Calgon Carbon Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1942

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,740

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 12

Calgon Carbon General Information

Description

Developer and manufacturer of activated carbon technologies intended to protect people and the environment from contaminants in water, air, food and industrial processes The company offers purification systems for drinking water, wastewater, odor control, pollution abatement and industrial and commercial manufacturing processes including purifying foods and pharmaceuticals, separating gas and removing mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Pittsburgh Coke and Chemical Corporation, Carbon Company
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 3000 GSK Drive
  • Moon, PA 15108
  • United States
+1 (412)
Primary Industry
Industrial Chemicals
Other Industries
Environmental Services (B2B)
Other Commercial Products
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 3000 GSK Drive
  • Moon, PA 15108
  • United States
+1 (412)

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Calgon Carbon Valuation & Funding

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Post-Val Status Debt

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Calgon Carbon Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer and manufacturer of activated carbon technologies intended to protect people and the environment from contamin
Industrial Chemicals
Moon, PA
1,740 As of 2026

London, Canada
 

Kalmar, Sweden
 
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Calgon Carbon Competitors (9)

One of Calgon Carbon’s 9 competitors is Trojan Technologies, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in London, Canada.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Trojan Technologies Corporate Backed or Acquired London, Canada
Jacobi Carbons Corporate Backed or Acquired Kalmar, Sweden
Aquatech International Private Equity-Backed Canonsburg, PA
HydroNovation Formerly VC-backed La Palma, CA
EP Minerals Formerly PE-Backed Reno, NV
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Calgon Carbon Patents

Calgon Carbon Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2026222144-A1 Silica treated activated carbon for enhanced pfas decomposition Pending 15-Apr-2025
US-20260249271-A1 Carbon composite material products and method of manufacturing the same Pending 25-Feb-2025
WO-2026183096-A1 Carbon composite material products and method of manufacturing the same Pending 25-Feb-2025
US-20260208065-A1 System and method for enhanced vapor and liquid distribution Pending 22-Jan-2025
WO-2026161567-A1 System and method for enhanced vapor and liquid distribution Pending 22-Jan-2025 B01D3/008
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Calgon Carbon Investments & Acquisitions (12)

Calgon Carbon’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Sprint Environmental Services. The deal was made on 01-Jul-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Sprint Environmental Services 01-Jul-2024 Merger/Acquisition Environmental Services (B2B)
Benchmark Equipment & Tank 23-Sep-2023 Merger/Acquisition Industrial Supplies and Parts
Arkema (Activated Carbon and Filter Aid Buisness) 02-Nov-2016 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
Calgon Carbon Japan KK 31-Mar-2011 Secondary Transaction - Private Industrial Chemicals
Calgon Carbon Japan KK 31-Mar-2010 Merger/Acquisition Industrial Chemicals
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Calgon Carbon Exits (2)

Calgon Carbon’s most recent exit was on 01-Feb-2010 from Hyde Marine. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Hyde Marine 01-Feb-2010 Completed
Advanced Separation Technologies 01-Jan-1996 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Calgon Carbon FAQs

  • When was Calgon Carbon founded?

    Calgon Carbon was founded in 1942.

  • Where is Calgon Carbon headquartered?

    Calgon Carbon is headquartered in Moon, PA.

  • What is the size of Calgon Carbon?

    Calgon Carbon has 1,740 total employees.

  • What industry is Calgon Carbon in?

    Calgon Carbon’s primary industry is Industrial Chemicals.

  • Is Calgon Carbon a private or public company?

    Calgon Carbon is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Calgon Carbon?

    The current valuation of Calgon Carbon is .

  • What is Calgon Carbon’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Calgon Carbon is .

  • How much funding has Calgon Carbon raised over time?

    Calgon Carbon has raised $195M.

  • Who are Calgon Carbon’s competitors?

    Trojan Technologies, Jacobi Carbons, Aquatech International, HydroNovation, and EP Minerals are some of the 9 competitors of Calgon Carbon.

  • When was Calgon Carbon acquired?

    Calgon Carbon was acquired on 09-Mar-2018.

  • Who acquired Calgon Carbon?

    Calgon Carbon was acquired by Kuraray.

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