AZZ Inc. is a specialized industrial company that provides metal coating and finishing solutions across North America. The company operates through two distinct business segments: AZZ Precoat Metals and AZZ Metal Coatings. The Precoat Metals segment, which accounts for the majority of the company's revenue (approximately 60%), provides aesthetic and corrosion-protective coatings and related value-added services for steel and aluminum coils. This segment primarily serves the construction, appliance, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), container, and transportation markets. The Metal Coatings segment (approximately 40% of revenue) is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot-dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing, and plating. This segment caters heavily to the North American steel fabrication industry, supporting critical infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways, power transmission towers, and renewable energy components.
Historically, AZZ also operated an Infrastructure Solutions segment focused on specialty electrical equipment and welding solutions, but the company divested a majority stake in this business in 2022 to become a pure-play metal coatings provider. AZZ's business model is distinct from traditional manufacturing, as it primarily acts as a specialized service provider, applying protective and aesthetic finishes to customer-owned metal products. This value-added processing enhances the durability, safety, and longevity of essential infrastructure and building products. The company's competitive position is bolstered by its extensive network of over 40 galvanizing and coil coating facilities across the United States and Canada, allowing it to efficiently serve regional fabrication and construction markets.
