What MATCOR, Inc. does

MATCOR, Inc. is a US-based specialty engineering and manufacturing company that designs, produces, and installs proprietary mixed metal oxide (MMO) cathodic protection systems and AC mitigation solutions for critical infrastructure operators. Headquartered in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, the company was founded in 1975 and operates an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing facility (held continuously since 2013, recertified 2018, 2022, 2025). Its core technology portfolio centers on patented Kynex® waterproof anode-to-cable connections, the Durammo® Deep Anode System, the Tank Ring Anode System for above-ground storage tanks, the SPL™ series of linear anodes, the ORCA Water Well Anode System (the only NSF/ANSI 61 certified impressed current CP system for potable water wells), the ORB™ spherical marine anode, and the Sea-Bottom™ anode sled, supported by AC mitigation products branded MITIGATOR®.

The company operates a turnkey business model combining custom-engineered corrosion solutions with proprietary product manufacturing, field installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance services. Revenue streams split between hardware sales (proprietary anodes, rectifiers, junction boxes, cables, AC mitigation components) and professional services (feasibility studies, ECDA, CP system design, AC interference modeling, field testing, pipeline integrity management). Commercial motion is enterprise field sales with project-based, quote-based pricing and 24-hour inquiry response; international delivery combines direct US-exported materials with local partner installation in markets such as Russia and Angola, plus a wholly-owned MATCOR India subsidiary being built out for the Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets.

MATCOR serves oil & gas pipeline operators (ExxonMobil, Angola LNG, Kuwait Oil Company), above-ground storage tank operators (Lagos terminal, Kuwait Oil Company HDD retrofit), well operators (West Texas major with 3,000+ Durammo systems and 7,000+ wells served), marine infrastructure operators, water and wastewater utilities, power facilities, and government/military clients (US Missile Defense Facility in Romania). MATCOR is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BrandSafway (a Clayton, Dubilier & Rice portfolio company formed in 2017) and operates alongside CP Masters following their 2015 merger.

Name

MATCOR, Inc.

Legal name

MATCOR, Inc.

Website

https://matcor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MATCOR, Inc. designs, manufactures, and installs proprietary mixed metal oxide cathodic protection systems and AC mitigation solutions for oil & gas, water, marine, power, and infrastructure operators across 40+ countries, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BrandSafway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cathodic Protection Systems

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrosion Control & Asset Integrity Services (Cathodic Protection/Coatings QA) (IMAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrosion Monitoring & Integrity Management (Pipelines, Tanks, CUI) (EUAEAKAD), Corrosion Control & Cathodic Protection (Monitoring/Testing/Remediation) (EUAJADAE), Corrosion Control & Cathodic Protection Maintenance (CP Systems, Coatings) (EUAJAMAF), Cathodic Protection & Corrosion Control Systems (EUAJABAI)

Keywords

• Cathodic protection systems
• Corrosion engineering services
• Mixed metal oxide anodes
• AC mitigation solutions
• Pipeline integrity management

Headquarters

HQ city

Chalfont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Cathodic Protection Products: Manufacture and sale of complete range of cathodic protection systems and anodes including impressed current linear anodes (SPL series), deep anode systems (Durammo), tank ring anode systems, marine anodes, galvanic/sacrificial anodes, MMP anodes, and related components (rectifiers, splice kits, cables, junction boxes, reference electrodes).
2. Corrosion Engineering Services: Turnkey corrosion engineering, cathodic protection and AC mitigation services including feasibility studies, design, budget preparation, bid evaluation, specification development, third-party reviews, field data analysis, atmospheric corrosion surveys, material selection, and pre-trial/expert witness services.
3. Field Services and Installation: Installation, commissioning, testing, diagnostic services, ongoing maintenance, and project management for cathodic protection and AC mitigation systems. Includes CP testing, ECDA surveys, AC/DC interference testing, native potential surveys, soil resistivity testing, and turnkey installation services.
4. AC Mitigation Systems: AC mitigation products and systems including MITIGATOR engineered AC mitigation system, gradient control mats, decouplers, grounding materials, and AC mitigation for HDD installation.
5. Pipeline Integrity Management Services: Comprehensive pipeline integrity management including indirect inspections (CIS, ACVG, DCVG, PCM), direct assessment (ECDA), defect evaluation, corrosion management, and engineered predictions for long-term leak-free operation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MATCOR designs, manufactures, and installs proprietary cathodic protection systems and AC mitigation solutions for oil & gas, power, water/wastewater, marine, and broader infrastructure assets. The company offers a complete range of MMO impressed current anodes (linear, deep, tank ring, marine, water well) and supporting components, combined with turnkey corrosion engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, and integrity management services delivered as end-to-end corrosion control projects.

