XCEL
XCEL is a privately-held U.S. industrial inspection company providing non-destructive testing, mechanical integrity, and pipeline integrity services to owner-operators across oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, power generation, and renewable energy markets, delivered via certified technicians and advanced robotic inspection technologies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersLongview, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What XCEL does
XCEL is a privately-held U.S. industrial inspection company that provides non-destructive testing (NDT), mechanical integrity, and asset integrity services to operators in oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, power generation, renewable energy, utilities, transportation, and general industrial markets. Operating under XCEL Holdco with XCEL NDT LLC as the primary operating entity, the company was founded in 2012 and is now headquartered in Pasadena, Texas after relocating from Norman, Oklahoma in June 2026.
The company's technical core spans conventional NDT methods (Visual, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Radiographic, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current Testing) and advanced methods (Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing, Automated Ultrasonic Testing, Guided Wave Ultrasonics, Digital and Real-Time Radiography, Time of Flight Diffraction). It supplements these with robotic crawlers, drone platforms, Rope Access delivery, and specialized programs for storage tanks, dry cask nuclear storage, and ISFSI pads. Certifications include ABS Certified Service Supplier status across seven methods, API 510/570/653, ASME NQA-1 for nuclear work, and NAS 410 / NAVSEA alignment for aerospace and marine work. The 2026 acquisition of Integrity Assessment Group (IAG) added Pipeline Maintenance & Cathodic Protection and a foothold in Power Generation.
XCEL sells through an enterprise field-sales model with regional business development managers, quote-based project pricing, and multi-year contracts to owner-operators and contractors. Revenue is generated almost entirely from project-based professional services (NDT inspection, mechanical integrity, pipeline integrity, shutdown/turnaround support) rather than from licensed software or products. The company employs 101–250 personnel across offices in Norman, Pasadena, Corpus Christi, Houston, and Wilmington, with documented capability to mobilize ~100 technicians nationwide for a single refinery turnaround. Leadership includes CEO Cole Morehead, CFO James Stoddard (overseeing M&A), and BDMs Tyler Hull (East Region) and Brian Smith (Houston).
XCEL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- XCEL
- Legal name
- XCEL NDT LLC
- Website
- https://xcelgrp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- XCEL is a privately-held U.S. industrial inspection company providing non-destructive testing, mechanical integrity, and pipeline integrity services to owner-operators across oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, power generation, and renewable energy markets, delivered via certified technicians and advanced robotic inspection technologies.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
XCEL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing Services
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), In-Service Inspection (ISI) & NDE (ASME Code, Ultrasonics, Eddy Current) (EUAKABAF), Corrosion Inspection & Coating/CP Surveys (CUI, CP, DCVG/ACVG) (EUAEAHAF)
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Where XCEL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Longview
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
XCEL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- NDT Inspection Services: Professional services revenue from non-destructive testing inspections including conventional and advanced methods. Project-based work with services such as pipeline integrity inspections, mechanical integrity assessments, and facility shutdown support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based professional services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
XCEL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
XCEL is an industrial inspection company providing comprehensive non-destructive testing (NDT) and asset integrity services to owners and operators across oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, power generation, utilities, renewable energy, industrial, and transportation sectors. The company delivers conventional and advanced NDT methods (PAUT, AUT, TOFD, VT, MT, PT, RT, UT, ET), pipeline integrity, mechanical integrity, power generation, remote visual, robotic, and rope access inspection services, complemented by NDT training, welding support, and QA/QC program administration.
Product overview
XCEL is an industrial inspection company providing comprehensive non-destructive testing (NDT) and asset integrity services. The company operates as a services provider with a portfolio of interrelated inspection solutions rather than a unified software platform. Core offerings include Advanced NDT Services (PAUT, AUT, TOFD), Conventional NDT Services (VT, MT, PT, RT, UT, ET), Pipeline Integrity Services, Power Generation Services, Remote Visual Inspection, Robotic Services, Rope Access Services, and Mechanical Integrity Services. Supporting offerings include NDT Training, Welding Support, and QA/QC Program Administration. The services are delivered through various specialized technologies including Digital Radiography, Guided Wave Ultrasonics, Laser Mapping, and drone/robotic inspection platforms. XCEL also acquired Integrity Assessment Group (IAG) to expand capabilities into Power Generation and add Pipeline Maintenance & Cathodic Protection services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Advanced NDT Services Advanced non-destructive testing services including Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT), and Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) for comprehensive asset inspection across industrial facilities and critical assets.
- Asset Integrity NDE Services Nondestructive examination services focused on evaluating the condition and integrity of industrial assets to ensure safety, compliance, and reliability for owner-operators across multiple industries.
