Corrosion Fact Friday: The Powerful ROI of Corrosion Control Spending 💰🔩 Did you know that up to 35% of corrosion-related costs could be avoided through sound corrosion prevention practices? According to AMPP, every $1 invested in corrosion control can generate a return of $4–$6 through avoided repairs, reduced cleanup costs, and lower liability. 📈 When it comes to corrosion management, do you typically take a proactive or reactive approach? 🤔 Which strategy do you prefer, and what tools, technologies, or best practices have helped you achieve your asset integrity goals? 💬 Let's help each other out by sharing ideas and experiences in the comments below! 📖 More corrosion facts: https://ow.ly/oNYi50ZnmLR #CorrosionFactFriday #Corrosion #AssetIntegrity #CorrosionControl #Maintenance #Reliability #Infrastructure #Engineering #AssetManagement
Cortec Corporation
Chemical Manufacturing
St. Paul, MN 12,379 followers
Environmentally Friendly VpCI and MCI Technologies!
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Cortec® Corporation is trusted globally in the corrosion protection business. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cortec® manufactures environmentally friendly, Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®) & Migratory Corrosion Inhibitor (MCI®) technologies. Cortec® has over 400 products for Construction, Packaging, Metalworking, Electronics, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas and other industries that are distributed worldwide. ISO9001/ISO17025/ISO14001:2004 Certified. Cortec’s patented MCI® technology protects reinforcing metal in concrete from corrosion. MCI® extends the life span of new and existing concrete structures. Often, corroding deteriorated rebar in concrete is the cause of costly repairs, financial losses, injuries, even deaths; but Cortec® has the corrosion solution. Cortec® MCI® products maintain structural integrity, rehabilitate vulnerable structures, and alleviate environmental concerns.
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http://www.cortecvci.com
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- Chemical Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- St. Paul, MN
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1977
- Specialties
- Environmentally Safe VpCI® / MCI® Technologies & Corrosion Protection Solutions
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St. Paul, MN 55110, US
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It’s not just consumers who are affected by rising food prices. Farmers are also facing higher livestock feed costs and fertilizer shortages in key regions around the world. That’s why Bionetix®—our biosolutions subsidiary—is helping swine producers explore how beneficial microorganisms can improve feed conversion and optimize manure management. 🐖 🌱 These biological solutions can support herd health while enhancing the value of manure as a resource. Learn more about how Bionetix's SWINE-FEED™ and BCP80™ can help optimize herd health and manure value: https://ow.ly/7I9A50ZnmAE 📖 #Bionetix #SwineProduction #AnimalNutrition #Biotechnology #SustainableAgriculture #FeedEfficiency
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Parking ramps are major investments—and winter deicing salts can take a serious toll. 🧂❄️ The good news? Preventative maintenance and repair strategies using MCI® technology can help slow corrosion, extend service life, and delay costly replacements. 🏗️✅ Now is the time to plan ahead before winter returns. Learn how Cortec® MCI® solutions can help protect reinforced concrete and maximize ROI: https://ow.ly/yJtH50Znmro #ConcreteProtection #CorrosionInhibitors #ParkingStructures #PreventativeMaintenance #Infrastructure #CortecMCI
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🏗️ Protecting a new facility starts at day one of fabrication. This state-of-the-art European site selected a water-based Cortec® Coatings system to support long-term performance across multiple assets. The package included VpCI®-414 for surface prep, VpCI®-373 Primer for improved adhesion on galvanized steel, VpCI®-386 (custom matched to green for silos and light poles), and MCI®-2026 Floor Coating—plus protection for specialty extruder equipment. ⚙️ A coordinated water-based coating system approach across the facility. 👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/eyKu50Znn2L #Coatings #CorrosionProtection #Construction #Manufacturing #FacilityManagement #VpCI #MCI
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Just like a fresh coat of paint can transform a space, our coatings brochure has undergone a full refresh—both visually and in content. 🏗️📘 The updated version includes: • New technical illustrations • An improved product selection guide • A new section featuring real-world coatings applications We’re excited to share this updated resource with you. Explore it here: https://ow.ly/SFE150ZnmZH #Coatings #CorrosionControl #Engineering #AssetProtection #MaterialsScience #Manufacturing
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🛡️ How do you protect the twists and turns inside a diesel engine turbocharger from corrosion? This VpCI®-337 fogging demo shows how quick and easy corrosion protection can be when the right Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor technology gets captured inside. ⚙️ Watch the demonstration: https://ow.ly/9rCS50ZmXgt #CorrosionProtection #EngineMaintenance #VpCI #IndustrialInnovation
VpCI®-337 Fogging Demo on Diesel Engine with Turbocharger – “It works!”
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🧼 Featured by Cleanzine: the new ENVIA CORE™ 5-enzyme platform from our biosolutions subsidiary Bionetix® is designed to enhance the cleaning power of laundry and dishwashing detergent formulations. 🌱 By combining five complementary enzymes, ENVIA CORE™ effectively targets proteins, starches, fats, and complex polysaccharides for improved stain removal performance. Learn more about the lab testing results in this Cleanzine feature: https://ow.ly/yatA50ZmVph #Enzymes #CleaningInnovation #Detergents #Biosolutions #Sustainability
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We're proud to have Sean Hightower on the MCI® team, helping concrete professionals across Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North & South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas build longer-lasting infrastructure. 🏗️🌎 Whether you're a contractor, ready-mix producer, engineer, or supplier, Sean is ready to help you find effective solutions for extending concrete service life and enhancing durability in challenging environments. 💡🔧 If you're working on a project in the region, don't hesitate to reach out to Sean: https://lnkd.in/e-XgaYWH. You'll gain access to valuable expertise and practical guidance from a trusted industry partner. 🤝 #ConcreteDurability #Infrastructure #ConstructionIndustry #CorrosionProtection #ConcreteTechnology #Engineering #MCI
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💧 As global demand for fresh water continues to grow, desalination is playing an increasingly important role in municipal water strategies. At the same time, these systems operate in extremely aggressive conditions, where seawater and brine can accelerate deterioration of concrete infrastructure over time. 🌊⚙️ MCI® technology is designed to help address this challenge by working within concrete to inhibit corrosion and support long-term durability—an important factor for extending service life in desalination facilities. Learn more in this Informed Infrastructure feature: https://ow.ly/7lFR50ZmV0e #WaterInfrastructure #Desalination #ConcreteDurability #CorrosionProtection #MCI #InfrastructureResilience #Sustainability
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Great tips for municipal wastewater system operators in Techmezine! 💧⚙️ Corrosive gases like H2S can take a serious toll on high-value electronics, but one city found a simple solution with help from Cortec® Global Services: Corrosorber® + VpCI®-111 + ElectriCorr™ VpCI®-239. Read more about the plan—and its significant ROI—here: https://ow.ly/VpQq50ZbauL #Wastewater #CorrosionProtection #MunicipalUtilities #ROI