Name

Integran Technologies

Legal name

Integran Technologies Inc.

Website

https://integran.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nanocrystalline Metal Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Powder Coatings (IMAEAHAE)

Keywords

• Nanocrystalline metal coatings
• Hard chrome replacement
• Structural plating plastics
• Magnetic shielding coatings
• Corrosion wear protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of nanomaterial-enabled products including Nanovate stencil foils (via nanovatefoils.com), hydraulic pistons and tubes, and Powermetal sporting goods (COLT Hockey via colthockey.com).
2. Technology Licensing: Licensing of Nanovate technology to interested parties. Currently deployed to Navair, Pratt and Whitney, Enduro Industries. Also licenses Zn-Ni technology for oil and gas sector through Sigma Fasteners and Dipsol America partnerships.
3. Contract Manufacturing: Low to medium volume production and application engineering through facilities in Toronto, Canada. Provides R&D, prototyping, and small volume production services.
4. R&D Services: Research and development collaboration with customers, custom alloy development, and application development services leveraging world-class applications engineering team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Integran Technologies develops and manufactures electrodeposited nanocrystalline metal coatings and components under its Nanovate technology platform (Nanovate NV, CR, NS, NP, EM variants). The company sells finished coated components such as hydraulic pistons and tubes, magnetic shielding parts, Nanovate stencil foils, and PowerMetal/COLT Hockey sticks, and licenses the Nanovate platform and the ZNnGard zinc-nickel system to OEM partners. R&D, prototyping, small-volume production, and application engineering are delivered from its Mississauga facility to aerospace, defense, oil and gas, biomedical, electronics, and sporting goods customers.

Product overview

Integran Technologies offers a unified platform of electrodeposited nanocrystalline metal technologies under the Nanovate™ brand. The core platform includes five technology variants: Nanovate NV (composite tooling), Nanovate CR (hard chrome replacement for aerospace/defense), Nanovate NS (erosion protection), Nanovate NP (structural plating on plastics), and Nanovate EM (magnetic shielding). The company also commercializes specific products including Nanovate Stencil Foils, PowerMetal sporting goods (COLT Hockey), hydraulic components, and the licensed ZNnGard™ Zn-Ni system for oil and gas. Services include R&D, prototyping, small volume production, and technology licensing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nanovate: Integran's electrodeposited nanocrystalline metal technology platform, including products Nanovate NV, Nanovate NS, Nanovate EM, Nanovate CR, and Nanovate NP.
• MetaFuse
• ZNnGard

