What Lancs Industries does

Lancs Industries is a specialty manufacturer of radiation shielding and containment products headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company designs, fabricates, and sells custom and standard products including lead and lead-free (tungsten, bismuth) radiation shielding blankets and pipe wraps, containment tents, glovebags, catch containments, sleeving and sheeting, flexible HEPA grade filters, and protective clothing. Its products are engineered to reduce worker radiation exposure and control the spread of radioactive contamination in nuclear power, defense, and remediation settings, with compliance to Federal specifications and ASTM/military standards.

The company serves a concentrated mix of nuclear power utilities, the U.S. Navy (ships and submarines), the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, defense integrators (e.g., Leidos), space agencies (NASA), pharmaceutical manufacturers, and medical/dental facilities. Its direct-to-customer go-to-market operates via phone, email, and a website quote-request system, supported by custom design engineering and participation in industry conferences such as the American Nuclear Society meeting and the Contract Pharma Conference. Pricing is universally quote-based with no public list pricing, reflecting the engineered, spec-driven nature of each transaction and one-time/recurring purchase dynamics with the same customer base.

Lancs was acquired by Pelican Energy Partners in January 2025 and combined with Advanced Technology Group, Container Technologies Industries, and Skolnik Industries under a new holding company, Quantum Containment Systems, led by CEO Charles Melcher, to build a vertically integrated domestic nuclear containment and decontamination supply chain. Prior to the acquisition, Lancs operated as a private, founder/closely-held manufacturer for over 50 years, claiming the position of largest manufacturer of radiation shielding products in North America and exporting globally.

Name

Lancs Industries

Legal name

Lancs Industries

Website

https://lancsindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lancs Industries is an Albuquerque-based specialty manufacturer of radiation shielding, containment products, and protective apparel serving nuclear power, U.S. Navy/DoD, DOE, pharmaceutical, and medical/dental customers through a direct, custom-quote sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiation Shielding & Containment Products

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing (33243)

akta.pro primary industry

Sealed Source Manufacturing, Encapsulation & Recycling/Take-Back (Source lifecycle management) (EUAKAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineered barrier systems & backfill materials (buffers, seals, liners, grouts) (EUAKAGAH), Industrial & Heavy-Duty Flexible Packaging (Construction, Chemicals, Liners) (IMALABAJ)

Keywords

• Radiation shielding products
• Containment systems manufacturing
• Nuclear protective equipment
• Lead-free shielding materials
• Pharmaceutical isolator solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radiation Shielding Products: Sale of lead radiation shielding blankets, lead-free radiation shielding (tungsten, bismuth), and flexible shielding products. Products are custom-manufactured to specific project requirements and available in standard sizes or custom configurations. One-time product sales with potential for repeat orders from same customers.
2. Containment Products: Sale of containment products including tents, glovebags, catch containments, sleeving, bags, and sheeting. Products are designed to confine the spread of contamination and reduce cross-contamination in radioactive settings.
3. Custom Design Services: Custom-designed products tailored to specific radiation shielding requirements. The experienced design team works closely with customers to understand exact specifications and deliver solutions aligned with operational needs.
4. Protective Clothing: Sale of anti-contamination and radiation protective apparel including suits, hoods, gloves, and shoe covers for hazardous environments in industrial and nuclear applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lancs Industries manufactures and sells radiation shielding products (lead blankets, lead-free tungsten/bismuth flexible shielding) and containment systems (glovebags, tents, catch containments, sleeving and sheeting) along with patented flexible HEPA grade filters, protective clothing, and pharmaceutical isolators. Products are custom-manufactured to Federal and ASTM specifications and sold directly to nuclear power plants, U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and medical/dental facilities.

