MarShield
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersBurlington, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
MarShield firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MarShield
- Legal name
- Mars Metal Company
- Website
- https://marshield.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MarShield industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Radiation Shielding Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)
- SIC
- X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Radiation Protection & Health Physics Services (ALARA programs, shielding design, RSO services) (EUAKAIAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Radiation Protection & Health Physics (ALARA, Dosimetry, Contamination Control) (EUAKABAH), Engineered barrier systems & backfill materials (buffers, seals, liners, grouts) (EUAKAGAH)
Keywords
Where MarShield is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burlington
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
MarShield business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Radiation Shielding Products: MarShield designs and manufactures custom and standard radiation shielding products including lead-lined cabinets, L-block shields, rolling barriers, lead bricks, lead pours, lead glass, lead acrylic, sheet lead, and storage containers. Revenue is generated through project-based custom orders and standard product sales to nuclear, medical, and industrial customers. Products are quoted on a per-project basis and delivered as built-to-order or from existing inventory.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
MarShield product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MarShield designs and manufactures custom and standard radiation shielding products for nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, medical imaging, industrial radiography/NDT, and security/defense applications. Its product range includes lead bricks, lead pours, lead-lined cabinets, L-block shields, sheet lead, lead glass and acrylic, rolling barriers, X-ray modular rooms, storage containers, borated polyethylene neutron shielding, tungsten shielding, RF/MRI shielding systems, and high-density concrete blocks, with design consultation delivered alongside every build.
Product overview
MarShield is a North American leader in radiation shielding manufacturing since 1979, offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical radiation shielding products rather than a unified software platform. Their offering spans multiple product lines: (1) Shielding Materials including lead, lead glass, lead acrylic, tungsten, borated polyethylene, high density concrete, and non-lead alternatives; (2) Nuclear Energy Radiation Shielding including lead pours, lead bricks, lead wool blankets, neutron shielding, storage containers, and custom castings; (3) Medical Imaging/Facility Shielding including sheet lead, lead lined drywall/plywood, vault doors, lead lined doors/windows, lead glass, acrylic barriers, rolling barriers, X-ray rooms, and modular control booths; (4) Nuclear Medicine Shielding including lead lined cabinets, PET/CT hot lab casework, L-block shields, storage containers, vial/syringe shields, and decay drums; (5) RF/MRI Shielding including copper and galvanized panel systems, RF doors, waveguide vents, and cryogen systems; and (6) Radiography/NDT Shielding including industrial X-ray rooms and modular barriers. MarShield operates under ISO 9001:2015 and CSA N299.3-16 quality standards and provides design consultation services alongside their product portfolio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MarsKeel: A division of Mars Metal Company serving the superyacht industry with keel systems.
Products and services
- Lead Bricks
Quantifiable outcome
- MarShield's mobile shielding barriers reduced workers' radiation exposure by 50% at a nuclear energy facility handling nuclear fuel canisters.
Companies that use MarShield
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
MarShield technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
MarShield partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- ANS (American Nuclear Society)minorMarShield is a proud member of ANS, supporting the nuclear science and technology community. Membership provides visibility and engagement with nuclear industry professionals and aligns MarShield with the broader nuclear energy sector.
- ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing)minorMarShield holds membership in ASNT, the leading organization for nondestructive testing professionals, supporting NDT industry visibility and technical community engagement.
- ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology)minorMarShield is a member of ASTRO, connecting with radiation oncology professionals and staying aligned with advances in radiation therapy that drive shielding requirements.
- RSNA (Radiological Society of North America)minorMarShield is a member of RSNA, participating in the premier radiology conference and aligning with the diagnostic imaging and radiology community.
- SNMMI (Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)minorMarShield maintains membership in SNMMI, the leading organization for nuclear medicine and molecular imaging professionals, supporting the nuclear medicine sector and attending the annual SNMMI meeting.
- CRPA (Canadian Radiation Protection Association)minorMarShield holds membership in CRPA, Canada's radiation protection professional association, connecting with Canadian radiation safety professionals.
- OCNI (Ontario Nuclear Industries)minorMarShield is a member of OCNI, participating in Ontario's nuclear industry events and workshops including the Ready4SMR workshop focused on SMR development and supply chain readiness.
