Atlantic Industrial Coatings

Atlantic Industrial Coatings is a company that recently received a $6.9 million no-bid contract to restore the reflecting pool on the National Mall in Washington D.C. This project, ordered by Donald Trump, aims to have the pool turned blue in time for the U.S.'s 250th anniversary celebrations. The contract has drawn scrutiny due to its no-bid nature and the company's prior work, including renovating a swimming pool at Trump's Virginia golf course. Concerns have also been raised by a union monitoring the site regarding worker safety amid the rush to complete the project on schedule. The company's involvement in this high-profile, politically charged beautification project makes it newsworthy at this time.