ProCo

What ProCo does

ProCo (legally Protective Coatings, Inc.) is a privately held industrial services company founded in 1958 and headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, operating from a single 100,000-square-foot facility. The company's core business is the application of rubber linings and protective coatings to industrial equipment — pipes, tanks, chutes, launders, and custom metal parts — serving mining, power generation, chemical processing, and water treatment customers. Its technology base centers on rubber-to-metal bonding across multiple substrates (carbon steel, aluminum, copper, brass, cast iron, stainless steel, fiberglass) using autoclave vulcanization up to 88" pipe diameter, with a proprietary PC-60ARN abrasion-resistant rubber compound that demonstrates roughly 12x lower Taber volume loss than standard black natural rubber. ProCo is an approved applicator for all four major rubber lining manufacturers (Blair Rubber, Rubber Source, Polycorp, Weir) and is certified by VersaFlex for polyurea and by Aquatic Technologies for pool recoating.

The company generates revenue through four primary streams: (1) rubber lining application services sold on a custom project basis with multi-year contract cadence; (2) molded rubber parts manufacturing via compression molding up to 1,000+ lbs; (3) EPDM rubber roofing products for the RV and mobile home aftermarket; and (4) industrial coatings application (epoxy, polyurethane, polyurea, intumescent). GTM is direct enterprise field sales into industrial facilities, with all pricing handled through custom quotes rather than published rates. The company claims 99% on-time delivery and 99% QC pass rates as operational KPIs.

ProCo has been recognized with the Fort Wayne Best of Award for four consecutive years (2012-2015) and the Indiana Companies to Watch award in 2013, and executes projects for enterprise customers including Vale-Inco, Cliffs, Duke Energy, AEP, E.I. DuPont, PPG Industries, and Mobay Chemical. The customer base spans the US Midwest, additional US states, Canada, and selected international markets (Algeria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia). Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range with no external funding, no acquisitions, and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

ProCo

Legal name

Protective Coatings, Inc.

Website

https://proco-fwi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ProCo is a privately held Fort Wayne, Indiana industrial services company founded in 1958 that applies rubber linings and protective coatings to pipes, tanks, and equipment for mining, power generation, chemical processing, and water treatment customers, operating from a 100,000 sq ft facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Lining Services

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Rubber Linings, Coatings & Corrosion Protection (Tanks, Pipes, Chutes) (IMANALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

Keywords

• Industrial rubber lining
• Rubber tank lining
• Protective coatings
• Molded rubber parts
• EPDM roofing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Wayne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rubber Lining Application Services: Shop and field application of rubber linings to pipes, tanks, and custom metal parts. Includes surface preparation, adhesive application, rubber lining installation, vulcanization, and quality inspection.
2. Molded Rubber Parts Manufacturing: Compression molding of large rubber parts including parts with rubber only, rubber with fabric, rubber-to-metal bonding, and metal completely encapsulated in rubber. Products include tubewinder belts for paper/cardboard tube production.
3. EPDM Rubber Roofing Products: EPDM rubber sheet products for RV and mobile home roofing applications. Includes RV Roof Kits, 5th Wheel Roof Kits, and Mobile Home Roof-Over Kits with insulation.
4. Industrial Coatings Application: Application of industrial coatings including epoxy, polyurethane, polyurea, and intumescent coatings. 100% solids coatings for chemical containment, floor coatings, and protective finishes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ProCo (Protective Coatings, Inc.) applies rubber linings to industrial pipes, tanks, and custom metal parts, manufactures large molded rubber goods, and supplies EPDM rubber roofing kits for RVs and mobile homes. Operations are turn-key, covering metal fabrication, surface preparation, adhesive application, rubber installation, vulcanization, and quality inspection, with shop and on-site field execution. Supporting offerings include protective coatings (epoxy, polyurethane, polyurea, intumescent) and surface preparation via wet abrasive blasting.