Product overview

MATCOR, Inc. is a full-service provider of customized cathodic protection systems and AC mitigation solutions for the oil & gas, power, water/wastewater, and infrastructure industries. The product portfolio is organized around proprietary anode technologies—primarily mixed metal oxide (MMO) impressed current anodes—and encompasses three core product lines: (1) Linear Anodes including the SPL™-FBR-Anode, SPL™-HDPE-Anode, and Tank Ring Anode System; (2) Deep/Specialty Anodes including the Durammo® Deep Anode System, MMP™-Anode, and ORCA Water Well Anode System; and (3) Marine Anodes including the Sea-Bottom™ Anode, ORB™ Marine Anode System, Marine PW®-Anode, and Pile Anodes. Supporting infrastructure includes the Kynex® proprietary waterproof connection technology, cable products, splice kits, junction boxes, rectifiers, reference electrodes, and thermite welding materials. AC mitigation products include The MITIGATOR® system, Gradient Control Mat, and Decouplers. MATCOR also offers a comprehensive suite of corrosion engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, and project management services, with all products manufactured in the company's ISO 9001:2015-certified facility in Chalfont, Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPL™-FBR-Anode (Fixed Bed Reactor Linear Anode) Impressed current linear anode system for cathodic protection of pipelines in congested areas and beneath above-ground storage tanks. Features patented Kynex® waterproof connections and is available in standard lengths up to 1,640 ft with custom lengths up to 2,500 ft.
• MATCOR MMP™-Anode Prepackaged mixed metal oxide (MMO) impressed current anode for underground applications protecting pipelines, storage tanks, and buried structures. Uses certified grade titanium substrate with dimensionally stable MMO coating in a steel canister.
• MATCOR Sea-Bottom™ Anode Sled Complete, ready-to-install marine anode sled including anode cable and protective housing for cathodic protection of docks, piers, pilings, and other marine structures. Custom engineered with current and life requirements; installed worldwide from Alaska to Bahamas.
• MATCOR Durammo® Deep Anode System Complete factory-assembled deep anode system for pipelines, wells, plants and infrastructure protection. Features patented Kynex® connection technology and SuperVent™ venting system with design life exceeding 100 years. Installs in minutes without field assembly.
• Tank Ring Anode System Impressed current cathodic protection system for above-ground storage tank bottoms using concentric SPL-Anode rings manufactured to specific tank dimensions with Kynex® technology connections. Systems 20-100+ year life; installable in less than 2 hours with a small crew.
• ORCA Water Well Anode System NSF/ANSI 61 certified impressed current system specifically engineered for drinking water well cathodic protection. Uses proprietary Kynar® braiding technology to prevent shorting in tight annular spaces. Inspectable, replaceable, monitorable; only NSF/ANSI 61 certified impressed current system for drinking water wells.
• ORB™ Marine Anode System Patent-pending spherical anode system combining unique shape with simple installation package for marine applications. Spherical shape is optimal for current discharge with lowest physical resistance to water currents; available in models from 100-500 amps output ratings.
• Pile Anodes Impressed current MMO pile anodes manufactured in flat and round configurations starting at 5 amperes DC for marine applications including Z sheet piling, round piles, square piles, and mooring dolphins.
• Galvanic/Sacrificial Anodes High-quality aluminum, zinc, and magnesium sacrificial anodes engineered for pipeline, tank, and marine applications. Available in multiple configurations including bare metal, packaged in backfill, with mounting straps, ribbon, and custom shapes.
• SPL™-HDPE-Anode Mixed metal oxide anode in tough perforated high-density polyethylene housing without backfill for concrete and marine environments including sea floors, river bottoms, and embedded reinforcing metal in concrete.
• Marine PW®-Anode Impressed current marine anode for docks, piers, platforms, and submerged structures. Custom fabricated PVC housing with MMO anode assembly, available with various cable insulations including Kynar/HMWPE.
• Custom Anode Sleds Custom designed and manufactured marine anode sleds for specific project requirements beyond standard designs, available in almost any size.
• MITIGATOR® Engineered AC Mitigation System Engineered AC mitigation system for managing AC interference on pipelines near power lines and other electrical sources.
• AC Mitigation System for HDD Installation AC mitigation solutions specifically designed for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) installations, including replaceable linear anode-based impressed current cathodic protection.
• Turnkey Corrosion Engineering, Cathodic Protection and AC Mitigation Services Turnkey corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and AC mitigation services including feasibility studies, design, budget preparation, bid evaluation, specification development, third-party reviews, field data analysis, atmospheric corrosion surveys, material selection, and pre-trial/expert witness services for oil & gas, power, water/wastewater, and infrastructure operators.
• Field Services and Installation Installation, commissioning, testing, diagnostic services, ongoing maintenance, and project management for cathodic protection and AC mitigation systems. Includes CP testing, ECDA surveys, AC/DC interference testing, native potential surveys, soil resistivity testing, and turnkey installation services.
• Pipeline Integrity Management Services Comprehensive pipeline integrity management including indirect inspections (CIS, ACVG, DCVG, PCM), direct assessment (ECDA), defect evaluation, corrosion management, and engineered predictions for long-term leak-free operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ year anode life for tank ring systems
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CP MasterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015MATCOR and CP Masters merged in 2015, combining over 75 years of combined experience. The merger created a powerful combination of expertise, proprietary products and solutions in the cathodic protection industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corrpro Companies Europe / Aegion: Aegion's Corrpro subsidiary is one of the largest North American cathodic protection services and engineering firms, directly competing with MATCOR in pipeline, tank, and industrial CP. Overlapping engineering services, design, and field installation capabilities make it the most direct comparable.
• Mears Group: Mears is a U.S. infrastructure services company that provides cathodic protection, pipeline integrity, and corrosion engineering services to utilities and pipeline operators. Comparable customer base (utilities, midstream operators) and service mix to MATCOR's engineering and field services lines.
• Farwest Corrosion Control Company: Farwest is a U.S. specialist cathodic protection distributor, manufacturer, and service provider serving pipelines, tanks, and water utilities. Closely comparable product line (anodes, rectifiers, cable) and turnkey services, with strong West Coast coverage that complements MATCOR's East Coast and shale focus.
• Cathodic Protection Co. Ltd (UK): One of the oldest independent CP specialists in the UK, offering design, supply, installation, and monitoring of cathodic protection systems for pipelines, tanks, and marine structures. Comparable in age (decades-old), services, and product breadth to MATCOR, with international project work in oil & gas and water.

