Purity Casting Alloys

What Purity Casting Alloys does

Purity Casting Alloys Ltd. is a family-owned Canadian foundry headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, specializing in non-ferrous alloy casting and sacrificial anode manufacturing. The company operates from a single manufacturing facility using sand casting, die casting, pressure casting, and chill casting in permanent molds, with an on-site spectrometer laboratory that performs real-time chemical analysis on every heat prior to casting to verify alloy consistency and compliance with military and industry specifications.

The product portfolio spans five main lines: (i) sacrificial aluminum and zinc anodes for cathodic corrosion protection across marine (boat hull, pier/piling, crab trap), oil & gas (heater treater for pressure vessels and tanks), and pipeline applications; (ii) aluminum casting alloys (e.g., 356.2, 380.1, 710.1, 705.1, 383.1) and zinc die-casting alloys (ZA-3 through ZA-27, including Marine Zinc MIL-A-18001K); (iii) tin and lead alloys including babbitts (ASTM B-23 / SAE compliant), pewters, solders, and Cerro/fusible low-melt alloys used for both industrial bearings and decorative spincasting; (iv) chill-cast heater treater anodes to Adair specifications; and (v) cast lead scuba diving weights (soft, ankle, coated, uncoated, belts), where the company identifies as Canada's largest manufacturer of cast lead dive weights serving all of North America.

Commercially, Purity Casting Alloys generates revenue through direct B2B quote-based sales to shipyards, oil & gas operators, industrial manufacturers, distributors, marinas, and hobbyists, supplemented by direct-to-consumer inquiries from commercial, recreational, and military scuba divers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers contact the sales team by phone, email, or website form. An e-commerce storefront at purityalloys.com/shop is under development. The company holds MIL-A-24779, MIL-A-18001K, and ASTM B-23 compliance and is privately held with no institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed headcount beyond a small owner-operator team.

Name

Purity Casting Alloys

Legal name

Purity Casting Alloys Ltd.

Website

https://purityalloys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Purity Casting Alloys is a family-owned Canadian foundry in Surrey, BC, manufacturing non-ferrous alloys (aluminum, zinc, tin, lead), MIL-SPEC-compliant sacrificial anodes for marine and oil & gas cathodic protection, babbitts and pewters, and cast lead scuba diving weights, sold B2B via direct quote-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sacrificial Anode Products: Manufacture and sale of sacrificial anodes (aluminum and zinc) for marine, oil & gas, and industrial applications. Includes boat hull anodes, pier & piling anodes, heater treater anodes, and crab trap anodes. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to industrial customers, shipyards, distributors, and marinas. Products range from 0.5 lbs to 600 lbs and are available in standard and custom configurations.
2. Aluminum and Zinc Die Casting Alloys: Manufacture and sale of aluminum alloys (356.2, 710.1, 705.1, 380.1, 383.1) and zinc alloys (ZA-3, ZA-5, ZA-8, ZA-12, ZA-27, Marine Zinc MIL-A-18001K). Sold to die-casting foundries and industrial manufacturers in international and Canadian markets. Specialty in small and custom orders for industry or hobbyists.
3. Tin and Lead Alloys (Babbitts, Pewters, Solders, Cerro/Fusible Alloys): Manufacture and sale of tin and lead-based alloys including babbitts for bearings, pewter alloys for decorative/hobby applications, solders, and low-melt fusible/cerro alloys. All babbitt alloys are tested for tin, antimony, lead, copper, iron, bismuth, zinc, aluminum, and cadmium to meet ASTM B-23 and SAE specifications.
4. Scuba Dive Weights: Manufacture and sale of cast lead scuba diving weights including soft weights (Cordura pouches), ankle weights, coated and uncoated weights, weight belts, and hose/valve protectors. Serves commercial, recreational, and military diving markets across North America. Custom sizes available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Purity Casting Alloys Ltd. is a family-owned Canadian foundry that manufactures non-ferrous alloy castings and sacrificial anodes using sand, die, and pressure casting processes. Its core products are aluminum and zinc sacrificial anodes (boat hull, pier & piling, heater treater, and crab trap variants) for cathodic corrosion protection in marine and oil & gas applications, plus aluminum, zinc, tin and lead-based alloys (babbitts, pewters, solders, low-melt fusible cerro alloys) and cast lead scuba dive weights.

