Pressure Tech
Pressure Tech Ltd is a privately held UK manufacturer, founded in 2000 and based in Glossop, Derbyshire, producing certified stainless steel pressure regulators and valves up to 1,380 bar for oil and gas, subsea, hydrogen, diving, and analytical gas applications, selling to enterprise customers and resellers across 25+ countries with 70% of revenue from exports.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersGlossop, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Pressure Tech does
Pressure Tech Ltd is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 2000 by Steve Yorke-Robinson in Glossop, Derbyshire, specialising in high-pressure stainless steel (316SS) pressure regulators and valves for critical industrial applications. The company's product portfolio spans hydraulic regulators (up to 1,380 bar / 20,000 psi), low/medium/high flow regulators, back pressure regulators, subsea regulators (API 17F approved to 3,000m depth), hydrogen regulators (EC79 and TPED certified), diving and life support regulators (ASTM G93 cleaned), and specialty gas regulators for analytical instrumentation, alongside actuated valves and self-closing cylinder valves. Manufacturing is fully in-house, with CNC machining, assembly, and testing under an ISO 9001:2015 quality system audited by DNV, supplemented by bespoke engineering using CAD and FEA tools. Recent capex includes a £250k Citizen Miyano twin-spindle CNC, a Kardex vertical storage system, and a multi-stage parts cleaning washer, with a relocation to a new purpose-built facility in May 2026.
The business operates a B2B model selling directly to enterprise customers and through a network of 25+ authorised resellers across the Americas, EMEA, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with 70% of revenue generated from export markets. Primary end-markets are oil and gas (Saudi Aramco, ADNOC approved vendor list), subsea, hydrogen energy (refuelling, drones, buses, forklifts, fuel cells), diving and life support, and analytical/specialty gas. The customer base ranges from family businesses to blue-chip multinationals, with named enterprise relationships including Hydraserv AS (Norway, 10-year authorised reseller partner) and Michell Instruments Ltd (98% supplier audit score). The company is actively expanding geographically, with new Business Development Managers in India, North America, UK/Hydrogen, and Europe added between 2024 and 2026, and a 2021 acquisition of Asgard Engineering Ltd formally merged into the group in March 2026 to vertically integrate subcontract machining capacity.
Pressure Tech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pressure Tech
- Legal name
- Pressure Tech Ltd
- Website
- https://pressure-tech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Pressure Tech Ltd is a privately held UK manufacturer, founded in 2000 and based in Glossop, Derbyshire, producing certified stainless steel pressure regulators and valves up to 1,380 bar for oil and gas, subsea, hydrogen, diving, and analytical gas applications, selling to enterprise customers and resellers across 25+ countries with 70% of revenue from exports.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pressure Tech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Pressure Regulators
- NAICS
- Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)
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Where Pressure Tech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Glossop
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Pressure Tech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Pressure Regulator Sales: Manufacture and sale of high-quality stainless steel pressure regulators for oil and gas, hydrogen, diving, subsea, and specialty gas applications.
- Valve Sales: Sale of actuated valves (AVC690, AVO690) and cylinder valves (CV414-SC) as part of product portfolio.
- Custom Solutions: Bespoke/custom engineered pressure regulator solutions designed to customer specifications for specialized applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for pressure regulators and valves |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Pressure Tech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pressure Tech manufactures stainless steel (316SS) pressure regulators, actuated valves and cylinder valves for critical high-pressure applications across oil and gas, hydrogen, subsea, diving and specialty gas sectors. The portfolio covers pressures up to 1,380 bar (20,000 psi) with port sizes from 1/8" to 4", supported by in-house CNC machining, assembly, testing and bespoke engineering capabilities using CAD and FEA tools.
