CoorsTek

CoorsTek

Global supplier of engineered ceramic components

Overview

CoorsTek is a global leader in engineered ceramics. It makes ceramic components and materials used in electronics, medical implants, vehicle armor, and other industrial applications. These products are created from advanced ceramic compounds and engineered into parts that offer high temperature resistance, wear resistance, electrical insulation, and durability. The company differentiates itself by its large global footprint, extensive manufacturing capabilities, and a history of strategic acquisitions (e.g., Covalent Materials) that broaden its materials portfolio and geographic reach, backed by a longstanding family leadership. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-performance ceramic solutions at scale for diverse industries while expanding its global presence and capabilities.

About CoorsTek

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Why CoorsTek is rated
B
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Defense

Healthcare

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Golden, Colorado

Founded

1910

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What believers are saying

  • Semiconductor and space industries drive soaring demand for CoorsTek's advanced ceramics.
  • Defense sector investments exceed $50 million, including a new Arkansas advanced materials campus.
  • Thailand's 1.5 MWp solar system reduces energy costs while supporting sustainability goals.

What critics are saying

  • CeramTec's EU-US trademark litigation on Permallon hip components threatens IP rights within 12 months.
  • Morgan Advanced Materials and Kohler expand aggressively, risking margin erosion amid 8.2% sector revenue decline.
  • Private ownership limits capital agility, constraining rapid R&D scaling compared to public peers.

What makes CoorsTek unique

  • CoorsTek owns over 400 proprietary technical ceramic formulations unmatched by peers.
  • Fifth-generation Coors family leadership ensures private ownership with long-term strategic focus.
  • Vertically integrated production spans aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor sectors globally.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.3B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
Jeff Colegends
Feb 14th, 2025
CoorsTek Names Chad Brenneise as CFO

CoorsTek Inc., a Golden-based provider of engineered ceramics and advanced materials, appointed Chad Brenneise as...

Polar Performance Materials
Sep 9th, 2024
Polar Performance Materials Welcomes Kyle Finleon as Vice President of Semiconductor Sales

Kyle Finleon joins Polar from CoorsTek, Inc., where he most recently served as the Senior Manager of Semiconductor Sales.

GlobeNewswire
Apr 25th, 2024
Intermountain Health Receives Colorado Grant to Hire Frontline Healthcare Job Seekers and Guide Them to Higher-Level Jobs and Provide Upfront Tuition

Denver, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intermountain Health is the recipient of a $1.9 million seed grant from the Opportunity Now Colorado grant...

The Prowers Journal
Apr 19th, 2024
Community College Workforce Partnerships Receive $23 Million n State Grant - LCC will benefit

To support Colorado's growing aerospace industry, Red Rocks Community College will partner with CoorsTek, Inc. and the Education Design Lab to create four micro-credentials that scaffold into an associate of applied science degree.

bjrfzcscl.com
Dec 8th, 2023
Electronics Ceramics & Electrical Ceramics Market is Probable to Influence the Value of USD 19.3 billion by 2029, Growing at a 5.3% CAGR

In February 2021, CoorsTek Inc. expanded its manufacturing capacity across Southeast Asia by initiating construction of a 400,000 sq. ft. engineered ceramics facility in Rayong, Thailand.

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