Founded In Portland.
Built to Protect.
Pacific Northwest Industrial Solutions (PNWIS) was founded as a local small business in Southeast Portland, Oregon. We began with a clear purpose: to protect the businesses, public spaces, and infrastructure that our community relies on every day.
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With more than eight years of experience in protective coatings, our team understands how Oregon’s weather, graffiti, vandalism, and everyday wear can damage valuable property. We provide durable coating solutions designed to extend the life of surfaces, preserve their appearance, and reduce the need for costly repairs or replacement.
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PNWIS was founded on the belief that prevention is a smarter investment than repeated restoration. By protecting infrastructure before damage occurs, we aim to reduce unnecessary spending for businesses, property owners, and government agencies while helping keep our community clean, functional, and welcoming.
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Our credibility is supported by hands-on experience, professional training, and applicable industry certifications. PNWIS is also connected to Ceramic Pro East Portland, our parent company and the foundation of our automotive division. This relationship brings proven knowledge of coatings and other protective solutions, along with established application standards, to the commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects we serve.
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As a locally founded company, we take pride in serving the same community where we live and work. Our goal is to deliver dependable, long-lasting protection that helps organizations control costs, safeguard their investments, and preserve the Pacific Northwest’s infrastructure for years to come.
Our Guiding
Principles
How we work matters just as much as the work we do. These values guide every decision, conversation, and project.
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Integrity
We believe in honest recommendations, clear communication, and doing what we say we will do.
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Accountability
We take ownership of our work, follow through on our commitments, and stand behind every project we complete.
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Community
We are a local business committed to protecting the people, property, and infrastructure of the community we call home.

PROTECT WHAT MATTERS
[ THE TEAM ]
THE PEOPLE BEHIND
THE PROTECTION
Our team brings a practical, hands on approach to every project. From site evaluation and surface preparation to application and final inspection, we stay focused on quality, clear communication, and dependable results.

EVAN KELCHNER
CEO
As CEO of PNWIS, he provides strategic leadership, shapes the organization’s vision, and guides its continued growth and success.

CADEN GAMBLE
VICE PRESIDENT
As Vice President of PNWIS, he supports strategic initiatives, strengthens operations, and helps turn the organization’s goals into action.
