PROtect

What PROtect does

PROtect is a US-based national provider of safety, reliability, and compliance services serving high-hazard industrial clients including refining, petrochemical, oil & gas midstream, biofuels, food & beverage, manufacturing, power generation, and pulp & paper industries. Formed in August 2020 through the merger of ERI Solutions, LLC (founded 2007) and DBI, Inc. (founded 1992), the company is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas and operates through 22+ regional offices across the continental United States serving 30+ states with a workforce of over 750 employees. PROtect delivers its services through a direct enterprise sales motion targeting complex industrial infrastructure requiring safety inspections, regulatory compliance, mechanical integrity assessments, and risk management, and is recognized as the 4th-largest revenue producer in Wichita.

The service portfolio spans non-destructive testing (NDT), mechanical integrity and API inspections, pipeline integrity, leak detection and repair (LDAR), rope access solutions, environmental and regulatory compliance, engineering and process safety management (PSM) consulting, infrared thermography, non-intrusive inspections (NII) using Advanced Ultrasonic Testing, flexible digital radiography, heat treatment, stack testing, and AI-enabled inspections. Two proprietary software platforms anchor the offering: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), a centralized compliance and corrective-action platform with executive dashboards, and SHIELD, an asset integrity management tool supporting Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs. In August 2025, PROtect partnered with German AI firm sentin GmbH to become the first North American inspection provider offering comprehensive AI-powered inspections, using machine learning for anomaly detection and process automation while final evaluations remain inspector-led.

Revenue is generated through professional services delivered on a project or contract basis by certified technicians, supplemented by subscription-based access to the SHIELD and ERM software platforms and a training LMS featuring immersive 3-D compliance modules. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to client needs with no publicly disclosed rates. The company is backed by Sterling Investment Partners as lead investor since November 2024, with prior backing from Spire Capital, and has pursued an active M&A strategy acquiring Riccardelli Consulting Services (September 2021), Houston Integrity Consultants (March 2023), Airde Mechanical Services (October 2025), and Trident Pipeline Integrity (October 2025).

Name

PROtect

Legal name

PROtect, LLC

Website

https://protect.llc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PROtect is a US-based national provider of safety, reliability, and compliance services to high-hazard industries including refining, petrochemical, oil & gas, and biofuels. They deliver non-destructive testing, mechanical integrity inspections, environmental compliance, and proprietary asset integrity software across 30+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety, Reliability & Compliance Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Safety & Major Hazard Risk Management (PSM) (BPAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Advisory (BPAHAFAA), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ), Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing services
• Mechanical integrity inspections
• Environmental compliance services
• Industrial safety consulting
• Pipeline integrity management

Headquarters

HQ city

Colwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Safety & Compliance: Core revenue stream from providing safety, reliability, and compliance services including non-destructive testing, mechanical integrity inspections, pipeline integrity, LDAR, environmental compliance, engineering, and training services. Services are delivered by certified technicians and consultants, typically on a project or contract basis.
2. Proprietary Software Subscriptions: Revenue from proprietary software platforms including SHIELD (Asset Integrity Management) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system. These are offered as part of service packages or standalone subscriptions for asset integrity and compliance data management.
3. Training Services: Online Training LMS offering immersive 3-D modules for high-hazard industries including OSHA Safety and Incident Scenarios, as well as specialized training programs for LDAR, NFPA compliance, food safety, and other regulatory requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

PROtect provides non-destructive testing, mechanical integrity, pipeline integrity, leak detection and repair, environmental compliance, engineering and process safety consulting, safety/industrial hygiene, and insurance risk control services to industrial clients in high-hazard sectors. The company supports these services with two proprietary software platforms—Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for centralized compliance tracking and SHIELD for Asset Integrity Management. Service delivery relies on certified inspectors, technicians, and engineers dispatched through a nationwide network of 22+ offices serving 30+ U.S. states.