- CNA (Canadian Nuclear Association)minorMarShield is a member of CNA, engaging with Canada's nuclear sector at the annual CNA Conference to discuss nuclear energy radiation shielding and industry growth.
- CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau)coreMarShield holds CWB accreditation to CSA N299.3-16, enabling the supply of shielding solutions to nuclear energy facilities and regulated industries across Canada and the United States. This accreditation is a core operational requirement.
- ARCATminorMarShield is listed on ARCAT for easy access to company information, specifications, and CAD details for architects, engineers and specifiers, facilitating the specification process for radiation shielding products.
- AECinfominorMarShield radiation protection specs (Section 13090/13 49 00) are available in CSI 3-Part format on AECinfo.com, providing architectural and engineering specification resources for the company's products.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MarShield competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lemer Pax: French manufacturer of radiation shielding for nuclear medicine, PET, and cyclotron facilities, including hot cells and lead-lined casework — a direct peer in the nuclear medicine shielding niche MarShield serves.
- Infab Corporation: US manufacturer of radiation protection apparel, lead-lined building products, and X-ray shielding accessories serving hospitals, dental, and NDT — comparable to MarShield's medical imaging shielding line.
- Bar-Ray Products: Manufacturer of lead aprons, lead-lined building products, and radiation protection supplies for medical imaging and NDT — competes with MarShield in lead-lined construction materials and medical shielding.
- Ray-Bar Engineering: Specializes in radiation shielding products for medical, industrial, and nuclear applications including lead-lined doors, windows, and modular X-ray rooms — overlapping significantly with MarShield's medical imaging and NDT offerings.
- NELCO Worldwide: US-based manufacturer of radiation shielding products including lead-lined doors, windows, cabinets, and custom nuclear shielding, serving nuclear, medical, and industrial markets — directly comparable to MarShield's core product portfolio and customer segments.
- Von Gahlen: Dutch manufacturer of nuclear medicine shielding, lead-shielded containers, and radiopharmaceutical handling equipment — directly comparable to MarShield's nuclear medicine storage and hot lab product lines.
Broad incumbents
- ETS-Lindgren: Established global provider of RF shielding, anechoic chambers, and MRI room shielding systems — directly overlaps with MarShield's RF copper panel, RF door, and MRI shielding offerings as a larger incumbent.
- Mirion Technologies: Large public company offering a broad portfolio of radiation detection, dosimetry, and shielding products across nuclear power, medical, and defense — broader than MarShield but overlapping in nuclear and medical shielding categories.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MarShield social profiles
Digital presenceMarShield compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
MarShield financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
MarShield leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
MarShield funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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MarShield M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about MarShield
What does MarShield do?
MarShield designs and manufactures custom and standard radiation shielding products for nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, medical imaging, industrial radiography/NDT, and security/defense applications. Its product range includes lead bricks, lead pours, lead-lined cabinets, L-block shields, sheet lead, lead glass and acrylic, rolling barriers, X-ray modular rooms, storage containers, borated polyethylene neutron shielding, tungsten shielding, RF/MRI shielding systems, and high-density concrete blocks, with design consultation delivered alongside every build.
Is MarShield a public or private company?
MarShield is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was MarShield founded?
MarShield was founded in 1979. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is MarShield based?
MarShield is headquartered in Burlington, Canada, in the North America region.
How does MarShield make money?
One revenue line is on record: custom Radiation Shielding Products.
Who are MarShield's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lemer Pax, Infab Corporation, Bar-Ray Products, Ray-Bar Engineering, NELCO Worldwide and Von Gahlen. Broad incumbents are ETS-Lindgren and Mirion Technologies.
Does MarShield have an API?
No public API is recorded for MarShield.
What industry is MarShield in?
MarShield's product category is Radiation Shielding Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAKAIAJ, Radiation Protection & Health Physics Services (ALARA programs, shielding design, RSO services), with a secondary code of EUAKABAH, Radiation Protection & Health Physics (ALARA, Dosimetry, Contamination Control). Its NAICS code is 334517 and its SIC code is 3844.