Katch Kan

What Katch Kan does

Katch Kan Limited is a privately held Canadian industrial-equipment company founded in 1994 in Edmonton, Alberta, that designs, manufactures and sells modular rig safety, fluid containment and spill-prevention systems for the upstream oil and gas drilling industry. Its product family centers on integrated hardware — the Kelly Kan mud bucket, Katch Mat modular safety/traction mats, Splash Guard, Adjustable Containment Enclosure (ACE), Upper Katch Kan, 2nd Stage Low Profile Katch Kan, Kan Stabilizer, Gen II Industrial Vacuum, Zero Spill System, Central Containment System and Kan Karry iron-handling device — backed by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14034 ETV and COR certifications and a 15-year warranty on most products. The company sells primarily through direct enterprise sales plus a global distributor and certified-service-location network spanning 60+ countries, with named deployments on more than 3,000 drilling rigs and over 500 million gallons of drilling fluid captured. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (product line), a distributor-led system rental model, customization and installation/maintenance professional services, environmental remediation (ESS), and an emerging recurring layer via the Absmart USA-partnered Realtime Drilling Fluid Monitor System using a Compositional Material Mass Balance algorithm. Katch Kan is founder-led (Quinn Holtby, President and CEO since inception), bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding rounds, and has expanded its scope via adjacent sub-brands (Kan Klean, Kan Grow, Katch Kan AGRO, U Kan Media) and the March 2025 acquisition of Protektor Inc.

Name

Katch Kan

Legal name

Katch Kan Limited

Website

https://katchkan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Katch Kan designs and manufactures modular rig safety, fluid containment, and spill-prevention systems — including the Kelly Kan, Katch Mat, and Zero Spill System — for oil and gas drilling operators and contractors globally, selling through direct sales, distributors, and rentals across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Product Sales: Sale of proprietary fluid containment, rig safety, and spill prevention products including the Kelly Kan, Katch Mat, Zero Spill System, Industrial Vacuum, and related components. Products are sold with 15-year warranties and are modular/customizable.
2. System Rental Services: Time and cost-effective rental of containment systems for drilling fluid capture across all types of drilling rigs. Includes installation, dismantling, and maintenance services. Distributors across North America, South America, Middle East, and Europe facilitate rentals.
3. System Customization Services: Custom solutions for unusual configurations, special needs, and unique challenges. Includes field assessment, bespoke fabrication for different oilfield stack configurations, and tailored warranties for custom products.
4. Remediation Services: Environmental sustainability solutions using bio-renewable products (ESS) that accelerate natural remediation of contaminated sites. Covers post-drilling reclamation and contaminated soil remediation.
5. Onsite Support Services: Installation, dismantling, and maintenance services for containment systems at drilling sites, designed to keep busy drilling operations running with minimal downtime.
6. Realtime Drilling Fluid Management: Real-time monitoring services using Material Mass Balance algorithms to track drilling fluid components, providing Hole Cleaning Efficiency (HCE) and Solids Removal Efficiency (SRE) metrics to reduce operational and environmental risk.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Katch Kan designs, manufactures and sells modular fluid containment and rig safety systems for the upstream oil and gas drilling industry. Its core products include the Kelly Kan mud bucket, Katch Mat modular safety and traction mat, Zero Spill System, Industrial Vacuum System, Central Containment System, Adjustable Containment Enclosure, Kan Stabilizer, and Kan Karry, sold with a 15-year warranty and supported by rental, installation, customization, and real-time drilling fluid monitoring services.

