Careers Material development and specification
Our in-house materials science team develops and rigorously tests proprietary formulations for specific operating environments and project requirements.
About us
Partnering with Global Industry to Protect Critical Equipment and Maximize Asset Vitality
IGS helps energy, power, and industrial operators eliminate corrosion and erosion risks that threaten uptime, reliability, and profitability. With more than 50 years of field-proven experience, we deliver engineered surface solutions that extend equipment life, reduce maintenance cycles, and enable consistent production performance, even in the most challenging operating environments.
Headquartered in Virginia, USA, and operating globally, IGS is vertically integrated across materials development, equipment engineering and manufacturing, and onsite application. By connecting our dedicated Technology Research Center directly with experienced field teams, we maintain greater control and continuity from initial specification through project execution and quality assurance, helping clients achieve faster turnarounds, lower lifecycle costs, and long-term asset reliability.
Our Mission, Our Vision
Contribute to a more abundant and sustainable world by providing customized efficiency and reliability solutions for mission-critical equipment in the global materials & energy sectors.
To become the most valued provider of on-site surface solutions in the world.
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Unique Solutions
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TRIR (6-Year Avg.)
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Regional Offices
50
Years Experience
41
Patents
Vertically integrated from development to delivery
IGS brings materials science, equipment design and manufacturing, project engineering, and field execution together within one global organization. This vertically integrated approach connects technology development directly with on-site application, reducing handoffs between separate suppliers and contractors while supporting consistent quality, faster responses to changing project requirements, and clear accountability throughout delivery.
Equipment design and manufacturing
We design and manufacture our own specialized equipment, allowing us to optimize performance and reliability.
Application by trained professionals
Our skilled technicians and engineers apply IGS technologies using controlled procedures that support consistent and reliable execution.
HQ-backed, responsive project delivery
Our headquarters provides logistical support, quality control, and rapid response to emerging project needs.
One accountable partner—from material specification to on-site application.
Committed to Quality, Safety and Reliability
IGS has successfully provided over 400,000 m2 of surface protection across more than 3,000 projects in over 30 countries on 6 continents. IGS’ relentless pursuit of quality and reliability has positioned us as the preferred and most trusted mission-critical asset protection provider to the top energy, power and processing industries globally.
With the largest global footprint in our sector, IGS mobilizes expert teams across six continents, executing on-site with extreme ownership to protect asset performance, schedule certainty, and long-term profitability.
Integrated Solutions for Long-Term Reliability and Process Efficiency
IGS provides engineered surface and efficiency technologies that solve corrosion, fouling, erosion, and reliability challenges in mission-critical systems. Our proprietary HVTS® cladding systems eliminate internal degradation in balance-of-plant assets—extending life without heat input or disruption to operations.
We enhance thermal and process efficiency through Cetek® ceramic coatings, Hot-tek™ online services, and TubeTech™ fouling removal technologies, enabling plants to optimize heat transfer, reduce emissions, and reclaim lost performance – all without shutdown.
IGS Automated Welding delivers precision weld overlays in compliance with nuclear and industrial QA standards, restoring integrity and reducing future repair cycles.
Explore how IGS protects critical assets across the Oil&Gas, Power, Renewables, and Chemical industries – extending run lengths, and improving long-term asset reliability.
Our Partners
IGS Video Library
Browse the IGS video library for solution overviews, technical insights, and translated content by language and region.
Considering a Career with IGS?
Our culture, leadership and unparalleled growth fuel our ongoing search for people who share our vision, values and commitment to excellence. We are committed to giving our employees the tools, training, and experiential resources to be successful. We have a team-based and performance-oriented culture that challenges our employees and rewards them for meeting and exceeding those challenges.