Product overview
Pressure Tech manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of stainless steel pressure regulators primarily in 316SS, covering pressures up to 1,380 bar (20,000 psi) and port sizes from 1/8" to 4". The product range includes Analyser & Instrumentation, Hydraulic, Speciality Gas, Low Flow, Medium Flow, High Flow, Back Pressure, Hydrogen, Diving, and Subsea pressure regulators. The company also produces actuated valves (AVC690, AVO690) and cylinder valves (CV414-SC), complemented by accessories and custom solutions. The hydrogen range features regulators for vehicles (875-series), refuelling (RF1034), and general H2 applications. Custom Solutions enables bespoke engineering using CAD and FEA tools.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Analyser & Instrumentation Pressure Regulators Low flow pressure regulators with Inconel X750 diaphragm-sensed elements, ranging from gas cylinder regulators to ATEX certified heated regulators. Flow coefficients Cv 0.06-0.2. Designed for analytical laboratories, research facilities and automotive emissions testing.
- Hydraulic Pressure Regulators Precision machined sensing element regulators for hydraulic pressure control up to 1,380 bar (20,000 psi). Port sizes 1/4" to 3/4", available as ratio- or dome-loaded configurations with self-venting and captured vent port options.
- Speciality Gas Pressure Regulators High-purity gas control solutions for applications up to 6.0 grade, covering automatic changeover manifolds, compact cylinder and line pressure regulators, and point-of-use manifolds. Supports analytical laboratories, research facilities and automotive emissions testing.
- Low Flow Pressure Regulators Low flow regulators (Cv 0.06-0.2) typically featuring ceramic seating and precision machined fully supported sensor elements for pressure ranges up to 1,034 bar (15,000 psi). Port sizes 1/8" to 3/8".
- Medium Flow Pressure Regulators Medium flow regulators (Cv 0.5-2.0) primarily for gas service with diaphragm-sensed elements for control up to 10 bar (145 psi) and piston-sensed elements covering up to 414 bar (6,000 psi). Port sizes 1/2" to 1".
- High Flow Pressure Regulators High flow regulators (Cv 4.0-13.0) with diaphragm and piston-sensed elements, port sizes 1/2" to 3" using threaded or flanged connections. Pressure control available up to 210 bar (3,045 psi).
- Back Pressure Regulators Back pressure regulators accurately controlling inlet pressures to any process. Port sizes 1/8" to 2" with control pressures from 0.1 bar (2 psi) to 690 bar (10,000 psi) on gas or liquid applications.
- Hydrogen Pressure Regulators Regulators for hydrogen applications including drones, buses, forklifts and refuelling solutions. Includes EC79 certified regulator, TPED approved self-closing cylinder valve, and 875-series regulators tested to 875 bar inlet pressure with H70 hydrogen service level compliance.
- Diving Pressure Regulators Brass regulators cleaned and degreased within ASTM G93 guidelines for oxygen-enriched environments, intended for critical life support or hyperbaric diving applications.
- Subsea Pressure Regulators Pressure regulators designed to operate at depths of up to 3,000m. Can use external seawater pressure as reference pressure or be sealed to operate at topside ambient pressure conditions. API 17F approved.
- Actuated Valves AVC690 (normally closed) and AVO690 (normally open) compact actuated valves for pressure control applications.
- Cylinder Valves CV414-SC self-closing cylinder valve for high pressure gas systems offering quick and simple disconnect feature. TPED approved up to 350 bar (5,075 psi).
- Custom Solutions Bespoke pressure regulator solutions engineered to customer requirements using advanced CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, manufactured at the UK facility.
- DF1034 Dual-Flow Regulator Patent-pending piston-sensed pressure regulator with cascaded main valve feature combining high-flow (Cv 1.5) and low-flow (Cv 0.06) in one unit. Includes advanced ceramic seating.
- XHS410 Heated Regulator Economical single heated regulator designed to maintain sample gases in their vapor state. Features IP66 and NEMA 4 rated electrical enclosure and ATEX EU, UKEx, IECEx and CSA certifications.
- 875 Series Hydrogen Regulators M875, H875 and A875 regulator models designed for fuel cells, ICE systems and hydrogen vehicle platforms. Tested to 875 bar inlet pressure with H70 hydrogen service level compliance and flow capacity up to Cv 0.5.
- RF1034 Hydrogen Refuelling Regulator High-pressure hydrogen regulator designed for hydrogen refuelling station applications.
