Corrotec

What Corrotec does

Corrotec Incorporated is a privately held, family-owned designer and manufacturer of custom industrial surface finishing systems, headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, and operating since 1981. The company engineers, fabricates, installs, and services turnkey plating, anodizing, and finishing lines for customers primarily in aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and job-shop metal finishing. Its core product portfolio spans overhead transporter (automatic hoist) systems, side-arm hoists, manual and semi-automatic systems, return-type fixed-cycle machines, custom tanks (thermoplastic and steel), automation and PLC/PC-based controls, ventilation and scrubbers, dryers and air knives, water treatment / DI systems, and load/unload / racking equipment.

The technical stack is built around PLC-based automation supporting Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Omron controllers with WonderWare and PanelView HMI, combined with RFID-based part tracking, IIoT data capture, and ERP/plant-network integration for per-part process traceability. Differentiated components include DVS-certified plastic welding for thermoplastic tanks and laser/encoder-based positioning on hoist systems ranging from 150 lb to 10,000 lb capacity. The company runs an enterprise field-sales GTM with custom quote-based pricing: revenue is generated one-time from turnkey system sales, from component and retrofit hardware sales, and from recurring service and maintenance engagements on the installed base. Geographic footprint is domestic-only with no disclosed international operations.

Name

Corrotec

Legal name

Corrotec Incorporated

Website

https://corrotec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Corrotec designs, builds, installs, and services custom turnkey industrial surface finishing systems — including plating, anodizing, overhead transporters, side-arm hoists, tanks, and water treatment — for aerospace, medical, automotive, and job-shop customers across the United States, founded in 1981.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Finishing Equipment

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Electroplating & Metal Finishing (Anodizing/Galvanizing/Passivation) (IMAIAKAE)

Keywords

• Surface finishing systems
• Electroplating equipment
• Anodizing systems
• Automated finishing lines
• Industrial tank fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Turnkey Surface Finishing Systems: Design, build, and install complete turnkey plating, anodizing, and finishing systems. Customers provide power and water hookups; Corrotec delivers operational systems ready for chemicals.
2. System Components and Retrofits: Design, build, and install individual system components to replace or supplement existing systems, including retrofits, overhauls, and service maintenance.
3. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service, maintenance, and technical support for installed surface finishing systems, including remote monitoring and emergency service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Corrotec designs, engineers, fabricates, installs, and services custom turnkey surface finishing systems used for industrial electroplating, anodizing, and coating operations. Customers provide power and water hookups; Corrotec delivers fully operational systems together with modular sub-products including overhead transporter (automatic hoist) systems, side arm hoists, manual systems, return-type fixed cycle machines, custom tanks, automation & controls, ventilation, dryers & air knives, water treatment & DI, and load/unload equipment.

