Cold Pad

What Cold Pad does

Cold Pad is a French engineering company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Paris (130 rue de Lourmel, 75015) that develops non-intrusive bonded fastening and structural repair solutions for offshore, marine, wind energy, civil engineering, nuclear, and onshore industrial assets. Its core technology centers on cold bonding — adhesively bonded mechanical fasteners and composite repairs that can be installed during live operations without drilling, welding, or hot work. The product portfolio includes the C-Claw bonded fastener line for steel (S1000 heavy-duty at 90 kN ultimate capacity, S300 non-intrusive at sub-2-minute installation) and the C-Block line for concrete (C500 anti-seismic co-developed with EDF, C100 industrial grade), all installed using the proprietary C-HAWK tool that simulates laboratory bonding conditions and monitors humidity and pressure in real time. Structural repair solutions (ColdShield, C-ELLULAR, HotShield) and customized solutions (Leak Containment Kit, Pit Repair, Lifting Kit, Bellmouth Plating, Hatch Cover) address corrosion, structural thinning, leak containment, and equipment mounting on FPSOs, tanks, decks, towers, and offshore buoys.

The business operates a project-based revenue model combining one-time product sales (C-Claw, C-Block, ColdShield, CELLULAR, HotShield) with professional services revenue from turnkey installations, field engineering, and customer training. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no public price list. Go-to-market blends enterprise field sales for direct turnkey delivery with a global network of 11+ trained local channel partners spanning Scotland, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Ghana, Brazil, Nigeria, Singapore, Malaysia, and Equatorial Guinea, with recent geographic expansion into the UAE, South Africa, Senegal, Thailand, and Angola. The company has delivered 150+ projects across multiple verticals, holds class approvals from Bureau Veritas, DNV, RINA, and ABS, and counts TotalEnergies, Trident Energy, EDF/French Nuclear Power Plant, French Army, and European Storage Tank Farm among its named enterprise customers. A €7.1M funding round closed in May 2024 to fund product line development and expansion into wind, nuclear, and civil engineering, followed by strategic partnerships with Eiffage Énergie Systèmes (March 2025) and Arquus (June 2025) to broaden vertical reach.

Name

Cold Pad

Legal name

COLD PAD

Website

https://cold-pad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cold Pad is a French engineering company that provides non-intrusive adhesively bonded fasteners and composite structural repair solutions for offshore, marine, wind energy, nuclear, and industrial assets, enabling installation and repair during live operations without drilling, welding, or hot work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bonded Fasteners and Composite Structural Repair

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Deck Machinery & Mooring Systems (Winches, Windlasses, Capstans) (IMAJAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shipboard Propulsion, Power Generation & Energy Storage (IMABAKAF)

Keywords

• Bonded fasteners
• Non-intrusive structural repair
• Cold bonding technology
• Composite repair solutions
• Marine offshore maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of proprietary bonded fasteners (C-Claw, C-Block) and structural repair solutions (ColdShield, CELLULAR, HotShield)
2. Turnkey Solutions: Complete project delivery from site survey to installation, handling everything in-house
3. Installation Services: On-site installation through trained field specialists for confined spaces, offshore environments, rope access configurations
4. Training Services: Training sessions for customer operational teams to install products, plus network of trained local partners

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cold Pad provides non-intrusive bonded fasteners and composite structural repair solutions for offshore, marine, wind energy, civil engineering, nuclear, and onshore industrial assets. Its core products are the C-CLAW (steel) and C-BLOCK (concrete) adhesively bonded fastener lines installed with the proprietary C-HAWK tool, plus class-approved composite repair systems (COLDShield, CELLULAR, HOTShield) that replace welding, drilling, and hot work, enabling repairs and installations during live operations in harsh and ATEX environments.

Product overview

Cold Pad is an engineering company providing non-intrusive bonded repairs and fastening solutions for offshore, marine, wind energy, civil engineering, and onshore industrial applications. The product portfolio centers on C-CLAW and C-BLOCK bonded fastener product lines (S1000, S300, C500, C100) paired with C-HAWK installation tools. Structural repair solutions include COLDShield (cold work) and CELLULAR (cold work reinforcement) and HOTShield (hot work) products. Customized solutions encompass Leak Containment Kit, Pit Repair, Lifting Kit, Bellmouth Plating, and Hatch Cover products. All solutions are designed for installation during live operations without drilling or welding, minimizing downtime and preserving structural integrity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C-CLAW: Line of bonded fasteners for steel and concrete applications, including C-CLAW S1000 (heavy-duty for steel) and C-CLAW S300 (non-intrusive fastener for steel).
• C-BLOCK
• ColdShield
• C-ELLULAR
• HotShield
• C-HAWK
• Leak Containment Kit