Product overview

PROtect is a leading national provider of safety, reliability, and compliance services offering a comprehensive portfolio of inspection, testing, consulting, and software solutions. The company's product portfolio centers on two proprietary software platforms—Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for centralized compliance management and SHIELD for Asset Integrity Management—which are complemented by extensive field services including Non-Destructive Testing, Mechanical Integrity Inspections, Pipeline Integrity, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR), Rope Access, Environmental Compliance, Engineering/PSM Consulting, Infrared Thermography, Non-Intrusive Inspections (NII), and AI-Enabled Inspections. Additional services include Safety & Industrial Hygiene, Stack Testing, Heat Treatment, Flexible Digital Radiography, Insurance Risk Management, Training, BWON/NSPS QQQ compliance, Carbon Support, ESG/Sustainability, Food & Feed Safety, and Electrical Safety Management. The company recently partnered with German AI firm sentin GmbH to offer comprehensive AI-powered inspections, becoming the first North American inspection provider with this capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Platform PROtect's proprietary Enterprise Risk Management platform serving as a single access point for all PROtect online tools, featuring an executive management dashboard displaying metrics and open corrective action items. Includes modules for Assessment Management, Incident Management, Asset Integrity Management, Training Management, Document Management, and Environmental Management. Available to clients via a login portal.
• SHIELD Software PROtect's SHIELD software is a fast, efficient, flexible, and highly configurable tool for Asset Integrity Management, supporting Risk Based Inspection (RBI) programs and inspection data management for oil & gas, petrochemicals, and renewables.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Advanced and conventional NDT services including ultrasonic testing, radiography, eddy current, and phased array UT for evaluating asset integrity without causing damage. Delivered by certified inspectors to industrial clients.
• Mechanical Integrity & API Inspections Mechanical integrity and API inspection services using proprietary software and proven methodologies to assess critical equipment, prioritize inspection needs, and support proactive maintenance planning for industrial facilities.
• Pipeline Integrity (PLI) Advanced NDT and in-ditch assessments for pipelines using cutting-edge technologies including advanced corrosion mapping and defect sizing for comprehensive pipeline integrity evaluations.
• Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Comprehensive LDAR services ensuring environmental compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements including Method 21 monitoring, optical gas imaging, and database management for refineries and chemical plants.
• Rope Access SPRAT/IRATA-certified rope access and suspended platform solutions enabling execution of multiple job scopes in single deployments, completing tasks safely in shorter timeframes than conventional methods.
• Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Expert environmental compliance services including air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and regulatory reporting using advanced tools such as Augmented Reality, QTA, OGI, and Shield Analytics.
• Engineering & PSM Consulting Technical consultative support for process safety, risk management, and operational needs including Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies.
• Infrared Thermography Inspections IR inspections using FLIR G609 and GF-series cameras to detect temperature variations in equipment including fired heaters, storage tanks, electrical systems, and Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI).
• Non-Intrusive Inspections (NII) Mechanical integrity evaluations without shutdowns using Advanced Ultrasonic Testing (AUT), delivering trusted results at up to 50% less cost than traditional internal inspections while reducing or eliminating confined space entry.
• Safety & Industrial Hygiene Expert safety and industrial hygiene programs ensuring OSHA compliance and providing essential tools for safe and efficient operations across high-hazard industries.
• Stack Testing Comprehensive stack testing and air emissions measurement services supporting regulatory compliance, emissions characterization, and control device performance.
• Heat Treatment & Stress Relief Heat treat services used to relax welds and adjacent base metal, preventing materials from becoming brittle and increasing resistance to cracking in industrial equipment.
• Flexible Digital Radiography Industry-leading FLEX DR inspections that are 75-90% faster and safer than conventional radiography with minimal exclusion zones, delivering high image quality near sensitive equipment.
• Insurance Risk Control & Management Risk management solutions including audits, inspections, and consulting supported by advanced training and software, partnering with insurance brokers for risk transfer to high-hazard facility operators.
• Training Online Training LMS offering immersive 3-D modules for high-hazard industries including OSHA Safety and Incident Scenarios, plus customizable training programs for LDAR, NFPA, and food safety compliance.
