United Protective Technologies Employee Directory
Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
United Protective Technologies, LLC, based in Locust, North Carolina, specializes in protective coatings for aviation and aerospace components. Founded in 2002, the company develops advanced coatings within the DLC family to boost durability and extend service life in demanding environments. It collaborates with government and major aerospace players, including NAVAIR, SOCOM, US Army Aviation RDEC, Boeing, Sikorsky, and Lockheed Martin, and has introduced a carbon-based nanocomposite film known as P51+. The coatings are applied across a broad range of applications, from tooling and gears to weapon components, knives, aerospace parts, motorsports, and pharmaceuticals. In 2024, the company expanded its facilities to Niles, Ohio. This development marks ongoing geographic growth beyond its Locust base.