What PMX Industries does

PMX Industries, Inc. is a privately held copper and copper alloy manufacturing company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company operates what is described as the most modern copper mill in the United States, installed in 1992 and continuously upgraded since, producing precision metal materials in strip, coil, sheet, plate, and tube forms. Manufacturing is centered on a Steckel hot rolling mill, tandem cold rolling mills, a Sendzimer cluster mill (Z-Mill), an Ebner Bell batch annealing furnace, and continuous strand annealing and pickling lines. The mill is powered by up to 100% renewable wind energy and recycles all copper scrap, supporting sustainability-oriented product lines.

The company's portfolio is organized around three proprietary sub-brands: High Precision Alloys (HPA) for electronic connectors, terminals, and interconnection components; EcoCopper sustainable building materials with up to 100% recycled content for LEED-eligible construction; and MicroGuard, EPA-registered antimicrobial copper alloys (EPA #85290) for healthcare and public touch surfaces. Supporting products include standard copper, brass, and bronze alloys (C11000, C22000-C28000, phosphor bronze, copper nickel, nickel silver), copper plate alloys up to 8 inches thick, the proprietary XP6 oxygen-free copper alloy, and RoHS-compliant lead-free electronic coatings. The company spends millions of dollars annually on alloy development and customization.

PMX sells directly to product developers and manufacturers across electronics and connectors, automotive, building and construction, healthcare, government and private mints, ammunition and ordnance, and consumer products. Distribution for international customers is supported through a global alliance network with Poongsan (Korea), KME (Europe), Mitsubishi-Shindoh (Japan), Lewis Brass and Copper, and Ameriplate (North America). The company is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certified, RoHS compliant, ITAR registered for defense manufacturing, and DRC conflict-free certified. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of copper and brass alloy materials, with differentiation coming from proprietary alloy formulation and customized metallurgical development.

Name

PMX Industries

Legal name

PMX Industries, Inc.

Website

https://ipmx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PMX Industries is a privately held copper and copper alloy manufacturer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, producing precision metal materials for electronics, automotive, construction, healthcare, ammunition, and coinage markets. Its proprietary brands include MicroGuard antimicrobial copper, EcoCopper sustainable building materials, and High Precision Alloys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Copper and Brass Alloy Sales: PMX generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of copper and copper alloy materials in strip, coil, sheet, plate, and tube forms. The company produces standard copper alloys, high precision connector alloys, EcoCopper sustainable building materials, and MicroGuard antimicrobial copper alloys, selling directly to manufacturers and product developers.
2. Customized and Proprietary Alloy Development: PMX develops customized and proprietary copper alloy materials to meet specific customer requirements. This includes collaboration with customers on alloy formulation, metallurgical customization, and specification-driven material development, providing differentiated high-value products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PMX Industries manufactures and sells a wide range of copper and copper alloy materials in strip, coil, sheet, plate, and tube forms for industrial customers. Its portfolio includes High Precision Alloys for electronic connectors, EcoCopper sustainable building materials with up to 100% recycled content, and MicroGuard EPA-registered antimicrobial copper alloys, along with standard copper, brass, and bronze alloys, copper plate materials, and lead-free electronic coatings.

Product overview

PMX Industries is a copper and copper alloy mill offering a portfolio of precision metal products in strip, coil, sheet, plate, and tube forms. The product portfolio consists of three main sub-brands: High Precision Alloys (HPA) for electronic connectors and interconnection components; EcoCopper™ sustainable building materials with recycled content for green construction; and MicroGuard™ EPA-registered antimicrobial copper alloys for healthcare and public touch surfaces. Supporting products include standard copper alloys (C11000, brasses, bronzes), copper plate materials, and lead-free electronic coatings. The company operates the most modern copper mill in the USA using Steckel hot rolling technology, with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoCopper: Sustainable copper and brass alloys with up to 100% recycled content designed for green building projects, available in strip, coil, sheet, and plate forms for roofing, flashing, gutters, and architectural applications.
• MicroGuard
• High Precision Alloys