- Conventional NDT Services Traditional NDT methods including Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and Eddy Current Testing (ET) for industrial asset inspection.
- Mechanical Integrity Services Inspection and assessment services for mechanical systems—including API 510 pressure vessel, API 570 piping, and API 653 tank inspections—to ensure operational safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
- Pipeline Integrity Services Comprehensive pipeline inspection solutions including Ultrasonic Shearwave Testing, Laser Mapping, AUT Corrosion Mapping, Coating Inspection, Cathodic Protection, integrity digs, and hydro-vac services for oil & gas and utility operators.
- Power Generation Services
Quantifiable outcome
- 100 skilled personnel mobilized nationwide for refinery turnaround project
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use XCEL
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
XCEL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
XCEL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Integrity Assessment Group (IAG)coreXCEL NDT LLC acquired Integrity Assessment Group, expanding service portfolio and industry reach into Power Generation. The combination sets the foundation for a long-term partnership focused on delivering turn-key solutions. IAG's Pipeline Maintenance & Cathodic Protection (CP) group continues under the Integrity Assessment Group entity, enabling a turn-key sales strategy with clear accountability and fewer handoffs.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights6 records
XCEL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mistras Group: Largest pure-play NDT/inspection services provider in North America, offering the same suite of advanced (PAUT, AUT, TOFD) and conventional NDT, mechanical integrity, and rope access services to oil & gas, petrochem, power, and aerospace customers — XCEL's closest head-to-head competitor.
- Acuren: PE-backed (Trilantic) industrial inspection and NDE platform serving oil & gas, petrochem, power, and pipeline end markets with comparable PAUT, AUT, RVI, and rope access offerings — the most structurally analogous competitor to XCEL.
- TEAM Industrial Services: Long-standing direct competitor in advanced NDT, heat exchanger services, and mechanical integrity; BD manager Tyler Hull was previously at TEAM, underscoring direct product/service overlap and active talent competition.
- Applus+ (Applus RTD): Global NDT and inspection division of Applus Services, competing head-to-head in PAUT, AUT, robotic inspection, and pipeline integrity across the U.S. Gulf Coast and broader energy infrastructure markets.
- IRIS NDT: Pure-play NDT services company focused on advanced ultrasonic and EMAT inspection for pipeline and industrial assets — directly competitive in the same advanced-method niches XCEL emphasizes.
Emerging players
- Quest Integrity: Specialized advanced inspection services firm (furnace tube inspection, mechanical integrity) where XCEL BDM Tyler Hull previously worked; competes for similar high-value power generation and process industry inspection work.
Broad incumbents
- Intertek: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant that competes for asset integrity, mechanical integrity, and NDT work as part of a much broader TIC portfolio — overlapping capabilities without specializing in NDT.
- Bureau Veritas: Major global TIC incumbent with an Industrial & Infrastructure division that performs industrial NDT, asset integrity, and pipeline inspection — broad-line competitor with significantly larger geographic and service reach than XCEL.
- SGS: World's largest TIC provider with industrial inspection, NDT, and asset integrity capabilities across oil & gas, energy, and industrial customers — competing for the same MSA-level industrial inspection contracts XCEL targets.
- DNV: Maritime, energy, and business assurance TIC incumbent with overlapping advisory and inspection services, particularly relevant given XCEL's ABS service supplier credentials and marine inspection work.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
XCEL social profiles
Digital presenceXCEL compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
XCEL financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
XCEL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
XCEL subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
XCEL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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XCEL M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about XCEL
What does XCEL do?
XCEL is an industrial inspection company providing comprehensive non-destructive testing (NDT) and asset integrity services to owners and operators across oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, power generation, utilities, renewable energy, industrial, and transportation sectors. The company delivers conventional and advanced NDT methods (PAUT, AUT, TOFD, VT, MT, PT, RT, UT, ET), pipeline integrity, mechanical integrity, power generation, remote visual, robotic, and rope access inspection services, complemented by NDT training, welding support, and QA/QC program administration.
Is XCEL a public or private company?
XCEL is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was XCEL founded?
XCEL was founded in 2012. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is XCEL based?
XCEL is headquartered in Longview, United States, in the North America region.
How does XCEL make money?
One revenue line is on record: NDT Inspection Services.
Who are XCEL's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mistras Group, Acuren, TEAM Industrial Services, Applus+ (Applus RTD) and IRIS NDT. Quest Integrity is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Intertek, Bureau Veritas, SGS and DNV.
Does XCEL have an API?
No public API is recorded for XCEL.
What industry is XCEL in?
XCEL's product category is Industrial Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIACAI, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services, with a secondary code of EUAEAKAF, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave). Its NAICS code is 541380 and its SIC code is 8734.