What Culimeta-Saveguard does

SaveGuard designs and manufactures engineered acoustic and thermal insulation products for demanding high-temperature environments, with a portfolio of seven proprietary lines: KatPak (polycrystalline wool catalytic substrate support mats, application temperatures up to 1200°C), Insulation Jackets (CAD-designed custom flexible thermal jackets rated to 720°C continuous / 850°C peak), FlexShield (aluminium-laminated glass fibre mats 4-6mm), AcoustiFlo (knitted texturized glass filament packaging for noise attenuation to 850°C), ThermoLastic (flexible exhaust down-pipe wraps with over 1,000,000 cumulative installations over 20 years), MetCap (press-formed stainless-steel encapsulated insulation using in-house modular tooling), and Cut Parts and Continuous Knit (die-cut and CNC-cut precision components). Underlying technology is rooted in advanced high-temperature textile engineering — polycrystalline wool fibres, texturized continuous filament glass, engineered fibres, and proprietary encapsulation — rather than AI or software. The business model is direct enterprise sales: quote-based pricing tied to customer specification, multi-year supply contracts, and engineering-led consultation supporting prototyping through OEM production volumes. Distribution is direct to OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, casting specialists, and aftermarket customers, with no reseller or e-commerce channel.

The company operates a four-region manufacturing footprint — UK (parent), continental Europe, India (Pune, with PCW canning mat process), and North America (Eau Claire, WI, with 100-ton and 45-ton beam clicker presses, CNC flatbed cutters, plasma cutting, and industrial knitting capacity) — explicitly designed to localize supply and reduce shipping/duty cost for global customers. SaveGuard is a subsidiary of the UK-based Hexadex Group, alongside Eminox (emission control), Teconnex, Ceramex, and CWM Automation, providing cross-sell leverage into commercial transport, marine, agriculture, construction, power generation, and rail. The firm is privately held with no public listing, no disclosed external investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and 51-100 employees. It holds ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 automotive QMS, and BRE Global fire protection certifications, and operates a sub-brand (Firehalt) extending its textile platform into passive fire protection for buildings.

Name

Culimeta-Saveguard

Legal name

SaveGuard

Website

https://saveguard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SaveGuard, a Hexadex Group subsidiary, designs and manufactures engineered thermal and acoustic textile insulation products — including PCW catalytic support mats, custom insulation jackets, and exhaust wraps — for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and aftermarket customers across automotive, industrial, and construction sectors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Products

NAICS

Mineral Wool Manufacturing (327993), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Fabric Coating Mills (31332)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Textiles (Insulation Felts/Soundproofing) (IMAOADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Transportation Technical Textiles (Interiors/Airbags/Seatbelts/Acoustic) (IMAOADAE), Aerospace Thermal Management, Insulation & Fire Protection Materials (IMABANAE), Insulation, Fire Protection & Acoustic Materials (IMAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Engineered thermal insulation
• Acoustic insulation products
• Exhaust aftertreatment insulation
• Catalytic substrate support mats
• Textile insulation materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Dukinfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insulation Product Sales: Sale of engineered thermal and acoustic insulation products including KatPak, Insulation Jackets, FlexShield, AcoustiFlo, ThermoLastic, MetCap, and Cut Parts/Continuous Knit solutions to OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and aftermarket customers. Products are customized to specific application requirements with pricing based on specifications, volumes, and material selections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SaveGuard designs and manufactures engineered thermal and acoustic insulation products, including KatPak polycrystalline wool catalytic substrate support mats, custom CAD-engineered thermal insulation jackets, FlexShield aluminium-laminated glass fibre mats, AcoustiFlo knitted acoustic packaging, ThermoLastic flexible exhaust-pipe wraps, MetCap press-formed metal-encapsulated insulation, and Cut Parts / Continuous Knit components. These textile-based products manage sound and heat from the engine compartment to the exhaust tailpipe for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, casting specialists and aftermarket customers across automotive, construction, mining, aerospace, maritime, power generation, rail and agriculture applications.

Product overview

SaveGuard offers a portfolio of seven engineered thermal and acoustic insulation products designed for automotive, construction, mining, aerospace, maritime, power generation, rail, and agriculture applications. The product line includes KatPak (polycrystalline wool support mats for catalytic substrates), Insulation Jackets (custom-made thermal jackets), FlexShield (aluminium laminated glass fibre mats for thermal management), AcoustiFlo (knitted noise attenuation products), ThermoLastic (flexible exhaust pipe insulation wraps), MetCap (metal encapsulated insulation with stainless steel shells), and Cut Parts and Continuous Knit (precision-cut insulation components). These textile-based products manage sound and heat from engine compartment to exhaust tailpipe, supporting turbocharger and exhaust aftertreatment protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Firehalt: Fire protection products for passive fire protection in buildings and new constructions, including safety critical cavity barriers.

