Versatile Spray Painting Joins the Ontario Aerospace Council to Strengthen Its Presence in Ontario’s Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Sector
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AS9100D-certified finisher deepens its industry relationships as a member of the province’s aerospace association
BOLTON, Ontario, October 16, 2026 – Versatile Spray Painting Ltd. (VSP), a Bolton-based provider of precision coating, MIL-spec and CARC coating, EMI/RFI shielding and custom finishing, today announced its membership in the Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC). The move reflects VSP’s continued focus on building relationships and visibility within Ontario’s aerospace and defence manufacturing community.
Established in 1993, the OAC is a not-for-profit regional association of approximately 200 member companies, representing more than 70% of Ontario’s aerospace industry employment base across all tiers, business activities and sizes. It connects industry, academia, researchers and government to share intelligence, support funding opportunities and drive growth across the sector.
“Aerospace and defence manufacturers need finishing partners they can trust with flight-critical and mission-critical parts. Joining the OAC puts us closer to the Ontario manufacturers we support and to the conversations shaping this sector. We look forward to contributing, collaborating and earning a place in more aerospace supply chains,” said Chris Heslin, Managing Partner at Versatile Spray Painting.
Aerospace and defence capabilities built on certified quality
VSP’s quality system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D, the aerospace quality standard. VSP is also a registered member of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, and a member of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) and the Ontario Defence Association (ODA), supporting the secure handling of controlled goods and defence-related work.
For military and aerospace customers, VSP provides a range of specifications to the industry, including CARC coating specifications in liquid and powder, MIL-PRF-85285, MIL-DTL-53072 and MIL-PRF-32348, to name a few. The company is also recognized as a leader in conductive coating on plastics and composites, delivering EMI/RFI shielding for ABS, polycarbonate, nylon, liquid crystal polymer, epoxy, PEEK, and graphite composites. Additional services include liquid and powder spray painting, conformal coating, masking, silk screening and pad printing, with in-house 3D printing for rapid prototypes and masking jigs.
VSP’s management team brings more than 70 years of combined experience in electronics, communications, medical and defence finishing. Founded in 1988, the company serves manufacturers across Canada and the United States and offers parts pickup and delivery.
“The global aerospace industry’s substantial order backlog represents both a challenge and an opportunity for Ontario. Specialized services such as painting and processing play a critical role in addressing production bottlenecks and meeting growing global demand. VSP brings valuable capabilities to Ontario’s aerospace supply chain, and we look forward to working with them to improve productivity, advance process innovation, and support high-quality jobs and careers across the province. Their passion and commitment to excellence are precisely what our sector needs as we work to meet growing global demand for aerospace manufacturing,” said Nick Persichilli, Communications & Member Relations, Ontario Aerospace Council.
About Versatile Spray Painting Ltd.
Versatile Spray Painting Ltd. is a custom finishing partner serving the aerospace, defence, medical, electronics, telecommunications, shipbuilding, renewable energy and industrial sectors. Services include liquid spray painting, powder coating, CARC and MIL-spec coatings, EMI/RFI shielding, conformal coating, masking and printing. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, registered in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, and a member of CADSI and the ODA. Learn more at www.versatilespray.com.
About the Ontario Aerospace Council
The Ontario Aerospace Council is a not-for-profit regional association representing Ontario’s aerospace industry. Learn more at www.theoac.ca.
Media Contact
Chris Heslin, Managing Partner
Versatile Spray Painting Ltd.
(905) 857-4915 ext. 25 | chrisheslin@versatilespray.com
102 Healey Rd., Bolton, ON L7E 5A7
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