Our Story
Fitz-Coatings Limited was founded in 1988 by Brendan Fitzsimons. Initially, he authored a Painting Inspectors Manual, which was later revised and renamed as a Coating Inspectors Manual. Fitz-Coatings also became widely recognised for its publication, the Visual Comparison Manual, distributed globally by SSPC. Shortly after, a CD-ROM version of the manual was introduced.
One of Fitz-Coatings’ most renowned offerings is Fitz’s Atlas of Coating Defects (1 and 2), which has been available for over 20 years and remains widely used across industries. Additionally, to complement a Coating Surveyor Course and effectively evaluate corrosion and coating conditions, Fitz’s Atlas of Coating Surveys was written and is now extensively utilised on various coating projects.
In 2024, after a year of intensive research and development, Fitz-Coatings Limited created the Coatings Radar App. This innovative app showcases the company’s continuous dedication to pushing the boundaries in coating education and assessing evaluation methods.
In conclusion, Fitz-Coatings Limited has built a strong reputation in the industry through its educational resources, such as manuals and atlases, and its commitment to introducing cutting-edge technologies like the Coatings Radar App.
WHO WE ARE
Brendan Fitzsimons
Brendan Fitzsimons is the author of the original Fitz’s Atlas as well as the Fitz’s Atlas 2. He has been in the Protective Coatings Industry for over 25 years, working at Director level for Inspection and Consulting Engineers, Paint manufacturers, major oil and gas suppliers and International Coating Contractors working in the marine, offshore and infrastructure industries.
Brendan has a Masters Degree in Materials Engineering and is a Chartered Scientist. Brendan is NACE Protective Coatings Specialist, NACE Corrosion Specialist and a NACE Coating Inspector and Peer Reviewer.
Brendan is also a Fellow Member of the Institute of Corrosion.
Trevor Parry
Trevor has over forty years experience in the Protective Coatings Industry and principally involved in the evaluation of Paint Coatings, their modes and mechanisms of failure, cause and extent of breakdown and recommendations for their remedial treatment.
He is the UK appointed expert to International Standards Organisation committees and numerous involvements as Expert Witness in High Court, Arbitration and Mediation on the subject of paint coatings. Presentation and publication of papers on the performance of Cargo Hold Coatings and the Absorption/Desorption characteristics of Cargo Tank Linings.
Trevor is a Chartered Scientist, Chartered Chemist, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a professional member of the Institute of Corrosion and a member of NACE.
News
Surface Preparation and Coating Application
We are thrilled to announce the publication of Fitz-Coatings Limited’s newest book, “Fitz’s Atlas of Surface Preparation and Coating Application.”
Coatings Survey Course
Fitz-Coatings Limited has launched the Coatings Radar App, a complementary tool for the online Coatings Survey Course offered by the Corrodere Academy.
Fitz’s Atlas of Coating Defects
Fitz’s Atlas has introduced an update to the Coating Defects App. This update includes hot dip galvanised defects and motor vehicle coating defects, in addition to the existing protective coating defects.