Product overview

Katch Kan offers a comprehensive portfolio of safety and environmental sustainability products for the upstream oil and gas drilling industry. The core offerings include the Rig Safety System™ (combining Kelly Kan™, Katch Mat™, Splash Guard, and Gen II Vacuum), the Zero Spill System™ for complete fluid containment, and the Central Containment System for onshore/offshore spill capture. Supporting products include the Industrial Vacuum System, Adjustable Containment Enclosure™ (ACE™), 2nd Stage Low Profile Katch Kan, Upper Katch Kan™, and Kan Stabilizer. The company also provides modular packages (Sea Can of Success, Kelly Kan Plus Package), acquired products (Protektor MAAT), and the Kan Karry™ for heavy iron handling. Products are modular and customizable with a 15-year warranty, deployed across 60+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Katch Kan Canada: Head office and manufacturing plant operations in Canada
• Katch Kan US
• Kan Klean
• Kan Grow
• U Kan Media
• Kelly Kanation

Products and services

• Industrial Vacuum System (Gen II Vacuum) Portable industrial vacuum system used by drilling operators and rig crews to collect fluids and semi-fluids and keep work floors, platforms, and sub-structures clean. Includes 2000 PSI pressure wash system, 300-gallon collection tank, and CID2 hazardous-environment rating.
• Rig Safety System Comprehensive integrated worker safety system that combines Kelly Kan, Katch Mat, Stab Mat, Splash Guard, and Gen II Vacuum to eliminate repetitive incidents and accidents on rig floors for drilling operators and contractors.
• Katch Mat Modular ergonomic safety and traction mat with integrated fluid containment and redirection. Available in green, yellow, and red color-coded safety zones with customizable configurations for floor and stair layouts; prevents strain, trips, and falls while capturing oil, chemicals, and other fluids.
• Zero Spill System Complete fluid containment system for drilling rigs, workover/service rigs, wellheads, and barge rigs that captures drilling fluids for recycling or reuse, reducing environmental impact, regulatory exposure, and downtime.
• Kelly Kan Spill-prevention mud bucket device that controls and redirects drilling fluid discharge down into the Splash Guard for draining into the Upper Katch Kan. Fits tubing, drill collars, test tools, saver subs, and casing up to 8 inches with quick-exchange seals and top plates.
• Central Containment System Complete spill-capture system for onshore and offshore drilling rigs that improves personnel safety and captures and redirects lost drilling fluids for recycling or reuse, reducing environmental impact and remediation costs.
• Kan Stabilizer Portable drill pipe stabilizer for top drive applications that protects the master bushing, prevents tools from going down the annulus, reduces wear on rotary bushings, and features exchangeable inserts and a hinge design. Launched in 2023.
• Kan Karry Engineering control for manual handling of heavy oilfield components such as Chiksan joints and flow iron assemblies that provides structured support points to counterbalance loads, improve load stability, and reduce ergonomic stress.
• Kan Klean Organic, biodegradable, non-toxic all-in-one cleaner and degreaser for rig floors, industrial messes, sewage systems, laundry, and dishes; fabric-safe, greywater-safe, and septic-safe.
• Protektor MAAT Portable Leak Prevention Lightweight and portable leak prevention containment system acquired as part of the Protektor Inc. acquisition, used for oilfield leak prevention and environmental protection applications.
• Realtime Drilling Fluid Monitoring System Real-time drilling fluid monitoring service that integrates sensors and software (via ABSmart USA partnership) running a Compositional Material Mass Balance algorithm to track drilling fluid components and provide Hole Cleaning Efficiency (HCE) and Solids Removal Efficiency (SRE) metrics on a recurring subscription basis.
• Environmental Sustainability System (ESS) Remediation Services Bio-renewable environmental remediation products and services using the Environmental Sustainability System to accelerate natural remediation of contaminated sites, including post-drilling reclamation and contaminated soil cleanup.
• Containment System Rental Services Rental of Katch Kan fluid containment systems for drilling fluid capture across land and offshore drilling rigs, with installation, dismantling, and maintenance services provided through global distributors.
• Rig System Customization and Engineering Services Custom engineering services including field assessment, bespoke fabrication, and tailored designs for unusual rig configurations and unique fluid containment or safety challenges, with tailored warranties for custom products.
• Onsite Installation and Maintenance Services Onsite installation, dismantling, and maintenance services for Katch Kan containment systems at drilling sites, delivered by service technicians to keep busy drilling operations running with minimal downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% drilling fluid recovery during tripping operations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Protektor Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025In March 2025, Katch Kan acquired Protektor Inc., a company known for lightweight and portable containment systems. The acquisition strengthens Katch Kan's environmental protection and safety portfolio in oil and gas operations through integration of Protektor's product line.
• Sumimsa (Mexico)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSumimsa serves as Katch Kan's primary distributor in Mexico, handling local sales, rental, and distribution of containment and safety systems to Mexican drilling operators.
• GCC Lab (Saudi Arabia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGCC Lab is Katch Kan's distributor in Saudi Arabia, providing local sales and distribution of Katch Kan products in the Saudi market.
• Sea Harvest (Egypt)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSea Harvest serves as Katch Kan's distributor in Egypt, handling local sales and distribution of safety and containment products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Newpark Resources: Newpark Resources is a publicly traded provider of drilling fluids and composite mat systems for oil and gas, mining, and other industries. Its rig mat and fluids businesses directly overlap with Katch Kan's Rig Floor Traction and Safety Matting and Zero Spill System offerings, serving similar drilling operator and contractor customers.
• Derrick Equipment Company: Derrick Equipment manufactures solids control and fluid management equipment for drilling rigs, including shakers, separators, and related fluid handling systems. Its drilling fluid processing focus closely parallels Katch Kan's fluid containment and recovery value proposition for upstream operators.

