EXCOR Korrosionsforschung GmbH

What EXCOR Korrosionsforschung GmbH does

EXCOR Korrosionsforschung GmbH (legal entity: EXCOR Korrosionsschutz-Technologien und -Produkte GmbH) is a privately held German specialty chemicals and industrial packaging company founded in 1993 and headquartered in Hann. Münden, Germany. The company develops, manufactures, and sells corrosion protection solutions built on proprietary Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) and Inhibitor Compound Barrier (ICB) technologies, serving industrial B2B customers including large automotive manufacturers (Volkswagen), industrial machinery companies (Netzsch-Feinmahltechnik GmbH), and precision components manufacturers (Wilhelm Becker GmbH). Its products protect metal components from corrosion during storage, long-term warehousing, and overseas transport, and are sold via a direct enterprise field-sales motion to a customer base distributed across at least ten country markets in Europe, Latin America, and North America.

The product portfolio spans the full VCI and ICB technology stacks across multiple physical formats: VCI bags and hoods, films, paper, containers and trays, and VCI dispensers (including the EMIBO material-recycling loop for dispenser capsules); the next-generation ICB film, which has been independently validated to outperform traditional VCI in climatic stress testing and has accumulated three high-credibility industry awards between 2021 and 2025 (Deutscher Verpackungspreis Gold 2021, German Innovation Award 2023 Special, Global Industrie Award 2025); liquid corrosion protection products; industrial parts cleaning solutions; desiccants; and RFID-enabled smart packaging for supply-chain visibility. The company operates an in-house corrosion protection research division (EXCOR Korrosionsforschung) supporting proprietary formulation development.

EXCOR generates revenue through one-time sale of its corrosion-protection packaging products, with quote-based, negotiated enterprise pricing and direct B2B engagement by phone and email. Products are shipped from the German facility to global customers under EXW/DPU Incoterms. The company is managed by two Managing Directors, Gerhard Hahn and Ernst Hahn, with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or venture capital / private equity backing. Marketing channels include a multi-country website (10 country variants), corporate social media presence on LinkedIn, Xing, and YouTube, and active trade show exhibition (LogiMAT 2025, Global Industrie). EXCOR also markets compliance alignment with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) as a differentiator and is jointly certified as a 'Top Arbeitgeber' and 'Familienfreundlicher Arbeitgeber' alongside its sister/related entity Knüppel.

Name

EXCOR Korrosionsforschung GmbH

Legal name

EXCOR Korrosionsschutz-Technologien und -Produkte GmbH

Website

https://de.excor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EXCOR Korrosionsforschung GmbH is a privately held German specialty chemicals and packaging company that develops and sells patented VCI and ICB corrosion protection products for industrial B2B customers in automotive, machinery, and precision components manufacturing, with direct sales across ten country markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrosion Protection Packaging

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEAGAB

Industrial & Protective Coatings

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants

SECONDARYIMADAKAB

Industrial Protective Coatings

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Wall Finishes, Paints & Coatings

SECONDARYIMAEAHAB

Industrial Protective Coatings

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Paints, Inks & Colorants

Keywords

• VCI corrosion protection
• Corrosion inhibitor films
• Industrial preservation products
• Anti-corrosion packaging
• Metal parts protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Hann. Münden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corrosion Protection Packaging Products: EXCOR generates revenue through the sale of proprietary corrosion protection products including VCI bags, films, paper, containers/trays, dispensers, ICB film, liquid corrosion protection, industrial parts cleaning products, and desiccants. Products are sold directly to industrial customers (B2B) with enterprise-level engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EXCOR develops and manufactures patented VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) and ICB (Inhibitor Compound Barrier) corrosion protection products, including VCI bags, films, paper, containers, trays, dispensers, ICB film, liquid corrosion protection, industrial parts cleaning agents, and desiccants. These products are sold to industrial customers to protect metal components from corrosion during storage and transport, including overseas shipping and long-term warehousing.

Product overview

EXCOR Korrosionsforschung GmbH is a corrosion protection technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of patented VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) and ICB (Inhibitor Compound Barrier) products. The core product line includes VCI bags, films, paper, containers/trays, and dispensers for protecting metal parts during storage and transport, complemented by the advanced ICB film technology that outperforms traditional VCI in climate stress tests. Supporting products include liquid corrosion protection, industrial parts cleaning, and desiccants. The company also offers smart packaging solutions with RFID integration and professional user training services. With over 30 years of experience and proprietary corrosion protection research, EXCOR positions itself as a technology leader in the field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VCI: Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor technology for temporary corrosion protection during storage and transport
• ICB
• EMIBO

