Kelson & Kelson Industrial Group
Leading Quality Projects
Industrial Coatings- Field Service
Our Field Services division delivers large-scale industrial coating and corrosion solutions directly where you need them—on-site, on schedule, and built around critical path performance.
We specialize in both planned maintenance and emergency response work, providing rapid mobilization, highly trained manpower, and quality-controlled execution across refineries, bulk storage tank, pipelines, power facilities, offshore assets, heavy industrial, and shutdown/turnaround support, our teams are equipped to handle the most demanding industrial environments. With several decades of experience and the capacity to scale from specialized repairs to major multi-crew projects, we deliver solutions that protect assets, extend service life, and keep operations running.
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Shop Services
Our Shop Services division provides controlled-environment for surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and high-performance coating application for fabricated steel, tanks, piping, structural components, and specialty industrial assets. Operating from our purpose-built facilities, we deliver precision-applied internal and external coating systems, plural component linings, fireproofing systems, and specialized corrosion protection solutions under strict quality assurance standards.
With advanced climate-controlled environments, high-capacity blasting and coating capabilities, and the ability to force-cure coatings for accelerated turnaround, we ensure consistent quality, improved production efficiency, and reduced downtime for our clients. From small specialty components to large-scale industrial assemblies, our shop services are designed to meet demanding specifications, tight schedules, and the highest performance expectations.
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Shop services in both Saint John New Brunswick and Central Newfoundland
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Specialty, Inspection, and Emergency Repair
Our Specialty, Inspection, and Emergency Repair Services are built for critical situations where speed, expertise, and reliability matter most. We provide rapid-response solutions for asset failures, corrosion concerns, coating breakdowns, and unplanned shutdowns across industrial facilities, tanks, pipelines, marine assets, and heavy infrastructure. Our services include corrosion surveys, condition assessments, coating inspections, QA/QC reporting, failure analysis, and engineered repair solutions designed to restore integrity and minimize downtime. From emergency pipe wraps and leak mitigation to specialized repair systems, fireproofing restoration, and critical path turnaround support, our team mobilizes quickly with the technical knowledge and field capability to protect operations and extend asset life. When failure is not an option, we deliver practical solutions backed by decades of industrial experience.
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Who We Are
About Our Company
Founded in 1964 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Kelson & Kelson Ltd. has grown from a small residential painting company into one of Canada’s most established industrial coating and corrosion protection contractors. What began under Rupert Kelson Jr. as a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship at a fair price quickly expanded into the commercial and industrial sectors, building the foundation for the company we are today.
By 1972, Kelson & Kelson had become a recognized name in industrial services, trusted for reliable execution, technical expertise, and long-term client relationships. That same commitment to quality, integrity, and performance continues to drive our business more than 60 years later.
In 1997, Terry Kelson acquired the company and led a new era of strategic growth, expanding operations, capabilities, and geographic reach across Canada.
Today, Kelson & Kelson delivers specialized industrial services including abrasive blasting, protective coatings, tank linings, plural component systems, NORSOK coating systems, fireproofing, corrosion inspections, robotic surface preparation, and critical path shutdown support. With our headquarters and purpose-built facility located in McAllister Industrial Park in Saint John, New Brunswick, and expanded operations across Atlantic Canada and beyond, we continue to provide high-performance solutions for some of the country’s most demanding industrial environments.
Built on over six decades of experience, our reputation is founded on quality, safety, and the ability to perform. At Kelson & Kelson Industrial, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship in every project we undertake. From advanced containment systems and responsible waste management to strict quality control and a safety-first culture, we ensure every job is completed efficiently, responsibly, and to the highest industry standards.
Terry Kelson
Preisdent, Kelson & Kelson Industrial Group
1964
Year of
Establishment
1,000's+
Projects
Completed
150+
Professional
Employees
10+
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AMPP Certified Inspectors
Our Services
We Offer a Range of Services to a Wide Range of Industries
Energy
Fireproofing
Heavy Industrial
Shop Applied
Hydro
Marine
Mining
Pulp & Paper
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Ultra-High-Pressure Water Jetting (35,000–45,000 PSI)
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Closed-Loop Water Jetting and Containment Systems
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Lead Abatement and Hazardous Coating Removal
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Mill Scale and Coating Removal
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Biosecurity Coatings Level 1-4
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Anti-fouling and NORSOK Coatings
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Robotic Abrasive Blasting Crawlers
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High Heat and Cryogenic Coatings
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Department of Defense Coatings
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Robotic 40,000 PSI Water Jetting
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Abrasive Blasting / Sandblasting
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Vac-U-Blast Surface Preparation
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Laser Coating Removal
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Dry Ice Blasting
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Chemical Stripping
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Spent Abrasive Removal
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Dust Collection and Containment Systems
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Tank Linings and Internal Protective Systems
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Tank External Coatings
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Penstock Coatings
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Marine Coatings
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Structural Steel Coatings
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Piping and Pipeline Coatings
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OEM Specialized Coatings
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Specialized Protective Coating Systems
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Plural Component Spray Systems
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Industrial Floor Coating Systems (MMA & Epoxy)
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Concrete Scarification
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Concrete Grinding and Polishing
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Fireproofing
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Cementitious Fireproofing
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Intumescent Coatings
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Fire Stop Systems
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Force Cure Shop Projects
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Shop Blasting and Coating Services
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Field Applied Coating Services
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AMPP Level 3 Inspection Services
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QA/QC Coating Inspection and Reporting
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Emergency Repair and Corrosion Mitigation
Some of our past projects.
Over the past several years we have successfully executed millions of square feet of industrial coating systems in varying industries, many applications, and for different purposes.
What We do
Some of Our Past Projects
Our Trusted Suppliers
We only source the best because believe each client is a long term partnership