What Corrodys does

Corrodys is a French private research laboratory (statut associatif) founded in 2003 and headquartered in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy. Operating as an officially certified Centre de Ressources Technologiques (CRT) habilitated for the Crédit Impôt Recherche (CIR), the laboratory specializes in corrosion, marine corrosion, biocorrosion (Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion), and biofouling (biosalissures). It serves industrial clients in the energy (nuclear, petroleum, gas, marine renewables), naval/shipbuilding, water treatment, and agri-food sectors across France and selectively internationally.

The company delivers expertise through three integrated laboratories — Materials (metallography, electrochemistry, SEM/MEB with X-ray microanalysis), Microbiology (biocorrosion testing and microorganism development), and Physico-Chemistry (cathodic protection ecotoxicology, biofilm characterization) — complemented by modular test loops including the industrial-scale Boucle Sirius continuously fed with natural seawater. More than 60% of services are customized studies, supplemented by biocidal product efficacy testing, technical diagnostics, failure analysis, and participation in European and regional R&D programs co-financed by FEDER.

Corrodys monetizes primarily through professional services fees billed on a custom-quotation basis per project, with revenue streams spanning expertises/studies, biocidal product validation, advice and diagnostics, and collaborative R&D projects. Distribution is direct B2B, leveraging memberships in French and international corrosion and maritime industry bodies (CEFRACOR, Cluster Maritime Français, France Energies Marines, NACE International, GICAN). Recent strategic activity includes the 2026 launch of the EcoSEAst'Up collaborative maritime innovation platform and multi-port immersion experiments under the Ports & Biodiversité project.

Name

Corrodys

Legal name

Corrodys

Website

https://corrodys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corrodys is a French CRT-certified research laboratory in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin providing corrosion, marine corrosion, biocorrosion, and biofouling testing, expertise, and consulting services to industrial clients across energy, naval, water, and agri-food sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrosion Testing and Analysis Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrosion Monitoring & Integrity Management (Pipelines, Tanks, CUI) (EUAEAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Coatings, Blasting & Corrosion Control (Hull, Tanks, Cathodic Protection) (TLAHAMAG), Corrosion Control & Cathodic Protection Maintenance (CP Systems, Coatings) (EUAJAMAF)

Keywords

• Corrosion testing services
• Biocorrosion analysis
• Marine biofouling research
• Materials testing laboratory
• Cathodic protection studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Expertises and Studies: Corrosion, biocorrosion, and biosalissure expertises and studies for industrial clients, including materials selection, protection systems, and failure analysis
2. Biocidal Product Efficacy Testing: Validation testing services for antimicrobial/biocidal products, including regulatory compliance testing
3. Advice and Diagnostics: Technical consulting and corrosion diagnostics for industrial installations
4. Collaborative R&D Projects: European and regional research and development programs on material/biofilm/fouling interface studies, often co-financed by European funds

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Corrodys is a French technology center (Centre de Ressources Technologiques) that provides expertise, studies, and customized testing services for corrosion, marine corrosion, biocorrosion (Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion), and biosalissures (biofouling). It serves industrial clients through three specialized laboratories (Materials, Microbiology, Physico-Chemistry) and modular industrial testing loops (including the Boucle Sirius loop supplied with natural seawater), with more than 60% of services customized to the client's specifications.

Product overview

Corrodys offers a comprehensive suite of corrosion, biocorrosion, and biofouling testing and analysis services through its integrated laboratory infrastructure. The core offering consists of three specialized laboratories (Materials, Microbiology, and Physical-Chemistry) that work together to provide complete corrosion analysis capabilities, complemented by modular testing loops (including the industrial Sirius loop) that enable testing in real marine conditions with natural seawater. More than 60% of their services are customized studies tailored to specific service conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centre de Ressources Technologiques (CRT): Technological Resource Center status - a French certification for technology centers that provide R&D services to businesses.
• EcoSEAst'Up

