What Daubert Cromwell does

Daubert Cromwell is a privately held, US-incorporated (Illinois) global manufacturer of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging solutions, founded in 1939 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of corrosion protection products organized into four primary categories: VCI films (including BioNatur biodegradable films under Premium Metal-Guard), VCI papers (multiple branded lines including Uniwrap, Nox-Rust Vapor Wrapper, Protek Wrap, Silver Saver, COPPERTEX, and Military Grade 4060), VCI emitters and devices (Daubrite disks and chips), and rust preventive liquids and aerosols (Nox-Rust 1100/3100), plus specialty products like VERSIL-PAK for underground piping. The underlying technology relies on proprietary volatile corrosion inhibitor chemistry blended throughout substrates to form a molecular protective layer on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, eliminating the need for surface-applied oils.

The company serves seven primary verticals — aerospace & military, automotive, heavy equipment, export shipment, metalworking, oil & gas, and renewables — with manufacturing and distribution operations spanning North America (USA and Mexico), Europe (Germany as regional headquarters), China, and Brazil through wholly-owned subsidiaries. Daubert Cromwell operates a hybrid go-to-market combining regional Technical Sales Managers and Strategic Account Managers for enterprise accounts with a Quick Ship e-commerce store that ships standard products within 24 hours for SMB and transactional customers, supported by inside sales for custom quotes and bulk orders.

Revenue is generated through unit-based pricing with quantity discounts for volume and annual purchase commitments, and multi-year contracts for large enterprise customers. The business is ISO 9001:2015 certified and maintains compliance programs for REACH, RoHS, conflict minerals, PFAS, and Proposition 65. No public revenue, headcount, funding events, or M&A activity are disclosed in available sources.

Name

Daubert Cromwell

Legal name

Daubert Cromwell, Inc.

Website

https://daubertcromwell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Daubert Cromwell is a privately held, Illinois-based global manufacturer founded in 1939 that produces proprietary VCI films, papers, emitters, and rust preventive liquids to protect metal parts during manufacturing, storage, and export, serving aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, military, energy, and metalworking customers across the US, Mexico, Europe, China, and Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrosion Protection Packaging

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Corrosion protection packaging
• VCI films and papers
• Rust prevention products
• Industrial packaging materials
• Metal preservation packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Alsip

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. VCI Packaging Products: Sale of VCI films, poly bags, VCI papers, rust preventive liquids, VCI emitters and devices, and specialty products for corrosion protection. Products are sold through e-commerce (Quick Ship) and direct sales with volume discounts for annual purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daubert Cromwell manufactures and sells Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging products that protect metal parts from corrosion during manufacturing, storage, shipment, and export. The product portfolio includes VCI films, VCI poly bags, VCI-treated papers, VCI emitters and devices, rust preventive liquids, rust removers, VCI aerosols, and specialty barrier materials such as VERSIL-PAK. Products are sold globally through direct field sales, an e-commerce Quick Ship store, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in North America, Europe, China, and Brazil.

Product overview

Daubert Cromwell is a global manufacturer of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging solutions, producing a comprehensive portfolio of corrosion protection products. The offering consists of multiple integrated product categories: VCI Films (including BioNatur® biodegradable films, flat bags, gusseted bags, and zipper recloseable bags under the Premium Metal-Guard® brand), VCI Papers (including Uniwrap® MPI papers, Nox-Rust® Vapor Wrapper®, Protek Wrap®, Silver Saver® anti-tarnish paper, COPPERTEX®, Military Grade 4060, and reinforced papers like Uniwrap® 94MPI Woven), VCI Emitters and Devices (including Daubrite® 5 and 10 VCI disk emitters, and MPI emitter chips), VCI and Rust Preventive Liquids (including Nox-Rust® 1100 and 3100), Rust Removers, VCI Aerosols, VERSIL-PAK™ barrier materials, and Military Products. These products work together to protect metal parts from corrosion during manufacturing, storage, shipment, and export through a molecular protection mechanism where VCI compounds form a protective layer on metal surfaces. The company serves diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, military, heavy equipment, energy (oil & gas and renewables), metalworking, and export shipment, emphasizing both performance and sustainability in their packaging solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioNatur® Plastics: Biodegradable VCI film product line featuring bio-based materials for environmentally friendly corrosion protection.
• Daubrite®
• Nox-Rust®
• Premium Metal-Guard®
• Protek Wrap®
• Uniwrap®
• VERSIL-PAK™
• Vapor Wrapper®
• COPPERTEX®
• Silver Saver®