Broad incumbents

• Weatherford International: Weatherford is a multinational oilfield services and equipment provider offering drilling, evaluation, and wellsite solutions. Its drilling-related equipment portfolio competes for the same rig floor and wellsite safety/containment budgets that Katch Kan addresses.
• National Oilwell Varco (NOV): NOV is one of the largest oilfield equipment manufacturers globally, with a broad portfolio spanning drilling rigs, pressure control, and integrated wellsite solutions. While it does not specialize in Katch Kan's fluid containment niche, NOV competes for rig safety and wellsite equipment budgets of the same E&P and drilling contractor customers.
• Schlumberger (SLB): SLB is the world's largest oilfield services company with drilling fluids, wellsite services, and equipment offerings (including legacy Cameron). It overlaps with Katch Kan's fluid management and rig safety value proposition as part of an integrated wellsite portfolio, competing for the same drilling operator wallet share.
• Halliburton: Halliburton is a global oilfield services and equipment major with drilling fluids and wellsite solutions businesses. Its broad portfolio competes with Katch Kan's fluid containment offerings within the same upstream customer relationships, though Katch Kan operates in a more specialized niche.

Emerging players

• Terves Inc. Terves develops engineered materials and dissolvable technologies for upstream oil and gas, including environmentally focused downhole and surface solutions. It is comparable as an emerging, technology-driven oilfield solutions provider serving similar E&P customers focused on environmental performance.
• Integrated Protective Solutions (formerly known in spill containment): Specialty providers of portable spill containment and secondary containment products serving oil and gas, industrial, and environmental markets. These players compete in adjacent spill prevention categories where Katch Kan also operates with the Zero Spill System and Protektor MAAT products.
• Corrpro Companies (MATTR Group / Rig Mats): MATTR's composite mat business (formerly known in part through rig mat brands) provides rig access and ground protection mats used in oil and gas drilling operations. While not focused on fluid containment, it competes for rig floor safety mat budgets and overlaps with Katch Kan's modular Katch Mat product line.

Others

• Cactus Drilling Company: Cactus Drilling is a US land drilling contractor and a known customer of Katch Kan (via "Unit 107-Apache" / "Cactus 128" rigs referenced in testimonials). It is comparable as a customer-side peer illustrating the type of drilling operator Katch Kan's products serve, rather than as a direct equipment competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/KatchKanLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/katchkan

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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