Product overview

Lancs Industries is the largest manufacturer of radiation shielding and containment products in North America, offering a comprehensive portfolio of radiation protection and contamination control solutions. The core product lines include lead radiation shielding (LI-200 through LI-206 series), lead-free flexible shielding using tungsten and bismuth (LI-200-FLEX series), and containment products including glovebags (LI-301-LI-399 series), containment tents (LI-360 series), catch containments (LI-351-LI-357), and sleeving/bags/sheeting (LI-600 series). Supporting products include Flexible HEPA Grade Filters, Protective Clothing (LI-100 series), and Pharmaceutical Containments including isolators. The company also offers custom design services to tailor products to specific customer requirements, serving nuclear power, government, medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lead Radiation Shielding Custom-manufactured lead shielding products (LI-201 through LI-206 blankets) designed to reduce exposure to ionizing radiation in nuclear power plants, medical facilities, and research labs; available with lead wool or plate construction in multiple sizes and weights.
• Lead-Free Radiation Shielding Flexible shielding products made from tungsten and bismuth that provide radiation protection as an environmentally safer alternative to lead; includes tungsten blankets, pipe wraps, and tiles for environments where lead is undesirable.
• Flexible Shielding (LI-200-FLEX Series) High-attenuation flexible shielding (LI-200-FLEX1 through LI-200-FLEX6 and custom blanket/pipe shield options) that can be molded, wrapped, or draped around equipment, piping, and irregular geometries where rigid shielding is impractical.
• Containment Glovebags Flexible, portable containment solutions (LI-301 through LI-310, LI-399) made from durable fire-retardant PVC or polyurethane with radio-frequency heat-sealed seams and integrated glove sleeves, designed to enclose contaminated items or create controlled work areas without direct contact with contaminants.
• Containment Tents Large-scale containment enclosures for radiation work, including dual chamber tents (LI-360A, LI-361B, LI-363) and single chamber tents (LI-362), available with optional external frame assemblies for structural support.
• Catch Containments Catch and contain radioactive materials during maintenance operations; includes cylinder variants (LI-351 through LI-355) in various diameters and conical variants (LI-356, LI-357).
• Sleeving, Bags and Sheeting Containment materials including sleeving in diameters from 1 to 20 inches (LI-601 through LI-620), plastic bags, and reinforced PE sheeting (LI-600 series) that meet stringent quality control criteria and performance requirements.
• Flexible HEPA Grade Filters Patented HEPA grade filters (BOP HEPA Filter LI-413, Aluminum HEPA Filter LI-414, and 2CFM Filter Assemblies LI-415, LI-416-P) that permit air transfer from bags and containment systems without releasing radioactive materials, clearing at least 99.7% of particulates 0.3 microns or larger.
• Protective Clothing Anti-contamination and radiation protective apparel including economy one piece suits (LI-101), deluxe suits (LI-102), two piece suits (LI-103), sack suits (LI-104), acid suits (LI-105), anti-C hoods (LI-131), shoe covers (LI-133), and anti-C gloves (LI-412).
• Pharmaceutical Containments Containment products for pharmaceutical and hospital/healthcare sectors including pharmaceutical isolators, flexible isolators, machinery and equipment enclosures, and transfer bags designed to protect employees from exposure during manufacturing processes.
• Radiation Protection Supplies Miscellaneous products supporting reduction of radiation exposure and minimization of contamination spread, including radioactive spill kits and related accessories such as gloverings.
• Custom Design Services Custom-engineered design and manufacturing service in which Lancs's design team works with customers to deliver radiation shielding and containment products tailored to specific geometries and operational specifications, including custom lead shielding, custom glovebags, and custom flexible shielding configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces worker radiation exposure to meet ALARA standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amray Group: European manufacturer of radiation protection products including lead aprons, lead glass, and shielding solutions for medical and industrial applications, competing with Lancs in radiation-protective apparel and medical/dental shielding segments.
• MarShield: North American manufacturer of lead radiation shielding products, leaded glass, and nuclear medical shielding components serving hospitals, nuclear facilities, and industrial users, with a product set directly comparable to Lancs's lead blankets and shielding solutions.
• Mirion Technologies: Largest pure-play radiation detection and shielding company, offering a broad portfolio of radiation protection products, dosimetry, and nuclear measurement solutions directly overlapping Lancs's radiation shielding and containment offerings for nuclear, medical, and defense customers.
• Ray-Bar Engineering: Specialty manufacturer of radiation shielding products including lead-lined panels, doors, windows, and custom shielding — directly comparable to Lancs's lead shielding and custom design capabilities for medical, nuclear, and industrial customers.
• Container Technologies Industries: Manufacturer of specialized containers and packaging for nuclear, defense, and hazardous-materials applications; sister company within Quantum Containment Systems with overlapping customer base in nuclear waste and D&D containment.
• Skolnik Industries: Manufacturer of heavy-duty metal drums, containers, and specialized packaging for nuclear, hazardous, and industrial applications; now a sister company within Quantum Containment Systems and directly comparable in nuclear containment end markets.
• Advanced Technology Group: Provider of nuclear D&D, remediation, and decommissioning services to DoE and commercial nuclear customers; sister company within Quantum Containment Systems serving the same nuclear and government client base as Lancs.

Broad incumbents

• Curtiss-Wright (Nuclear Segment): Diversified industrial conglomerate whose nuclear operations supply specialized equipment, components, and shielding-related products to naval nuclear, commercial nuclear, and DoE customers — broader portfolio but overlapping in nuclear shielding and containment adjacencies.
• Holtec International: Larger diversified nuclear equipment and services company with strong presence in spent fuel storage, D&D, and reactor components, providing adjacent radiation-shielding and containment capabilities to the same utility and DoE customer base as Lancs.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Nuclear & Radiation): Global life sciences and analytical instruments company with a radiation detection and dosimetry business serving nuclear, medical, and research customers, providing adjacent radiation-protection capabilities to the same end markets as Lancs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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