- SS690/SS691 Subsea Regulators Subsea pressure regulators with API 17F approval for offshore subsea applications, rated for depths up to 3,000m.
- LF690 Hydraulic Regulator
Quantifiable outcome
- 300% improvement in machine times with new CNC equipment
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Pressure Tech
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Pressure Tech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Pressure Tech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hydraserv AScoreAuthorized Reseller based in Norway. Named 'Authorised Reseller of the Year' multiple times (2020, 2023, 2024). 10-year partnership celebrating anniversary in 2026. Supplied 108 LF690 hydraulic regulators for HPUs in Brazil project.
- HydraServcoreKey authorized reseller in Norway representing hydraulic pressure regulator range for North Sea and international projects.
- Kurin TechminorAuthorized reseller in India based in Bangalore. New partnership announced November 2024.
- Y H InternationalminorAuthorized reseller in South Korea. Seeking partner for high-pressure regulator markets with technical excellence and flexible approach.
- Petro-QminorAuthorized reseller in Qatar. Partnership enhances support and availability of pressure regulators across the region.
- Texas Gauge & Controls Inc (TGCI)minorAuthorized reseller covering downstream operations along the Texas Gulf Coast, USA.
- Gas and Liquid ControlsminorNew authorized reseller based in West Country of England. Partnership announced October 2025.
- OneHydraulics IncminorAuthorized reseller in Texas, USA based in Houston. Represents hydraulic pressure regulator range.
- RTI (Italy)minorAuthorized reseller in Italy. Also extended to Egypt through WADICO ENGINEERING partnership.
- 2M (Greece and Bulgaria)minorAuthorized reseller for Greece and Bulgaria. Company has long history in instrumentation sector.
- Parcom Ventile & Fittings GmbHminorAuthorized reseller for Austria. Offers full technical service with team of experts for oil and gas, research and laboratory applications.
- Hatfield and Company IncminorAuthorized reseller covering 11 US states: Louisiana, Alabama, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and Illinois. Founded 1959.
- A R Thomson Group IncminorAuthorized reseller in Canada serving oil and gas, petrochemical, alternative fuels, pulp and paper, mining, municipal and emerging markets.
- MLT (Beijing) Instrumentation TechnologiesminorAuthorized reseller in China.
- Gulf Coast Fluid ComponentsminorJoint sponsor with Pressure Tech for ISA Houston Section Scholarship Golf Tournament. Partner in Texas, USA.
- Hydrogen Energy AssociationminorIndustry association membership for hydrogen sector engagement and advocacy.
- Hydrogen ScotlandminorIndustry association membership for hydrogen sector engagement in Scotland.
- BVAA (British Valve and Actuator Association)minorTrade association membership representing British valve and actuator companies with over £1billion annual sales among members.
- UKASminorUnited Kingdom Accreditation Service - certification body for ISO standards.
- Asgard Engineering LtdcoreAcquired by Pressure Tech in 2021. Now formally merged as of March 2026. Operates as dedicated subcontract machining business supporting Pressure Tech and existing customers.
- Denouette DistributionminorAuthorized reseller for France. Exhibits alongside Pressure Tech at Hyvolution events.
- ENE Petro Services Sdn BhdminorAuthorized reseller in Malaysia.
- HPS Solutions GmbHminorAuthorized reseller in Germany.
- ElneominorAuthorized reseller in Belgium. Family-owned company founded in 1968 specializing in compressors, pneumatics and instrumentation with 90 people across 3 sites.
- Arcamo ControlsminorAuthorized reseller in Spain.
- De Groot InstrumentsminorAuthorized reseller in Netherlands. Joining Pressure Tech at World Hydrogen Summit 2026, Rotterdam.
- FLUTROLminorPartner in Brazil representing Pressure Tech at Rio Oil & Gas 2024.
- Syntex EnergyminorAuthorized reseller in Thailand. Achieved SCG Chemical manufacturer approval for Pressure Tech.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Pressure Tech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CIRCOR International (GO Regulator / Cashco): CIRCOR's GO Regulator and Cashco brands manufacture precision pressure regulators for oil & gas, petrochemical, and analytical instrumentation — directly competing with Pressure Tech's hydraulic, specialty gas, and back-pressure regulator lines in similar end markets and applications.
