PSI Technologies

What PSI Technologies does

PSI Technologies Ltd is a UK-based industrial automation engineering solutions provider and multi-brand distributor headquartered in Waterlooville, Hampshire. Founded in 2003 by James Devereux as Pneumatic Solutions International Ltd and rebranded in 2018 to reflect capabilities spanning pneumatics, gas, liquid, vacuum, and vibration, the company employs 11-50 staff (25 as of 2018) and serves manufacturers across automotive, rail, food and beverage, medical, pharmaceutical, defense, glass, plastics, packaging, primary metals, battery production, and dust collection. Its core business combines exclusive UK and Ireland distributorship for MAC Valves, sole UK distribution of PHD Inc, only-UK distribution of ContiTech industrial air springs, and authorized partnerships with Fim Valvole, Enidine, Bimba, Vaccon, Murrelektronik, MEM-CO, and Compact Automation Products, alongside official SMC systems integrator status.

The company's product portfolio centers on MAC Valves' pneumatic, fluid, and proportional valve technology (including the Bullet Valve, Liquid Bullet Valve, MAC Pulse Valve, and proportional flow control valves), complemented by Continental ContiTech air springs and Schwingmetall vibration mounts, Enidine shock absorbers, PHD Inc electric and pneumatic actuators, Fim Valvole micro solenoid valves, Bimba actuators, MEM-CO miniature fittings, Vaccon vacuum equipment, and the Urban.io Industrial IoT sensor and dashboard platform. Proprietary technology includes the registered Dual Diaphragm Bullet Valve. Beyond distribution, PSI delivers value-add assembly, control systems integration (turnkey electrical and electronic systems with remote condition monitoring), engineering design, application assistance, and overhaul and repair services, including a dedicated rail industry facility for door controls, toilets, cylinders, and rail-approved valves. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification with UKAS accreditation.

PSI's go-to-market is driven by regional field sales engineers providing application consultation and technical support across the UK and Ireland, supplemented by channel partnerships and case-study-led content marketing across LinkedIn, YouTube, and trade publications. Revenue is generated through component and product sales, custom value-added assembly, engineering and design services, control system supply, and overhaul/repair services, with quote-based, application-specific pricing and multi-year contracts typical for industrial customers. Notable reference customers include Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Nissan, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Heineken, Kellogg's, Bombardier, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Alstom, De Beers, BAE Systems, Britvic, GSK, and Quaker Oats.

Name

PSI Technologies

Legal name

PSI Technologies Ltd

Website

https://psitechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PSI Technologies is a UK-based industrial automation engineering solutions provider and multi-brand exclusive distributor (MAC Valves, PHD Inc, ContiTech, SMC) delivering pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, vibration isolation, and Industrial IoT products and services to manufacturers across automotive, rail, food and beverage, defense, pharmaceutical, and other industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Components Distribution

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial automation components
• Pneumatic valves distribution
• Electro-pneumatics engineering
• Vibration isolation solutions
• Industrial IoT monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterlooville

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component and Product Sales: Sales of industrial automation components including solenoid valves, pneumatic systems, air springs, and vibration isolation products through exclusive UK and Ireland distribution agreements with major manufacturers.
2. Value-Added Assembly: Custom assembly services combining multiple components into integrated solutions, providing higher margins and differentiation from commodity distributors.
3. Engineering Solutions: Application engineering, design consultation, and technical support services for industrial automation projects.
4. Control Systems: Design and supply of control systems for industrial applications, including integration with IoT capabilities.
5. Overhaul and Repair Services: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for industrial equipment and systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PSI Technologies is an engineering solution provider and distributor of industrial automation components, with its core offering centered on the exclusive UK and Ireland distribution of MAC Valves (pneumatic, fluid, and proportional valves) complemented by a multi-brand portfolio (PHD, ContiTech, SMC, FIM Valvole, Enidine, Bimba, Vaccon, MEM-CO, Murrelektronik, Compact Automation Products). The company supplies value-add assembly, custom control systems integration, engineering design, overhaul and repair services, and Industrial IoT-enabled remote monitoring via its Urban.io partnership to industrial manufacturers across automotive, rail, food and beverage, medical, glass, plastics, packaging, primary metals, battery production and dust collection sectors.

