Borin Manufacturing

What Borin Manufacturing does

Borin Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and sells cathodic protection reference electrodes and remote monitoring hardware used in corrosion monitoring for critical infrastructure. Founded in 1976 by Bill Borin and headquartered in Culver City, California, the company's flagship STELTH line consists of solid-state reference electrodes (models STELTH 1–9, STELTH Mini, and STELTH HCP) built on proprietary chemistry that the company states requires no recharging or recalibration and carries 10–30 year warranties. Differentiating technical features include a Moisture Retention Membrane (MRM) ceramic, hydrogen sulfide and chloride ion-trapping chemistries, palladium-based hydrocarbon-proof electrodes, and IR-free ON/OFF potential measurement. Complementing the sensing layer, Borin offers the G-DART family of battery-powered remote monitoring units (manufactured by partner B&A Technologies), the Street G-DART for underground test stations, and the WebProCat Data Center web platform for centralized monitoring, GPS-synchronized interruption, and predictive anode life span analysis. Supporting accessories include the BULLET Box test station, BULLET Marker line markers, Electric Mud backfill compound, T-Rod installation tools, and AC/DC Interrupters and Analyzers.

Borin sells primarily through direct enterprise engagement (quote-based, with free remote monitoring system design and 24/7 technical support) combined with a global distributor network reaching 93 countries. The company states it has not raised institutional funding, has not increased STELTH prices in 39 years, and ships most products within 1–3 days. Customer use cases center on oil and gas pipelines, storage tank farms, airport fuel systems, offshore platforms, marine and deep-water installations, and concrete-embedded steel structures. A US and international patent application is pending on the STELTH HCP palladium-palladium chloride chemistry co-invented by founder Bill Borin and former Director of R&D Beth Weaver. The company operates as a privately held, founder-led business with 11–50 employees.

Borin makes money primarily through hardware sales of reference electrodes, remote monitoring units, and accessories, supplemented by fee-free technical support and engineering services and paid custom product development for unique infrastructure applications. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set per quote; warranties range from 10 to 30 years depending on STELTH model. The customer base is industrial and enterprise B2B (oil & gas operators, pipeline operators, fuel terminals, airports, marine and offshore operators), with no pricing-volume tiering comparable to SaaS and no recurring subscription line item publicly disclosed, though WebProCat is positioned as an ongoing data platform attached to the hardware sale.

Name

Borin Manufacturing

Legal name

Borin Manufacturing

Website

https://borin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Borin Manufacturing designs, makes, and sells solid-state cathodic protection reference electrodes and remote monitoring hardware used by oil and gas, pipeline, storage tank, airport, and offshore operators to monitor corrosion in critical infrastructure across 93 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cathodic Protection and Corrosion Monitoring Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Corrosion Control & Cathodic Protection Maintenance (CP Systems, Coatings) (EUAJAMAF)

Keywords

• Cathodic protection sensors
• Reference electrodes
• Corrosion monitoring systems
• Remote monitoring units
• Underground corrosion prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Culver City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Reference Electrodes: Sale of STELTH solid-state reference electrodes including models STELTH 1-9, STELTH Mini, and specialty electrodes for various applications (water, buried, concrete, marine, deep water, tank thru-hull, hydrocarbon-contaminated soil).
2. Remote Monitoring Systems: Sale of G-DART, Street G-DART, COMANCHE remote monitoring units, and WebProCat Data Center software for continuous monitoring and control of cathodic protection systems.
3. Accessories: Sale of supporting products including Electric Mud backfill, Bullet Box test stations, Bullet Markers, AC/DC Interrupters, AC/DC Analyzers, and T-Rod installation tools.
4. Technical Support Services: Technical support services including free remote monitoring system design, installation assistance, training on proprietary Data Center software, and ongoing customer support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Borin Manufacturing designs and manufactures solid-state reference electrodes (STELTH 1-9, STELTH Mini, and STELTH HCP), remote monitoring units (G-DART, Street G-DART, COMANCHE), and accessories such as test stations, backfill, and installation tools for cathodic protection and corrosion monitoring. The product line is anchored by proprietary reference electrode chemistry and complemented by the WebProCat Data Center web platform for centralized monitoring, control, and compliance reporting of pipelines, storage tanks, refineries, offshore platforms, and other critical infrastructure assets in 93 countries.

