Alkegen Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1891

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 7,500

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt

  • Financing Rounds
  • 20

  • Investments
  • 10

Alkegen General Information

Description

Developer of a diverse range of high-performance specialty materials designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce pollution, and enhance safety across various industries. The company's product portfolio includes battery technology for extended vehicle range and device longevity, filtration media for cleaner air and industrial processes, fire protection solutions for buildings and equipment, and specialty insulation materials for energy conservation, empowering businesses to operate more sustainably, reduce their environmental impact and meet evolving safety regulations.

Contact Information

Website
www.alkegen.com
Formerly Known As
Carborundum Company, Unifrax Investment Corp
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 600 Riverwalk Parkway
  • Buffalo, NY 14150
  • United States
+1 (716)
Primary Industry
Other Materials
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • 600 Riverwalk Parkway
  • Buffalo, NY 14150
  • United States
+1 (716)

Alkegen Timeline

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Alkegen Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Alkegen Comparisons

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HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
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Details
Developer of a diverse range of high-performance specialty materials designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce pollu
Other Materials
Buffalo, NY
7,500 As of 2025

Wellford, SC
 
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Alkegen Competitors (1)

One of Alkegen’s competitors is Leigh Fibers, a Corporation company based in Wellford, SC.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Leigh Fibers Corporation Wellford, SC
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Alkegen Patents

  • 3,813

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 489

    Granted

  • 292

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Alkegen Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20240139715-A1 Fiber-based bed grading material Pending 26-Oct-2022
US-11905870-B2 Catalytic element with inductive heater Active 22-Apr-2022
US-20230358156-A1 Catalytic element with inductive heater Active 22-Apr-2022
AU-2023239324-A1 Silicon-carbon composite fiber Pending 21-Mar-2022
EP-4497162-A2 Silicon-carbon composite fiber Pending 21-Mar-2022 H01M4/364
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Alkegen Signals

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Alkegen Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Alkegen Investments (10)

Alkegen’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Luyang Energy-Saving Materials Company. The deal was made on 28-Jun-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Luyang Energy-Saving Materials Company 28-Jun-2022 Buyout/LBO Industrial Supplies and Parts
Lydall 08-Oct-2021 Buyout/LBO Industrial Supplies and Parts
Rex Materials 01-Jul-2020 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Products
Shenyang DongXiang Glass Products 23-Sep-2019 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Products
Thermbond Refractory Products 17-Jun-2019 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Products
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Alkegen Affiliates

Subsidiaries (7)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Shenyang DongXiang Glass Products Qiandeng, China 1999
Vacuform Sebring, OH 1998
Thermbond Refractory Products Tonawanda, NY 1990
Luyang Energy-Saving Materials Company Zibo, China 1984
Saffil Widnes, United Kingdom 1974
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Alkegen FAQs

  • When was Alkegen founded?

    Alkegen was founded in 1891.

  • Where is Alkegen headquartered?

    Alkegen is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

  • What is the size of Alkegen?

    Alkegen has 7,500 total employees.

  • What industry is Alkegen in?

    Alkegen’s primary industry is Other Materials.

  • Is Alkegen a private or public company?

    Alkegen is a Private company.

  • What is Alkegen’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Alkegen is .

  • How much funding has Alkegen raised over time?

    Alkegen has raised $3.95B.

  • Who are Alkegen’s investors?

    Clearlake Capital Group has invested in Alkegen.

  • Who are Alkegen’s competitors?

    Leigh Fibers is a competitor of Alkegen.

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