Product overview

Corrotec is a comprehensive surface finishing systems provider offering end-to-end industrial plating, anodizing, and finishing solutions. The company designs, builds, installs, and services complete turnkey systems as its core offering, supplemented by modular sub-products including overhead transporter systems (automatic hoist), side arm systems, manual systems, return-type fixed cycle machines, tanks, automation & controls, ventilation systems, dryers & air knives, water treatment & DI, and load/unload equipment with racks, carts, and carriers. Since 1981, Corrotec has served diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and job shops, providing everything from full operational systems to individual components for retrofit or replacement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey Systems Complete surface finishing systems delivered fully operational for industrial customers; the customer provides power and water hookups, and Corrotec delivers operational plating, anodizing, and finishing systems configured to the customer's specific process, footprint, and utility requirements.
• Overhead Transporter Systems (Automatic Hoist) Automatic overhead hoist/transporter systems for moving parts through plating, anodizing, or finishing processes, with 150–10,000 lb capacity and laser or encoder-based horizontal positioning for manual, semi-automatic, or automatic operation.
• Side Arm Systems Compact hoist systems with 1,000–10,000 lb capacity designed for facilities with low ceilings and limited floor space, featuring 316L stainless steel column and trim, belt lift mechanism, variable frequency drive, and laser-based horizontal positioning for precision finishing.
• Manual Systems Manual and semi-automatic surface finishing systems supporting rack, basket, or barrel processing, with material handling options including monorails, bridge cranes, and belt or chain conveyors.
• Return-Type Fixed Cycle Machines Medium to high volume finishing machines with computer controls, automatic load/unloading, delayed set-down, advanced pick up, and built-in rack strip and parts dryer for consistent cycle times.
• Tanks Custom-designed process tanks and related components in thermoplastic (polypropylene, polyethylene, PVDF, PVC) and steel (mild steel, stainless steel 304/316), with various coatings including Koroseal, PVDF, and polypropylene lining, fabricated by DVS-certified plastic welders.
• Automation & Controls State-of-the-art automated controls including PLC and PC-based control systems, HMI platforms, PLC programming, electrical wiring, data recording, plant network/ERP integration, RFID and IIoT parts tracking, and remote access monitoring capabilities.
• Ventilation Systems Industrial exhaust and ventilation systems with PVC and polypropylene duct work, scrubbers and fans, push air systems, VFD-controlled blowers and pumps, mesh pad wash down for chrome zero discharge, pH and conductivity control, and carbon bed scrubbers for odor control.
• Dryers & Air Knives Drying systems including recirculating hot air dryers (gas, electric, or steam) and recirculating or stationary heated air knives for use in automatic or manual finishing systems.
• Water Treatment & DI Water treatment systems for surface finishing applications that provide clean water for process input, recycle water for reuse, and clean water for responsible disposal, designed to protect human health and the environment.
• Load/Unload Equipment, Racks, Carts, and Carriers Custom material handling equipment including load/unload systems with safety and ergonomics focus, offline racking, automated tote dumping, automated barrel load/unload, and robotic rack/unrack systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency service response capability: crew and equipment assembled on short notice from three hours away with problem resolved by next day
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NASF (National Association for Surface Finishing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASF Premier Partnership member. NASF is the primary industry association for surface finishing professionals, providing advocacy, education, and standards development for the plating and finishing industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Palm International: Palm International designs and manufactures automated plating and finishing equipment for industrial and electronics customers, comparable to Corrotec's turnkey hoist, side-arm, and barrel finishing systems.
• Custom Plating Technology: Custom Plating Technology designs and builds custom plating, anodizing, and finishing systems with comparable turnkey engineering and installation services for industrial and aerospace customers.
• Hardwood Line Manufacturing: Hardwood Line builds automated plating, anodizing, and surface finishing systems with hoist and programmed hoists for finishing operations, directly competing with Corrotec in custom automated finishing line delivery.
• Jessup Engineering: Jessup Engineering designs and manufactures automated plating, anodizing, and surface finishing systems with similar turnkey capabilities for aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers, making it one of the closest direct competitors to Corrotec.
• Technic Inc. Technic supplies plating chemistry, equipment, and turnkey surface finishing systems for electronics, aerospace, and industrial markets, overlapping directly with Corrotec in custom plating system design and installation.
• KCH Services Inc. KCH Services designs and manufactures wet scrubbers, ventilation, and air pollution control systems for surface finishing and plating operations, directly competing with Corrotec's ventilation systems product line.

Broad incumbents

• MacDermid Enthone (Element Solutions): MacDermid Enthone, part of Element Solutions, is a major global supplier of plating chemistries and equipment for surface finishing, serving the same aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers Corrotec addresses.
• Atotech (MKS Instruments): Atotech, now part of MKS Instruments, is a global leader in surface finishing chemistries and equipment for electronics and industrial plating, addressing the same end-markets as Corrotec but at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Sterling Systems & Controls: Sterling Systems & Controls provides custom automation, controls, and material handling for surface finishing applications, overlapping with Corrotec's automation and controls product line for plating operations.
• Automation USA: Automation USA designs and builds custom automated material handling and processing systems for surface finishing, sharing customer overlap and engineering scope with Corrotec.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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