Products and services

• Daubert VCI Films with BioNatur Biodegradable VCI Film Biodegradable VCI film utilizing BioNatur plastics technology that provides corrosion protection for metal parts while being environmentally friendly. Combines volatile corrosion inhibitor technology with sustainable bio-based materials for manufacturers seeking sustainable packaging solutions.
• VCI Poly Bags - Flat Flat format VCI poly bags for corrosion protection of metal parts during storage and shipment. Price range $58.19 to $176.44. Uses Premium Metal-Guard VCI film.
• VCI Poly Bags - Gusseted VCI 4 mil poly bags on perforated rolls for corrosion protection of metal parts in a gusseted format. Sizes include 16\" x 10.5\" x 21.25\", 40\" x 36\" x 80\", and 54\" x 44\" x 96\". Premium Metal-Guard VCI film. Price range $251.63 to $330.22.
• VCI Poly Bags - Zipper Recloseable Premium Metal-Guard VCI bags with zipper-top opening for recloseable corrosion protection of metal parts. Available in multiple sizes from 3\" x 5\" through 12\" x 18\". 4 mil poly film with proprietary corrosion inhibitors blended throughout. Price range $80.74 to $263.56.
• VCI Paper (Full Line) Full line of VCI treated papers for protection of ferrous, non-ferrous, and multi-metal parts and components, including Uniwrap MPI, Nox-Rust Vapor Wrapper, Protek Wrap, Silver Saver, COPPERTEX, Military Grade 4060, and Uniwrap 94MPI Woven Reinforced variants.
• Uniwrap UW35MPI VCI Paper Roll 35 lb. kraft paper saturated with Daubert Cromwell's multi-metal VCI formulation. Protects ferrous/non-ferrous metal combinations including iron, steel, copper, brass, zinc and zinc galvanized steel. Available in rolls 18\" x 200 yd. through 36\" x 200 yd. Price range $80.58 to $141.68.
• Uniwrap UW35MPI VCI Paper Cut Sheets Pre-cut sheets of Uniwrap UW35MPI VCI paper for general corrosion protection. Sizes include 9\" x 9\", 9\" x 12\", 12\" x 12\", and 18\" x 18\". 35 lb./57 gsm kraft with multi-metal volatile corrosion inhibitor on both sides. Price range $43.01 to $81.02.
• Uniwrap 94MPI Woven Reinforced VCI Paper Heavy-duty, durable reinforced VCI paper with polyethylene laminated to a 10 x 3 woven HDPE fabric. Designed for maximum strength and tear resistance, suitable for coil wrap applications. 40lb./65gsm single ply natural kraft.
• Daubrite 10 VCI Disk Emitters Thin, lightweight VCI disk emitters providing corrosion protection for exposed metals inside up to 10 cu. ft. enclosures. Size 2.19\" round x 0.25\". Protection lasts up to 24 months. Adhesive tape backing. NSN 6850-01-406-9025. Price $181.34.
• Daubrite 5 VCI Disk Emitters VCI disk emitters for corrosion protection in smaller enclosures. Size 2.19\" round x 0.25\". 50 disks per case. Price $144.87.
• Uniwrap MPI VCI Emitter Chips 2\" x 2\" VCI emitter chips for use in hard-to-reach voids and spaces. Easy to use in enclosed areas requiring corrosion protection.
• Nox-Rust 1100 Rust Preventive Liquid Rust preventive liquid for protection of exposed metals during manufacture, storage, export, lay-up and preservation. 5-gallon pail. Price $342.31.
• Nox-Rust 3100 Rust Preventive Liquid Rust preventive liquid for protection of exposed metals and unpainted metal parts at all stages of lifecycle. 5-gallon pail. Price $339.23.
• VCI Aerosols Spray-applied VCI products for corrosion protection of metal surfaces in hard-to-reach areas.
• Rust Removers Chemical rust removal products for restoring metal surfaces affected by corrosion.
• VERSIL-PAK Barrier Material Flexible, greaseproof, waterproof barrier material for protection of underground piping in corrosive or severe environments.
• Military Packaging Products VCI packaging products designed to meet military specifications for corrosion protection during defense and aerospace applications.
