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July 17, 2018
CIS Saves Hearts and Lives in South Louisiana
July 17, 2018
BY DREW MILLER
For nearly 18 years, Tamco Professional Coatings has been using the highest grade of equipment to professionally paint, pressure wash, and sandblast buildings, equipment, and boats for various marine-related businesses and others.
Tamara and Dwayne McClanahan started the company in October of 2000. Starting with just them two, they were able to expand their company to now 30 employees and numerous clients in Louisiana.
Unfortunately, Dwayne passed away in 2016. Thankfully, Tamara has been able to successfully run the business and carry on the Tamco legacy after her husband’s death, even though she says it’s been a challenge to be a woman-owned business in the industry.
“It’s been such a learning experience,” she says. “I’ve learned a lot about myself. I’ve learned how to be strong and persevere.”
Tamara credits her hard-working employees for the sustainability of the business and the reason she is able to keep it running.
“They are really good, hardworking, loyal, and enjoy working for Tamco,” she says. “I do the best I can for them. If it weren’t for them, I would not have what I have today.”
Tamara also tributes her “loyal and great” customers for helping Tamco stay afloat, through all of the ups and downs of the oilfield industry.
Tamco invested in the highest quality of equipment—compressors, vacuums, dehumidifiers, dust collectors, and more. They also have specialized equipment such as plural component machines and a bead recycling unit, all which Tamco workers are well trained to work with. The company is able to save money for their clients because they own the equipment, rather than renting it.
The professionals at Tamco not only provide excellent service, but also make sure to keep a safe working atmosphere. The Louisiana Worker’s Compensation Corporation awarded Tamco the Safest 70 award in 2011, 2013, and 2017.
Through all of their safety and various other achievements in the field, Tamco has left and will continue to leave their mark on the industry in South Louisiana. •
