coating selection for your specific application and conditions.
02 — Development
Custom R&D Solutions
Collaborative development from concept through validation — engineering the exact solution your application demands.
03 — Quality
Certified Processes
AS9100D and ISO 9001 certified, ITAR registered, and FFL licensed, ensuring quality, compliance, and performance.
AS
9100D
Aerospace
ISO
9001
Quality
ITAR
Registered
FFL
Licensed
ECO
EcoVadis Committed

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