OUR TEAM

Dr Eldon Tate
CEO and Founder of Inhibit Coatings
Eldon developed our state-of-the-art technology while completing his PhD research at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

Dr Emma Wrigglesworth
Scientist at Inhibit Coatings
Emma is a Scientist conducting new R&D at our research facilities in Wellington, New Zealand. Emma brings her expertise in metal-polymer nanocomposite design and characterisation to our R&D team.

Josh Stoneham
Materials Engineer at Inhibit Coatings
Josh previously completed a masters degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom). With a background in alloy chemistry and processing, he brings his expertise in materials characterisation and testing to the team.

Stephen Fitzer
Operations Manager at Inhibit Coatings
Stephen is our operations manager with experience in both project and production environments. He graduated with an MSc in Engineering Project Management and previously worked on collaborative, complex, and innovative research projects.

Stephanie Lockwood
Master of Science Candidate at Inhibit Coatings
Stephanie is currently a full-time research student at VUW, completing her master's degree majoring in chemistry with Inhibit Coatings. Stephanie specialises - but is not limited - in nanocomposite epoxy resins.

Ethan Wait
Research Assistant at Inhibit Coatings
Ethan has a Bachelor of Science, majored in Biotechnology and Chemistry. With a multidisciplinary skill set, he brings a knowledge of applied biology to the team.
OUR BOARD
INTERIORS
Industrial Floor and Wall Coatings
Our antimicrobial floor coatings provide a robust, non-slip, non-porous surface - preventing contaminants from seeping into the flooring. They also stop the proliferation of microbial substances, lowering the likelihood of recontamination. All our floor coatings have been trialled with huge success and are available through our partners The Polymer Group.
Fixtures and Fittings
High-touch areas present a risk of bacteria and viruses being transferred from person-to-person. Applying our technology to areas like door handles and push plates in hospitals and healthcare facilities provides an extra layer of protection.