What Presserv AS does

Presserv AS is a Norwegian private limited company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Stavanger, providing industrial corrosion protection and asset preservation products and services. The company operates as the parent of the Presserv Group, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in six countries (Norway, UK, USA, Australia, Brunei, and Brazil) and additional operations in Southeast Asia via Presserv SES and Sepakat Energy Services. It serves enterprise customers in oil & gas, renewables (solar, wind), maritime, and industrial fabrication with a portfolio centered on Cortec VpCI (Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor) chemistry — emitters, films, shrink films, coatings, rust converters, powders, and fuel additives — complemented by STOPAQ visco-elastic wrapping systems, both licensed through 20+ year technology partnerships.

Presserv's revenue model blends product sales with professional services. Products are sold directly through subsidiaries and via channel partners (e.g., Protex Marine in the Netherlands) on quote-based pricing, with freight FOB from warehouses in Minnesota and Western Australia. Preservation management, consultancy, advisory, inspection, and execution services are billed on Day Rate (up to 10 hours including travel and onboarding) or Hourly Rate per applicable employment law, with a 3% Technology, Data and Compliance Fee on net service charges. The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by content marketing (website, case studies), industry conference participation (e.g., FPSOs Brazil), and strategic partnerships with regional distributors.

The company's value proposition rests on three pillars: (1) exclusive distribution of Cortec VpCI technology across six geographies, providing access to patented multi-metal corrosion inhibitors with up to 5 years of protection; (2) STOPAQ visco-elastic wrapping expertise delivering 30+ year design life for pipeline and structural protection with cold-application and self-healing properties; and (3) turnkey preservation services with documented safety performance (0% LTI over 5 years) and execution efficiency (e.g., 25% time reduction on rig warm stacking versus plan). Key certifications include ISO 9001:2015, Cefas OCNS registration for offshore chemical use, REACH compliance, and Norwegian Transparency Act reporting.

Name

Presserv AS

Legal name

Presserv AS

Website

https://presserv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Presserv AS, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, distributes and applies Cortec VpCI chemistry and STOPAQ visco-elastic wrapping systems across six countries, delivering corrosion protection products and preservation management services to enterprise customers in oil & gas, renewables, and maritime.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Corrosion Protection and Asset Preservation Services

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Tank, Pipeline & Marine Coating Services (Lining/Wrapping) (IMAIAKAJ)

Keywords

• Corrosion protection services
• Industrial preservation solutions
• Vapor corrosion inhibitors
• Visco-elastic coatings
• Asset preservation management

Headquarters

HQ city

Stavanger

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of preservation products including VpCI films, emitters, shrink films, coatings, STOPAQ wrapping systems, rust converters, and associated preservation chemicals. Products are sold directly through subsidiaries and via channel partners.
2. Services (Preservation Management & Execution): Preservation management, preservation execution, consultancy, advisory, inspections, surveys, and training services. Charged on Day Rate (10 hours) or Hourly Rate basis per governing employment law.
3. Technology, Data and Compliance Fee: 3% Technology, Data and Compliance Fee on net service charges for technology, data and compliance requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Presserv AS sells and applies Cortec VpCI (Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor) and STOPAQ visco-elastic corrosion protection products, and delivers preservation management, execution, consultancy, advisory, inspection, and training services for industrial assets. The combined product-and-service portfolio targets energy, renewables, shipping/maritime, and industrial fabrication customers seeking to extend the life of metal assets during operation, storage, lay-up, and transport.

