What United Controls International does

United Controls International (UCI) is a privately held Small Business Enterprise founded in 1985 (with operational roots in the 1960s as a division of Reliance Electric's Custom Controls Division) and headquartered in Norcross, Georgia. The company supplies safety-related materials, equipment qualification services, and commercial grade dedication engineering to the nuclear power industry, serving both domestic U.S. utilities and international nuclear operators through a globally distributed team. Headcount is in the 101–250 band and the firm operates two facilities in Norcross, GA.

UCI's core technology portfolio centers on nuclear qualification and dedication rather than on software. Its proprietary products include NukeTape®, a self-bonding silicone splicing tape qualified to IEEE 383 with a 400°F rating and LOCA/HELB simulation testing, and QDC Electrical Connectors qualified for a 60-year life at 144°F with seismic and LOCA ratings. The company operates in-house seismic and environmental qualification test capabilities per IEEE 344 and IEEE 323, including a seismic table and accelerated aging infrastructure. Material testing is performed in an ISO 9001 / NQA-1 compliant laboratory with hardness testing, LECO carbon/sulfur analysis, FTIR, OES, and XRF spectroscopy. UCI maintains a proprietary database of over 4,000 approved qualification and dedication procedures and has supplied more than 600 custom panel and rack mount enclosures.

UCI monetizes through six streams: commercial grade dedication services, equipment qualification services, material testing services, custom design/fabrication/integration of nuclear-qualified products, repair and refurbishment of motors, breakers, and electronics, and sale of nuclear-qualified hardware (NukeTape, QDC connectors, qualified items). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract cadence. The go-to-market motion is sales-led with inside and outside representatives, supplemented by event-driven engagement across ANS, AUG MUG, the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference, EPRI PeARTS, and NUOG. The QA program meets 10CFR 50 Appendix B, 10CFR Part 21, NQA-1 (2008/2009a/2015/2022), ISO 9001, and CSA-N299, and is audited by NUPIC, NIAC, and inspected by the NRC. The firm is individually/founder-owned with no disclosed venture or private equity backing.

Name

United Controls International

Legal name

United Controls International

Website

https://unitedcontrols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

United Controls International supplies safety-related materials, equipment qualification testing, commercial grade dedication, and proprietary nuclear-qualified products (NukeTape®, QDC connectors) to domestic and international nuclear power utilities and OEMs from its Norcross, Georgia headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nuclear Safety-Related Materials and Equipment Qualification Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Component Qualification, Testing & Certification (Seismic, Environmental, EMI/EMC) (EUAKADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nuclear Power Plant Operations & Maintenance (O&M) (EUACADAO), Codes, Standards & Design Compliance (ASME, IEEE, IEC, RCC-M) (EUAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Nuclear qualification services
• Commercial grade dedication
• Equipment qualification testing
• Nuclear safety materials
• Material testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Norcross

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Grade Dedication Services: Development of commercial grade dedication plans for safety-related parts, systems, and services in accordance with EPRI 3002002982 guidance. Verifies critical characteristics to ensure items perform safety functions.
2. Equipment Qualification Services: Environmental and seismic qualification testing for nuclear power plant equipment, including accelerated aging, LOCA, HELB, and thermal testing.
3. Material Testing Services: Material analysis and testing services including hardness testing, chemical analysis, spectroscopy for metallic and non-metallic materials.
4. Design, Fabrication, and Integration Services: Custom design, fabrication, and integration of nuclear-qualified products including power distribution centers, control cabinets, annunciators, and terminal boxes.
5. Repair and Refurbishment Services: Refurbishment and repair of motors, circuit breakers, and electronic equipment for nuclear applications.
6. Nuclear Products: Sale of proprietary nuclear-qualified products including NukeTape® and QDC Electrical Connectors.
7. Nuclear Training Services: Training and auditing services through Nuclear Training Institute (NTI), including on-site and off-site nuclear training, internal and external audits, and consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

United Controls International provides safety-related material qualification, commercial grade dedication, and auxiliary power services to the commercial nuclear power industry. Its core offering combines professional services — including environmental and seismic equipment qualification testing, ISO 9001/NQA-1 material testing, commercial grade dedication of safety-related parts, and custom design/fabrication/integration of nuclear-qualified components — with sales of proprietary nuclear-qualified hardware such as NukeTape® splicing tape and QDC Electrical Connectors to nuclear utilities and OEMs domestically and internationally.

