One ecosystem for your entire coating project. No more scattered files or misaligned information.
the future of Coating Quality Management
Raising the CoatingStandard. Together.
The Coating Network is more than a reporting tool. It is an ecosystem that connects all stakeholders in one collaborative environment.
Replaces spreadsheets, email threads and scattered files
Complete traceability on every inspection and approval
Less rework, lower risk, better protected assets
the problem
Disconnected Processes.Unreliable Reporting.Unnecessary Risks.
The AMPP Impact Study measured the annual cost of corrosion to the global economy - and found that considerable savings are achievable through better corrosion management.
$4 trillion
lost to corrosion every year
15-35%
avoidable with better management
$600bn - $1.4tn
potential savings every year
Today's Reality
Scattered documentation
ITPs, inspection reports, and procedures spread across email, local drives, and paper binders. No single source of truth.
No real-time visibility
Project managers and quality teams can't see the live status of coating works. Issues are found late - when they're most expensive.
Lack of knowledge & training
Having the standards, knowing them, and implementing and interpreting them correctly in the field often goes wrong - leading to non-compliant QA/QC documentation and liability in case of premature corrosion or coating failure.
Tomorrow with TCN
One ecosystem
ITP creation, QA/QC records, project documentation, action items, and approvals all live in one connected workflow.
Live project intelligence
Real-time dashboards show coating project status, open issues, and compliance at a glance for every stakeholder.
Industry-wide knowledge & standards base
Many standards, test methods and procedures are embedded by default. Add your own to share with your team.
the solution
Every industrial asset deserves to be managed with efficiency and transparency. That's why we created a digital platform that connects structured data, motivated people and informed decisions in one trusted environment.
It's built on industry standards: workflows, test methods, inspection parameters and acceptance criteria come embedded. And if you are missing a standard or test, you can easily add it yourself.
We raise the bar. Every stakeholder manages quality in closer compliance with industry and company standards, with a clearer understanding of what is inspected and reported.
Full traceability, reduced risk. Centralised documentation and embedded communication create clear ownership and protect everyone technically, financially and legally.
See it in action
Inside the platform
Dashboards
Live project status, open issues and compliance at a glance, for every stakeholder. Problems surface while they are still cheap to fix.
Standards, ITP's, Reports
Create and manage your QA/QC inspection reports, based on your own Inspection Test Plans, founded on industry standards, all in one connected workflow. Every revision, approval and action item stays in the project it belongs to and can be shared with other project stakeholders.
Knowledge Based
Extensive library of industry standards, test methods and procedures embedded by default. Easily extend them with your own. Your team builds on shared knowledge instead of reinventing it in every project.
For who?
Built for allstakeholders
Asset owners
You own the asset and carry it for decades. Coating is critical for durability and safety, but rarely your core expertise. TCN gives you one place where every record across projects and contractors lives.
- Documentation
- Audit trails
- Lifecycle
- Risk control
General contractors
You coordinate the parties and answer for the result. Live oversight across sites, clear communication between subcontractors and inspectors, and problems caught before they turn into rework.
- Project oversight
- Reduced rework
- Coordination
- Lower liability
Coating contractors
Execution is your core business, but you also have to prove the quality. Report straight from the field, on standard templates, with annotated photos attached to every record.
- On-site reporting
- ITP templates
- Inspection reports
- Approval workflows
- ISO/QP audits
Asset owner
Owns the asset, orders the project
Inspection company
Verifies the work
Coating manufacturer
Supplies the coating system
General contractor
Runs the project, owns the result
Coating contractor
Applies the protection on site
Inspection companies
You are the referee. Digital tools guide you through parameters, standards and corrective actions, and everyone involved sees the result the moment you file it.
- Digital inspection
- Real-time collaboration
- Action items
Coating manufacturers
Your product is judged in the field. Inspection data shows how it actually performs, and structured documentation supports warranty claims and condition surveys.
- Performance validation
- Feedback loop
- Warranty support
- Condition surveys
Not sure where you fit?
Most coating projects involve all five parties at once. Tell us where you sit and we will keep you posted on what TCN does for your side of the table.
Whether you own, build, apply, inspect or supply - TCN gives you the structure, clarity and control your work demands.
user profiles
One ecosystem, three levels of engagement
Corporate Users
Paid- General
- Multi-user
- Corporate Admin
- Attribution of user licenses & rights
- TCN Directory
- Add company & employees to directory
- Showcase products, services, etc...
