CEPC

What CEPC does

CEPC LLC is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based custom manufacturer of thermoplastic process equipment serving the metal finishing, chemical, and steel industries. The company designs, engineers, and fabricates acid-resistant tanks, rigid liners, fume collection systems, and complete wet-section process equipment using polypropylene, CPVC, PVC, and polyethylene materials. Its three core product lines are Batch Equipment (free-standing pickling tanks, rigid liners, rinse tanks, caustic cleaning tanks), Continuous Equipment (strip pickling tanks, high speed cleaning and plating systems, electrolytic cleaning and pickling units, plating trays and cells, cascading rinse units), and Specialty Equipment (pit and trench liners, double containment systems, fume abatement units, dipping baskets, cylindrical holding tanks, odor control units). CEPC's technical differentiation centers on exclusive fusion welding technology, including the only 45-degree Corner Fusion Welding Machine in the industry (producing welds 140% stronger than parent material), a five-meter fusion butt-welding machine, a fully automated bending and forming machine capable of producing four-sided boxes without human intervention, and a 6' x 16' extruded sheet inventory that minimizes weld seams.

The company operates from a single full-service manufacturing facility at 5501 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, equipped with three overhead cranes, an automated weld prep machine, and a sheet saw. Engineering uses Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical with FEA stress analysis per DVS 2205 International Guidelines. Revenue is generated primarily through custom one-time equipment sales priced via individual quote, supplemented by professional services revenue from emergency field service crews performing on-site repairs, modifications, and confined-space inspections on existing plastic equipment. CEPC reaches customers through direct phone sales, a website inquiry channel, industry association memberships (AIST, AWS, WAI, AESF, AGA, ASME, NAM), and a field service organization with a dedicated emergency hotline. The company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of C&E Plastics, Inc. since June 2014, operating as a private LLC serving domestic US customers with leadership citing international project experience.

Name

CEPC

Legal name

CEPC LLC

Website

https://cepcllc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEPC LLC is a Pittsburgh-based custom manufacturer of thermoplastic process equipment (tanks, liners, fume systems, wet-section equipment) for the metal finishing, chemical, and steel industries, specializing in proprietary fusion welding and automated bending technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Thermoplastic Process Equipment

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells) (IMANAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Liners & Sacks (FFS, Heavy-Duty, Drum Liners) Manufacturing (IMANAEAH)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic process equipment
• Metal finishing equipment
• Polypropylene tank fabrication
• Fusion welding services
• Chemical processing tanks

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Manufacturing: CEPC LLC designs, engineers and manufactures custom thermoplastic equipment including tanks, liners, covers, and process systems. Products are sold as custom solutions with pricing based on specifications. The company offers free quotes for prospective customers.
2. Field Service and Repair: Emergency field service crews provide on-site repairs and modifications to existing plastic equipment. Services include confined space field service, on-site inspections, and spare parts supply.
3. Emergency Fabrications: Emergency fabrication services for urgent customer needs, providing rapid turnaround for critical equipment requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CEPC LLC custom designs, engineers and manufactures thermoplastic process equipment for the metal finishing, chemical and steel industries. Core products include batch pickling tanks and rigid liners, continuous strip pickling and plating systems, and specialty items such as pit and trench liners, double containment systems, fume abatement and odor control units, and dipping baskets, supported by engineering/design, automated bending/forming, fusion welding fabrication, and on-site field service.

Product overview

CEPC LLC is a custom manufacturer of thermoplastic process equipment for the metal finishing, chemical, and steel industries. Their product portfolio consists of three core equipment categories: Batch Equipment (free-standing pickling tanks, rigid liners, rinse tanks, caustic cleaning tanks), Continuous Equipment (strip pickling tanks, high speed cleaning and plating systems, electrolytic cleaning units, cascading rinse units), and Specialty Equipment (pit and trench liners, double containment systems, fume abatement units, dipping baskets, recirculation tanks, cylindrical holding tanks, odor control units). Supporting these products are engineering and design services using CAD and FEA analysis, exclusive Corner Fusion Welding Technology, and automated bending and forming capabilities. The company operates a full-service manufacturing facility in Pittsburgh, PA with a 16'-4" fusion butt-welding machine and provides field service for installation, repairs, and modifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Batch Equipment

Quantifiable outcome

• Weld strength is 140% of parent material thickness using corner fusion technology
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• C&E Plastics Inc.coreOthersCEPC LLC became a wholly owned subsidiary of C&E Plastics, Inc. in June 2014. Clifford D. Crighton, President of C&E, has over 37 years of experience in the thermoplastic industry. Under his leadership, both companies continue to provide thermoplastic equipment. C&E Plastics operates at www.ceplastics.com.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IPEX: Large-scale plastic piping, valves, and process equipment manufacturer; broader portfolio than CEPC but overlaps in industrial thermoplastic process equipment for chemical plants.
• EnPro Industries: Diversified industrial manufacturer with sealing and engineered product lines for chemical and metal processing; broader scope but overlapping customer set in process equipment for harsh-service applications.
• Roper Technologies: Diversified industrial equipment and software conglomerate; relevant only as a benchmark for industrial-process-equipment economics, not a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Poly Processing Company: Custom-manufacturer of cross-linked polyethylene tanks, vessels, and containment systems for chemical and industrial users; competes head-to-head with CEPC in large custom plastic tanks.
• AGRU America: Manufacturer of plastic (PE/PP) piping systems, sheets, and custom-fabricated equipment including tanks and liners for chemical and industrial use; competes for the same thermoplastic process equipment RFPs.
• Snyder Industries (ABC Polymer): Custom rotationally molded and fabricated polyethylene tanks and containers serving industrial chemical and metal-related applications; directly overlaps CEPC's batch and specialty equipment categories.
• Assmann Corporation: Fabricator of rotationally molded and custom polyethylene storage tanks and secondary containment; comparable custom plastic tank manufacturing scale and customer profile.
• Plast-O-Matic Valves: Custom manufacturer of corrosion-resistant thermoplastic valves, piping, and process components; comparable specialty plastics fabrication serving chemical/industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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