Emerging players

• BAC Corrosion Control: BAC is an Australian-based cathodic protection specialist offering engineering, manufacturing, and installation services for pipelines, tanks, and marine structures in the Asia-Pacific region. Comparable product/service mix to MATCOR, with a regional (APAC) focus that competes internationally as MATCOR expands via MATCOR India.
• Inline Services: Inline Services is a specialty provider of pipeline isolation, cathodic protection, and hot tap products, with overlap in the rectifier, isolation, and CP component markets. Smaller and more component-focused than MATCOR, but directly competitive in the products segment serving pipeline operators.

Broad incumbents

• Rosen Group (ROSEN): ROSEN is a leading global provider of integrity inspection, assessment, and corrosion management services for pipelines and industrial assets. Its integrity/cathodic protection consulting and ECDA offerings overlap with MATCOR's pipeline integrity management services, though it is much larger and broader.
• T. D. Williamson: TDW is a global pipeline integrity and hot tapping specialist serving oil & gas operators with a portfolio that includes cathodic protection assessment, AC mitigation, and pipeline integrity services. A larger, broader incumbent in pipeline integrity that overlaps with MATCOR's integrity management service line.
• Henkel (incl. BONDERITE / corrosion protection brands): Henkel is a global chemicals and adhesives company with surface treatment and corrosion protection offerings serving industrial and infrastructure markets. While not a CP-only specialist, its Bonderite coating and surface protection lines are an adjacent solution competing for corrosion management budgets alongside MATCOR's systems.

Others

• Brand Industrial Services (BrandSafway sister divisions): BrandSafway is MATCOR's parent and provides industrial services (scaffolding, insulation, coatings) to the same oil & gas, power, and infrastructure customers. Sister divisions offer adjacent services (coatings, insulation) that pair with MATCOR's CP systems on the same job sites, making BrandSafway an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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