Product overview

United Controls International (UCI) provides a portfolio of nuclear-qualified products and services to the nuclear power industry. The core products include NukeTape® (self-vulcanizing splicing tape), QDC Electrical Connectors (harsh-environment quick-disconnect connectors), and various Qualified Items. These are supported by a comprehensive suite of services: Commercial Grade Dedication, Equipment Qualification (environmental and seismic testing), Material Testing (chemical and mechanical analysis), Design/Fabrication/Integration, and Repair/Refurbishment. The company has been operating since 1985 and maintains NQA-1 and ISO 9001 quality programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NukeTape: Nuclear qualified splicing tape used in safety related and harsh environments. Product line includes UCI-003XS (Nuclear Qualified), UCI-C004XS (Commercial Grade), and UCI-C004NG (Commercial Grade NukeGoop).

Products and services

• NukeTape® Nuclear-qualified, self-bonding silicone rubber splicing tape designed for safety-related and harsh-environment applications. Adheres only to itself, vulcanizes without heat within 24 hours, provides insulation for splices and terminals, is qualified to IEEE 383, withstands up to 400°F, and has been LOCA/HELB simulation tested. Sold as a proprietary hardware product line to nuclear utilities and OEMs.
• QDC Electrical Connector Quick-disconnect electrical connectors rated for 600V and 194°F, supporting wire sizes from 10 AWG to 20 AWG with 3–8 wires. Qualified for harsh-environment nuclear applications with a qualified life of 60 years at 144°F, seismic qualified to 10g SSE, and LOCA qualified at 500°F and 80 psig. Sold to nuclear utilities and OEMs as a proprietary hardware product.
• Qualified Items Pre-qualified nuclear safety-related components and materials offered for use in nuclear power plant applications, leveraging UCI's library of approved qualification procedures. Sold as a hardware product line to nuclear utilities and OEMs.
• Commercial Grade Dedication Services Service for developing commercial grade dedication plans for nuclear safety-related parts, systems, and services in accordance with EPRI 3002002982 guidance. Verifies critical characteristics to ensure items perform safety functions, including software and digital item dedication. Provided to nuclear utilities and OEMs as a contracted engineering service.
• Equipment Qualification Services Environmental and seismic qualification testing for nuclear power plant equipment, including accelerated aging, accident testing (radiation, LOCA, HELB, thermal), and seismic evaluation using an in-house seismic table. Provided as a contracted qualification service to nuclear utilities, OEMs, and I&C suppliers.
• Material Testing Services Comprehensive material testing including hardness testing (Rockwell, Brinell, Microhardness, Durometer), chemical analysis (LECO carbon/sulfur, FTIR, OES, XRF spectroscopy), and mechanical testing (tensile, yield, elongation) for metallic and non-metallic materials. Delivered by an ISO 9001 / NQA-1 compliant lab to nuclear utilities, OEMs, and other safety-critical customers.
• Design, Fabrication, and Integration Services Custom design, fabrication, and integration of nuclear power components including power distribution centers, annunciators, control cabinets, terminal boxes, and seismic-qualified equipment, with over 600 custom panel and rack mount enclosures supplied to date. Sold and contracted as an engineering/fabrication service to nuclear utilities and OEMs.
• Repair and Refurbishment Services Refurbishment and repair of motors, circuit breakers, and electronic equipment for nuclear applications, including motor repair/refurbishment, circuit breaker restoration, electronic equipment repair, stator rewind, and integration of electrical/mechanical components. Sold as a service to nuclear utilities and OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of nuclear industry service
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nuclear Training Institute (NTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with sister company Nuclear Training Institute (NTI) to provide top-tier nuclear industry training and auditing services. NTI specializes in on-site and off-site nuclear training, internal and external audits, and comprehensive management and quality consulting, bringing unparalleled expertise to help organizations achieve their goals.
• American Nuclear Society (ANS)minorOthersUCI team attended ANS Conference to connect with researchers, industry leaders, students and fellow professionals advancing nuclear science and technology.
• Nuclear Utility Obsolescence Group (NUOG)minorOthersUCI is a proud member of NUOG, collaborating with customers and manufacturers to support clean reliable energy through innovative obsolescence and reverse engineering solutions.
• World Nuclear AssociationminorOthersUCI Europe attended World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference organized by World Nuclear Association, which works to strengthen industry support and preparedness for new nuclear development.
• EPRIminorOthersUCI team attended EPRI's annual PeARTS meeting in collaboration with EPRI's recommended best practices.
• Braidwood Clean Energy CentercoreOthersUCI Inside Sales Team visited Braidwood Clean Energy Center to strengthen relationship and gain insight into real-world challenges and priorities of nuclear operations.
• Callaway Energy CentercoreOthersUCI partnered with Callaway Energy Center as a hole sponsor in their golf tournament to support a great cause while strengthening industry partnerships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ENERTECH (Curtiss-Wright subsidiary): ENERTECH provides nuclear equipment qualification, seismic testing, and commercial grade dedication services to the same utility customer base as UCI. It is the closest head-to-head competitor in Class 1E equipment qualification per IEEE 323/344, supported by parent Curtiss-Wright's scale.
• Holtec International: Holtec supplies nuclear plant equipment, obsolescence/reverse-engineering solutions, and is developing SMR-160. Overlaps UCI directly in obsolescence management and reverse-engineered safety-related components for operating reactors.
• Kinemetrics: Kinemetrics supplies seismic monitoring and qualification equipment for nuclear and safety-critical infrastructure. Comparable to UCI in IEEE 344 seismic qualification expertise and nuclear-class instrumentation.
• Structural Integrity Associates (SI): SI provides engineering services, equipment qualification, and aging-management programs for the nuclear industry. Directly comparable to UCI in equipment qualification testing and commercial grade dedication services.