Product overview

PSI Technologies is an innovation-led engineering solution provider and distributor of industrial automation components. The core portfolio centers on MAC Valves (pneumatic, fluid, and proportional valves) as the primary product brand, complemented by the Urban.io Industrial IoT platform for sensor-based remote monitoring. PSI distributes a multi-brand portfolio including PHD automation components, Fim Valvole micro solenoid valves, Continental ContiTech air springs, Enidine shock absorbers, Murrelektronik connectivity solutions, Compact Automation Products, MEM-CO fittings, Vaccon vacuum equipment, Bimba actuators, and SMC pneumatics. Services include control systems integration, engineering design, value-add assembly, overhaul and repair, and application assistance across sectors including automotive, rail, medical, food and beverage, glass, plastics, packaging, primary metals, battery production, and dust collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAC Valves Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO9001:2015 certified quality management system

Named customers17 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MAC ValvescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive UK and Ireland distributor for MAC Valves, a major manufacturer of solenoid valves and pneumatic components. This partnership provides PSI Technologies with a flagship distribution relationship in the pneumatic components space.
• Urban.iocoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial IoT partnership for developing and delivering connected industrial solutions. This strategic partnership enables PSI Technologies to offer smart factory capabilities and IoT-enabled monitoring and control systems.
• PHD InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSole UK distributor for PHD Inc, a manufacturer of miniature pneumatic actuators and automation components. This exclusive relationship strengthens PSI Technologies' position in precision automation components.
• Continental/ContiTechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnly UK distributor for ContiTech industrial air spring systems. This exclusive distribution agreement for vibration isolation and shock absorption products represents a significant competitive advantage.
• FIM ValvoleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for FIM Valvole, an Italian manufacturer of pneumatic valves. Supports PSI Technologies' comprehensive valve product portfolio.
• EnidineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Enidine vibration isolation and energy absorption products. Complements the ContiTech air spring distribution with additional shock absorption solutions.
• SMCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial SMC systems integrator status, representing a major global manufacturer of pneumatic equipment. This systems integrator designation indicates advanced technical capability and partnership depth.
• VacconminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Vaccon vacuum products and components. Extends product range into vacuum technology applications.
• BimbaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Bimba pneumatic and vacuum products. Supports the comprehensive product portfolio offering.
• MEM-COminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for MEM-CO products, adding to the range of available industrial automation components.
• Compact Automation ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Compact Automation Products, expanding the available automation component options.
• Transportise LimitedcoreOthersSister company within the organizational structure, providing related services in the industrial automation and transport technology sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Edmundson Electrical: UK-focused electrical and industrial products distributor with a broad branch network. Comparable as a UK regional industrial distributor model, though weighted toward electrical products rather than pneumatics.

Direct peers

• Watson-Marlow (Spirax Group): UK-headquartered manufacturer of fluid handling and dosing pumps serving pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and industrial customers. Overlaps with PSI's liquid & gas, medical, and process-control verticals and customer base.
• Bürkert: Global manufacturer of fluid control systems (solenoid valves, process valves, sensors) with UK operations. Comparable product offering in solenoid and process valves, and competes for the same industrial OEM customers as PSI.
• Thorite: UK-based pneumatics, fluid power, and process equipment distributor serving industrial customers across the same verticals as PSI. Closest direct comparison in size, geography, and product portfolio.
• Camozzi: Italian pneumatics manufacturer with UK presence offering solenoid valves, actuators, and fittings. Direct competitor in the same product categories PSI distributes, with overlapping customer base in industrial automation.

Broad incumbents

• SMC Corporation: Largest global pneumatics manufacturer; PSI is itself an SMC systems integrator. SMC competes broadly with the lines PSI distributes (including MAC Valves) and represents both a partner and a competitor dynamic.
• IMI plc: UK-listed global specialist in motion and fluid control technologies, serving industrial automation, HVAC, and process industries. Operates in adjacent fluid power categories with a much larger global footprint than PSI.
• Festo: Global pneumatics and automation OEM with UK operations covering valves, actuators, and complete automation systems. Competes with PSI's portfolio at scale and serves the same end-markets through a direct sales channel.
• R.S. Components: Large UK and global industrial components distributor and catalog supplier covering pneumatics, automation, sensors, and electrical. Competes with PSI on broadline distribution to industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Airpot Corporation: US-based specialist in pneumatic dashpots and air dampers with a niche product range comparable to PSI's vibration isolation and motion control lines (ContiTech, Enidine).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCC0EY0LI_aJExiyacxbDiHA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/PSI-Technologies-1818309355132317
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2244886

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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