CP Industries

What CP Industries does

CP Industries, founded in 1897 and headquartered in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, is a privately held manufacturer of large seamless steel pressure vessels for the high-pressure containment and transportation of compressed gases. The company operates as a division of CP Industries Holding, Inc. and self-describes as a world-leading manufacturer in its niche, with a 101-250 employee footprint spanning a manufacturing base in Pennsylvania, a secondary factory in Tarapur, India, and an EKC-branded international sales and marketing office network covering 10+ countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.

The company's core technology centers on seamless steel vessel manufacturing augmented by controlled tensile strength metallurgy (relevant to hydrogen embrittlement avoidance), ultrasonic shear wave wall-integrity testing, and — more recently — Type IV all-carbon composite cylinder production certified to ISO 11119-3:2013. Vessels are produced in five primary design standards (DOT 3A/3AA/3AAX/3T, ISO 11120, ASME Section VIII Divisions 1/2/3, PED 97/23/EC, and ANSI/NGV2 / FMVSS 304) with hydrogen containment rated to 15,000 psi. Customer segments are explicitly vertical: industrial gases (storage and tube-trailer transportation), U.S. military and defense (submarine flasks, breathing air, aerospace), alternative fuels (CNG and hydrogen for vehicles, tube trailers, and ground storage for refueling stations), and oil and gas (accumulator tanks, blowout preventer supply, offshore storage).

Revenue mechanics combine one-time engineered hardware sales with recurring services: DOT 5-year requalification hydrostatic testing, cylinder re-threading, inspection and reconditioning, and special interior cleaning. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Sales are executed through a direct enterprise field sales team led by a VP of Sales and Marketing, supported by regional EKC offices and supplemented by industry-event presence (e.g., ACT Expo 2019 for alternative fuels). The customer mix includes the U.S. Navy, oil and gas exploration companies, industrial gas suppliers, and CNG/hydrogen infrastructure operators — a structurally long-cycle, mission-critical buyer profile.

Name

CP Industries

Legal name

CP Industries Holding, Inc.

Website

https://cp-industries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CP Industries is a privately held manufacturer of large seamless steel pressure vessels for the high-pressure storage and transportation of compressed gases, serving industrial gas suppliers, the U.S. Navy, oil and gas operators, and CNG/hydrogen alternative fuel infrastructure customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

High-Pressure Pressure Vessels

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Vessels, Columns & Storage Tanks (ASME/Process Vessels) (IMAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Seamless pressure vessels
• Compressed gas containment
• High-pressure cylinders
• Compressed gas transportation
• Alternative fuel storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Mckeesport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pressure Vessel Sales: One-time sale of high-pressure seamless steel and composite pressure vessels for compressed gas storage and transportation. Products include ground storage vessels, tube trailers, MEGC modules, and on-board vehicle cylinders.
2. Testing and Certification Services: Hydrostatic testing services for pressure vessels and cylinders. DOT requalification testing services (every 5 years for DOT specifications).
3. Repair and Reconditioning Services: Cylinder re-threading, vessel inspection, and reconditioning services to extend service life of existing pressure vessels. Includes painting, coating, and corrosion protection services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CP Industries manufactures large seamless steel pressure vessels and Type IV composite carbon fiber cylinders for the high-pressure containment, storage, and transportation of compressed industrial gases, alternative fuels (CNG, hydrogen), military breathing and propulsion gases, and oil and gas process fluids. The portfolio is offered across multiple design standards (DOT, ISO 11120, ASME, PED 97/23/EC, NGV 2) and is complemented by cylinder re-threading, hydrostatic testing, and vessel inspection/reconditioning services.

Product overview

CP Industries is a manufacturer of large seamless steel pressure vessels for compressed gas containment, established in 1897. The company's product portfolio centers on its core seamless pressure vessel technology, offered in multiple design standards (DOT, ISO 11120, ASME, PED 97/23/EC, NGV 2) to serve different regulatory jurisdictions and applications. These vessel products are deployed across four main application segments: Industrial Gases (storage and transportation via tube trailers and MEGCs), Alternative Fuels (CNG and hydrogen for vehicles and ground storage), Military (U.S. Navy flasks and aerospace applications), and Oil and Gas (accumulator tanks and offshore storage). The portfolio includes both Type I (steel) and Type IV (composite carbon fiber) cylinder options for vehicle applications. Supporting the vessel products, CP Industries offers a complementary suite of services including cylinder re-threading, hydrostatic testing, and vessel inspection/reconditioning. The company operates from McKeesport, PA and serves domestic U.S. and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EKC: Regional international offices/distribution network for CP Industries products across multiple countries including Hungary, Thailand, China, Czech Republic, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, India, UAE, and Germany.

