The Special Technologies
The Special Technologies is a Russian specialty coatings manufacturer founded in 2002, producing proprietary thermal insulation (Izollat), diamond-like carbon hardening (DLC), and anti-adhesion casting coatings (CastCoat LF, Metcast) for industrial customers in oil and gas, construction, metallurgy, automotive, and shipbuilding across 65+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersYekaterinburg (Екатеринбург)
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What The Special Technologies does
The Special Technologies (ООО Специальные технологии) is a Russian specialty coatings manufacturer founded in 2002 and headquartered in Yekaterinburg. The company develops and produces three proprietary product lines: Izollat ultra-thin liquid-ceramic thermal insulation coatings, DLC (diamond-like carbon) hardening coatings applied via plasma sputtering of graphite in vacuum chambers, and CastCoat LF and Metcast water-based anti-adhesion release coatings for metal casting (lost foam, cold-box, and hot-box processes). Each line has multiple specialized variants addressing specific industrial applications such as high-temperature insulation, fire protection, frost resistance, and casting of iron, steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals. In 2022 the company commissioned a new automated production facility with an annual capacity of 500,000 liters.
The company sells primarily to large industrial enterprises through direct enterprise sales and an international dealer network covering 65 countries with additional distribution in 30 more. Named customers include major Russian oil and gas companies (Gazprom, Lukoil, Sibur, SOCAR), Russian and international steel and petrochemical firms (Evraz, Aramco), automotive manufacturers (KIA, MAZ), shipbuilders (Tersan), and construction groups (Saudi Binladen). End-use segments span industrial and residential construction, machine building, metal casting, energy and utilities, transport, shipbuilding, and the oil and gas complex. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 14024 certifications, has patents dating to 2005, and is recognized among the TOP 100 innovative companies in Russia.
Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with full technical support on each project; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity. Reported headcount is approximately 5 employees, suggesting a capital-light model with significant outsourced production, distribution, and technical support functions managed through the dealer network and national project partnerships.
The Special Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Special Technologies
- Legal name
- OOO Spetsialnye Tekhnologii (ООО Специальные технологии)
- Website
- https://specialtech.ru
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- The Special Technologies is a Russian specialty coatings manufacturer founded in 2002, producing proprietary thermal insulation (Izollat), diamond-like carbon hardening (DLC), and anti-adhesion casting coatings (CastCoat LF, Metcast) for industrial customers in oil and gas, construction, metallurgy, automotive, and shipbuilding across 65+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Special Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Coatings
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)
- SIC
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM), Industrial Protective Coatings (IMAEAHAB)
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Where The Special Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Yekaterinburg (Екатеринбург)
Offices1 record
Markets served
The Special Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Coatings Products Sales: Manufacturing and direct sales of proprietary thermal insulation, anti-adhesion, and hardening coatings. Products sold directly to large industrial enterprises and through international dealer network. Revenue generated from product sales with full technical support for each project.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels2 records
The Special Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Special Technologies manufactures and sells proprietary industrial coatings under three product lines: Izollat ultra-thin liquid-ceramic thermal insulation coatings for industrial, residential, energy, and transport applications; DLC diamond-like carbon hardening coatings produced via plasma sputtering of graphite in vacuum chambers to extend tool and machinery part life; and CastCoat LF and Metcast water-based anti-adhesion release coatings for metal casting processes (lost foam, amin-process, cold-box, hot-box). Products are manufactured at a 500,000 liters/year automated facility in Yekaterinburg and sold directly to enterprises and via an international dealer network spanning 95+ countries.
Product overview
The Special Technologies is an innovative Russian manufacturing company producing three main coating product lines: Izollat (liquid-ceramic thermal insulation coatings), DLC (diamond-like carbon hardening coatings), and CastCoat LF/Metcast (anti-adhesive release coatings for metal casting). The portfolio includes multiple specialized variants addressing specific industrial applications including thermal insulation for construction and energy, surface hardening for tools and machinery, and release coatings for various metal casting processes. Products serve industries including oil & gas, automotive, shipbuilding, power generation, and foundries worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Izollat (Изоллат): Ultra-thin liquid-ceramic thermal insulation coatings for industrial and residential construction, mechanical engineering, transport, energy, housing and communal services, and oil and gas complex.
- DLC (Diamond Like Coating)
- CastCoat LF
- Metcast
Products and services
- Izollat (Изоллат) Ultra-thin liquid-ceramic thermal insulation coatings forming flexible, elastic polymer layers resistant to fire and corrosion. Available in specialized variants (Izollat 01 thixotropic for vertical surfaces, 02 universal, 03 fire-retardant, M frost-resistant for transport, 04 high-temperature, 05 fire protection, A moisture-resistant, and Effect combined) for industrial, residential building, machinery, transport, energy, and oil & gas applications.
- DLC (Diamond Like Coating) Diamond-like carbon hardening coating produced via unique plasma sputtering of graphite in vacuum chambers with high-energy ion deposition. Forms thin (up to 1.5 micrometers) diamond-like coatings that increase strength and service life of tools and machine parts and reduce friction in moving parts.