Product overview

Purity Casting Alloys Ltd. is a family-owned foundry and manufacturing company specializing in sacrificial anodes and metal alloys. The product portfolio consists of Sacrificial Anodes (including Boat Hull Anodes, Pier & Pilings Anodes, Heater Treater Anodes, and Crab Trap Anodes for corrosion protection in marine and oil & gas applications), Alloys (Aluminum, Zinc, Tin, and Lead alloys for die casting, bearings, solders, and industrial uses), Babbitts & Pewters (tin/lead babbitt alloys for heavy machinery and pewter alloys for decorative applications), and Scuba Dive Weights (lead diving weights for recreational and commercial use). The company operates an on-site spectrometer laboratory for real-time chemical inspection and quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sacrificial Anodes (Aluminum & Zinc) High-quality aluminum and zinc sacrificial anodes for cathodic corrosion protection in marine, oil & gas, and industrial applications, including boat hull anodes (0.5–600 lbs), pier & piling anodes, heater treater anodes, and crab trap anodes.
• Aluminum Alloys Aluminum casting alloys including Mil-A-24779 Anode Alloy, 356.2, 710.1, 705.1, 380.1, and 383.1, produced using real-time chemical inspection with on-site laboratory for die-casting foundries and industrial manufacturers.
• Zinc Alloys Zinc casting alloys including SHG 99.99% Zinc, Mil-A-18001 Marine Grade, ZA-3 (Zamac 3), ZA-12 (Zamac 12), and Noranode for die-casting and industrial applications.
• Tin Alloys Tin alloys including Pure tin 99.9%, Pewter Alloy Britannia Metal, Silver Pewter Alloy, Cerrotru, and Nickel Genuine Babbit #2 for spincasting, decorative, and specialty industrial uses.
• Lead Alloys Lead alloys including 99% Pure Lead Ingot, #9 Lead Shot, HHP Babbitt #7, Mill Anchor Babbitt #13, and Cerrobend for industrial casting and ballast applications.
• Babbitts, Pewters & Low-Melt Fusible Alloys Tin and lead babbitt alloys for heavy industrial machinery bearings (compressors, pumps, motors, fans, turbines, power generators), pewter alloys for decorative objects (statues, figurines, coins, jewelry), and Cerro low-melt fusible alloys (Cerrotru, Cerrobend) tested to ASTM B-23 and SAE specifications.
• Scuba Dive Weights Cast lead scuba diving weights including soft weights (Cordura pouches), ankle weights, coated and uncoated weights, weight belts, and hose/valve protectors in standard and custom sizes for commercial, recreational, and military divers across North America.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of completed projects and satisfied customers in international and Canadian markets
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Impro Industries: Global precision investment castings and machined components supplier serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. Broader incumbent in non-ferrous precision casting with greater scale, geographic reach, and customer concentration in regulated industries.
• Hitchiner Manufacturing: US investment (lost-wax) foundry producing complex ferrous and non-ferrous castings for automotive, aerospace, and industrial OEMs. Broader incumbent in the non-ferrous casting space with deeper aerospace exposure than Purity.
• Dynacast: Global precision die-casting manufacturer (aluminum, zinc, magnesium) with multi-continent operations. Adjacent incumbent operating at much greater scale in the same die-casting alloy space Purity serves for industrial customers.
• Marmen Industries: Large Canadian metal manufacturer (Quebec-based) producing fabricated metal components, assemblies, and large-scale castings for energy and industrial OEMs. Domestic peer with overlapping metal-casting expertise but operating at significantly larger scale across heavy industrial verticals.

Direct peers

• Roto Metals: US specialty alloy producer focused on low-melt fusible alloys (Cerrobend, Cerrotru), pewter, lead, and babbitt alloys. Directly comparable to Purity's Cerro/fusible alloy and pewter product lines, with a more developed direct-to-consumer e-commerce motion.
• Galvotec Alloys: US-based manufacturer of aluminum, zinc, and magnesium sacrificial anodes for marine, offshore, and infrastructure cathodic protection. Highly comparable to Purity's core anode business with overlapping alloys (MIL-A-24779 / MIL-A-18001K equivalents) and customer base (shipyards, oil & gas operators).
• Belmont Metals: US-based non-ferrous alloy manufacturer producing babbitt, pewter, solder, fusible, and casting alloys with on-site spectroscopy. Directly overlaps with Purity's tin/lead alloy line (babbitts, pewters, Cerro/fusible alloys) for industrial and decorative buyers.
• Performance Metals (CMP Group): North American manufacturer of sacrificial marine anodes (zinc, aluminum, magnesium) sold through marine distributors and directly to boat builders. Closest direct competitor to Purity in boat hull and marine anode categories with similar MIL-SPEC positioning.

Emerging players

• Matcor (Brand Industrial Services): US-based cathodic protection specialist offering anodes, impressed current systems, and corrosion-control engineering services. Comparable on the marine/oil & gas anode side but competes via integrated solutions and engineering services rather than pure foundry manufacturing.

Regional players

• Alcast Technologies: North American aluminum and copper-based alloy foundry producing continuous cast products and billet for industrial customers. Comparable non-ferrous foundry with similar alloy portfolio but distinct casting methods and primarily serves North American industrial OEMs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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