Ian Manning steps up as the Head of INTRICOAT (precision powder coating) at Powdertech Surface Science
Key Takeaways
Ian Manning has stepped up into his new role as the Head of INTRICOAT at Powdertech Surface Science, leading precision powder coating for complex, high-quality machined components.
With technical expertise in powder coating, wet paint, and 3D CAD-designed masking, Ian strengthens quality control and surface finishing capabilities.
INTRICOAT provides defect-free, high-precision powder coating solutions for demanding sectors including medical, aerospace, defence, robotics, and lighting.
Powdertech Surface Science is pleased to announce that Ian Manning has stepped up as the Head of INTRICOAT, our precision powder coating service designed for complex, high-quality machined components.
Ian Manning, Head of INTRICOAT( Precision powder coating at Powdertech)
Strengthening leadership in precision powder coating
Ian joined Powdertech in 2020 and became a key technical figure within the business. As our go-to expert for powder coating, wet paint, advanced 3D CAD-designed masking, assembly and testing. Ian brings in extensive hands-on technical leadership required in demanding engineering applications and a meticulous approach to quality and process control at INTRICOAT.
Before joining Powdertech, Ian spent many years at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, where he played a pivotal role in helping to establish overseas coating plants. This background has given him a deep understanding of scalable processes, quality systems, and the importance of consistency across complex coating operations.
His experience, attention to detail and passion for quality align perfectly with our commitment to delivering high-performance coatings in sectors that require demanding powder coating applications.
Supporting customers with precise, engineered & defect-free surface finishing solutions.
INTRICOAT is Powdertech’s precision powder coating service, developed specifically for intricate components requiring high-quality coatings. The service is widely used by customers in niche sectors like medical, aerospace, defence, robotics, and lighting, where quality finish, aesthetics and masking accuracy are of critical importance.
Ian Manning on 3D CAD designing at Powdertech
As the Head of INTRICOAT, Ian leads in-
1. Driving continuous improvement in precision powder coating processes
2. Overseeing advanced masking techniques using 3D CAD-designed solutions
3. Maintaining the highest standards of quality control and inspection
4. Working closely with customers to develop bespoke coating solutions for complex parts
A step towards continued development and innovation in quality surface finishing services.
Powdertech Surface Science has built a reputation for over 40 plus years in tackling coating challenges and surface treatments. And Ian’s technical leadership at INTRICOAT strengthens this capability further, ensuring our customers benefit from deep technical knowledge & collaborative problem-solving.
Ian’s focus will be on ensuring every INTRICOAT project delivers a defect-free finish, reliable performance, and a consistently high standard even for the most complex and challenging geometries.