- CastCoat LF Water-based liquid suspension anti-adhesion release coatings with fire-resistant particles, available in specialized variants (CastCoat LF universal, LF-02 with enlarged fire-resistant fraction, LF(Mn) inert to manganese steels, LF-02С ultra-high gas permeability, LF(Al) for aluminum casting in LGM). Designed for lost foam casting (LGM) of iron, steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals.
- Metcast Water-based anti-adhesion release coatings for foundry forms and cores made by amin-process, cold-box (ХТС), and hot-box (ГТС) processes. Specialized variants (Metcast-01С, 01, 02А, 02, 03U, 03, 05, 07, 04) tailored for different iron and steel casting requirements including gas permeability, sedimentation, self-leveling, and thermal insulation properties.
Quantifiable outcome
- Service life of IzoLat coating: minimum 10 years
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use The Special Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
The Special Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
The Special Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Gazprom (ГАЗПРОМ)coreFirst international joint projects conducted with Gazprom. Company works on national projects in the oil and gas sector as a strategic partner for specialized coating solutions.
- Lukoil (ЛУКОЙЛ)coreFirst international joint projects conducted with Lukoil. Strategic partnership for oil and gas sector coating applications and national sector projects.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
The Special Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Teknos: Finnish industrial coatings manufacturer specializing in protective, anti-corrosion, and specialty functional coatings for metal and construction applications. Closely aligned product profile and customer base to The Special Technologies' Izollat line.
- ASK Chemicals: Global supplier of foundry chemicals including release agents, coatings, and binders for iron, steel, and non-ferrous metal casting. Directly comparable to the company's CastCoat LF and Metcast product lines.
- Carboline: US-headquartered manufacturer of high-performance industrial protective coatings, fireproofing, and specialty coatings for oil & gas, marine, and infrastructure. Directly comparable product offering for enterprise customers.
- Ha-International (HAI): Supplier of foundry coatings, refractory coatings, and release agents for lost foam, shell, and sand casting processes. Directly competes with CastCoat LF and Metcast in metal casting release coatings.
- Oerlikon Balzers (Oerlikon Group): Oerlikon Balzers is the global leader in PVD/PECVD-based diamond-like carbon (DLC) and other hard coatings for cutting tools and machine components. Directly comparable on the DLC product line, though operating at much larger global scale.
Broad incumbents
- AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings giant with deep portfolios in industrial and protective coatings. Overlaps with The Special Technologies across thermal insulation, protective, and specialty coatings for construction, marine, and oil & gas customers.
- Hempel: Danish coatings specialist in marine, protective, and industrial coatings with strong presence in oil & gas and shipbuilding — directly relevant segments for the company's customer base including Tersan and oil majors.
- Jotun: Norwegian global coatings supplier with leading marine and protective coatings franchises. Comparable in customer overlap (shipbuilders, oil & gas operators) and geographic reach.
- PPG Industries: Major industrial and protective coatings manufacturer serving automotive, marine, energy, and construction markets. Competes for the same tier-1 enterprise accounts and national infrastructure projects.
Emerging players
- Zircotec: UK-based specialist in plasma-sprayed thermal barrier and ceramic coatings for motorsport, industrial, and energy applications. Comparable technology approach (plasma-applied ceramic coatings) and addressable customer segments.
Market position
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
The Special Technologies social profiles
Digital presenceThe Special Technologies compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
The Special Technologies financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
The Special Technologies leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
The Special Technologies funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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The Special Technologies M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The Special Technologies
What does The Special Technologies do?
The Special Technologies manufactures and sells proprietary industrial coatings under three product lines: Izollat ultra-thin liquid-ceramic thermal insulation coatings for industrial, residential, energy, and transport applications; DLC diamond-like carbon hardening coatings produced via plasma sputtering of graphite in vacuum chambers to extend tool and machinery part life; and CastCoat LF and Metcast water-based anti-adhesion release coatings for metal casting processes (lost foam, amin-process, cold-box, hot-box). Products are manufactured at a 500,000 liters/year automated facility in Yekaterinburg and sold directly to enterprises and via an international dealer network spanning 95+ countries.
Is The Special Technologies a public or private company?
The Special Technologies is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was The Special Technologies founded?
The Special Technologies was founded in 2002. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is The Special Technologies based?
The Special Technologies is headquartered in Yekaterinburg (Екатеринбург).
How does The Special Technologies make money?
One revenue line is on record: coatings Products Sales.
Who are The Special Technologies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Teknos, ASK Chemicals, Carboline, Ha-International (HAI) and Oerlikon Balzers (Oerlikon Group). Broad incumbents are AkzoNobel, Hempel, Jotun and PPG Industries. Zircotec is listed as an emerging player.
Does The Special Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Special Technologies.
What industry is The Special Technologies in?
The Special Technologies's product category is Industrial Coatings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAB, Industrial & Protective Coatings, with a secondary code of IMAIAKAM, Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating). Its NAICS code is 32551 and its SIC code is 2851.