Process Combustion Corporation

What Process Combustion Corporation does

Process Combustion Corporation (PCC), founded in 1969 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a privately-held engineering firm that designs, engineers, and supplies custom industrial air pollution control and combustion systems. Its product portfolio centers on regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs), flameless thermal oxidizers (FTOs) achieving >99.9999% destruction removal efficiency and <1 ppmv NOx, the proprietary Dual-BioPhase™ bio-oxidation system, industrial burners and combustors, industrial air heaters, waste heat boilers, vapor combustors, ground flares, and post-combustion SNCR/SCR NOx reduction modules. Wet scrubber and acid gas control capability is delivered through a partnership with AirPol, contributing more than 1,400 scrubber installations and 300 flue gas desulfurization units to the combined reference base. PCC's 1,000+ installed systems operate in more than 35 countries and are engineered using Aspen process simulation, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), AutoCAD, and 3D solid modeling.

PCC generates revenue through four streams: one-time custom equipment sales (projects ranging from $5,000 to over $15 million for Fortune 500 customers), aftermarket spare parts and components (including cross-OEM compatibility for thermal oxidizers), field services and maintenance contracts, and engineering studies and consulting (FEED studies, energy and mass balance calculations, debottlenecking). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed by an in-house team led by a Director of Sales and Marketing, supplemented by a network of regional sales representatives across the United States, Canada, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and the Caribbean. International operations are conducted through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the Netherlands (PCC Europe B.V.), India (Process Combustion Technologies India PVT. LTD.), the United Kingdom, and China (PCC Environmental Equipment Beijing CO. LTD.). Marketing is technical-education-led, including eBooks, whitepapers, interactive emissions calculators, technical seminars, and webinars targeting engineering decision-makers.

PCC serves chemical, petrochemical, refining, automotive, pharmaceutical, textile, landfill gas/biogas, metals, food and beverage, biochar/bioenergy, carbon products, engineered wood products, metal shredding, and asphalt/roofing industries. Named enterprise customers include Ford, BASF, Dow Chemical, 3M, Alcoa, Hyundai, PPG Industries, Weyerhaeuser, FMC Corporation, BP Chemical, Toray Carbon Fibers America, Honda R&D Americas, Monsanto/Bayer, Schnitzer, AK Steel/Cleveland-Cliffs, and others. The firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified and is recognized as a Best Available Control Technology (BACT) supplier for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical gaseous waste streams. Will Huebner serves as CEO of PCC Group, and Matt Valancius as Director of Sales and Marketing.

Name

Process Combustion Corporation

Legal name

Process Combustion Corporation

Website

https://pcc-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Process Combustion Corporation, founded 1969 in Pittsburgh, designs and manufactures custom industrial air pollution control and combustion systems — including RTOs, flameless thermal oxidizers, bio-oxidation, burners, scrubbers, and heat recovery equipment — for Fortune 500 customers across chemical, petrochemical, refining, automotive, pharmaceutical, and metals industries in 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Pollution Control Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC), Solvent/Sorbent/Catalyst Materials & Capture Equipment Manufacturing (Absorbers, Strippers, Heat Exchangers) (EUAAALAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial air pollution control
• Thermal oxidation systems
• Combustion heat transfer
• VOC destruction equipment
• Air emissions control

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Air Pollution Control Equipment Sales: Design, engineer, and supply custom industrial air pollution control systems including thermal oxidizers, RTOs, FTOs, bio-oxidation systems, burners, combustors, industrial air heaters, waste heat boilers, and scrubber systems. Projects range from $5,000 to over $15 million. Each system is custom-designed using AutoCAD, 3D modeling, Aspen, and CFD analysis. Systems are fully integrated and include components such as refractory vessels, burners, stacks, combustion controls, heat recovery devices, and downstream pollution control equipment.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Spare Components: Supply of spare and replacement parts for all makes, brands, and configurations of thermal oxidizers and ancillary equipment. Includes system control and burner management components, replacement instrumentation, sensors, probes, mechanical parts, and bio-filter media and nutrients. Comprehensive parts supply with total integration support regardless of original equipment manufacturer.
3. Field Services and Maintenance: On-site services including burner tuning, construction and erection supervision, refractory repairs and replacement, on-site equipment assessment, and repair and maintenance programs. Service contracts available for periodic inspection and burner/component adjustments at reduced rates. Backed by 30+ years of experience and 1,000+ systems in operation.
4. Engineering Studies and Consulting: Advanced environmental engineering and consulting services including FEED studies, energy and mass balance calculations, system evaluations, capacity upgrades, process modifications, and debottlenecking. Services include site visitation, engineering analysis, system evaluation, and detailed written deliverables. Cost of study may be reimbursable upon equipment purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Process Combustion Corporation designs, engineers, and manufactures custom industrial air pollution control and combustion systems, including thermal oxidizers, regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTO), flameless thermal oxidizers (FTO), bio-oxidation systems, industrial burners, combustors, air heaters, waste heat boilers, and scrubbers. Each system is custom-engineered using Aspen, CFD, and 3D modeling for industries such as chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, automotive, pharmaceuticals, metals, and landfill gas. Projects typically range from $150,000 to over $15 million and are supported by field services, spare parts, and engineering studies.