Products and services

• High Precision Alloys (HPA) High precision copper alloys designed for electronic connectors, switches, terminals, relays, and contacts in a wide range of electronic devices, offering high conductivity, strength, and heat resistance for demanding interconnection requirements in computers, servers, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and portable digital devices.
• EcoCopper Sustainable Building Materials Sustainable copper and brass alloys with up to 100% recycled content designed for green building applications including roofing, flashing, gutters, and architectural elements. RoHS compliant and contribute to LEED certification credits.
• MicroGuard Antimicrobial Copper Alloys EPA-registered antimicrobial copper alloys (EPA registration number 85290) that kill 99.9% of infectious bacteria including MRSA, VRE, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa within two hours of exposure. Designed for touch surfaces in hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, hotels, and public buildings across over 100 registered touch surface applications.
• Standard Copper Alloys Copper, brass, and bronze alloys in strip, coil, sheet, and plate forms. Portfolio includes C11000 (ETP copper), C22000-C28000 (brasses), phosphor bronze, copper nickel, and nickel silver alloys for general industrial applications.
• Copper Plate Alloys Copper plate materials ranging from 0.120 inches to 8.00 inches thick, available in widths up to 30 inches and lengths up to 144 inches. Used for heat exchangers, boilers, pressure vessels, busbars, shipbuilding, and injection molds.
• XP6 Oxygen-Free Copper Alloy Oxygen-free high-conductivity copper alloy that serves as a replacement for C10200 (OFHC), designed for applications requiring maximum electrical conductivity such as electronic connectors.
• EcoJet Mold Alloys Copper plate alloys for injection and blow molding applications with high thermal conductivity and surface hardness comparable to tool steels. Provide consistent machining throughout plate thickness with improved cycle times, less heat built-up, better surface finish, and longer tool life.
• Silver-Colored Copper Alloy 66913 Silver-colored copper alloy offering an aesthetic finish alternative for applications requiring a silver appearance while retaining copper alloy properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% of bacteria killed within 2 hours on MicroGuard surfaces, compared to bacteria surviving up to 28 days on stainless steel
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PoongsancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPoongsan is a Korean copper product company that is part of PMX's global alliance network. As a global alliance member, Poongsan distributes PMX materials in its regional markets, ensuring efficient and globally available copper alloys to support international connector designs.
• KMEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKME is a European copper product company participating in PMX's global alliance network. As an alliance member, KME distributes PMX copper materials across European markets, ensuring globally available materials for customers with international supply chain requirements.
• Mitsubishi-ShindohcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMitsubishi-Shindoh is a Japanese copper product company in PMX's global alliance network. As an alliance member, Mitsubishi-Shindoh distributes PMX copper materials in Japanese and Asian markets, supporting global connector design initiatives.
• Lewis Brass and CoppercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLewis Brass and Copper is a U.S.-based copper product company in PMX's global alliance network, distributing PMX copper materials to customers in North American markets.
• AmeriplatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmeriplate is a U.S.-based copper product company participating in PMX's global alliance network, distributing PMX copper materials to customers in North American markets.
• Kirkwood Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMX has partnered with Kirkwood Community College to offer a Trainee program for second year students enrolled in the Industrial Maintenance Program. Upon completion of the program, PMX reimburses second year tuition, books and fees and the Trainee becomes a full-time Skilled Trades employee. This partnership supports workforce development and addresses skilled trades talent needs.
• Wellmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldminorOthersPMX provides health insurance plans administered through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Both PPO plan options operate in the same way, allowing employees to decide which plan works best for them and their eligible family members.
• Principal FinancialminorOthersPMX partners with Principal Financial for its 401(k) retirement savings program, which includes a 3% direct contribution plus 50% matching up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Delta Dental of IowaminorOthersPMX provides a dental plan through Delta Dental of Iowa, with 70% of premium paid by PMX, covering all family members for customary dental care at reasonable pricing.
• VSPminorOthersPMX offers vision care benefits through VSP, providing employees and families with an annual exam, $10 copay with additional coverage and discounts on glasses or contact lenses.
• Strategic Financial SolutionsminorOthersPMX partners with Strategic Financial Solutions to offer confidential and free financial management and investment consultation to employees as part of its financial wellness program.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aurubis AG: Aurubis is Europe's largest copper producer and one of the world's largest copper recyclers, with integrated smelting, refining, and semi-finished product operations. It is a broader incumbent than PMX, but competes in the same downstream copper alloy strip and rod markets.
• Materion Corporation: Materion is a US-based specialty alloys producer with a portfolio that includes beryllium-copper alloys, high-performance copper alloys, and precious metal products. It serves similar end markets (electronics, automotive, industrial) but with broader specialty materials rather than pure copper mill products.

Direct peers

• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries is a large US-based manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products serving plumbing, HVAC, industrial, and automotive markets. Its brass and copper fittings business shares end-market overlap with PMX's consumer products and hardware segments.
• Olin Brass: Olin Brass, a business of Olin Corporation, is a US-based manufacturer of copper and copper alloy strip products serving electronics, automotive, and consumer markets. It is a direct comparable to PMX in product mix and customer base.
• Hussey Copper: Hussey Copper is a US-based copper manufacturer producing copper and copper alloy sheet, strip, and plate products for architectural, electrical, and industrial markets. It competes directly with PMX in building products and copper plate applications.
• Poongsan Corporation: Poongsan is a Korean manufacturer of copper and copper alloy products including mill products and ammunition materials. It is both a PMX global alliance partner and a direct competitor in copper mill products and ammunition casings.
• KME Group: KME is a major European manufacturer of copper and copper alloy semi-finished products serving electronics, automotive, and building markets. KME is both a PMX global alliance partner and a direct competitor, making it an especially close comparable in product range and customer overlap.
• Mitsubishi-Shindoh: Mitsubishi-Shindoh is a Japanese copper and copper alloy manufacturer and PMX global alliance partner. It produces similar strip, sheet, and plate products for electronics, automotive, and industrial applications, with overlapping geographic coverage in Asia.
• Wieland Group: Wieland is one of the world's leading manufacturers of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products, including strip, sheet, and tube forms. It is the most direct comparable to PMX in terms of product portfolio, customer base (electronics, automotive, industrial), and proprietary alloy development.
• Revere Copper Products: Revere Copper is one of the oldest US copper manufacturers, producing copper and copper alloy sheet, strip, plate, and rod products for building, electrical, and industrial applications. It is a direct US-based peer of similar size and product focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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