- Marsh Bellofram (ControlAir): Marsh Bellofram's ControlAir division manufactures precision pressure regulators, I/P transducers, and pneumatic control products for industrial automation, oil & gas, and analytical instrumentation — overlapping with Pressure Tech's specialty gas and low-flow regulator portfolio.
- Beswick Engineering: US-based precision manufacturer of miniature pressure regulators, valves, and fittings for analytical, medical, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Pressure Tech's low-flow, specialty gas, and analyser instrumentation product lines targeting similar high-purity and precision customers.
- Norgren (IMI plc): Norgren, part of IMI plc, is a global manufacturer of pneumatic and fluid control products including pressure regulators. Comparable to Pressure Tech across industrial, oil & gas, and analytical instrumentation applications with overlapping distributor-led GTM models.
- Hydro Instruments: Manufacturer of gas dosing, chlorination, and specialty gas regulation equipment for water treatment and analytical applications. Comparable niche player to Pressure Tech's specialty gas division serving analytical laboratories and gas purity-sensitive end markets.
Broad incumbents
- Parker Hannifin: Parker's Instrumentation and Fluid Power divisions produce pressure regulators, valves, and hydraulic control components serving the same oil & gas, subsea, hydrogen, and analytical end markets as Pressure Tech, but as part of a much broader, multi-billion-dollar industrial portfolio.
- Emerson (Fisher Regulators): Emerson's Fisher brand is a leading global manufacturer of pressure regulators and control valves for oil & gas, refining, and power. A much larger incumbent competing with Pressure Tech across upstream, midstream, and process control applications.
- Watts Water Technologies: Watts manufactures pressure regulators, backflow preventers, and fluid control products for water, plumbing, and industrial markets. Comparable to Pressure Tech in regulator technology but operates at much larger scale with broader product portfolio.
Emerging players
- Kelly Pneumatics: Manufacturer of pneumatic and pressure control components including precision regulators. Comparable mid-sized specialist to Pressure Tech in fluid power, low-flow, and analytical instrumentation applications.
- Adamant Controls (formerly Adamant Valves): Japanese manufacturer of high-pressure regulators and valves serving oil & gas, semiconductor, and analytical instrumentation. Closely comparable to Pressure Tech's medium/high flow, hydraulic, and specialty gas regulator ranges with overlapping customer profiles.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance7 records
Pressure Tech financial estimates
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Pressure Tech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Pressure Tech subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Pressure Tech funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Pressure Tech M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Pressure Tech
What does Pressure Tech do?
Pressure Tech manufactures stainless steel (316SS) pressure regulators, actuated valves and cylinder valves for critical high-pressure applications across oil and gas, hydrogen, subsea, diving and specialty gas sectors. The portfolio covers pressures up to 1,380 bar (20,000 psi) with port sizes from 1/8" to 4", supported by in-house CNC machining, assembly, testing and bespoke engineering capabilities using CAD and FEA tools.
Is Pressure Tech a public or private company?
Pressure Tech is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Pressure Tech founded?
Pressure Tech was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Pressure Tech based?
Pressure Tech is headquartered in Glossop, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Pressure Tech make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Pressure Regulator Sales are the primary driver. The others are valve Sales and custom Solutions.
Who are Pressure Tech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CIRCOR International (GO Regulator / Cashco), Marsh Bellofram (ControlAir), Beswick Engineering, Norgren (IMI plc) and Hydro Instruments. Broad incumbents are Parker Hannifin, Emerson (Fisher Regulators) and Watts Water Technologies. Emerging players are Kelly Pneumatics and Adamant Controls (formerly Adamant Valves).
Does Pressure Tech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pressure Tech.
What industry is Pressure Tech in?
Pressure Tech's product category is Industrial Pressure Regulators. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAK, Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers). Its NAICS code is 332911 and its SIC code is 3533.