Products and services

• VCI Bags & Hoods (VCI-Beutel & -Hauben) Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor bags and hoods that release protective molecules to shield metal parts from corrosion during storage and transport. Used by industrial manufacturers to protect metal components enclosed within the packaging.
• VCI Films (VCI-Folien) Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor films used as protective packaging materials that safeguard metal components against corrosion. Applied by industrial customers to wrap or enclose metal parts.
• VCI Paper (VCI-Papier) Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor paper packaging for wrapping and protecting metal parts from corrosive damage. Used by industrial customers as interleaving or wrapping material for metal components.
• VCI Containers & Trays (VCI-Behälter & -Trays) Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor containers and trays designed for storing and organizing metal parts with built-in corrosion protection. Used by industrial customers for organized storage and transport of metal components.
• VCI Dispensers (VCI-Spender) VCI emitter devices and dispensers that release corrosion inhibitors into enclosed spaces to protect metal components, including the EMIBO recycling-loop capsule system. Used by industrial customers to provide corrosion protection within enclosures or packaging.
• ICB Film (ICB-Folie) Inhibitor Compound Barrier film - EXCOR's patented next-generation corrosion protection technology that outperforms traditional VCI in climate stress tests, validated by independent third-party testing (Wilhelm Becker GmbH). Used by industrial customers such as automotive manufacturers and machinery makers for long-term storage and overseas transport of metal components.
• Liquid Corrosion Protection (Flüssigkorrosionsschutz) Liquid-based corrosion protection products for industrial applications requiring temporary or spot treatment of metal surfaces. Used by industrial customers as a complement to VCI/ICB packaging.
• Industrial Parts Cleaning (Industrielle Teilereinigung) Industrial cleaning solutions for metal parts, complementing the corrosion protection product portfolio. Used by industrial customers to clean metal components prior to corrosion protection packaging.
• Desiccants (Trockenmittel) Drying agents used in conjunction with VCI and ICB packaging to provide comprehensive moisture and corrosion protection for stored metal parts. Used by industrial customers inside enclosed packaging for metal components.
• Smart Packaging with RFID RFID-enabled smart packaging solutions that enable tracking and monitoring of corrosion protection status for protected metal parts throughout the supply chain. Used by industrial customers that require traceability of packaged metal components.

Quantifiable outcome

• ICB outperforms VCI in multiple climatic stress tests (per Wilhelm Becker GmbH independent testing)

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Knüppel (associated company)coreOthersEXCOR and Knüppel are closely associated companies, sharing the 'Top Arbeitgeber' and 'Familienfreundlicher Arbeitgeber' certifications from DIQP. Knüppel appears to be a sister company or related entity within the same corporate group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Armor Protective Packaging: US-based VCI film, paper, and bag manufacturer offering corrosion protection packaging for metal components. Direct competitor in the same VCI product categories EXCOR serves.
• Daubert Cromwell: US manufacturer of VCI papers, films, and corrosion inhibitor packaging serving automotive, heavy equipment, and metalworking OEMs. Comparable product portfolio and B2B industrial distribution model to EXCOR.
• Cortec Corporation: US-based global leader in VCI/corrosion inhibitor packaging films, papers, and emitters serving automotive, marine, and industrial OEMs. Most direct comparable competitor to EXCOR across overlapping product categories (bags, films, emitters) and end markets.
• Zerust / Northern Technologies International: US-listed parent (NTIC) of the Zerust brand, offering patented VCI corrosion protection films, papers, and emitters globally. Comparable to EXCOR in product range and industrial customer base; the EXCOR LinkedIn handle 'zerust-excor' suggests historical/strategic linkage to the Zerust ecosystem.
• Propagroup (Propamold / Propafilm): Italian manufacturer of VCI films and protective packaging for metal components, with overlap in European industrial and automotive accounts. Direct competitor in the same regional market as EXCOR.
• BRANOpac Group: German VCI and corrosion protection packaging manufacturer offering films, foams, papers, and emitters. Closest DACH-region direct peer to EXCOR with overlapping automotive/industrial customer base and similar product mix.

Emerging players

• Safepack Industries: Indian manufacturer of VCI films, bags, and corrosion protection packaging with growing global export presence. Comparable product offering with focus on cost-competitive VCI alternatives to Western incumbents like EXCOR.
• Hangzhou Zerust Anti-corrosion Technology: Zerust-licensed Chinese VCI packaging manufacturer offering comparable films, papers, and emitters in the Asian market. Overlaps with EXCOR on product category and chemistry but serves a different geography.
• Shenzhen Chuangxin Chenguang Technology: Chinese manufacturer of VCI corrosion inhibitor films and papers exporting to global industrial markets. Comparable product chemistry to EXCOR with price-based positioning for cost-sensitive buyers.

Others

• Knüppel Verpackung: German sister/affiliated company to EXCOR, jointly certified as 'Top Arbeitgeber'. Specialty packaging converter with overlap in industrial packaging customers, making it a corporate affiliate rather than direct market competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKnL2GE3PcissC5qKqOYk6w
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/excor-korrosionsforschung-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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