What CETCO does

CETCO is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) that develops specialty construction and environmental materials, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The company operates four product divisions: Building Materials (active and passive waterproofing membrane technologies including Coreflex for above- and below-grade envelope protection, plaza deck restoration, tunnel, foundation, and green roof applications), Drilling Products (fluid control solutions such as HYDRAUL-EZ Bags for horizontal directional drilling, foundation drilling, geothermal, environmental drilling, waterwell, slurry walls, and tunnelling), Environmental Products (lining systems and remediation technologies for landfills, mining, coal combustion residual containment, and vapor intrusion), and Water and Remediation (technologies for municipal, industrial, and environmental water treatment). Its proprietary FLUORO-SORB® bentonite-based adsorbent technology is NSF-certified and designed to bind the full spectrum of PFAS compounds (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA) without interference from co-contaminants.

The underlying technology platform centers on bentonite mineral chemistry and geosynthetic material engineering, including the polymer-modified Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) range launched in 2025. CETCO runs an R&D-driven model supported by an in-house scientific team, a principal analytical laboratory in North America equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, and ancillary labs in key international markets. The company emphasizes customized product development and on-site engineering support.

The business model monetizes through one-time sales of specialty materials to commercial construction, infrastructure, industrial, environmental remediation, and municipal water treatment customers. Distribution is sales-led via a regional sales-representative finder system and dedicated business-unit contact forms covering Building Materials, Drilling Products, Environmental Products, and Water and Remediation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. While CETCO does not report standalone revenue, it operates within Minerals Technologies Inc., which reported $2.1 billion in 2025 global sales.

Name

CETCO

Legal name

CETCO

Website

https://cetco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CETCO, a subsidiary of Minerals Technologies Inc., develops bentonite-based waterproofing membranes, drilling fluids, environmental liners, and the proprietary FLUORO-SORB® PFAS adsorbent technology for commercial construction, infrastructure, industrial, and municipal water treatment markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Specialty Materials

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Chemicals (Additives, Admixtures & Grouts) (IMAEABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB), PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Treatment Services (IMAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Construction waterproofing membranes
• Geosynthetic clay liners
• Drilling fluid additives
• PFAS remediation adsorbents
• Environmental containment systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoffman Estates

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Materials and Products Sales: CETCO generates revenue through the sale of specialty construction and environmental materials including waterproofing products, drilling fluid additives, geosynthetic liners, and remediation technologies. The company operates as a subsidiary of Minerals Technologies Inc., which reported global sales of $2.1 billion in 2025.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CETCO develops and manufactures specialty construction and environmental materials across four divisions: Building Materials (waterproofing membranes such as COREFLEX), Drilling Products (drilling fluid additives such as HYDRAUL-EZ), Environmental Products (lining systems and geosynthetics), and Water and Remediation (contamination treatment, including the proprietary FLUORO-SORB® adsorbent technology for PFAS remediation). Supporting services include laboratory treatability studies, on-site technical support, and engineering consultation bundled with product supply.

Product overview

CETCO is a subsidiary of Minerals Technologies Inc. offering four core product divisions plus specialized technologies. The Building Materials division provides waterproofing membrane technologies (including Coreflex Lining) for building envelope protection. The Drilling Products division offers fluid control solutions like HYDRAUL-EZ Bags. The Environmental Products division supplies lining systems and remediation technologies for waste containment applications. The Water and Remediation division features the proprietary FLUORO-SORB® adsorbent technology for PFAS remediation. CETCO also launched an enhanced polymer-modified bentonite GCL range in 2025. The company operates with R&D-based offerings supported by dedicated scientific teams and laboratory services for developing customized products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLUORO-SORB®: Proprietary, NSF-certified adsorbent technology designed for PFAS remediation. Binds the entire spectrum of PFAS including PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFNA without being affected by co-contaminants in the waste stream.
• Coreflex
• HYDRAUL-EZ Bags

Products and services

• Building Materials (Waterproofing Membranes) Waterproofing membrane systems for below-grade and structural commercial, civil, and infrastructure construction projects, sold to general contractors, waterproofing subcontractors, and specifying engineers.
• Drilling Products (Drilling Fluid Additives) Drilling fluid additives for borehole stability, lost circulation control, and drilling fluid management in oil & gas, HDD, mining, and trenchless construction applications, sold to drilling contractors and operators.
• Environmental Products (Containment Linings and Geosynthetics) Lining and geosynthetic containment systems (including geosynthetic clay liners and related barrier products) for landfills, mining heap leach pads, coal ash ponds, and industrial surface impoundments, sold to owners, EPC contractors, and environmental engineers.
• Water and Remediation (FLUORO-SORB® Adsorbent and Treatment) Contamination treatment products and on-site technical support, including the proprietary FLUORO-SORB® adsorbent for PFAS removal in drinking water, groundwater, and industrial process streams. Sold with laboratory treatability studies to municipal water utilities, federal site owners, and environmental remediation contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• FLUORO-SORB® binds the entire spectrum of PFAS (including PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFNA) without being affected by co-contaminants in the waste stream

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Solmax: One of the world's largest geosynthetics manufacturers, producing GCLs, geomembranes, and geocomposites. Direct head-to-head competitor to CETCO in the same geosynthetic clay liner and environmental containment categories, and recently expanded via acquisition of a South American geosynthetics manufacturer.
• NAUE GmbH & Co. KG: German-based geosynthetics specialist with a strong bentonite-based GCL portfolio (Bentofix) and geosynthetic barrier products. Directly comparable to CETCO's GCL and environmental lining offerings for landfill, mining, and containment applications globally.
• Wyo-Ben: U.S.-based bentonite mining and processing company supplying drilling fluids, foundry, and specialty absorbent products. Directly comparable raw-material-side peer to CETCO's bentonite-dependent drilling products and adsorbent technologies.
• Black Hills Bentonite: U.S. bentonite producer supplying drilling fluids, environmental sealants, and specialty absorbent products. Competes directly with CETCO on bentonite-based drilling and environmental inputs at the upstream mineral level.

Broad incumbents

• Carlisle Construction Materials: Division of Carlisle Companies offering waterproofing membranes, building envelope solutions, and related construction products. Overlaps with CETCO's Building Materials waterproofing line but operates as part of a much larger, diversified construction products portfolio.
• Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals company with a major construction chemicals and waterproofing portfolio (Sarnafil membranes, Sikaproof, etc.). Comparable as a broad-based construction chemicals incumbent, though Sika spans far more end markets than CETCO's bentonite-centric platform.
• GCP Applied Technologies (Saint-Gobain): Construction chemicals and specialty building materials company, now part of Saint-Gobain, offering waterproofing, concrete admixtures, and infrastructure protection products. Overlaps with CETCO's Building Materials waterproofing membrane business.
• Halliburton: Global oilfield services and drilling fluids leader with a much broader product portfolio. Comparable as a competitor/supplier into the drilling fluids market where CETCO's Drilling Products unit operates, though at vastly larger scale.
• Mapei S.p.A. Italian-headquartered global construction chemicals manufacturer offering waterproofing, concrete admixtures, and specialty building products. Comparable as a broad construction chemicals incumbent with overlapping waterproofing and specialty product lines.

Emerging players

• Regenesis: Environmental remediation technology provider focused on in-situ groundwater treatment, PFAS, and contaminant cleanup using injection-based and adsorbent products. Closely comparable emerging competitor in the PFAS/contaminant remediation space where CETCO's FLUORO-SORB® competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cetco_mti

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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