Product overview

Presserv AS is a corrosion protection and asset preservation company operating as part of the Presserv Group, which includes subsidiaries in Norway, UK, USA, Australia, Brunei, and Brazil. The company offers a portfolio of products organized around two primary sub-brands: Cortec VpCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) technology and STOPAQ visco-elastic corrosion prevention systems. The VpCI product line includes emitters (VpCI-101, VpCI-105, VpCI-111), VpCI films and shrink films (MilCorr VpCI Shrink Film, MilCorr FR VpCI Shrink Film, VpCI-126 Blue, VpCI-126 HP UV Shrink Film), rust converters (CorrVerter Rust Converter Primer), protective coatings (VpCI-368, VpCI-369), cleaners (VpCI-238, VpCI-239, VpCI-414, VpCI-418 LM), fuel additives (VpCI-705, VpCI-707), powders (VpCI-609), water treatment additives (VpCI-649), fogging products (VpCI-337), pouches (VpCI-308), and lubricants (CorrLube VpCI Lithium EP Grease). The STOPAQ system includes Wrappingband CZ, Wrappingband EZLT, Paste CZ, Outerglass Shield, Outerwrap PVC, and 4200 Filler. These are complemented by accessory products such as Acid-Free Petroleum Jelly and Foil Aluminised Glass Fabric. Services include preservation management, equipment and spare part preservation, advisory services for piping and structural steel, and assessments and inspections. The company also serves as Cortec Corporation suppliers across six countries, and its STOPAQ solutions provide pipeline corrosion protection with guaranteed service lives of 30+ years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cortec Global Services: VCI preservation solutions and corrosion protection services, partnered with Cortec Corporation (U.S.-based global leader in VCI technology). Available in USA, UK, Australia, Brunei, Brazil and Norway.
• Presserv SES

Products and services

• Cortec VpCI Product Line Portfolio of Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor products including patented emitters (VpCI-101, VpCI-105, VpCI-111), VpCI films and shrink films (VpCI-126 family, MilCorr, MilCorr FR, VpCI-126 HP UV), rust converters (CorrVerter), temporary coatings (VpCI-368, VpCI-369), electronic cleaners (VpCI-238), fuel additives (VpCI-705, VpCI-707), powders (VpCI-609), water treatment additives (VpCI-649), fogging products (VpCI-337), pouches (VpCI-308), and CorrLube Lithium EP Grease. Multi-metal compatible, providing both contact and vapor-phase protection for industrial customers.
• STOPAQ Corrosion Prevention System Visco-elastic corrosion prevention system including Wrappingband CZ and Wrappingband EZLT, Paste CZ, Outerglass Shield, Outerwrap PVC, and 4200 Filler. Cold-applied Polyisobutene-based with self-healing properties, operational temperature range -45°C to +50°C, surface tolerant (St2 preparation), providing minimum 30-year service life for pipeline and structural protection.
• VpCI-126 Blue Film and Bags High-technology vapor phase corrosion inhibiting film and bags protecting metal parts from rust, tarnish, stains, white rust, and oxidation for up to 5 years; available in extruded film, shrink film, HP UV, FR (fire retardant), and bag forms.
• MilCorr VpCI Shrink Film UV-resistant shrink film providing multi-metal contact, barrier, and vapor-phase corrosion protection for up to 5 years for outdoor storage and export shipments, replacing conventional rust preventatives such as oils and desiccants; parts ready to use without cleaning or degreasing.
• STOPAQ Wrappingband CZ Low temperature application (-45°C to +50°C) wrap material based on Polyisobutene with cold flow and self-healing properties; surface tolerant requiring only wire brushing (St 2 preparation).
• VpCI-369 Open Atmosphere Removable Coating Oil-based temporary coating providing extreme corrosion protection in aggressive outdoor environments; functions as a wet film corrosion inhibitor and lubricant.
• VpCI-111 Emitter Patented VCI emitter device with breathable Tyvek membrane for controlled release of corrosion inhibitors, providing continuous protection for up to 24 months in non-ventilated enclosures up to 312 liters.
• VpCI-105 Emitter Patented plastic emitter with breathable Tyvek membrane providing corrosion protection of metal components in non-ventilated enclosures up to 141.6 liters.
• VpCI-101 Device VCI emitting device providing corrosion protection for metal components and enclosures up to 1 cubic foot (28 liters) in volume.
• VpCI-705 Fuel Additive Multifunctional fuel additive serving as corrosion inhibitor, fuel stabilizer, and water emulsifier for gasoline, diesel, and gasohol mixtures; protects all metals in liquid and vapor phase.
• VpCI-609 Biodegradable Powders Fast-acting water-soluble VCI powder for wet or dry corrosion protection of ferrous metals and aluminum, providing up to 24 months of continuous protection and registered for offshore chemical use.
• CorrVerter Rust Converter Primer Fast-drying water-based one-coat primer that converts rusted surfaces to a hydrophobic passive layer using chelating agents and PVDC resins to prevent further rusting.
• Preservation Management Services End-to-end preservation management services including preservation execution, consultancy, advisory, document creation, assessments, and inspections tailored for offshore, marine, and industrial environments. Charged on Day Rate (10 hours) or Hourly Rate basis per applicable employment law, with a 3% Technology, Data and Compliance Fee applied to net service charges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% CO2 emission reduction when using Stopaq compared to conventional methods
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Protex Marine and Industry OilsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 May 2025Strategic partnership allowing Presserv UK to stock VpCI products at Protex's Botlek facility in The Netherlands. Enables faster, on-demand distribution to clients across the region.
• Cortec CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership since Presserv's founding. Cortec is a U.S.-based global leader in VCI research, development, and manufacturing. Presserv Group is Cortec supplier in Norway, UK, USA, Australia, Brunei, and Brazil.
• StopaqcoreTechnology or Integration20+ year partnership with Stopaq, a provider of visco-elastic corrosion protection systems. Presserv offers STOPAQ wrappingband, paste, outerwrap, and outerglass products.
• SIMICregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial partner in Brazil responsible for local support in solar power plant transformer preservation project. Presserv Brazil worked in close partnership with SIMIC.
• Ferrous ProtectionregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrusted installation partner engaged for STOPAQ tank chime sealing system installation at UK storage tanks.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northern Technologies International Corporation (Zerust): NTIC's Zerust division is the most direct global VCI/VpCI competitor, selling corrosion inhibiting films, emitters, and powders to industrial customers across oil & gas, automotive, and heavy equipment. It is directly comparable in product portfolio, vapor-phase technology approach, and target customer base.
• Stopaq (Seal For Life Industries): Provider of visco-elastic, self-healing corrosion prevention coatings and wrapping systems for pipelines and structures. Directly comparable as Presserv's second core technology partner and a competitor in pipeline and tank corrosion protection applications.
• Armor Protective Packaging: Manufacturer of VCI films, bags, and corrosion protection solutions marketed under the ARMOR VCI brand. Directly comparable in offering VpCI-based packaging films and emitters to industrial preservation buyers, including exports.
• Daubert Cromwell: U.S.-based manufacturer of VCI films, papers, and corrosion protection products serving automotive, heavy equipment, and metalworking customers. Comparable as a specialized VCI product vendor with overlapping customer segments in industrial preservation.

