ZRC Worldwide

What ZRC Worldwide does

ZRC Worldwide is a fourth-generation, family-owned US manufacturer of zinc-rich cold galvanizing compounds, headquartered in Marshfield, Massachusetts, and recognized as the original creator of cold galvanizing corrosion protection technology. The company's products are formulated with 95% zinc by weight in the dried film and use a proprietary non-encapsulating binder that produces an electrically conductive film, delivering cathodic (sacrificial) galvanic protection equivalent to hot-dip galvanizing but applied on-site like paint. The portfolio includes the flagship ZRC Cold Galvanizing Compound, the next-generation ZRC 221, the water-based Zero-VOC variant, and ZRC Galvilite for hot-dip galvanizing repair, with third-party validations including Underwriters Laboratories recognition, ISO 9001 certification, and ASTM A780 compliance.

The business model is a one-time product sale model priced on a per-unit MSRP basis (ranging from $21.56 for an aerosol can to $313.47 for a gallon), distributed through a hybrid channel: over 200 authorized US dealers, an international network of named distributors across 35+ countries (including a wholly-owned ZRC Japan subsidiary), and a direct e-commerce storefront with same-business-day shipping. End customers span infrastructure and construction, telecommunications and utilities, marine and maritime, industrial and power generation, water and waste facilities, hot-dip galvanizers, and OEM/fabricators, with use cases ranging from naval radar towers and bridge railings to cell towers and marina floats. The company employs 11-50 people and operates a single US manufacturing facility using 100% American-made ingredients.

Name

ZRC Worldwide

Legal name

ZRC Worldwide

Website

https://zrcworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZRC Worldwide is a fourth-generation family-owned US manufacturer of zinc-rich cold galvanizing compounds, selling through 200+ US dealers and 35+ country distribution network plus direct e-commerce to construction, marine, telecom, and infrastructure customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrosion Protection Coatings

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Cathodic Protection & Corrosion Control Systems (EUAJABAI)

Keywords

• Cold galvanizing compounds
• Zinc-rich coatings
• Corrosion protection products
• Galvanizing repair coatings
• Cathodic protection paints

Headquarters

HQ city

Marshfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: ZRC Worldwide generates revenue primarily through the sale of cold galvanizing compound products in various sizes (aerosol cans, half pint, quart, gallon) and formulations (original ZRC, ZRC 221, Zero-VOC, Galvilite). Sales are made through authorized dealers, distributors, and direct e-commerce.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ZRC Worldwide manufactures and sells zinc-rich cold galvanizing compounds that provide cathodic corrosion protection equivalent to hot-dip galvanizing. The product line includes the original ZRC compound (95% zinc in dried film), the more environmentally friendly ZRC 221, a Zero-VOC water-based variant, and ZRC Galvilite for hot-dip galvanizing repair. Products are sold in aerosol cans, half pints, quarts, and gallons through authorized dealers, international distributors, and a direct e-commerce store.

Product overview

ZRC Worldwide offers a suite of cold galvanizing compounds for corrosion protection on metal surfaces. The flagship ZRC® Cold Galvanizing Compound provides protection equivalent to hot-dip galvanizing with 95% zinc content. The product line includes environmentally friendly variants—the Zero-VOC water-based compound and the 221 low-VOC compound—along with ZRC Galvilite® for specialized hot-dip galvanizing repair applications. The products are applied like paint directly on-site, eliminating the need for factory hot-dip galvanization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZRC Galvilite: Galvanizing repair compound for field and shop repair of hot-dip galvanization, exceeds galvanizing repair specifications.

