Welcome to Kernow Coatings.

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.

International industry leaders offering cutting-edge coating solutions for the print industry with over 50 years of innovation.

Heritage & History

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.

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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.

 

Our Chemistry, Your Canvas

From narrow format materials for digital printing to cutting-edge wide format media, speciality 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.

 
sustainability

Sustainability at Kernow

For decades we have been at the forefront of coating innovations with regards to environmental issues by switching to aqueous coatings at every opportunity

Over the last 11 years we have funded the planting and lifetime care of more than 13,000 tree. 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.

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