KTA Staff

Introduction Chemical contaminants on a surface can include chloride, ferrous ions, sulfates and nitrates, among others. These chemicals or “salts” are deposited onto surfaces while the structure is in service, or during transportation of new steel to the fabrication shop. They are soluble in water, so they can typically be removed from surfaces by pressure

Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA), founded in 1949 as a sole proprietorship, is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year. KTA was launched by Kenneth Tator to assist clients in selecting the optimum coating systems for protecting their plant’s infrastructure and equipment, while increasing the life expectancy of the coatings and reducing life-cycle costs. This was accomplished