Products and services

• Nanovate NV (Nanovar) — Low CTE Composite Tooling Coating Low thermal expansion nanocrystalline metal surface coating for CFRP composite tooling, delivering higher yield strength, wear and fatigue resistance, resilience, and thermal-shock resistance versus conventional tooling surfaces. Used by composite parts manufacturers requiring longer tooling life.
• Nanovate CR (Nanovate CoP / nCoP) — Hard Chrome Replacement Electrodeposited nanocrystalline cobalt-phosphorus alloy coating developed as a hexavalent-chrome-free replacement for hard chrome plating, with over 90% deposition efficiency (vs 15-25% for hard chrome) and plating rates up to 200 microns/hour. Applications include aircraft landing gear, hydraulic actuators, and gas turbine engines; covered by US DoD Mil-Spec MIL-DTL-32502.
• Nanovate NS — Rain and Sand Erosion Protective Coating Coating for protection against rain erosion, sand erosion, and other wear damage on composite and metal parts; can be selectively applied and performs well on composites under various environmental conditions.
• Nanovate NP — Structural Plating on Plastics High-strength nanocrystalline metal coatings electrodeposited onto injection molded plastics (ABS, Nylon, PEEK, SLS, SLA, FDM), delivering 30-40% weight reduction versus aluminum and 5-10x improvement in surface durability and impact resistance for lightweight structural components.
• Nanovate EM — Magnetic Shielding Coating Electroplated/electroformed soft magnetic nanocrystalline coating for electromagnetic interference shielding, with high magnetic permeability and good saturation magnetization. Does not suffer from shock drop or strain sensitivity and can be applied to aluminum, polymers, and mild steel.
• Nanovate Stencil Foils Electroformed nanocrystalline stencil foils used by Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and PCB assembly operations, leveraging Integran's proprietary electroforming capability; sold direct via nanovatefoils.com.
• PowerMetal / COLT Hockey Reinforced Hockey Sticks Nanovate NiCo reinforcement-coated hockey sticks and related equipment, with 3x strength improvement versus prior generations; developed jointly with Powermetal Technologies and sold via the colthockey.com storefront.
• ZNnGard™ Nanostructured Zinc-Nickel Coating System Nanostructured Zinc-Nickel coating system for oil & gas and industrial fastener applications, replacing cadmium, PTFE, and ceramic-metallic coatings. ASTM B841 Class 2 compliant, with 3,000-5,000 hour salt spray resistance per ASTM B117, no hydrogen embrittlement, and service temperatures up to 200°C. Licensed through Sigma Fasteners (Texas) and Dipsol America (Michigan).
• Coated Hydraulic Pistons and Tubes Finished hydraulic pistons and tubes supplied with Nanovate CoP corrosion and wear protection coating for hydraulic systems.
• Magnetic Shielding Products Finished magnetic shielding components and parts using Nanovate EM technology, applied to aluminum, polymers, and mild steel substrates.
• Grain Boundary Engineering (GBE / GBEST) Superalloy Processing Thermo-mechanical bulk and surface (GBEST) processing technology for nickel-based and other superalloys that improves fatigue, creep, and corrosion resistance at high temperatures. Applied to stock materials, during forging, or as surface treatment on near-finished components.
• Contract R&D, Prototyping, and Small-Volume Production Services Custom research and development, prototyping, and low-to-medium-volume production services for customers requiring nanocrystalline metal coatings, alloy development, and application engineering; delivered from the Mississauga, Canada facility.
• Nanovate Technology Licensing Program Licensing of Nanovate electrodeposition technology and ZNnGard zinc-nickel technology to OEM and channel partners for commercial deployment in aerospace, defense, industrial, and oil & gas applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-40% weight reduction compared to machined aluminum parts
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partnership with Boeing, including Boeing SURFAIR Innovation Award recognition. Collaboration on aerospace applications and innovation projects.
• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for space and aerospace applications. NASA utilizes Integran's advanced nanomaterials for critical space program requirements.
• US Air ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense partnership supporting US Air Force requirements for advanced nanomaterials and coatings technology.
• US NavycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense partnership supporting naval systems with advanced materials technology including Nanovate deployments.
• US Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple defense programs including ESTCP and SERDP project awards. Strategic partnership for defense technology development.
• NavaircoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed Nanovate CoP technology deployment for naval air systems applications.
• Pratt & WhitneycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed technology deployment for aircraft engine applications. Nanovate CR technology integrated into engine component manufacturing.
• Enduro IndustriescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed Nanovate CR hard chrome replacement technology for industrial applications.
• General ElectricmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace and industrial applications partnership with GE for advanced materials integration.
• DuPontmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced materials applications collaboration with DuPont for specialty materials development.
• SamsungmajorTechnology or IntegrationElectronics applications partnership with Samsung for nanomaterials in consumer electronics.
• Amazon Lab126majorTechnology or IntegrationConsumer electronics development partnership for next-generation device materials.
• NWMO (Nuclear Waste Management Organization)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuclear industry applications partnership for materials solutions in nuclear waste management.
• Sigma FastenerscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerJune 2022 partnership for ZNnGard nanostructured zinc nickel fastener products. Sigma holds API monograms and distributes throughout energy sector globally.
• Dipsol AmericacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerJune 2022 partnership; master distributor for ZNnGard and ZNnCoat chemistry and components for plating and chromate finish. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.
• National Research Council of Canada (NRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMay 2022 research license agreement for carbon nanotube (CNT) and boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) technology. Collaboration on scalable production methods for thermoplastic fabrics containing high loadings of nanotubes.
• Carnegie Mellon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering in Pittsburgh, USA.
• Rutgers UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Rutgers University in New Jersey, USA.
• University of TorontominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with University of Toronto, recognized for distinguished contributions to engineering in Canada.
• Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS DoD environmental research program partnership supporting development of Nanovate CoP technology as hard chrome replacement.
• Industry CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal government partnership supporting advanced materials development in Canada.
• Magnetic Shield Corp.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for magnetic shielding products and applications.
• Powermetal TechnologiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company and COLT Hockey joint development partner for sporting goods applications.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Chromalloy: Chromalloy is a major supplier of engineered coatings, repairs, and replacement parts for gas turbine engines, with deep ties to the same aerospace and defense customers that license Integran's Nanovate CR. Both compete for hard chrome replacement and turbine component coating programs.
• Henkel: Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division supplies surface treatment, coatings, and metal pretreatment chemistry globally. Its broader portfolio and industrial customer footprint position it as a broader incumbent that overlaps with Integran's corrosion protection and coating offerings.
• Carpenter Technology: Carpenter Technology is a large specialty alloy and metal powder producer serving aerospace, defense, and medical markets. Its materials science depth and customer footprint overlap with Integran's Grain Boundary Engineering and aerospace applications.
• Columbia Chemical: Columbia Chemical is a specialty formulator of zinc and zinc-alloy plating chemistry, including zinc-nickel systems that overlap with Integran's ZNnGard offering in corrosion protection and fastener applications.
• Oerlikon (Surface Solutions): Oerlikon's Surface Solutions segment offers thermal spray and PVD coatings for aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. While the deposition technology differs, it competes with Integran's Nanovate CR and NS lines in wear and corrosion protection applications.
• MacDermid Enthone Electronics Solutions (Element Solutions): MacDermid Enthone, part of Element Solutions, is a major global supplier of plating chemistry, surface finishing, and electronics materials. It overlaps with Integran's electroplating and surface treatment offerings across automotive, electronics, and industrial markets.
• Coventya (Element Solutions): Coventya, also under Element Solutions, specializes in electroplating chemistry for decorative and functional finishes, including zinc-nickel and corrosion protection chemistries that compete with Integran's ZNnGard line. Broad geographic reach and established OEM relationships make it a significant incumbent.
• Atotech (MKS Instruments): Atotech is one of the world's largest specialty plating and surface finishing chemical suppliers, acquired by MKS Instruments in 2022. It competes broadly with Integran's Nanovate and ZNnGard chemistry lines and has substantially larger global sales, application engineering, and customer reach across electronics, automotive, and industrial finishing.

Direct peers

• Modumetal: Modumetal produces nanolayered alloy coatings using a similar electrodeposition approach to Integran's Nanovate platform. Both companies develop nano-engineered metal coatings with superior corrosion and wear performance, serving oil and gas, aerospace, and industrial markets.
• Hardide Coatings: Hardide Coatings is a direct competitor in hard chrome replacement, offering tungsten carbide-based chemical vapor deposition coatings for aerospace, oil and gas, and industrial applications. The two companies compete head-to-head in the regulatory-driven hexavalent chrome substitution market that Integran's Nanovate CR targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/integrantech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/integran-technologies-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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