Maverick Applied Science

What Maverick Applied Science does

Maverick Applied Science is a privately held engineering and inspection firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Palmetto, Florida, specializing in fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and broader nonmetallic equipment used in corrosive industrial applications. The company offers six core service lines: nonmetallic engineering design (including finite element pipe stress analysis), inspection services (acoustic emission, ultrasonic, and thermal imaging), pipe support design and supply, in-house material testing (ASTM hydrostatic, tensile, flexural, compression plus SEM/DSC/optical microscopy), investigative/forensic engineering through its I-ENG-A division, and thermoplastic pipe engineering. Its technical differentiator is exclusive focus on nonmetallic composites since 1999, allowing deep expertise in behavior of thermoset resins and thermoplastic systems that most general engineering firms avoid.

The firm's revenue model combines professional services consulting (project-based engineering, inspection, and material testing engagements) with hardware sales of engineered pipe supports offered through a free downloadable catalog. Customer acquisition is sales-led, driven primarily by thought-leadership channels including a free annual Plant Engineers Forum for Nonmetallics (now in its 9th year, expanded to 100+ attendees in Houston with 16 PDH credits), Lunch and Learn sessions, webinars, the Soapbox video series, and an active blog and standards resource library. Maverick serves six primary verticals: chemical processing, water and desalination, power utilities, mineral processing/mining, semiconductor fabrication (CHIPS Act-linked), and the insurance/legal sector through forensic investigations. Distribution is entirely direct, with no channel intermediaries.

The company operates with 11–50 employees and has no disclosed external funding or acquisition history. In 2025 it formally broadened its scope beyond FRP to thermoplastics (PVC, CPVC, HDPE, PP, PVDF, ECTFE, FEP), and it is a member of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA). Leadership is anchored by President Jeff Eisenman, P.E., supported by a technical bench including Chief Engineer Darryl Mikulec, Quality Assurance Program Manager Tom Haber, and Materials Engineer Jose Fernandez. Revenue, ownership structure beyond founder/management control, and detailed financial metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Maverick Applied Science

Legal name

Maverick Applied Science, Inc.

Website

https://maverickappliedscience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maverick Applied Science is a privately held Florida-based engineering and inspection firm, founded 1999, specializing exclusively in FRP and broader nonmetallic equipment for corrosive industrial applications. It serves chemical processing, desalination, power, mining, semiconductor, and insurance/legal clients through design, inspection, testing, and forensic services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

FRP and Nonmetallic Engineering Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)

Keywords

• FRP engineering services
• Nonmetallic equipment inspection
• Composite materials testing
• Industrial pipe supports
• Forensic engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmetto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering consulting for FRP and nonmetallic equipment design, review, pipe stress analysis, material and system specifications, and project engineering support. Billed through project engagements and consulting fees.
2. Inspection Services: Condition assessments, risk-based assessments, fabrication inspection, site construction quality assurance, outage coordination, and education for laminators and bonders. Revenue generated through service contracts and per-project engagements.
3. Pipe Support Products: Design and supply of pipe supports for FRP and thermoplastic piping systems. Includes catalog products and custom-designed supports. Revenue from product sales.
4. Material Testing Services: Physical and analytical testing of nonmetallic materials for material validation and failure investigation. Testing services using standardized ASTM methods.
5. Educational Programs: Lunch and Learn sessions, webinars, and annual Plant Engineers Forum for Nonmetallics providing education on FRP and nonmetallic equipment. The annual forum is offered free for plant owners and design engineers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Maverick Applied Science provides specialized engineering consulting, inspection, and material testing services for fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and other nonmetallic equipment used in corrosive industrial applications. The company designs engineered piping systems, supplies pipe supports, conducts failure analysis, and operates an in-house materials testing laboratory serving chemical processing, water, desalination, power, mineral processing, and semiconductor facilities.

Product overview

Maverick Applied Science is an engineering and inspection company offering a portfolio of specialized services for fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and thermoplastic nonmetallic equipment. The core offerings include Nonmetallic Engineering (equipment design and system solutions), Inspection Services (condition assessments, shop qualification audits, fabrication inspection), Pipe Supports (design and supply of engineered supports for FRP and thermoplastic piping), Material Testing (physical and analytical testing for material validation and failure investigation), Investigative Engineering (forensic services through I-ENG-A division), and Thermoplastic Pipe Engineering. The company serves corrosive applications across chemical processing, desalination, power utilities, mineral processing, water, and semiconductor industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nonmetallic Engineering (FRP Engineering)
• Inspection Services
• Pipe Supports
• Material Testing
• Investigative Engineering
• Thermoplastic Pipe Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• FRP systems can deliver 20-40 years of service life in corrosive environments compared to steel
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA)minorOthersMaverick is a member of ACMA, the composites industry's largest trade group. ACMA provides a forum for industry collaboration, market development opportunities, and serves as the premier provider of educational resources relating to composites.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TEAM Industrial Services: Provider of NDT inspection, integrity assessment, and specialty industrial services for plants and pipelines. Comparable to Maverick for in-service inspection of FRP/nonmetallic equipment and shop fabrication inspection work.
• Smithers Group: Independent provider of testing, consulting, and compliance services with strong polymer and materials testing capabilities. Comparable to Maverick's in-house material testing laboratory and focus on nonmetallic materials performance.
• Mistras Group: Provider of non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and condition assessment services for industrial assets including piping, vessels, and tanks. Comparable to Maverick's inspection services business and overlapping target customers in chemical, power, and oil & gas.
• Stress Engineering Services: Independent engineering consulting firm specializing in mechanical testing, failure analysis, and design support for industrial and energy clients. Comparable to Maverick for forensic engineering, material testing, and pipe/equipment stress analysis capabilities.
• Structural Integrity Associates: Engineering consulting firm providing fracture mechanics, fitness-for-service, NDE, and asset integrity services to power, petrochemical, and heavy industrial customers. Closely comparable to Maverick in combining engineering analysis, inspection, and failure investigation for industrial plant equipment.
• PTI - Plastics Technology Inc. Engineering services firm specializing in plastic piping systems design, material selection, stress analysis, and failure investigation. Direct peer to Maverick's thermoplastic pipe engineering practice.

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global TIC giant providing materials testing, inspection, and assurance across virtually every industrial sector. A scaled competitor to Maverick's testing and inspection services though with broader scope and less specialization in FRP.
• Applus+: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company with broad capabilities in industrial inspection and asset integrity. Overlaps Maverick's inspection services but operates at much larger scale across many geographies and industries.
• Element Materials Testing: Global provider of materials testing, product qualification, and failure analysis services across aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. Comparable to Maverick's material testing and failure investigation services but operates at a much larger, more diversified scale.

Others

• Strongwell Corporation: Manufacturer of pultruded and molded FRP structural products, gratings, and systems used in corrosive industrial environments. Adjacent to Maverick in the FRP value chain but on the supply side rather than the engineering/inspection side - useful as an ecosystem participant reference.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/maverickapplied
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVCGhoT19t0RrEO2JiBHwYw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Maverick-Applied-Science-107193041423433
• Instagraminstagram.com/maverickappliedscience

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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