For over 25 years, Gemstone Industrial has evolved from a specialized coatings contractor into a full-service industrial partner — fabrication, machining, specialty welding, technical bolting and field services alongside core capabilities like abrasive blasting, coatings & linings, lead abatement and containment.
With operations across the U.S., we serve transportation, industrial and defense sectors with safe, efficient, high-performance execution — every job right, every time.
Transportation
Bridges, highways and DOT infrastructure across the East and Gulf Coasts.
Industrial
Power plants, refineries, tanks and manufacturing facilities.
Defense
CAGE-registered contractor for military and federal installations.
New Division
Specialty Welding & Mechanical
Gemstone's newest division brings certified welders, AWS-aligned bolting programs and on-site machining to complex infrastructure, marine and industrial environments — the capabilities that turned a coatings contractor into a turnkey partner.
Specialty Welding · Technical Bolting & Joint Integrity · Field Machining · Fabrication
The same crews, certifications and safety program — whether the job is a DOT bridge, a refinery turnaround or a secure federal installation.
Infrastructure
Bridges, overpasses, water treatment plants and utility towers — DOT-spec surface prep, containment and multi-layer coating systems built to AASHTO and lead-compliance standards.
- Bridges & DOT
- Water Treatment
- Utility Towers
- Concrete Spans
Industrial
Power generation, petrochemical plants and refineries. Epoxy, zinc-rich and high-temp coatings, fireproofing, insulation and AMPP QP2 lead abatement across tanks, pipelines and structural steel.
- Power Generation
- Refineries
- Petrochemical
- Tank Farms
DOJ/DOD
Department of Justice · Department of Defense
CAGE-registered federal contractor for defense installations and Department of Justice facilities — hangars, airfields, correctional and secure sites delivered under strict federal specifications.
- Military Installations
- Space & Air Force Bases
- Correctional Facilities
- Federal Buildings
Environmental
Chemical-resistant coatings and impermeable liners for wastewater plants, processing units and secondary containment — Class 1A SSPC containment engineering under EPA regulations.
- Wastewater Treatment
- Chemical Processing
- Spill Containment
- Remediation
Commercial
Full-service commercial painting for corporate offices, healthcare, retail and public buildings — high-performance exterior systems, intumescent fireproofing, anti-graffiti and decorative finishes.
- Corporate Offices
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Public Buildings
Facility Services
Plant floors, ceilings, conveyor lines and overhead steel protected with industrial-grade epoxy and chemical-resistant systems — dustless blasting and night or weekend scheduling that keeps the line running.
- Food & Beverage
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Heavy Manufacturing
Restoration and recoating of one of New England's most photographed and mechanically complex bridges — a historic steel drawbridge built in 1922, preserved under strict environmental regulation at a rare intersection of preservation, performance and precision.
- Full containment and lead abatement in compliance with EPA and OSHA standards
- SSPC/NACE surface preparation on all structural steel
- Multi-coat protective system engineered for coastal exposure
- Executed under tidal-river environmental protocols and daily marine traffic
Field Application of Coatings
Complex structures — SSPC accredited contractor
Industrial Hazardous Paint Removal
Field removal — SSPC accredited contractor
Shop Application of Protective Coatings
Shop painting — SSPC accredited contractor
Advanced Quality Management System
Quality management — SSPC accredited contractor
Honors
SSPC George Campbell Award
The coatings industry's top project honor — Mystic River Bascule Bridge, 2012
"Most Valuable Subcontractor"
Anna Maria Island Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation
Individual Certifications
- General Contractor
- DOT Contractor
- Painting Contractor
- SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS)
- SSPC Master Coatings Inspector (MCI)
- SSPC Quality Control Supervisor (QCS)
- SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector (PCI 1–3)
- SSPC Bridge Coatings Inspector (BCI 1–2)
- SSPC Lead Paint Removal (C3, C5)
- SSPC Concrete Coating Inspector (CCI 1–2)
- NACE Coating Inspector (CIP 1–3)
- OSHA 500 / 510
Safety isn’t a policy — it’s how every job gets done. Proactive planning, field accountability and proven procedures, built into every phase of execution.
“Dave, Tom, and the entire team at Gemstone were essential to the successful erection of our buildings and the assembly of critical components. They arrived with a skilled, hardworking crew, maintained a clean and safe jobsite throughout the project, and consistently went above and beyond — even when faced with incomplete or missing documentation from the manufacturer. Their dedication and problem-solving were key to keeping the project on track.”