- ITP App
- Can create multi-step (internal & external) workflows to draft, share, review & approve ITP's
- QA/QC App
- Can create QA/QC reports with integrated communications workflow for follow-up of Action Items
- Standards Library
- Access to comprehensive list of Coating Standards, Test Methods & updates
- No PDF-content, but can be uploaded for company-wide access
- Coatings Calculator
- Comprehensive set of coating related calculations.
- Save & export calculations for future reference & repetition.
Single Users
Paid- General
- Single user
- TCN Directory
- Add company
- Showcase products, services, etc...
- ITP App
- Can create multi-step (external) workflows to draft, share, review & approve ITP's
- QA/QC App
- Can create QA/QC reports with integrated communications workflow for follow-up of Action Items
- Standards Library
- Access to comprehensive list of Coating Standards, Test Methods & updates
- No PDF-content, but can be uploaded.
- Coatings Calculator
- Comprehensive set of coating related calculations.
- Save & export calculations for future reference & repetition.
Free (Portal) Users
Free- General
- N/A
- TCN Directory
- Required to register in order to use TCN
- ITP App
- Review & comment on ITPs created by TCN Users (by invitation)
- QA/QC App
- Review & comment on QA/QC reports created by TCN Users (by invitation)
- Standards Library
- Access to comprehensive list of Coating Standards, Test Methods & updates.
- No PDF-content, no watchlist
- Coatings Calculator
- Free use of all coating calculator functionalities.
- No save or export of calculations.
| Feature | Corporate UsersPaid | Single UsersPaid | Free (Portal) UsersFree |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Multi-userCorporate AdminAttribution of user licenses & rights | Single user | N/A |
| TCN Directory | Add company & employees to directoryShowcase products, services, etc... | Add companyShowcase products, services, etc... | Required to register in order to use TCN |
| ITP App | Can create multi-step (internal & external) workflows to draft, share, review & approve ITP's | Can create multi-step (external) workflows to draft, share, review & approve ITP's | Review & comment on ITPs created by TCN Users (by invitation) |
| QA/QC App | Can create QA/QC reports with integrated communications workflow for follow-up of Action Items | Can create QA/QC reports with integrated communications workflow for follow-up of Action Items | Review & comment on QA/QC reports created by TCN Users (by invitation) |
| Standards Library | Access to comprehensive list of Coating Standards, Test Methods & updatesNo PDF-content, but can be uploaded for company-wide access | Access to comprehensive list of Coating Standards, Test Methods & updatesNo PDF-content, but can be uploaded. | Access to comprehensive list of Coating Standards, Test Methods & updates.No PDF-content, no watchlist |
| Coatings Calculator | Comprehensive set of coating related calculations.Save & export calculations for future reference & repetition. | Comprehensive set of coating related calculations.Save & export calculations for future reference & repetition. | Free use of all coating calculator functionalities.No save or export of calculations. |
Become a TCN Partner
TCN is looking for partners worldwide to accelerate the digital transformation of quality management in protective coatings and corrosion control. We work with consultants, inspection companies, trainers, engineering firms, industry organisations and experienced professionals with a strong regional network.
Advantages
- Help your clients adopt modern digital quality management tools
- Earn recurring commissions on licences and subscriptions
- Expand your services and generate new business opportunities
- Join a growing international network of industry leaders
- Help build where the TCN ecosystem goes next
- Potentially participate in future strategic co-investment opportunities
legacy
Three generations,one vision
The mentor
Danny Ackx
A pioneer in coating inspection and consultancy since the early 1980s, helping shape industry practices at a time when many standards and training programs were still being developed.
The founder
Gunnar Ackx
With more than 30 years of international experience, Gunnar became Europe's first NACE Level 3 Certified Coating Inspector and later served as President of SSPC, helping drive industry standards and innovation worldwide.
The future
Beau Ackx
Representing the next generation, Beau combines a strong industry legacy with a digital-first mindset, helping bridge decades of expertise with the technologies that will shape the future.
Keep me posted
Be first in line
Sign up for pre-launch updates and early-bird benefits. Beta access is by invitation only and the platform goes live on 1 January 2027.