Black Diamond Coatings Recognized with Inclusion in Two Tampa Bay Business Journal 2021 Lists

Brooksville, FL Company Experiences Unprecedented Year-Over-Year Growth

Brooksville, FL (August, 10, 2021): Black Diamond Coatings, Inc., a manufacturing company specializing in commercial-grade paver sealers, polymeric sand, and cleaning products, announced that they have been included in two of the prestigious 2021 Lists released by the Tampa Bay Business Journal, highlighting remarkable year-over-year revenue growth of over 200% for FY 2020.

The company ranked 21st on the "Largest Veteran-Owned Businesses in Tampa Bay" list, which included businesses based in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties. Companies were ranked by total employees, along with percentage of local employees and total revenue. "As a veteran-owned business, we take pride in giving back to the community and fellow veterans. It’s a privilege to be listed in such good company," said Heather Warren, Vice President of Black Diamond Coatings, Inc.

They were also included in the "Largest Manufacturers in Tampa Bay" list, ranking 70 among notables like Publix, Honeywell, Tropicana, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin. This list features manufacturers based in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties ranked primarily by local employee count, with additional consideration given to manufacturing facility square footage and annual revenue. According to David Warren, company President, "We're so excited to have our growth recognized. When we first started in 2013, we were working out of a tiny facility filling a single bucket of sealer at a time. Now we ship hundreds of gallons from our facility each day. Last year in particular our growth was just phenomenal."

The Tampa Bay Business Journal "Book of Lists" is an in-depth look at the largest and most influential companies driving the local Tampa Bay, FL economy, compiled each year by the full-time research teams in their 40 newsrooms using data collected from original and exclusive sources.

Based in Brooksville, Florida, Black Diamond Coatings (www.bdcbrands.com) is a national producer of environmentally friendly, low VOC sealers for concrete, pavers, and stone, industry-leading polymeric sand, and premium cleaning products. Since its beginning, Black Diamond Coatings has prioritized quality ingredients, superior results, and outstanding customer service. All Black Diamond Coatings products are proudly Made in the USA.