Contego was formed in 2000 for the express purpose of seeking out the best fire prevention products available and expanding their use through refinement, education, and exposure. Contego is Latin for “to shield, defend, or protect”. That is also the mission of the company and its management. When you apply Contego Firebarrier Intumescent Latex Paint to virtually any substrate you can rest assured that you’ve got the best in fire protection. Whether treating steel beams in a high-rise building or airport or small circuit boards, Contego provides unmatched fire protection and thermal resistance. Contego is the solution… non-toxic, beautifully thin, amazingly affordable, incomparably reliable intumescent paint. Contego makes the world a safer place. To ensure the quality of Contego intumescent fire barrier paint and its support of global fire resistance standards, Contego is ISO 9001:2008 and ETA 16/0160 Certified. Contego is the only intumescent manufacturer that uses triple redundant quality control analysis of batches using spectrofluoroscopic FTIR analysis to map the chemical signature. Contego uses UL, Intertek, Materials Analytical Services, MAGI, and KTA. Contego is unique in that all of its data, regardless of which laboratory tested its products or when, is highly consistent — contributing to its nearly universal acceptance for virtually any structural design. Contego reps around the world offer solutions to the commercial and industrial sector, as well as consumers. Structures and furnishings treated with Contego brand products offer a level of security and safety that can be measured in lives saved and property losses that are averted.