Products and services

• DOT Certified Pressure Vessels Seamless steel pressure vessels for the transportation of compressed gases, designed and manufactured in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation specifications (DOT 3A, 3AA, 3AAX, 3T). For industrial gas logistics operators and freight carriers transporting compressed gases domestically.
• ISO 11120 Pressure Tubes Seamless steel pressure tubes for international transportation of compressed gases, certified to ISO 11120 with UN/USA and TPED approvals for global market access. For international logistics operators transporting compressed gases across DOT, ISO, and TPED jurisdictions.
• ASME Pressure Vessels Seamless steel pressure vessels for stationary ground storage applications, designed to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Divisions 1, 2, and 3 (U, U2, U3, R Certificates of Authorization). For industrial gas suppliers, power plants, chemical plants, refineries, and other stationary high-pressure storage end users.
• PED 97/23/EC Pressure Vessels CE-marked pressure vessels designed for the European market in compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and 2014/68/EU. For European industrial gas, chemical, and alternative fuel operators requiring CE conformity.
• NGV 2 Cylinders (Type I and Type IV) High-pressure cylinders for on-board natural gas vehicle storage, meeting ANSI/NGV2 (2007) specification and FMVSS 304 vehicle fuel container integrity requirements. Type I is all-steel construction; Type IV features composite construction with all-carbon fiber wrap and seamless non-metallic liner, providing approximately 80% weight reduction vs steel. For CNG vehicle manufacturers (autos, transit, refuse trucks, light-to-heavy duty) and aftermarket on-board storage.
• Industrial Gas Transportation (MEGCs and Tube Trailers) Multi-Element Gas Containers (MEGCs) and tube trailer assemblies for the road transportation of compressed and liquefied industrial gases, designed for maximum payload while complying with DOT, CGA, and Transport Canada regulations. For industrial gas logistics companies and distributors.
• On-Board Vehicle Storage Tanks (CNG/Hydrogen) Type I steel and Type IV composite on-board fuel storage tanks for CNG and hydrogen vehicle applications, rated up to 12,000 psi for CNG and 15,000 psi for hydrogen. For CNG and hydrogen vehicle manufacturers (autos, public transit, refuse trucks, light to heavy-duty trucks) and aftermarket on-board storage retrofitters.
• Alternative Fuels Tube Trailers (Hydrogen & CNG) Tube trailer assemblies for the road transportation of compressed hydrogen and CNG, designed for cost-effective payload and compliant with DOT, ISO 11120, UN/USA, TPED, and Transport Canada regulations. For alternative fuel logistics operators serving refueling station networks and industrial gas distributors.
• Industrial Gas Ground Storage Systems Stationary ground storage vessel systems for industrial gases from 1,000 psi to 10,000 psi, designed to ASME Section VIII standards with customizable manifolds, flanges, and seismic bracing. For power plants, shipbuilding, mining, chemical plants, and oil and gas facilities requiring stationary bulk gas storage.
• Alternative Fuels Ground Storage Systems Stationary ground storage systems for CNG and hydrogen refueling stations, designed to ASME Section VIII with customizable manifolds, flanges, and seismic bracing. CNG storage rated up to 12,000 psi; hydrogen storage rated up to 15,000 psi (1,034 bar). For clean energy and alternative fuel refueling infrastructure operators.
• Military High-Pressure Flasks High-pressure seamless flasks manufactured for the U.S. Navy and defense contractors for submarine systems, aerospace, breathing air, propulsion, launch, and emergency egress applications, conforming to special-purpose government specifications including MIL-F-22606. For U.S. Department of Defense agencies and defense prime contractors.
• Oil and Gas Pressure Vessels Accumulator tanks, air pressure vessels, and specialized storage tanks for oil and gas exploration, drilling, refining, production, and transportation operations including offshore and subsea applications. For upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operators requiring high-pressure containment in harsh environments.
• Special Interior Vessel Cleaning Specialized interior vessel cleaning and finishing service offering steam cleaning, steel-grit blasting, nitrogen inerting, and optional mirror-like polishing and high-purity cleaning for specialty gas applications. For industrial gas suppliers and end users requiring high-purity interior vessel finishes for specialty and ultra-high-purity gas service.
• Cylinder and Vessel Re-Threading Services Precision re-threading and repair service for damaged or worn threads on high-pressure cylinders, performed under DOT, UN, and ASME standards with third-party inspection. For industrial gas and compressed gas operators extending the service life of installed cylinder fleets.
• Hydrostatic Testing Services Hydrostatic pressure testing service verifying the strength and leak-tightness of cylinders and pressure vessels at up to 5/3 times design service pressure, compliant with DOT, ASME, and ISO standards. Includes DOT requalification testing (every 5 years for DOT-spec vessels). For compressed gas operators requiring periodic regulatory requalification.
• Vessel Inspection and Reconditioning Services Comprehensive reconditioning service offering inspection, cleaning, repair, painting, coating, and testing to extend vessel service life and maintain regulatory compliance. For compressed gas operators seeking to extend the useful life of installed pressure vessel fleets in lieu of full replacement.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sandia National LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2010CP Industries Chief Metallurgist and Director of Quality Assurance Gary Hayden contributed heat treated materials information in various strength levels and related processing data to support a study conducted by Sandia National Laboratory in Livermore, California. The completed 120-page study 'Measurement and Interpretation of threshold stress intensity factors for steels in high-pressure hydrogen gas' evaluated behavior of certain steels in high pressure hydrogen environments for design of hydrogen containment structures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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