3C Corrosion Control Company

What 3C Corrosion Control Company does

3C Corrosion Control Company AB is a Swedish specialist in cathodic corrosion protection, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Billeberga, Sweden. The company designs, manufactures, and commissions systems that detect, prevent, and control corrosion of steel structures in liquid, soil, and concrete environments, with particular depth in seawater and chloride-exposed applications. Its product portfolio centers on a proprietary control system (Thor Control Unit and Thor Remote), a family of switch mode rectifiers (PSW60, PSW250, PSW300, PSW1500), MMO titanium disc and ribbon anodes, sacrificial zinc/aluminum/magnesium anodes, and monitoring devices (LC Probe for AC corrosion detection on buried pipelines, and the DataCell remote data logger). All hardware is supported by in-house engineering services covering conceptual and detailed design, component supply, worldwide commissioning, periodic maintenance, long-term service agreements, and personnel training. 3C sells and delivers through a direct enterprise field-sales motion, primarily to large industrial contractors, power generation operators, oil & gas companies, desalination plants, and government infrastructure authorities, with reference installations documented in Sweden, Norway, the UK, Poland, Slovakia, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Nigeria. The company is privately held, founder-owned, with no disclosed external funding, and is certified to ISO 9001 (DNV) while participating in industry and standards bodies such as AMPP, ICORR, Ceocor, RISE, and the Australasian Corrosion Association.

Name

3C Corrosion Control Company

Legal name

3C Corrosion Control Company AB

Website

https://3ccc.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3C Corrosion Control Company AB, founded in 1996 in Billeberga, Sweden, designs, manufactures, and services proprietary cathodic protection systems for power generation, oil & gas, desalination, and infrastructure customers worldwide, using in-house control units, rectifiers, anodes, and remote monitoring devices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cathodic Corrosion Protection Systems

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrosion Control & Cathodic Protection Services (IMAIAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrosion Control & Asset Integrity Services (Cathodic Protection/Coatings QA) (IMAIACAK), Corrosion Monitoring & Integrity Management (Pipelines, Tanks, CUI) (EUAEAKAD), Cathodic Protection & Corrosion Control Systems (EUAJABAI)

Keywords

• Cathodic corrosion protection
• Impressed current systems
• Sacrificial anodes
• Corrosion monitoring devices
• Industrial corrosion engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Billeberga

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Hardware Products: Sale of proprietary cathodic protection components including Thor control units, switch mode rectifiers (PSW60, PSW250, PSW300, PSW1500), MMO titanium anodes, sacrificial anodes, and corrosion detection probes.
2. Engineering Services: Conceptual and detailed design services for cathodic protection systems, component supply, and worldwide commissioning services.
3. Maintenance & Support: Periodic maintenance services, long-term service agreements including spare parts and maintenance, and training services for customer personnel on equipment operation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

3C Corrosion Control Company designs, manufactures, and services cathodic corrosion protection systems for steel structures in liquid, soil, and concrete environments. Its offering includes proprietary hardware (Thor control units, PSW switch mode rectifiers, MMO titanium and sacrificial anodes, LC probes, DataCell loggers) combined with full-lifecycle engineering services covering conceptual and detailed design, component supply, worldwide commissioning, periodic maintenance, long-term service agreements, and personnel training.

Product overview

3C Corrosion Control Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware products and services for cathodic corrosion protection. The core offering consists of the Thor Control Unit family (including Thor Remote for distributed monitoring) that manages multiple rectifiers, combined with PSW series switch mode rectifiers (PSW60, PSW250, PSW300, PSW1500) providing power delivery. The product range includes MMO titanium anodes (disc and ribbon types) and sacrificial anodes (zinc, aluminum, magnesium) for corrosion prevention. Monitoring capabilities are provided through LC Probe for AC corrosion detection and DataCell for automated remote monitoring. Services span the full lifecycle from conceptual/detailed design through component supply, worldwide commissioning, periodic maintenance, long-term agreements, and personnel training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thor Control Unit
• Thor Remote Remote-control version of the Thor control unit enabling distributed monitoring and control of cathodic protection systems across multiple sites or assets.
• PSW60 Rectifier Compact, low-weight switch mode rectifier developed for cathodic protection systems. Part of the PSW series, intended for industrial cathodic protection installations.
• PSW250 Rectifier Compact, low-weight switch mode rectifier in the PSW series developed for cathodic protection systems, suitable for medium-scale industrial applications.
• PSW300 Rectifier Compact, low-weight switch mode rectifier in the PSW series developed for cathodic protection systems, suitable for higher-capacity industrial installations.
• PSW1500 Rectifier High-capacity compact switch mode rectifier in the PSW series developed for cathodic protection systems, intended for large-scale industrial cathodic protection installations.
• MMO Titanium Disc Anodes Impressed current MMO (Mixed Metal Oxide) titanium disc anodes used in cathodic protection systems for industrial applications.
• MMO Titanium Ribbon Anodes MMO titanium ribbon anodes for impressed current cathodic protection systems, suitable for distributed anode configurations in industrial cathodic protection installations.
• Sacrificial Anodes Traditional sacrificial anodes in zinc, aluminum, or magnesium compositions, manufactured to international standards, used for cathodic protection of ports, ships, and industrial applications.
• LC Probe Test probe developed to detect localized AC corrosion in buried pipelines, functioning as an early warning system for corrosion detection in oil & gas and infrastructure applications.
• DataCell Data Logger Advanced standalone, self-sufficient data logger for automated remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems, designed to perform reliably in harsh environments.
• Cathodic Protection Design Services Conceptual and detailed engineering design services for cathodic protection systems, taking into account location, installation environment, and operational conditions for each specific application.
• Cathodic Protection Component Supply Supply of cathodic protection system components, including rectifiers, control units, anodes, and monitoring equipment, to industrial customers and contractors.
• Worldwide Commissioning Services Worldwide commissioning services covering installation and startup of cathodic protection systems at customer sites.
• Periodic Maintenance Services Worldwide periodic maintenance services for installed cathodic protection systems, ensuring ongoing performance and reliability.
• Long-Term Service Agreements Long-term service agreements covering spare parts supply and maintenance for cathodic protection systems, delivered to customers worldwide.
• Personnel Training Services Training services for customer personnel covering operation and maintenance of cathodic protection equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Corrosion in concrete structures can reduce lifespan to 50-100 years with deterioration visible after 10 years

