IST America Expands Industrial Reach with NCCA Membership

IST America is taking a deliberate step deeper into the coil coating sector with its new membership in the National Coil Coating Association and planned participation in the 2026 Annual Meeting in Sonoma, California. For the North American arm of IST Metz, the move aligns with broader growth in industrial UV and LED curing applications, particularly in markets where energy efficiency, production speed, and process footprint are under increasing scrutiny. By joining NCCA, ISTA positions itself closer to manufacturers, coaters, and suppliers that are actively shaping the future of pre-coated metal production.

The strategic fit is clear. Coil coating increasingly benefits from curing systems that offer reduced space requirements, lower operating costs, and faster, relatively cold curing compared to conventional processes. IST America is emphasizing these advantages across primers, backing coats, and scratch-resistant top coats for pre-varnished sheet metal products. As President and CEO Errol Moebius notes, “Joining NCCA is an important step for IST America as we continue to expand our presence in industrial markets such as coil coating.” For the company, this is not simply a membership announcement—it is a signal of deeper commitment to application expertise and long-term collaboration in a market where performance and sustainability are becoming increasingly linked.

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