Products and services

• ZRC Cold Galvanizing Compound The original cold galvanizing compound providing corrosion protection equivalent to hot-dip galvanizing, with 95% zinc by weight in dried film. Applied like paint directly on-site, it is the company's flagship product for steel corrosion protection.
• ZRC 221 Cold Galvanizing Compound A newer, more environmentally friendly cold galvanizing compound representing the next step in zinc-rich technology from ZRC. Provides equivalent hot-dip galvanizing protection with an improved environmental profile.
• ZRC Zero-VOC Galvanizing Compound A water-based galvanizing compound combining the best features of organic and inorganic zinc coatings with zero volatile organic compounds, meeting VOC standards in all 50 US states.
• ZRC Galvilite Galvanizing Repair A specialized compound designed for field and shop repair of hot-dip galvanization, exceeding galvanizing repair specifications (ASTM A780) for damaged areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Five or more years of rust-free protection in corrosive applications including naval facilities and salt water environments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Decora GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in New Zealand. Located at 7 Akatea Road Glendene, Auckland, New Zealand. Contact: (64)-9-813-5900
• Fast Growing Creation Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Bangladesh. Located at Holding No. 0029, Modhumoti Model Town, Savar, Dhaka-1340, Bangladesh.
• SAL Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Bermuda. Located at PO Box HM1190, Hamilton HM EX, Bermuda.
• Bermuda Paint CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Bermuda. Located at 9 Watington Road, DV 06 Devonshire, Bermuda.
• Chimec Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Bulgaria. Located at 71 Vassil Drumev Street, 9010 Varna, Bulgaria.
• Kerry Industrial Supplies, Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Eastern Canada. Located at 5250 Finch Avenue East, Unit 8&9, Scarborough, Ontario M1S 5A4 Canada.
• UBS IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Western Canada. Located at 1300 Ketch Court, Unit C, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6W1 Canada.
• Shanghai TONGWEI Quality & Technical Supervising Service Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Northern China. Located at Room 1601, #3 Building, No. 182 Huaihaixi Road, Shanghai 200030 China.
• KBK (Shanghai Office)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Northern China. Located at Room No. 2203, YueXiu Tower, No. 388 Fushan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China.
• Technoplan Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Cyprus. Located at PO Box 57344, Limassol Industrial Area, Lemesos CY-3315, Cyprus.
• Tecnologias Anticorrosivas SA de CVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in El Salvador and Panama. Located at Boulevard Orden De Malta, Urbanizacion Santa Elena, #514, Antiguo Cuscatlan, La Libertad 503, El Salvador.
• NDS Galvanizing LLPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in India. Located at 103A Spring Time, 3rd Lane, TPS III, Santa Cruz East, Mumbai - 400055, India.
• Chin Sun Pte LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Singapore and Indonesia. Located at 221 Kaki Bukit Avenue 1, Shun Li Industrial Park, Singapore 416045.
• Carmel B.K. Engineering LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Israel. Located at Yona Angel 3 Street, Haifa Bay 26113, Israel.
• ZRC JapancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Japan. Located at New Otemachi Building, 2-1 Otemachi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-0004 Japan.
• H H Evolution Sdn. Bdn.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Malaysia. Located at No.38-2, Jalan Kuchai Maju 11, Kuchai Entrepreneurs' Park, Kuala Lumpur 58200, Malaysia.
• Galvanizadora Nacional Sa de CVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Mexico. Located at Suarez Peredo No. 23, Col. Manuel Contreras, Veracruz 91899, Mexico.
• Romekan Global Energy Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Nigeria. Located at 7 Icha Close Elioparawon, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
• Al-Hatim ImpexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Pakistan. Located at Fakhri Trade Center, 6B-5, Sharah-E-Liaquat, Karachi 74000, Pakistan.
• Hoan Cau Technology TechniquecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Vietnam and Philippines. Located at 29/29 Yen The Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam.
• Sealmech (PTY) Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in South Africa. Located at 4 Reed Place, Marlhead, Maxmead, Pinetown, 3616, South Africa.
• Dawoori, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in South Korea. Located at 723-60, Geolmi-Ro, Juksan-Myeon, Anseong-Si, Geonggi-Do, South Korea.
• Free Lanka Trading Company, Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Sri Lanka. Located at Level 03, Prince Alfred Tower, No. 10 Alfred house Gardens, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka.
• Synergen AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Switzerland. Located at Parkstrasse 3, Steinhausen, CH-6312, Switzerland.
• Yung Ho Co., LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Taiwan. Located at 5F No. 36, Kuan Chien Rd., Taipei 10047, Taiwan R.O.C.
• Jubilee Shopping Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Tanzania. Located at PO Box 20872, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
• Tanattorn Company LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Thailand. Located at 70/809, Soi Thichachon 2/8, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand.
• Dumore EnterprisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Trinidad and UAE. Located at 2226 St. Joseph Road, St. Joseph Village, San Fernando, Trinidad.
• Bon-Accord EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in the United Kingdom. Located at 88 Sinclair Road, Aberdeen AB11 9PP, United Kingdom.
• Coatings De Oriente C.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ZRC products in Venezuela. Located at Coatings De Oriente C.A. Calle 12, Colinas Del Neveri, CC. Centro Yoly Local 1 GF Barcelona, Edo Anzoategui Venezuela.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PPG Industries: PPG is a global major in paints and coatings, including protective and marine coatings with zinc-rich primer offerings. Competes with ZRC across infrastructure and industrial end markets as a broad incumbent with far greater scale.
• Rust-Oleum Industrial: Rust-Oleum Industrial sells a broad range of protective and rust-prevention coatings including zinc-rich primers. Overlaps with ZRC at the contractor/SMB level, particularly for field touch-up and repair applications.
• International Paint (AkzoNobel): International Paint, part of AkzoNobel, is a leading global supplier of marine and protective coatings. Competes with ZRC in marine and offshore corrosion protection with a much broader portfolio and global service network.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Axalta is a global coatings company serving industrial, refinish, and commercial vehicle markets. Its industrial portfolio includes protective primers that compete with ZRC in heavy-equipment and infrastructure applications.
• Sherwin-Williams (Protective & Marine): Sherwin-Williams' Protective & Marine division offers zinc-rich primers and industrial maintenance coatings. As one of the world's largest coatings companies, it competes with ZRC in infrastructure and industrial corrosion protection at much greater scale.
• Hempel: Hempel is a global coatings manufacturer with strong positions in marine, protective, and container coatings. Competes with ZRC in marine and offshore corrosion protection, though Hempe portfolio spans much broader than zinc-rich primers alone.

Emerging players

• Magni Group: Magni manufactures thin-film zinc-rich and duplex coating systems for fasteners and industrial applications. Represents an emerging specialized competitor targeting overlapping corrosion-protection use cases as ZRC, particularly in OEM and fastener segments.

Direct peers

• Carboline: Carboline is a specialty manufacturer of protective and corrosion-resistant coatings serving industrial, marine, and infrastructure end markets. Directly competes with ZRC in heavy-duty zinc-rich primers and industrial maintenance coatings.
• Zinga: Zinga is the closest direct competitor — also a zinc-rich coating manufacturer offering film-galvanizing products positioned as alternatives to hot-dip galvanizing. Competes head-to-head with ZRC in field repair and on-site galvanizing applications across infrastructure and marine segments.
• Cortec Corporation: Cortec is a specialty chemicals company focused on corrosion protection technologies, including VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) products and zinc-rich coatings. Overlaps with ZRC in providing corrosion-protection solutions for industrial and infrastructure customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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