Product overview

Borin Manufacturing offers a comprehensive portfolio of corrosion monitoring solutions centered on its proprietary STELTH solid-state reference electrodes and remote monitoring systems. The product line is organized into three main categories: (1) Reference Electrodes including STELTH 1-9, STELTH Mini, and STELTH HCP models in multiple chemistries (copper, silver, zinc, palladium) for various environments; (2) Remote Monitoring comprising the WebProCat Data Center web-based management platform, G-DART units for rectifiers and test stations, Street G-DART for underground installations, and FIDO Bluetooth App for field operations; (3) Accessories including AC/DC Interrupters/Analyzers, BULLET Box test stations, BULLET MARKER posts, Electric Mud backfill, and T-Rod installation tools. The STELTH reference electrodes form the foundational sensing layer, feeding data into G-DART/DART monitoring units, which transmit to the WebProCat Data Center for centralized analysis and control. The company also provides Custom Product Development and Technical Support services. Products are available with 10 to 30-year warranties and 1-3 day delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WebProCat Data Center: Web-based data management system for G-DART Remote Monitoring and Control Units
• G-DART
• Street G-DART
• STELTH
• STELTH HCP
• BULLET Box
• AC/DC Interrupter & AC/DC Analyzer
• FIDO Universal
• COMANCHE

