Rapid Solutions

What Rapid Solutions does

Rapid Solutions is a privately held, multi-discipline engineering services firm headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan, founded in 1996 to serve the Caspian and Central Asian oil & gas industry. Across five regional offices (Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey) the company delivers electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic, mechanical, telecommunication, pipeline, fire-safety, preservation, and supply-chain services — plus accredited CompEx and City & Guilds technical training — to enterprise clients in upstream, midstream, and downstream oil & gas, with secondary work in petrochemical, maritime, hospitality, construction, agricultural, and telecom verticals.

The company's underlying technology is not a single software platform but a portfolio of purpose-built capabilities: IECEx-certified workshops for repair, overhaul, and reclamation of hazardous-area motors, valves, pumps, compressors, and rotating equipment to OEM and ATEX standards; a fluid-power service line with proprietary remote pressure-test container capability; pipeline lifecycle services spanning pre-commissioning through abandonment including joint integrity and hydro-testing; VSAT/SATCOM, GMDSS, PA/GA, and fire-detection telecom integration; and a JTL-accredited CompEx/City & Guilds training facility with an in-house central preservation database.

Rapid Solutions monetizes its services almost entirely through project-based professional-services engagements priced against scope on a quote-by-quote basis. Go-to-market is enterprise field-sales executed through assigned project managers and direct relationships established via the regional office network, OEM partnerships (Siemens, WEG, Furuno, Hydratight, HIMA, Cobham, Hayward Tyler, ClydeUnion, and others), and repeat business with IOCs, NOCs, and EPC contractors such as BP, Wood Group (formerly Amec Foster Wheeler), Saipem, Karachaganak Petroleum Operating, Maersk, and Rolls-Royce. Revenue is diversified across engineering & technical services, procurement & supply-chain management, and technical training.

Name

Rapid Solutions

Legal name

Rapid Solutions (International) Ltd

Website

https://rapid-solutions.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Rapid Solutions is a Baku-based, privately held multi-discipline engineering services firm founded in 1996 that delivers electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, pipeline, telecom, fire-safety, and training services to oil & gas, petrochemical, maritime, and industrial clients across Azerbaijan, the UK, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Engineering Services (541330), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Production Services & Artificial Lift (ESP, Rod Lift, Gas Lift, Chemicals) (EUALABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution System Integrity Management (DIMP) & Compliance (TLAGADAI), I&C / Controls & Automation Commissioning (DCS/PLC/SCADA) (EUAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Industrial engineering services
• Electrical instrumentation services
• Pipeline integrity services
• Motor valve repair services
• CompEx technical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Baku

HQ country

Azerbaijan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering & Technical Services: Rapid Solutions generates revenue through providing comprehensive engineering and technical services including electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic, mechanical, telecommunication services and associated technical training to global clients in oil & gas, petrochemical, and related industries.
2. Supply Chain Management & Procurement: Procurement and strategic sourcing services providing rotating equipment, valves, valve automation, electrical components, instrumentation, industrial supplies, tools, fabricated equipment, chemicals, and hydraulic equipment to upstream, midstream, downstream and industrial markets.
3. Technical Training Services: Accredited technical training courses including CompEx and City & Guilds certifications delivered at purpose-built training facilities, serving the oil & gas industry's competence development needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rapid Solutions is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic, mechanical, telecommunication, and pipeline services, along with purpose-built workshops for motor, valve, and rotating equipment repair and an accredited CompEx and City & Guilds technical training facility. The company delivers design, procurement, installation, commissioning, maintenance, preservation, and training services to enterprise clients in the oil & gas, petrochemical, maritime, construction, hospitality, agricultural, and telecommunications sectors across the Caspian region, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Far East.

