Warren Environmental
Warren Environmental manufactures 100% solids, zero-VOC epoxy coatings for infrastructure rehabilitation, selling exclusively through a vetted applicator network to municipal water/wastewater, naval, food & beverage, power, and transportation customers across the U.S. and select international markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersSt Louis, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Warren Environmental does
Warren Environmental, founded in 1996 by Danny Warren, manufactures 100% solids, zero-VOC structural epoxy coatings designed for single-coat application up to 500 mils in thickness. The company's proprietary plural-component spray system — invented by Warren — enables rapid-cure installation on damp or wet substrates across concrete, steel, iron, brick, and other materials, with third-party University of Pittsburgh testing estimating 75+ years of service life in active sewer conditions. The core product platform is the 301 Series (including 301-01 NSF-approved, 301-14 high-performance, 301-CF carbon fiber-reinforced, 301-SC surface conditioner, and 301-QI quick invert), supplemented by 501-02 BPA-free epoxy, 151-HG hydrophobic grout, and the NAVSEA-approved SAFE-T PLUS formulation for naval/maritime use. Certifications include NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372 for potable water, NAVSEA MIL-PRF-23236D for U.S. Navy vessels, ISO 9001, and the only EPA 2007.0 Marine Toxicity 100% survival certification in the epoxy category.
The company sells exclusively through a vetted network of approved applicators — led by Master Applicator A&W Coatings with national coverage, plus SIPP-certified regional applicators in the U.S. and international partners in Canada, the UK, Belgium/Norway, and Mexico/South America — and does not sell directly to end customers. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to applicators for infrastructure rehabilitation projects across eight verticals: municipal potable water, municipal wastewater, stormwater management, food & beverage processing, mining/minerals processing, naval/military maritime, power generation, and transportation infrastructure. Named end customers include the U.S. Navy (USS Oak Hill LSD-51, 15.5-year inspection), Amtrak (East River subway tunnel), ExxonMobil, Anheuser-Busch (25+ year relationship), Ocean Spray (15+ year relationship), Ken's Foods, Duke Energy, International Paper, American Water Military Services, San Francisco PUC, and DeKalb County GA. Pricing is quote-based per project scope and substrate.
Warren Environmental has operated as a subsidiary of Garney Holding Company since its 2018 acquisition, maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) structure, and relocated its headquarters and manufacturing from Massachusetts to Gainesville, Georgia in 2023. Following founder Danny Warren's July 2021 retirement, Brian Brandstetter serves as President and Austin Delimont as CFO. The company is currently expanding via two 2025 product launches (301-CF, 301-SC), selection into the DOE ARPA-E natural gas pipeline program, and continued participation in the U.S. Office of Naval Research Future Naval Capabilities Single Coat Program.
Warren Environmental firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Warren Environmental
- Legal name
- Warren Environmental
- Website
- https://warrenenviro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Warren Environmental manufactures 100% solids, zero-VOC epoxy coatings for infrastructure rehabilitation, selling exclusively through a vetted applicator network to municipal water/wastewater, naval, food & beverage, power, and transportation customers across the U.S. and select international markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Warren Environmental industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Protective Coatings
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)
- SIC
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Protective Coatings (IMAEAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB)
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Where Warren Environmental is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- St Louis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Warren Environmental business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Epoxy Product Sales: Warren Environmental manufactures and sells proprietary epoxy coating products exclusively through their network of approved applicators. Products are sold as one-time applications for infrastructure rehabilitation projects. Revenue is generated from product sales to applicators who then provide installation services to end customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Project-based custom quoting |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Warren Environmental product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Warren Environmental manufactures 100% solids epoxy coating systems used to protect and rehabilitate critical infrastructure. The company produces multiple specialized coating products (including the 301-series, SAFE-T PLUS, 151-HG, and 501-02) designed for potable water, wastewater, stormwater, food and beverage, mining, naval, power, and transportation applications. Products are sold through an approved applicator network to contractors, municipalities, and industrial operators.