Products and services

• Corrosion and Biocorrosion Expertises Technical expertise services covering corrosion, marine corrosion, biocorrosion, and biosalissures (biofouling) issues encountered by industrial clients, providing specialist diagnosis and recommendations on materials and protection systems.
• Corrosion Studies and Customized Trials Customized (sur mesure) or standardized corrosion and biocorrosion testing studies supporting materials, coating, biocide, and inhibitor selection decisions for industrial clients.
• Biocidal Product Efficacy Testing Validation testing services for antimicrobial and biocidal products, including laboratory-loop efficacy assessment against corrosion-causing microbiological activity.
• Advice and Diagnostics Technical consulting and corrosion diagnostic services for industrial installations, helping clients identify root causes of corrosion issues and define remediation strategies.
• SME Innovation and Corrosion Diagnostic Diagnostic and innovation support program (Diagnostic PME) tailored to small and medium enterprises facing corrosion issues, combining diagnostic with innovation advisory.
• Corrosion and Biocorrosion Analyses Laboratory analyses of corrosion and biocorrosion phenomena, drawing on materials, microbiology, and physico-chemistry testing capabilities.
• Bibliographic Studies in Corrosion Bibliographic and literature research studies in corrosion, providing industrial clients with synthesized scientific and technical reference analyses.
• Industrial Testing Loop (Boucle Sirius) Industrial-scale testing loop continuously supplied with natural seawater for testing materials and treatments (anti-corrosion, anti-fouling) under real marine conditions, supporting industrial clients' protection system validation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce maintenance costs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Université de Caen Basse-NormandiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Founding member and co-financier. Partner for technical plateau access (MEB/EDS, micro-Raman, X-ray diffraction) and research collaboration since Corrodys inception in 2003.
• CEA (Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Founding member and co-financier. Long-standing research partner since Corrodys inception in 2003.
• Région Basse-Normandie (now Normandie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Founding member and co-financier. Primary regional public supporter since 2003. Ongoing support for innovation and ecological transition in maritime activities.
• CCI Cherbourg Cotentin (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Founding member and co-financier. Chamber of commerce partner since Corrodys inception.
• Conseil départementale de la ManchecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Founding member and co-financier. Departmental council support since Corrodys inception.
• AFCRT (Association Française des Centres de Ressources Technologiques)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of French Association of Technology Resource Centers for networking and best practices sharing.
• CEFRACOR (Centre Français de l'Anticorrosion)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of French Corrosion Center. Co-organizes training programs on biodeterioration of materials under the Commission's 'Biodétérioration des matériaux' umbrella.
• Cluster Maritime FrançaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of French Maritime Cluster for maritime industry networking and collaboration.
• France Energies MarinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of France Energies Marines institute for marine energy research collaboration.
• Pôle Mer BretagneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Brittany Sea Pole competitiveness cluster for maritime research and innovation collaboration.
• NACE International (the corrosion society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of NACE International, the global corrosion society for industry standards and expertise sharing.
• GICAN (Groupement des Industries de Construction et Activités Navales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of French Naval Construction Industries Group for maritime industry collaboration.
• GECO (Groupement d'Employeurs Coopératif)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Cooperative Employers Group in Manche region for shared human resources initiatives.
• F2N (Filière Nautique Normande)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Normand Nautical Industry network for regional marine industry collaboration.
• Terre Bleue le CotentinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Ports & Biodiversité public meetings and events on port biodiversity issues.
• SPL Ports de la MancheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of public meetings on port biodiversity; partner in immersed structure experiments in Cotentin ports (Chantereyne, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Diélette).
• Communauté d'Agglomération du CotentinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of public meetings on port biodiversity alongside Corrodys.
• Université de Caen (MERSEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to public biodiversity meetings with speakers including Katherine Costil and Christelle Caplat.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Global assurance and classification society providing testing, inspection, and certification across maritime, energy, and oil & gas; runs materials/cathodic protection laboratories and advisory services. Overlaps Corrodys on maritime coatings, cathodic protection, and asset integrity work but operates at global scale with a much broader portfolio.
• Applus+ (Applus Services): Global TIC group offering laboratory testing, inspection, and asset integrity services to the energy, marine, and industrial sectors. Overlaps with Corrodys through industrial materials/corrosion testing under a much broader international service portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major with marine, offshore, and industrial asset services. Comparable in terms of independent materials/corrosion testing and asset integrity work for naval and energy clients, though as part of a much wider TIC portfolio.

Direct peers

• Element Materials Technology: Independent commercial testing laboratory group with strong corrosion, coatings, and materials characterization capabilities for aerospace, energy, and industrial clients. Closely comparable service model - fee-for-service materials and environmental testing delivered through accredited laboratories.
• Institut de la Corrosion / ACX Corrosion Solutions: French corrosion specialist providing studies, expertises, and laboratory testing (corrosion testing, cathodic protection, coatings) to industrial clients. Among the closest direct competitors in France, sharing the niche corrosion expertise and consulting service model.
• RINA: Italian classification society and engineering consultancy providing testing, certification, and asset integrity services to naval and energy markets. Comparable through dedicated materials/corrosion testing and shipbuilding-related marine corrosion services.
• FORCE Technology: Norway-based technology consultancy operating materials and corrosion testing laboratories (including marine and cathodic protection services). Directly comparable to Corrodys in offering independent corrosion/biocorrosion testing, failure analysis, and qualification services to offshore, maritime, and energy clients.
• TWI Ltd: UK-based industrial R&D and testing organization operating welding, materials, and corrosion laboratories serving energy, marine, and process industries. Directly comparable as a fee-for-service technology center running testing loops, failure analysis, and customized R&D for industrial clients.
• SINTEF: Norwegian independent research institute with major materials, corrosion, and marine technology departments operating test facilities and conducting applied R&D for offshore and maritime industries. Directly comparable as a multidisciplinary lab offering fee-for-service testing plus collaborative R&D.

Emerging players

• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finnish state-owned applied research organization running materials and corrosion research programs and pilot-scale testing infrastructure. Partial overlap with Corrodys on corrosion/biocorrosion research and client-funded testing, though with a much broader mandate and public funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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