Product overview

Rapid Solutions is a global provider of industrial services operating since 1996, offering a diversified portfolio of specialized services across multiple disciplines. The company provides Building Services, Fire Safety Detection & Automation, Pipeline Services, CompEx & Technical Training, Fluid Power Services, Preservation Services, Electrical Services, IT & Telecommunication Services, Supply Chain Management, Engineering & Design Solutions, and Motor/Valve & Rotating Equipment Repair Services. These services cover the full lifecycle of industrial assets from engineering and design through installation, maintenance, repair, and preservation. The company operates dedicated workshops and is authorized by various OEMs for equipment repair and overhaul, serving the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Hospitality, Agricultural, Construction, Maritime and Telecommunications industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Services Design, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, fault finding, repair, upgrade, and certification services for transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, trace heating, and hazardous-area electrical systems, delivered to oil & gas, petrochemical, maritime, and industrial clients.
• Pipeline Services Full pipeline lifecycle services including engineering, pre-commissioning, commissioning, maintenance, operation, decommissioning, and abandonment, covering joint integrity, bolting, pigging, hydro-testing, decontamination, and flushing for upstream, midstream, and downstream operators.
• Fire Safety, Detection & Automation Fire safety, detection, security, surveillance, and automation solutions including fire detection and alarm systems, fire suppression, intruder detection, CCTV, access control, and scalable security systems for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Fluid Power Services Design, manufacturing, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pipeline integrity field testing, valve repair, hydro testing, nitrogen purging, and weld-free piping solutions enabled by a purpose-built pressure test container.
• Preservation Services Specialist preservation services for equipment and systems across all project phases, including preservation engineering, onshore and offshore surveys, preservation scheduling, inspections, and de-preservation, covering electronic equipment, motors, subsea equipment, pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
• IT & Telecommunication Services Business-critical communication solutions including VSAT/SATCOM systems, maritime communications, GMDSS, navigation and radar, fibre optic and copper cabling, fire detection, CCTV, PA/GA systems, and 24/7 remote monitoring and support for industrial and maritime facilities.
• Supply Chain Management Strategic sourcing and procurement services for rotating equipment, valves, valve automation, electrical components, instrumentation, industrial supplies, tools, fabricated equipment, chemicals, and hydraulic equipment serving upstream, midstream, downstream, and industrial markets.
• Engineering & Design Solutions Multidiscipline design and engineering services covering electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, process, piping, civil, and telecommunications disciplines, delivered from survey and FEED through detailed design and EPC project execution for oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial clients.
• Motor, Valve & Rotating Equipment Repair Services Repair, overhaul, and upgrade services for AC/DC, submersible, and hazardous-area motors, rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, vacuum pumps), and valves (ball, butterfly, gate, control), delivered through purpose-built workshops under OEM authorization and IECEx certification, with inspection, root cause analysis, hydro and gas testing, and condition-based maintenance plans.
• Building Services Turnkey design, construction, refurbishment, upgrades, facilities management, and preventative maintenance covering electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and security systems for hospitality, construction, and commercial clients.
• CompEx & Technical Training Accredited technical training courses including CompEx Foundation, CompEx (EX01–EX04), City & Guilds 2377-22 (PAT), 2382-15 (17th Edition), and 2382-18 (18th Edition) electrical courses, plus bespoke mechanical, hydraulic, and safety courses for oil & gas workforce competence development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced rework and downtime through regular training of engineers and technicians on latest technology, requirements, and work practices
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ATB Laurence ScottcoreTechnology or IntegrationATB Laurence Scott provides premier engineering design and manufacturing of high and low voltage AC and DC electric motors, and electro-mechanical power transmission products including generators, gearboxes, geared motors, eddy current variable speed drives, electro-pneumatic clutches, and brakes.
• AutronicacoreTechnology or IntegrationAutronica is a leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of fire safety equipment and marine safety monitoring and surveillance equipment ensuring safety in applications on land and sea worldwide, preferred supplier of fire and gas safety systems in petrochemical and oil and gas market.
• Busch Vacuum Pumps and SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationBusch is one of the largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, blowers and compressors in the world, offering more than 50 years of experience in vacuum system manufacturing with customized solutions for various vacuum applications.
• Cambium NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationCambium Networks is a leading global provider of wireless broadband solutions working across oil and gas, mining, industrial and public sectors.
• ClydeUnion Pumps (SPX Flow)coreTechnology or IntegrationClydeUnion Pumps has over 140 years of experience in pumping technologies with worldwide reputation for supplying reliable engineering pumping solutions across oil and gas, nuclear and conventional power generation industries.
• CobhamcoreTechnology or IntegrationCobham provides advanced electronic solutions on land, at sea, in the air and in space, recognized as world leading supplier of robust, high performance equipment and solutions enabling reliable connectivity anywhere, anytime, in demanding environments.