Products and services

• STELTH HCP Hydrocarbon-Proof Reference Electrode Palladium-palladium chloride solid-state reference electrode that survives in hydrocarbon-contaminated soils, designed for cathodic protection monitoring at tank farms, refineries, gas stations, and other hydrocarbon-exposed sites.
• STELTH 1 Reference Electrode Solid-state reference electrode for water, saturated soil, and submerged applications featuring Moisture Retention Membrane technology and a 30-year service life warranty.
• STELTH 2 Reference Electrode Solid-state reference electrode with 36x larger sensing area than predecessors for buried and dry soil applications, designed to never need recharging or recalibrating.
• STELTH 3 Reference Electrode Portable solid-state reference electrode with silver-silver chloride chemistry and a 10-year service life warranty for portable cathodic protection measurements.
• STELTH 4 Reference Electrode Portable solid-state reference electrode with a 10-year service life warranty for portable applications requiring reliable reference measurements.
• STELTH 5 Reference Electrode Submerged solid-state reference electrode with a 10-year service life warranty for underwater applications in fresh water and seawater environments.
• STELTH 6 Reference Electrode Solid-state reference electrode with extra-large ceramic sensing area for high-resistance and dry soil conditions, backed by a 30-year service life warranty.
• STELTH 7 with AC/DC Coupons and ER Probes IR-Free reference electrode with integrated AC/DC coupons and ER probes delivering ON/OFF, depolarization, DC current density, and 100 mV shift measurements without external interrupters, with a minimum 30-year service life.
• STELTH 7 with AC/DC Coupons AC mitigation monitoring reference electrode with integral coupons that provides structure DC ON/OFF potential, coupon current density, and AC current density readings, eliminating the need for GPS and external interrupters.
• STELTH 8 Thru-Hull Reference Electrode Thru-hull reference electrode for storage tank applications with 3-part 18.8 stainless steel compressed fittings and a 20-year service life warranty, available in copper, silver, zinc, and palladium chemistries.
• STELTH 9 Deep Water Reference Electrode Crush-proof deep water solid-state reference electrode rated to 6,000 feet (1,800 meters), with extra weight for deep submerged applications and a 20-year service life warranty.
• STELTH Mini Quick Diagnostic Reference Electrode Compact solid-state reference electrode for quick diagnostic applications, designed for tool-free installation using the T-Rod without excavation, available in multiple chemistries.
• WebProCat Data Center Web-based data management platform for monitoring and controlling entire cathodic protection systems from a single screen, with interactive maps, GPS synchronized interruption, real-time alarms, and compatibility with databases such as MS Power BI, Miller Proactive, and Bass Trigon.
• G-DART for Rectifiers Battery-powered remote monitoring and control unit for rectifier cabinets sampling data at one reading per second across five galvanically isolated channels, with GPS synchronized interruption and predictive anode lifespan analysis.
• G-DART for Test Stations Battery-powered remote data-logging unit for 3-inch test station poles supporting off-potential, current density coupon, and ER probe readings, solar-power ready with cellular and Iridium satellite communication options.
• Street G-DART Remote data-logging unit for existing flush-mounted underground test stations including ProMark, Bingham and Taylor, and Buffalo Box brands, providing automated cathodic protection data collection and transmission.
• FIDO Universal Bluetooth App Mobile Bluetooth app for field installation and maintenance that pairs with G-DART units to verify configuration, confirm installation, and synchronize field measurements and maintenance records with the WebProCat platform.
• AC/DC Interrupter and AC/DC Analyzer AC/DC current monitoring device with coupon integration that disconnects current flow to coupons for IR-free readings, with hermetically sealed construction suitable for explosive environments and 3-inch test station compatibility.
• BULLET Box Test Station High-durability cathodic protection test station box engineered to survive a #4 12-gauge shotgun test at 50 feet, with tool-free self-locking pipe mounting and 21-terminal board capacity with 18.8 stainless steel hardware.
• BULLET MARKER Utility Marker Post Above-ground UV-stable and impact-resistant 3.5-inch diameter pipeline marker post offering 360-degree visibility in multiple colors with a lifetime guarantee against fading, peeling, or chipping.
• Electric Mud Backfill Compound Proprietary 8 oz. powder concentrate gelatin backfill that mixes with water to form one gallon of liquid gel for dry and high-resistivity soil applications around reference electrodes.
• T-Rod Installation Tool for STELTH Mini Custom-engineered 304 stainless steel rigid rod with a cone-shaped tip for installing STELTH Mini reference electrodes without excavation, with adjustable 2-foot segments and dual use as a pipe locator probe.
• Custom Product Development Service Engineering service in which Borin's team explores new materials, processes, and digital solutions and develops customized cathodic protection products to meet unique infrastructure challenges.
• Technical Support Service Around-the-clock technical support offering rapid response, expert guidance, and installation assistance for Borin corrosion monitoring products, including free remote monitoring system design and WebProCat training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30-year service life warranty on reference electrodes vs. competitor products requiring servicing bi-monthly to at most every year.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• B&A TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationB&A Technologies manufactures the G-DART Remote Monitoring and Control Units and DART Remote Monitoring Units that BORIN integrates into their cathodic protection monitoring systems. The G-DART and Street G-DART products are B&A Technologies products sold through BORIN.
• Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distributor network for regional sales and support. Page dedicated to distributor information available on website.
• Professional AlliancesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional alliances with corrosion engineering professionals and industry partners. Page dedicated to professional alliances available on website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MATCOR: Manufacturer and installer of cathodic protection systems and anode products for pipelines, storage tanks, and infrastructure projects — a direct peer in the CP value chain that also sources and integrates reference electrodes.
• Tinker & Rasor: Manufacturer of cathodic protection testing and survey instruments, holiday detectors, and reference electrodes used by pipeline and tank operators. Highly comparable legacy product line to Borin's STELTH electrodes and accessories.
• Cathodic Sciences Corporation: Cathodic protection design, materials, and monitoring service provider focused on pipelines and storage tanks — comparable end-market exposure and product/service bundling to Borin's monitoring business.
• Corrpro Companies: Cathodic protection engineering, installation, and monitoring services provider for pipelines, storage tanks, and marine structures, increasingly bundling remote monitoring hardware and software with field services.
• Rohrback Cosasco Systems: Long-established manufacturer of corrosion monitoring probes, coupon systems, and reference electrodes used in oil & gas, petrochemical, and water infrastructure — Borin's closest direct competitor in cathodic protection and corrosion-rate instrumentation.
• M.C. Miller Co. Specialty maker of cathodic protection survey equipment, data loggers, and reference electrodes serving utility, pipeline, and water infrastructure markets; directly overlaps Borin's electrodes and remote monitoring offerings.

Emerging players

• Permasense (Emerson): Wireless permanently installed corrosion and erosion monitoring sensors acquired by Emerson, deployed across pipelines and process plants — overlapping technology category with Borin's G-DART remote monitoring units at the broader enterprise scale.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Process Solutions: Large industrial automation vendor offering process instrumentation, asset health, and integrity management solutions that increasingly include corrosion and cathodic protection monitoring — a broad incumbent that competes with Borin on enterprise integrity deals.
• Emerson (Rosemount / Measurement): Major supplier of industrial pressure, temperature, level, and analytical measurement instruments with growing presence in wireless corrosion monitoring; competes with Borin on bundled asset-health programs for large operators.
• Yokogawa Electric: Global supplier of industrial sensors, analyzers, and asset management platforms (including field wireless and corrosion-related instrumentation) commonly deployed in oil & gas and chemical plants — an adjacency that can displace specialty CP monitoring vendors at large accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/borininc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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