Product overview
Warren Environmental manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of 100% solids structural epoxy coating products organized around the 301 Series platform. The core offerings include 301-01 (NSF-approved for potable water), 301-14 (high-performance for corrosive environments), 301-CF (carbon fiber-reinforced for SIPP), 301-SC (surface conditioner), and 301-QI (quick invert for manholes). Supporting products include 501-02 BPA-free epoxy for potable water, 151-HG hydrophobic grout for leak sealing, and SAFE-T PLUS for naval applications. All products feature single-coat application up to 500 mils, zero VOCs, and 75+ year service life estimates.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 301-01 Epoxy Coating
- 301-14 Epoxy Coating A 100% solids epoxy coating variant in the 301 product line, formulated for infrastructure protection applications.
- 301-CF Epoxy Coating A 100% solids epoxy coating variant in the 301 product line, designed for specialized industrial coating applications.
- 301-SC Epoxy Coating A 100% solids epoxy coating variant in the 301 product line, formulated for specific infrastructure protection use cases.
- 301-QI Epoxy Coating A 100% solids epoxy coating variant in the 301 product line, designed for quick-installation infrastructure rehabilitation applications.
- SAFE-T PLUS Coating A specialized coating product from Warren Environmental, part of the company's protective coatings portfolio for infrastructure applications.
- 151-HG Coating A high-grade coating product from Warren Environmental, formulated for demanding industrial protection applications.
- 501-02 Coating A specialized coating product from Warren Environmental, designed for industrial and infrastructure protection applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- 75+ years estimated service life in active sewer conditions (University of Pittsburgh study)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Warren Environmental
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Warren Environmental technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Warren Environmental partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- A&W CoatingscoreMaster Applicator for Warren Environmental with national coverage. Provides epoxy coating application services using Warren's products. Long-term partnership since Warren's founding. Contact: 508-947-8937, Alpharetta, GA.
- Spray in Place SolutionscoreSIPP (Spray-in-Place Pipe) certified applicator specializing in trenchless pipe rehabilitation using Warren's epoxy products.
- USG Water SolutionscoreSIPP certified applicator for Warren Environmental epoxy products serving customers nationwide.
- Hartman Walsh Industrial ServicescoreSIPP certified applicator with nationwide service area for Warren epoxy pipe rehabilitation projects.
- J. Fletcher Creamer & SoncoreSIPP certified applicator serving Northeast U.S. regions (CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT).
- A&G Industrial ServicesminorApproved applicator with nationwide service capability for Warren epoxy products.
- F.D. ThomasminorApproved applicator serving California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington for Warren epoxy coatings.
- University of Pittsburgh - Swanson School of EngineeringcoreConducted independent research on Warren's spray-applied epoxy materials for concrete infrastructure repair, validating 75+ year service life estimates.
- San Francisco Public Utilities CommissionminorMunicipal utility that contracted Warren Environmental through F.D. Thomas for cast-iron outfall pipe rehabilitation project.
- Department of Energy - ARPA-EcoreSelected for natural gas pipeline rehabilitation initiative under DOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Warren Environmental competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks3 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Warren Environmental social profiles
Digital presenceWarren Environmental compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Warren Environmental financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Warren Environmental leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Warren Environmental funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Warren Environmental M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Warren Environmental
What does Warren Environmental do?
Warren Environmental manufactures 100% solids epoxy coating systems used to protect and rehabilitate critical infrastructure. The company produces multiple specialized coating products (including the 301-series, SAFE-T PLUS, 151-HG, and 501-02) designed for potable water, wastewater, stormwater, food and beverage, mining, naval, power, and transportation applications. Products are sold through an approved applicator network to contractors, municipalities, and industrial operators.
Is Warren Environmental a public or private company?
Warren Environmental is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Warren Environmental founded?
Warren Environmental was founded in 1996. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Warren Environmental based?
Warren Environmental is headquartered in St Louis, United States, in the North America region.
How does Warren Environmental make money?
One revenue line is on record: epoxy Product Sales.
Does Warren Environmental have an API?
No public API is recorded for Warren Environmental.
What industry is Warren Environmental in?
Warren Environmental's product category is Industrial Protective Coatings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAHAB, Industrial Protective Coatings, with a secondary code of IMAEAGAB, Industrial & Protective Coatings. Its NAICS code is 32551 and its SIC code is 2851.