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Tristar Coatings Ltd. is an industry leader in engineering specialty paints and coatings for the aerospaceindustrialcommercial, and agricultural markets. We deliver long‑term protection and exceptional finishes across all applications. Our goal is to provide high‑quality coating systems tailored to the specific performance, durability, and aesthetic needs of each of our customers.

Our Story

Tristar’s origins date back to 1971 with contracts to provide specialty coatings to both De Havilland and Canadair, two pioneers in the Canadian Aerospace industry. Since then, we have continued to expand our reach into the global market while remaining proudly Canadian. Manufacturing out of Brampton, Ontario, our product line has taken the highly specialized coating requirements for the aerospace industry and brought them to both commercial and industrial markets. Tristar’s focus on innovation helps better serve our customers and their unique requirements. Whether it is custom coatings solutions, or existing specifications, Tristar Coatings can help with all of your paint related needs!

Our Team
At Tristar, we believe that exceptional customer service begins within our own walls. We ensure that every employee is treated with the same concern, respect, and genuine care that we expect them to extend to every Tristar customer. By fostering a workplace culture built on support, collaboration, and mutual appreciation, we empower our team to deliver service that reflects our core values. Our commitment goes far beyond meeting expectations—it’s about creating meaningful experiences. We take pride in providing a level of warmth, professionalism, and personalized attention that sets us apart. Every interaction, whether internal or external, is guided by integrity, friendliness, and a strong sense of company pride. Together, we strive to uphold a spirit of excellence that defines who we are. At Tristar, caring for our people ensures our customers always receive the very best.
Our Facilities

Tristar has an in-house R&D lab separate from its Quality Assurance facilities and operates from owned premises in the greater Toronto area. Our quality systems are certified to the requirements of ISO 9002 standards.

Innovation & Going Beyond

Tristar is committed to substantial on-going research and development involving formulation advancements coupled with raw material innovations. Durability, appearance, ease of spray application (productivity), and cost are the driving criteria. Lowering VOC (volatile organic compounds) content well beyond both environmental and industry requirements are always paramount to any formulation.

In addition, existing formulations are routinely customized to facilitate performance and/or productivity gains specific to a customer’s needs. Pot life, dry times, adhesion properties, durability requirements, hiding, and even colour or gloss challenges, etc. can all be adjusted to meet specific and unique requirements specific to the customer.

Tristar is equally committed to providing field support and guidance with respect to substrate preparation, spray equipment, paint application guidelines etc.

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