• Environmentally Friendly VCI Products Natural, bio-based VCI products that protect metal parts and are safe for users and the environment, including products with biodegradable materials.
• Nox-Rust Vapor Wrapper VW35D VCI Paper VCI paper product for corrosion protection during storage and shipment. Price range $54.84 to $109.62.
• Protek Wrap PW32 VCI Paper VCI paper product available in rolls (36\" x 200 yd.) and cut sheets (12\" x 12\"). Provides corrosion protection for ferrous metals.
• Silver Saver Anti-Tarnish Paper Specialty VCI paper designed to prevent tarnish on silver and other precious metals. Price range $116.82 to $236.12.
• COPPERTEX VCI Paper VCI paper designed for protection of copper and copper alloys. Price range $147.95 to $221.43.
• Military Grade 4060 VCI Paper Military specification VCI paper for defense and aerospace applications. 36\" x 200 yd. roll. Price $209.17.
• Uniwrap 40PC MPI VCI Paper Roll 40 lb./65 gsm natural kraft paper, poly-coated with MPI volatile corrosion inhibitor for enhanced moisture resistance. Price range $70.40 to $205.59.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Propagroup: Italy-based manufacturer of VCI films, paper, and corrosion protection packaging serving automotive, metallurgy, and electronics. Direct European competitor with similar product breadth to Daubert Cromwell.
• Cortec Corporation: US-based manufacturer of VCI films, papers, and corrosion inhibitor chemicals for industrial and military applications. Directly competes with Daubert Cromwell across virtually every product category and end market, making it the closest comparable peer.
• ZERUST (Northern Technologies International Corporation): Public company (NTIC) developing and marketing VCI corrosion protection packaging, films, and liquids globally. Competes head-to-head with Daubert Cromwell in automotive, heavy equipment, and military VCI packaging.
• Armor Protective Packaging: Manufacturer of VCI polypropylene films and corrosion protection packaging for metal parts in transit and storage. A direct competitor serving overlapping automotive and industrial customer segments.
• Branopac: German manufacturer of VCI films, papers, and corrosion protection products with global distribution. Direct competitor in the European market where Daubert Cromwell also operates through its Stuttgart subsidiary.

Emerging players

• GreenVCI: Specialty VCI packaging manufacturer focused on bio-based and environmentally friendly corrosion protection films. Emerging competitor intersecting with Daubert's BioNatur biodegradable line.

Broad incumbents

• Rust-Oleum Industrial: Broadline protective coatings and rust-prevention brand owned by RPM International. Overlaps with Daubert's rust-preventive liquids and aerosols but operates as a much larger multi-category coatings incumbent rather than a VCI specialist.
• Mondi Group: Global packaging and paper giant with a specialty kraft and barrier paper portfolio. Indirectly comparable as a supplier of substrate paper that intersects with Daubert's VCI paper treated products.
• AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings: Global coatings major with industrial protective coatings for marine, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Broad incumbent overlapping with Daubert's industrial customer base but not competing in VCI packaging specifically.

Regional players

• Protective Packaging Products: US-based distributor and packager of VCI products and corrosion protection materials. Primarily serves North American metalworking and stamping customers with comparable VCI film and paper offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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