About BS coatings

Protecting the future

BS coatings develops and commercialises coating solutions intended for the hydrocarbons, water, industry and building markets.
Knowledge of markets, the development of high performance technologies, a reactive organisation and global technical support are just some of the strengths that position BS coatings as a leading player in the anticorrosion and functional coatings sector.


History – Some key dates

historique

For soon 70 years, BS COATINGS has been protecting the future:

1945


Creation of BITUMES SPÉCIAUX
by Total, Pont-à-Mousson and Vallourec
The story begins by the filing of a patent: CARBOPLAST

 


1970s

Diversification
Launch of new product ranges in response to changes in pipe coating techniques:

  • Epoxy powders, EUROKOTE®
  • Polyurethanes, ENDOPRENE®

Creation of an industrial thermal coatings department

1980s

Expansion into new markets
The expertise acquired in the protection of buried pipelines led the company to develop a range of coatings for hydrocarbon storage tanks and for industry.

1990s

Between performance and innovation
Increased R&D potential
Anticipation of new HSE requirements
Optimisation of production unit performance
Development of solvent free coatings

1998

New identity
To reflect the company’s evolution, Bitumes Spéciaux becomes BS COATINGS.


Since 2009

International perspectives
A new dynamic inspired by the new shareholder, BSR GROUP

 

2011

A Strengthened worldwide presence
BSR Group becomes AXSON, a world leader in high-performance polymer formulation.

 

2012

BS coatings

BS coatings becomes the Coatings Business Unit of the AXSON Group.

2015

Recovery of BS COATINGS as a legal entity name.