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CeocorcoreOthersInternational scientific non-profit association providing scientific and technical guidance in corrosion through studies, recommendations, and publications. 3C participates in Ceocor's annual congresses and benefits from knowledge exchange and industry networking.
• ICORR (Institute of Corrosion)coreOthersProfessional institute for corrosion specialists providing technical guidance and industry standards. Membership provides access to technical resources and professional development.
• RISE Research Institutes of SwedencoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch institute providing scientific and technical expertise in corrosion. RISE serves as an important platform for knowledge and experience exchange in the field.
• AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance)coreOthersGlobal organization (formerly NACE International) providing standards, certifications, and technical guidance for materials protection and corrosion control.
• Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA)coreOthersRegional industry association providing corrosion expertise and networking in the Australasian region. Membership supports industry knowledge exchange.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)coreTechnology or IntegrationDNV provides ISO 9001 quality management system certification for 3C, validating the company's quality processes and commitment to international standards.
• Business SwedencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSwedish trade and investment promotion agency that facilitates international business delegations. 3C participated in Swedish industry delegations for nuclear programs (Swedish-Polish Nuclear Program, Anglo-Swedish Nuclear Delegation) organized by Business Sweden.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Corrpro Companies: One of the largest North American cathodic protection companies, providing engineering, installation, and monitoring services for pipelines, storage tanks, and infrastructure. Direct peer in CP services and equipment, but at significantly larger scale.
• BAC Corrosion Control Ltd: UK-based cathodic protection and corrosion engineering firm serving oil & gas, water, and infrastructure clients. Direct peer with similar full-service CP delivery model and similar scale to 3C.
• MATCOR Inc. US-based cathodic protection company providing design, manufacturing, and installation of CP systems for infrastructure, pipelines, and storage tanks. Direct peer offering similar mix of proprietary CP hardware and full-service engineering.
• Farwest Corrosion Control Company: US supplier of cathodic protection materials, equipment, and engineering services to the pipeline, utility, and marine markets. Direct peer supplying comparable anodes, rectifiers, and CP engineering services.
• Vector Corrosion Technologies: Canadian-based specialist in cathodic protection and corrosion mitigation for reinforced concrete structures, including bridges, parking structures, and marine infrastructure. Direct peer, especially relevant to 3C's concrete-rebar CP applications.
• Cathodic Protection Co. Ltd: UK-based specialist in cathodic protection design, supply, and installation for pipelines, tanks, and marine structures. Direct peer to 3C given overlapping cathodic protection product/service offering and similar European market focus.

Regional players

• Imenco AS: Norwegian supplier of subsea cathodic protection anodes, marine monitoring equipment, and offshore inspection services. Comparable to 3C in Nordic-region roots and marine CP focus, but primarily serves the offshore oil & gas segment.

Emerging players

• Stopeq / Seal For Life Industries: Global provider of anti-corrosion and sealing technologies for pipelines, infrastructure, and offshore assets, including cathodic protection systems. Comparable through overlapping CP and pipeline integrity offerings for industrial customers.
• Logstor (now BRUGG Pipes): European manufacturer and supplier of pre-insulated pipe systems and corrosion protection solutions for district heating and buried infrastructure. Partially comparable to 3C in delivering corrosion protection for buried pipeline infrastructure, though with a different primary product (insulated pipes vs. CP systems).

Broad incumbents

• Aegion Corporation: US-listed infrastructure services company with cathodic protection and corrosion protection operations across pipelines, water, and energy. Larger, diversified incumbent operating in the same CP services space as 3C at a much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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