Products and services

• C-CLAW S1000 Heavy-duty adhesively bonded fastener for steel applications in demanding environments. Ultimate capacity 90 kN (9,000 kg), regulatory capacity 10 kN (1,000 kg), 120 mm diameter, installation time under 25 minutes. Replaces welding and drilling in offshore, marine, and industrial contexts.
• C-CLAW S300 Non-intrusive adhesively bonded fastener for steel. Installed in under 2 minutes by a single technician. Ultimate capacity 20 kN (2,000 kg), regulatory capacity 3 kN (300 kg), 70 mm diameter. Type Approved by Bureau Veritas (2024) and DNV (2025). Used in wind energy, offshore, and industrial applications.
• C-BLOCK C500 Non-intrusive bonded fastener for concrete, co-developed with EDF for civil engineering and nuclear power plant use. Anti-seismic intermediate layer. Ultimate capacity 20 kN (2,000 kg), regulatory capacity 5.6 kN (570 kg). Replaces drilling and dowels where drilling is prohibited (rebar, Feroscan, contamination).
• C-BLOCK C100 Industrial bonded fastener for concrete applications. Ultimate capacity 6 kN (600 kg), regulatory capacity 1 kN (100 kg), 70 mm diameter, installation time under 2 minutes. Eliminates typical constraints of concrete drilling.
• C-HAWK L Installation Tool Proprietary installation tool that creates the perfect bonding environment by simulating laboratory conditions and providing ideal humidity levels; records humidity and pressure data during installation. Used to install Cold Pad bonded fasteners.
• C-HAWK S Installation Tool Next-generation compact installation tool designed to install C-Claw S300 and C-Block C100. Creates the perfect bonding environment by simulating laboratory conditions; user-friendly with minimal training required.
• COLDShield Permanent, class-approved structural repair solution for FPSO hull girder strength using cold bonding technology. Designed to resist offshore humidity during installation and service. Ideal for decks, shells, frames, tanks, and offshore buoys.
• C-ELLULAR Class-approved structural reinforcement solution that uses C-Claw technology to restore hull strength and combat corrosion in marine environments. Ideal for crude oil tanks, ballast tanks, side shells, and decks. Supports rope access with a two-person crew.
• HOTShield Structural repair system for use where hot work is permitted. Welded sandwich repair with polymer injected between the new steel plate and the damage area. Cost-effective, durable option for repairing decks with long-lasting strength.
• Leak Containment Kit Off-the-shelf repair kit for pinhole and leak issues on hull structures of offshore and marine assets. Versatile and adjustable design to contain leaks in various areas and angles. Can be installed in ATEX zones without requiring shutdown.
• Pit Repair System System that restores integrity to corroded metal surfaces without intrusive or hot work. Uses adhesive technology to fill and reinforce localized corrosion pits on tanks, pipes, and structural components. Strong adhesion in tough environments.
• Non-Intrusive Lifting Kit Adjustable lifting kits based on heavy-duty bonded fasteners. Adjustable to lift different loads of up to 6 tons; can be installed on concrete and steel surfaces without drilling.
• Bellmouth Plating Safe and fast solution to comply with classification society requirements for increasing bottom plating thickness below the bellmouth on offshore/marine assets. No welding and no drilling required. Class approved.
• Hatch Cover Cold-installed hatch cover fastened onto the deck with no hot work, using proprietary C-CLAW mechanical anchor points. Watertightness ensured by compressing a highly compliant seal designed for marine oil & gas environments. Class approved.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 barrels per day saved over 60 days for TotalEnergies FPSO repair by avoiding production shutdown
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• ArquuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Partnership focused on developing non-invasive anchoring solutions for vehicle bodies, allowing quick and secure attachments. This collaboration extends Cold Pad's technology into the defense vehicle market.
• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes - Clemessy Services Sud-EstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Partnership marking the beginning of a promising alliance in key markets including national defense, shipbuilding, nuclear energy, petrochemicals, and space sectors.
• Marine Technical Limits (MTL)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScotland-based partner specializing in FPSO structural integrity, naval architecture, on-station repairs, and equipment solutions for the offshore industry with extensive hands-on experience.
• GAIMMS - Global Asset Integrity & Maintenance Management ServicesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Trinidad and Tobago with coverage in Guyana. Asset integrity maintenance service company providing maintenance solutions for construction, energy, industrial, and marine sector.
• Axess GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides innovative asset integrity management solutions in Guyana and Scotland, combining engineering expertise with advanced technology for safe and efficient lifting, material handling, and inspection services.