Product overview

ProCo (Protective Coatings, Inc.) is an industrial service company offering rubber lining and protective coating solutions. The core offering is Rubber Lining Services, which encompasses Rubber Lined Pipe, Rubber Lining for Mining, Rubber Lined Tanks, and Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) applications. The company operates as a turn-key provider, handling fabrication, surface preparation, lining application, vulcanization, and quality inspection. Supporting services include Field Work (on-site lining at customer facilities), Secondary Containment solutions, Industrial Coatings, Industrial Tanks & Containment coating services, Polyurea (Plural Component) coatings (certified VersaFlex applicator), Wet Abrasive Blasting, Pools & Spas recoating (certified Aquatic Technologies Installer), Molded Rubber Parts (compression molding including Tubewinder Belts), and Roofing (EPDM rubber membrane systems for RVs and mobile homes). The company maintains a 100,000 square foot factory with autoclaves, molding presses, and blast equipment for shop and field operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rubber Lining Services Core rubber lining service for pipe, tanks, and metal parts using hot or cold bonded rubber. Includes fabrication, surface preparation, adhesive application, vulcanization, and quality inspection.
• Rubber Lined Pipe Rubber-lined carbon steel pipe for transporting abrasive slurries, corrosive chemicals, and other liquids. Pipe sizes range from 1.5" to 144" diameter with vulcanization in autoclaves up to 88" diameter.
• Rubber Lining for Mining Rubber lining services for mining equipment including pipe, tanks, chutes, and launders. Uses proprietary PC-60ARN abrasion-resistant rubber compound tested for Taber abrasion resistance.
• Rubber Lined Tanks Rubber lining services for tanks of all sizes, from small to extremely large. Services include fabrication, inspection, relining, and vulcanization at customer facility or ProCo shop.
• Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Lining Rubber-lined carbon steel pipe specifically designed for flue gas desulfurization systems in power plants. Cost-effective alternative to PTFE, glass-lined, and specialty alloys.
• Field Work Services On-site rubber lining and coating services performed at customer facilities by trained technicians with OSHA 30-hour safety training. Includes confined space entry, fall protection, and portable vulcanization equipment.
• Secondary Containment Secondary containment solutions using polyurea coatings, epoxy/vinyl ester systems, HDPE solutions, and membrane systems for oil and gas, chemical facilities, tank farms, and drum storage areas.
• Industrial Coatings High-performance commercial and industrial coatings for buildings and equipment, including 100% solids 2-part epoxy, trowel-on and self-leveling coatings for chemical containment and corrosion protection.
• Industrial Tanks and Containment Coating Sandblasting, sealing, and coating services for industrial tanks including potable water, food and beverage, chemical, and cooling tanks.
• Polyurea (Plural Component) Coatings Polyurea elastomer coating derived from isocyanate and resin components. Certified VersaFlex applicator. Features fast cure, chemical resistance, seamless application, and 100% solids formulation with no VOCs.
• Wet Abrasive Blasting Wet-abrasive blasting using GEOBLASTER equipment for surface preparation. Removes coatings without embedment or damage, inhibits flash rust, and eliminates over 90% of ambient dust compared to dry blasting.
• Pools and Spas Recoating Commercial pool and spa recoating services using Aqua Guard 5000. Certified Aquatic Technologies Installer for commercial aquatic facility restoration.
• Molded Rubber Parts Compression molding services for large rubber parts up to 1,000+ pounds. Includes parts molded with rubber only, rubber and fabric, rubber-to-metal bonding, and metal encapsulated in rubber. Also produces Tubewinder Belts for paper and cardboard tube production.
• EPDM Roofing Kits EPDM rubber sheet roofing for RVs, 5th wheel trailers, and mobile homes. Features UV/ozone resistance, impact bounce-back, and noise reduction. Includes RV Roof Kits, 5th Wheel Roof Kits, and Mobile Home Roof-Over Kits with insulation.
• Rubber Lined Pipe Fabrication Metal fabrication services for pipe, tank, and other rubber lining needs. Includes pipe fabrication up to 144" diameter with external paint systems and pickup and delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rubber-lined components routinely outlast unlined equipment by factor of 3 to 5 times depending on application severity
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Blair Rubber CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationProco is an approved applicator for Blair Rubber Company products. Maintains technical liaison with rubber lining manufacturers for product support and installation expertise.
• Rubber SourcecoreTechnology or IntegrationProco is an approved applicator for Rubber Source products. Technical liaison maintained for rubber lining requirements and installation support.
• PolycorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationProco is an approved applicator for Polycorp protective linings. Authorized to install and warranty Polycorp rubber lining products.
• WeircoreTechnology or IntegrationProco is an approved applicator for Weir rubber lining products. Technical liaison maintained for product support and application requirements.
• VersaFlexcoreTechnology or IntegrationProco is a certified VersaFlex applicator for polyurea protective coatings, linings, joint fillers and repair materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Metso (Skega / Mining Wear): Metso is a major mining and aggregates equipment OEM whose Skega wear lining line competes with ProCo's mining rubber lining services. Overlaps on rubber mill lining, chute lining, and slurry handling equipment, though at far greater scale.
• Trelleborg (Industrial Solutions): Trelleborg is a global engineered polymer group producing rubber linings, hoses, seals, and anti-vibration components for industrial customers. Overlaps ProCo's mining, power, and chemical segments as a much larger broad-line competitor.
• Continental Industry (ContiTech): Continental Industry supplies industrial rubber products including hoses, linings, and conveyor covers for mining and process industries. Comparable as a large established supplier to similar end markets but broader scope than ProCo.
• Weir Group (Linatex / Vulco): Weir is a large diversified mining-focused industrial group whose Linatex and Vulco brands supply rubber lining products and applied wear solutions globally. Overlaps ProCo's mining customer base through both products and service offerings at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Polycorp: Polycorp manufactures and applies engineered rubber linings for mining, transit, and industrial customers. While also a ProCo supplier, it independently performs applicator work for tank and pipe linings, making it a direct service peer.
• TIP TOP Industrie: TIP TOP is a global industrial rubber lining applicator and material supplier serving mining, power, and chemical processing. Comparable to ProCo in offering turnkey shop/field rubber lining plus vulcanization for abrasion and corrosion protection.
• Truco Inc. Truco is a US-based rubber lining applicator serving mining, aggregates, and industrial markets with shop and field services. Highly comparable to ProCo's core rubber-lined pipe and tank business with overlapping end customers in mineral processing.

Others

• Blair Rubber Company: Blair Rubber is a rubber lining material manufacturer and a ProCo supplier. Indirectly comparable as a material-side player in the same rubber lining ecosystem but does not directly compete for ProCo's applicator work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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