Broad incumbents

• Jotun: Norwegian-headquartered global coatings supplier specializing in marine, protective, and offshore coatings. Comparable as a large incumbent protective coatings competitor with overlapping offshore and energy customer segments.
• Cortec Corporation: U.S.-based global leader in VCI technology and Presserv's principal technology partner. Comparable as the upstream VpCI IP owner and manufacturer; also a peer in the sense that Cortec sells directly in many of the same end markets and geographies.
• Hempel Industrial / PPG Protective & Marine Coatings: PPG's Protective & Marine Coatings business supplies high-performance anti-corrosion coatings for oil & gas, marine, and infrastructure assets. Comparable as a broad incumbent protective coatings alternative to Presserv's VpCI/STOPAQ approach for asset preservation.
• Hempel: Danish global coatings supplier serving marine, oil & gas, and infrastructure customers. Comparable as a broader protective coatings and marine coatings incumbent whose portfolio overlaps with Presserv's marine and offshore pipeline applications.
• AkzoNobel (International / Protective Coatings): Global paints and coatings major with a dedicated International/Protective Coatings division serving oil & gas, marine, and infrastructure customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent alternative for corrosion protection of tanks, pipelines, and marine structures.

Emerging players

• MESA Products / Cosasco (corrosion monitoring): Suppliers of corrosion monitoring, coupon retrieval, and asset integrity services for upstream and midstream operators. Comparable as an adjacent asset integrity and corrosion management player, overlapping with Presserv's preservation management services for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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