Verified Nov 2026
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Houma, Louisiana
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Since 2004
Cortec is a privately owned manufacturer of choke, valve, and automation products for the energy industry, headquartered in Houma, Louisiana. Founded in 2004, it has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million. Its products serve the energy, automotive, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2025, the company announced an award for a major offshore MPD manifold package, and in March 2026 it reported a multimillion-dollar contract to upgrade MPD systems on drillships off South America.
Cortec at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Houma, Louisiana
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
154
Industries
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
154
Named foreign suppliers
36
Top origins
Italy · China · Belgium · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Cortec.
What this tells a buyer
Cortec's most recent reported development is a multimillion-dollar contract to upgrade managed pressure drilling systems on drillships off the coast of South America, announced in March 2026.
Cortec holds API Q1 and ISO 9001 certifications and produces valves, production and drilling chokes, and valve manifold systems through its CORTEC Fluid Control and CORTEC Manifold Systems divisions.
Cortec is privately owned, and its estimated revenue band of $50-100 million is an estimate rather than a reported figure.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
22 years in operation (founded 2004).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Cortec is a privately owned manufacturer of choke, valve, and automation products for the energy industry, headquartered in Houma, Louisiana. Founded in 2004, it has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million. Its products serve the energy, automotive, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2025, the company announced an award for a major offshore MPD manifold package, and in March 2026 it reported a multimillion-dollar contract to upgrade MPD systems on drillships off South America.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2004 |
Headquarters | Houma, Louisiana |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Cortec makes
Cortec holds API Q1 and ISO 9001 certifications and produces valves, production and drilling chokes, and valve manifold systems through its CORTEC Fluid Control and CORTEC Manifold Systems divisions.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Valve, Seal, Machining, Welding (source: uscortec.com).
Certifications
Cortec is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — uscortec.com
Trade and customs footprint
Cortec's most recent reported development is a multimillion-dollar contract to upgrade managed pressure drilling systems on drillships off the coast of South America, announced in March 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 154 inbound shipments across 36 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · China · Belgium · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-08-18 — Built for offshore performance. Headed to the Caribbean. | CORTEC (linkedin.com)
2026-03-24 — CORTEC has secured a multimillion-dollar contract to upgrade MPD systems on drillships off the coast of South America, marking another important step in supporting complex offshore operations with dependable, high-performance equipment. | CORTEC (linkedin.com)
2026-01-22 — We’re excited to welcome MTQ Oilfield Services W.L.L as CORTEC’s newest Authorized Repair Facility! | CORTEC (linkedin.com)
2025-10-03 — CORTEC Secures Award of Major Offshore MPD Manifold Package - CORTEC (uscortec.com)
2025-08-21 — Delivering Confidence in the Gulf of America (linkedin.com)
2025-08-01 — CORTEC Announces Acquisition of Power Chokes™ - CORTEC (uscortec.com)
Company details
Cortec is privately owned, and its estimated revenue band of $50-100 million is an estimate rather than a reported figure. Cortec was founded in 2004, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Houma, Louisiana. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 22 years in operation (founded 2004). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Cortec do?
Cortec is a privately owned manufacturer of choke, valve, and automation products for the energy industry, headquartered in Houma, Louisiana. Founded in 2004, it has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million. Its products serve the energy, automotive, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2025, the company announced an award for a major offshore MPD manifold package, and in March 2026 it reported a multimillion-dollar contract to upgrade MPD systems on drillships off South America.
Where is Cortec headquartered?
Cortec is headquartered in Houma, Louisiana (208 Equity Blvd, Houma, Louisiana, 70360).
When was Cortec founded?
Cortec was founded in 2004.
How big is Cortec?
Cortec has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does Cortec hold?
Cortec lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Cortec import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 154 inbound shipments for Cortec, with top origins including Italy · China · Belgium · Taiwan.
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