Coorstek, Inc.
Industry: More
Locations: 14143 Denver West Pkwy., Golden, CO 80401, USA
Year Established: 1910
Main Products/Services: Technical ceramic components for downhole motors and drilling tools, Tungsten carbide materials (bonded and hot‑pressed), Valves and valve components (abrasion‑resistant, gate, plug, needle, ball valves), Zirconia‑toughened aluminas and zirconia materials, Severe‑service fluid handling components (seals, nozzles, pump components), Custom ceramic manufacturing and finishing services
Description:
CoorsTek is a leading global manufacturer of technical ceramics, founded in 1910 and headquartered in Golden, Colorado. The company traces its origins to the Herold China and Pottery Co., established in 1909 by John Herold, and later became associated with the Coors family, which continues to lead the company through the fifth generation. CoorsTek develops and manufactures over 400 proprietary technical ceramic material formulations, serving industries including oil & gas, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, chemical processing, and electronics. The company operates more than 50 manufacturing facilities across four continents, offering capabilities from powder processing to precision finishing. CoorsTek's engineered ceramics are used in demanding applications such as downhole drilling tools, severe‑service fluid handling components, valves, seals, nozzles, and semiconductor processing equipment. In 2026, CoorsTek was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Honoree for the sixth consecutive year and received the SME Excellence in Manufacturing Training Award.
