Kernow Coatings stands as the market leader in pioneering high-performance coatings and world-class synthetic materials for the print industry. With a legacy defined by quality, precision, and innovation, every product we create embodies our commitment to excellence. Our history is a testament to the craftsmanship and technological ingenuity that have become synonymous with the Kernow Coatings name. Developing superior materials that meet and exceed our customers’ needs isn’t just our mission – it’s our heritage.
From narrow format materials for digital printing to cutting-edge wide format media, specialty adhesives, and bespoke proprietary formulas, Kernow Coatings is your trusted partner for transformative print solutions. Our state-of-the-art chemistry labs and over 5 decades of expertise empower us to create products tailored to diverse industries and applications. Whether you’re seeking a proven solution or an entirely new innovation, Kernow Coatings delivers unmatched reliability and performance.
What sets us apart? It’s the rigorous testing, unparalleled quality control, and a customer-first approach that ensure our products are the most trusted in the market. With Kernow Coatings, you gain access to a partner that understands the science behind the art of printing – transforming creative visions into reality with materials designed to inspire confidence and achieve perfection every time.
For decades we have been at the forefront of coating innovations with regards to environmental issues by switching to aqueous coatings at every opportunity
In 2018, we were awarded the SGIA Sustainable Business Recognition Award for reducing our waste by 18%
Over the last 11 years we have funded the planting and lifetime care of more than 13,000 trees
We are continually improving the efficiency of our machines to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, including CO₂
We are continuously improving our systems to reach our 0% landfill waste target by 2022
We were awarded the recycling and recovery obligations fulfilment certificate by Valpak – the leading provider of environmental compliance
With more than 50 years of experience developing world-class synthetics for the print market, Kernow Coatings has taken pride in a long history of quality, precision, and innovation built into every one of our products. Creating the best materials in the world is not only our mission, it is our heritage.