Product overview

Process Combustion Corporation (PCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial air pollution control and combustion systems. The core product line centers on thermal oxidizer technologies including Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO), Flameless Thermal Oxidizers (FTO), and direct-fired thermal oxidizers for destroying VOCs and hazardous air pollutants. Complementary biological treatment is provided through the Dual-BioPhase™ Bio Oxidation System for high-flow, low-concentration applications. Supporting combustion equipment includes industrial burners and combustors, industrial air heaters, and packaged combustion systems. For NOx control, PCC offers SNCR and SCR post-combustion reduction systems. Additional products include waste heat boilers for energy recovery, scrubber systems (via AirPol partnership) for acid gas control, vapor combustors, and improved ground flares. The portfolio is complemented by engineering studies, field services, spare parts, and web-based emissions calculators. PCC operates as a custom-engineered solutions provider with systems ranging from $150,000 to over $15 million, serving diverse industries including chemical, petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical, automotive, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dual-BioPhase™: Innovative bio-filtration process for biological air treatment systems using synthetic media with immobilized biofilm technology
• AirPol

Products and services

• Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO)

Quantifiable outcome

• VOC Destruction Efficiency up to 99.9999% (FTO), 99%+ (standard Thermal Oxidizer), 99.99% (Landfill Gas applications)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments16 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AirPolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPCC has joined forces with AirPol to offer superior engineering, system fabrication, and dedicated service for chemical scrubber systems. AirPol brings 50 years of experience and technology development in wet scrubber design and acid gas controls, including more than 1,400 installations and 300 flue gas desulfurization units. This partnership strengthens PCC's wet scrubber portfolio and provides combined expertise in air pollution control system design and integration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dürr AG: German global leader in industrial environmental and air pollution control systems, including RTOs, scrubbers, and energy-recovery oxidizers serving chemical, automotive, and pharmaceutical customers. Closest like-for-like competitor in custom-engineered APC systems and a key benchmark for PCC's addressable market.
• CECO Environmental: U.S.-based industrial air pollution control provider offering thermal oxidizers, scrubbers, cyclones, and aftermarket services across chemicals, refining, and manufacturing. Competes head-to-head with PCC on custom-engineered combustion-based APC systems for industrial customers.
• John Zink Hamworthy Combustion: Koch-owned combustion and emissions-control specialist offering thermal oxidizers, flares, vapor combustors, and burners to refining, petrochemical, and chemical customers globally. Direct overlap with PCC's thermal oxidizer, vapor combustor, and burner portfolios.
• Zeeco: Global combustion and environmental solutions company specializing in flares, thermal oxidizers, burners, and vapor control for oil & gas, petrochemical, and chemical markets. Direct competitor in industrial combustion-based emission control, particularly flares and oxidizers.
• Anguil Environmental Systems: U.S. manufacturer of thermal oxidizers (RTOs, RCOs, catalytic systems) and industrial air pollution control equipment serving automotive, chemical, and manufacturing customers. Closest privately-held U.S. peer to PCC in the custom thermal oxidizer niche.
• Catalytic Products International: Manufacturer of catalytic oxidizers, thermal oxidizers, and air pollution control systems for chemical, pharmaceutical, and printing/coating customers. Overlaps with PCC in VOC abatement technology, especially in lower-temperature catalytic solutions.
• Pollution Systems: U.S. provider of thermal oxidizers, scrubbers, and air pollution control systems for chemical, petrochemical, and manufacturing industries. Direct competitor in mid-market custom-engineered RTO and scrubber installations.
• Fives Group (Pillard): French industrial engineering group whose Pillard division supplies combustion systems, burners, and thermal oxidizers for cement, steel, and chemical customers globally. Comparable in the custom combustion and emission control niche, particularly for heavy industrial processes.

Broad incumbents

• Babcock & Wilcox: Large U.S. power and industrial steam generation company with environmental products including scrubbers, cooling, and emissions-control equipment. Overlaps with PCC in waste heat boilers and acid gas scrubbing but operates at substantially broader scale and serves power generation as a primary market.
• AMETEK: Diversified industrial manufacturer with businesses in thermal management, air pollution control, and process gas handling serving chemical, pharmaceutical, and electronics customers. Adjacent broad incumbent offering some overlapping combustion and emissions-control technologies.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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