• ENSOL Engineering & Technology ServicesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly indigenous Ghanaian company providing high-quality, safe, bespoke, and value-driven engineering and support services across multiple industries.
• IEC EngenhariaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian company with full command of advanced technologies in cathodic protection, corrosion, and asset integrity. Extensive experience in cathodic protection, corrosion studies, electrical grounding, and equipment inspection.
• ENERBULL LimitedregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndigenous oil and gas service company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Deploys cutting-edge technologies guaranteeing asset integrity while reducing costs throughout the value chain.
• Hyprops Nigeria LimitedregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides engineering and technical services to upstream and downstream sectors in Nigeria, aiming to meet client requirements efficiently with high-quality service and maximized economic returns.
• SLR Synergies Pte LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarine engineering firm based in Singapore specializing in full engineering services to offshore marine industry across all stages of vessel repair work.
• AIG Holdings - Allied Industries GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecializes in maintenance, construction, and modification works across energy, marine, and utilities industries in Malaysia. Expertise covers offshore and onshore facilities, structural and piping works, and engineering design.
• Fira Sinergi Sdn BhdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysian company focused on supplying high-quality materials, equipment, and tools for the industrial sector with expertise in advanced ICT solutions and full construction services.
• BMT OffshoreregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrings over 100 years of industry experience with expertise spanning engineering, procurement, construction, and complete project delivery in Equatorial Guinea.
• EDFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed C-Block C500 with EDF for civil engineering and construction applications, particularly nuclear power plants, featuring anti-seismic capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hempel: Hempel is a global coatings supplier with marine and offshore protective coatings including abrasion- and corrosion-resistant systems for FPSO hulls and offshore wind foundations, partially overlapping with Cold Pad's corrosion-driven repair solutions in marine and wind markets.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works): ITW's Construction and Automotive segments produce industrial fastening solutions including chemical anchors and adhesives for concrete and steel, several of which are certified for offshore and wind applications — overlapping with Cold Pad's C-Block concrete fasteners in industrial and nuclear verticals.
• Bostik (Arkema): Bostik, the adhesive arm of Arkema, produces structural and industrial adhesives including methacrylate and epoxy systems used in marine, transportation, and construction fastening — a broad incumbent whose adhesive platforms could compete with Cold Pad's bonded chemistry.
• Sika AG: Sika is a global specialty chemicals leader with structural adhesives, concrete repair mortars, and marine bonding systems serving construction, energy, and marine markets — a far broader portfolio but addressing overlapping fastening and structural repair problems as Cold Pad.
• Würth Industrie France (Würth Group): Würth is one of Europe's largest industrial fastener distributors and manufacturers with chemical anchors and bolt-assurance products for construction, energy, and shipbuilding — overlapping with Cold Pad's chemical/mechanical bonded fastener line in civil engineering and marine.
• 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes): 3M supplies structural adhesives, bonding tapes, and surface preparation systems used in aerospace, marine, and industrial fastening/repair — a broad incumbent whose epoxy and acrylic adhesive chemistries could substitute for Cold Pad's bonded-fastener technology in select use cases.

Direct peers

• Hydratight (a BrandSafway company): Hydratight delivers on-site mechanical bolting, torque/tension services, and engineered joint integrity for offshore and industrial customers — the dominant incumbent in the bolted-fastening category that Cold Pad's C-Claw and C-Block bonded fasteners substitute against.
• Team Inc. Team Industrial Services provides on-site leak sealing, hot tap, and composite repair services for refineries, power plants, and offshore assets — overlapping with Cold Pad's Pit Repair, Leak Containment Kit, and HotShield offerings, and competing for similar shutdown-avoidance budgets.
• Belzona: Belzona is the closest direct competitor — it manufactures polymer-based composite repair systems and cold-curing coatings for industrial and marine assets (tanks, pipes, hulls) without hot work, addressing the same non-intrusive repair use cases as Cold Pad's COLDShield and C-ELLULAR.

Emerging players

• Allnamics: Allnamics is a European specialist in stud and fastener testing, torque tightening, and bolt integrity for wind, offshore, and industrial customers — a smaller niche player that competes for the same asset-integrity budget that Cold Pad addresses with C-Claw bonded fasteners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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