• BWON & NSPS QQQ Benzene Waste Operations NESHAP (BWON) compliance consulting and field services including TAB reporting, WMU identification, and compliance audits for refineries and chemical plants.
• Carbon Support Carbon management services including regulatory guidance, data management, verification support, and carbon-related compliance applications (CARB, EPA, RFS2) for biofuels and industrial customers.
• ESG Compliance & Sustainability Customizable ESG/Sustainability solutions including carbon reporting, sustainability assessments, greenhouse gas emissions inventory, and annual sustainability reports.
• Food and Feed Safety Food, feed, and quality support services ensuring compliance with HACCP, ISO standards, cGMP, and FSC22000 including assessments, program development, and training for food and feed manufacturers.
• Electrical Safety Management NFPA 70B and 70E compliance services including Arc Flash studies, Electrical Condition Assessments, and Electrical Maintenance Program development for power and industrial customers.
• EHS Consulting & Support Temporary EHS consulting for navigating organizational transitions, workforce gaps, and staffing changes with expertise in ISO standards and regulatory compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients achieve 29% better than average workers' compensation experience (EMR 0.71 average vs 1.0 industry average), resulting in $29,000 savings per $100,000 in annual workers' comp premium
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Industrial Realty Group (IRG) and PREP FundssupportingOthers · 4 December 2025PROtect signed a long-term lease agreement as lead tenant for Wichita Business Park redevelopment project. PROtect will consolidate its corporate headquarters and operations center into 41,698 sq. ft. of space at the project, with IRG and PREP Funds providing the facility infrastructure.
• sentin GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 August 2025PROtect partnered with German AI inspection firm sentin GmbH, becoming the first North American inspection provider to offer comprehensive AI-powered inspections. This strategic partnership enables AI-enabled inspection capabilities combining machine learning with certified inspector expertise for improved inspection efficiency and consistency.
• U.S. Army PaYS ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2023Strategic partnership with The Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program to foster employment opportunities for veterans. The program equips soldiers with training and guarantees job interviews with PaYS Partners upon completing service. PROtect gains access to disciplined, punctual, and team-oriented veterans for roles in safety, reliability, and compliance services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Mistras Group: Direct peer — one of the largest North American NDT, mechanical integrity, and inspection services providers serving the same refining, petrochemical, and oil & gas customers with overlapping ultrasonic, radiographic, and pipeline integrity capabilities.
• Acuren: Direct peer — major North American NDT and inspection services company with comparable mechanical integrity, pipeline integrity, and rope access offerings to industrial and energy customers.
• Team Industrial Services: Direct peer — provides NDT, inspection, and mechanical integrity services to the refining, petrochemical, and power industries with comparable service-line breadth and enterprise customer profile.
• Applus+ (Applus RTD): Direct peer — global inspection, testing, and certification firm with strong NDT and mechanical integrity presence serving energy and industrial end markets overlapping with PROtect's verticals.
• Trinity Consultants: Direct peer — EHS and process safety consulting firm with overlapping PSM, environmental permitting, and industrial compliance consulting offerings to similar refining, chemical, and manufacturing customers.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Direct peer — global environmental, health, and safety consulting firm with overlapping ESG/sustainability, environmental compliance, and EHS advisory services for the same industrial customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Broad incumbent — global TIC leader offering asset integrity, NDT, and industrial compliance services as part of a much larger portfolio, competing for the same refining/petrochemical compliance and inspection budgets.
• SGS: Broad incumbent — global TIC giant with industrial inspection and environmental services lines that compete with PROtect's mechanical integrity, NDT, and ESG compliance offerings for large enterprise customers.
• Intertek: Broad incumbent — global testing, inspection, and certification firm with energy and commodity services that overlap with PROtect's NDT, pipeline integrity, and refinery/petrochemical inspection work.

Emerging players

• ARES Corporation: Emerging player — provides enterprise asset integrity management software and risk-based inspection services for oil & gas and petrochemical operators, directly competing with PROtect's SHIELD platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A5 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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