Broad incumbents

• Mirion Technologies: Mirion is a larger nuclear safety and radiation detection company providing qualification, monitoring, and measurement services for nuclear power plants worldwide. It overlaps UCI in equipment qualification and safety-related testing, and competes for similar nuclear-supply budgets.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation (Nuclear/Defense): Curtiss-Wright's Industrial division supplies nuclear-qualified valves, motors, control equipment, and qualification services. As the parent of ENERTECH, it is the broadest scaled competitor to UCI in commercial grade dedication and EQ testing.
• Westinghouse Electric Company: Westinghouse provides nuclear plant services including equipment qualification, replacement components, and I&C solutions for operating PWRs and AP1000 new builds. Overlaps UCI in safety-related component supply and qualification for global nuclear utilities.
• Framatome: Framatome offers nuclear services, fuel, and components including qualification and obsolescence management for a global installed base. Comparable to UCI in equipment qualification and engineering services supporting safety-related plant equipment.
• Siemens Energy (Nuclear I&C): Siemens Energy offers nuclear-grade I&C systems, qualification services, and digital modernization for operating reactors. Overlaps UCI in nuclear instrumentation, control cabinet supply, and qualification services globally.

Others

• Parker Hannifin (Nuclear/Sealing): Parker supplies nuclear-qualified sealing, connector, and electromechanical components, including qualified sub-assemblies for safety-related applications. Adjacent peer supplying similar nuclear-class hardware channels rather than competing directly on qualification services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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