Products and services

• KatPak Polycrystalline wool (PCW) catalytic substrate support mats for diesel, gasoline and natural gas engines. Offers full integrity for fully insulated exhaust systems with application temperatures up to 1200°C. For OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers integrating aftertreatment systems.
• Insulation Jackets Flexible, custom-made thermal insulation jackets designed using CAD technology to meet individual client specifications. Suitable for constant temperatures up to 720°C and resistant to 850°C. For industrial and engine applications requiring bespoke shapes and ratings.
• FlexShield Aluminium laminated glass fibre mat (4-6mm thickness) for thermal regulation and retention around automotive components, turbochargers and emissions systems. Used as gap insulator, heat shield or jacket solution without tooling, cost-effective for low-volume projects.
• AcoustiFlo Knitted acoustic packaging products using highly-texturised glass fibre yarn made from continuous filament fibre. Provides noise attenuation for mufflers and emission control systems with temperature resistance up to 850°C. For OEM and Tier 1 exhaust system integrators.
• ThermoLastic Flexible thermal insulation wrap system for exhaust down pipes in diesel vehicles with SCR and DPF aftertreatment systems. Increases efficiency of SCR and DPF components and is fully resistant to water, fuel, oil, salt spray and solvents. For OEM and aftermarket diesel applications.
• MetCap Metal encapsulated insulation with thin outer shell made from embossed stainless steel foil (0.4mm thickness). Designed for insulated exhaust and charge air pipes using in-house modular press-form tooling. Durable, lightweight, high-performance solution for OEM exhaust and charge-air system integrators.
• Cut Parts and Continuous Knit Die-cut and CNC-cut insulation parts plus continuously knit components manufactured using 100-ton automatic beam clicker presses and CNC automatic flatbed cutting machines. Suitable for constant temperatures up to 720°C and resistant to 850°C. For OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and casting specialists requiring precision insulation components.
• Firehalt Passive fire protection product line marketed under the Firehalt sub-brand, including safety critical cavity barriers for buildings and new construction. For construction, building and infrastructure customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Proven durability over 20 years with over 1,000,000 ThermoLastic installations
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EminoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEminox is a strategic partner within the Hexadex Group. SaveGuard is part of the Eminox Group of Companies. Eminox specializes in emission control solutions and the partnership enables SaveGuard to offer a broader ecosystem of support across commercial transport, marine, agriculture, construction, power generation, and rail industries.
• TeconnexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeconnex is a strategic partner within the Hexadex Group. As part of the Hexadex group alongside Teconnex and Eminox, SaveGuard strengthens its expertise in emission control solutions and broadens its support ecosystem across multiple industrial sectors.
• BRE GlobalminorOthersBRE Global is an independent, international certification body providing certification of fire, security and environmental products and services, management processes and other products and systems. They conduct certification audits for SaveGuard's manufacturing processes.
• NQA (National Quality Assurance)minorOthersNQA is an accreditation body ensuring SaveGuard understands and adopts automotive manufacturing methodologies. They provide IATF 16949:2016 certification for automotive quality management systems through combined ISO9001:2015 and IATF16949 audits.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Elmelin Ltd: UK-based specialist manufacturer of flexible thermal insulation products (microporous, mica-based, and high-temperature textiles) for industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications — a direct niche competitor to SaveGuard in custom high-temperature insulation.
• Promat (Etex Group): Manufacturer of passive fire protection and high-temperature insulation boards and systems serving construction, industrial, and transportation markets with overlapping thermal/acoustic insulation capabilities.
• Pyrotek: Global specialist in high-temperature insulation, acoustic, and engineered fiber materials for industrial, transportation, and foundry applications — directly comparable to SaveGuard's high-temperature textile and acoustic insulation product portfolio.
• Alkegen (formerly Unifrax): Global manufacturer of high-performance specialty thermal and acoustic insulation fibers and engineered materials serving automotive, industrial, and aerospace end-markets — directly overlapping SaveGuard's PCW, high-temperature fiber, and exhaust system insulation portfolio.
• Lydall (now part of Alkegen): Manufacturer of technical nonwoven and engineered textile materials for thermal/acoustic management, historically a direct peer to SaveGuard in automotive and industrial insulation components before being acquired into Alkegen.
• Morgan Advanced Materials: Specialty manufacturer of high-temperature ceramic and fiber-based insulation products for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications, with deep overlap in exhaust aftertreatment and thermal management solutions.
• Eminox (Hexadex Group sister company): Sister company within the Hexadex Group specializing in exhaust emission control systems and aftertreatment solutions; complementary rather than fully competing with SaveGuard but overlapping in automotive exhaust and aftertreatment customers and technologies.

Broad incumbents

• 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes / Automotive): Diversified global industrial conglomerate with significant thermal management, acoustic, and high-temperature materials offerings that overlap with SaveGuard's portfolio across automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers.
• Knauf Insulation: Large-scale mineral wool and specialty insulation producer serving construction and industrial segments globally, with selected products relevant to industrial thermal and acoustic management where SaveGuard also competes.
• Owens Corning: Global insulation manufacturer with mineral wool and specialty thermal/acoustic insulation products serving automotive and industrial markets — a much larger incumbent competing with SaveGuard in automotive and industrial insulation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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