• Evolution ValvescoreTechnology or IntegrationEvolution Valves provides flow control and isolation valves to wide range of industries globally with offices in UK and US, offering complete product portfolio including ball, gate, offset and check valves as well as pressure gauges, transmitters and switches.
• FurunocoreTechnology or IntegrationFuruno is the main provider of navigation and communications equipment for maritime industry, providing monitoring systems suited to various requirements combining surveillance radar, coastal radio stations, AIS and surveillance cameras.
• GS-HydrocoreTechnology or IntegrationGS-Hydro designs and engineers quality non-welded piping technology and hose management solutions suitable for offshore, marine and industrial systems with leak-free and reliable solutions for high and low pressure applications.
• Guidance MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationGuidance Marine brings innovative position measurement technologies to high value markets across continents, leading global developer and supplier of Dynamic Positioning (DP) measurement technologies for high value offshore marine markets.
• Hayward TylercoreTechnology or IntegrationHayward Tyler designs, manufactures and services fluid-filled electric motors and pumps for high-pressure, high-temperature applications across global energy sector including boiler circulating pumps, motor pumps, subsea motors and submersible pumps.
• HIMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationHIMA is the world's leading specialist for safety-related automation solutions with tens of thousands of safety systems installed in over 80 countries, ensuring all aspects of safety technology interact seamlessly.
• HydrasuncoreTechnology or IntegrationHydrasun offers diversified range of products and services providing integrated solutions for fluid transfer, power and control requirements in oil & gas, renewables, marine and defence markets.
• HydratightcoreTechnology or IntegrationHydratight has set industry standards in controlled bolting, flange management, and integrity assurance for over 20 years, providing joint integrity solutions at every stage from asset construction to decommissioning.
• iDirectcoreTechnology or IntegrationiDirect is a global leader in IP-based satellite communications with universal suite of products supporting multiple bands and topologies for maritime, enterprise and government connectivity markets.
• Kent IntrolcoreTechnology or IntegrationKent Introl engineers and supplies high-quality valves for severe service conditions worldwide including choke, control, butterfly and subsea valves, with servicing, testing, training, spares and overhaul services.
• McMurdo (Orolia)coreTechnology or IntegrationMcMurdo is global leader in emergency readiness and response including search and rescue and maritime domain awareness solutions with resilient positioning, navigation and tracking products and systems.
• SFFECOcoreTechnology or IntegrationSFFECO has long established reputation for pioneering innovation of fire-fighting equipment with state of the art manufacturing plants in Riyadh and Dubai producing end-to-end range of firefighting products matching international standards.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens is a digital pioneer focusing on electrification and automation, partnering with customers to unleash business potential using energy-efficient, resource-saving technology and digital know-how.
• SundynecoreTechnology or IntegrationSundyne is industry leader in design, manufacture and support of centrifugal compressors and pumps delivering quality fluid handling solutions with emphasis on quality and reliability from spare parts to maintenance and fabrication services.
• ValveItalia (Valvitalia)coreTechnology or IntegrationValveItalia operates globally in design, production and supply of equipment and components for energy, marine and civil industries, supplying valves, actuators, fittings, flanges, isolation joints, fluid and gas measurement, filtration, regulation systems and firefighting systems.
• WEGcoreTechnology or IntegrationWEG is globally recognized supplier of premium electrical products including wide range of motors, gearboxes, drives, panels and generators providing solutions for oil & gas, maritime, water, agriculture and mining sectors.
• ZenitelcoreTechnology or IntegrationZenitel provides intelligent communication solutions enabling clear communication every time, with systems interfacing with CCTV, access control and alarm for comprehensive security solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Saipem: Italian EPC contractor with engineering, construction, drilling and pipeline services across the full oil & gas value chain. Direct overlap with Rapid Solutions' multi-discipline engineering, pipeline and commissioning offerings; listed customer.
• Petrofac: International energy services company providing engineering, procurement, construction and operations support to upstream and midstream operators. Comparable multi-discipline engineering and E&I scope.
• Worley: Global engineering services and consulting firm delivering projects across energy, chemicals and resources. Comparable multi-discipline engineering, pipeline and asset services for oil & gas and petrochemical clients.
• Wood plc (formerly Wood Group / Amec Foster Wheeler): Global engineering and consultancy major delivering multi-discipline services (electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, pipeline) to oil & gas, energy and industrial clients. Listed as a Rapid Solutions customer and operates in the same Caspian / Central Asia geographies at much larger scale.
• McDermott International: Global engineering, procurement, construction and installation contractor serving energy infrastructure markets including subsea, pipeline and offshore. Overlap in pipeline services and offshore electrical/instrumentation.

Direct peers

• Bilfinger: European industrial services provider offering maintenance, engineering, instrumentation and pipeline services to oil & gas, energy and process industry clients. Closest comparable in business model to Rapid Solutions' multi-discipline industrial services.
• Stork (a Fluor company): Specialized industrial services provider focused on maintenance, modification and asset integrity for oil & gas, chemical and power clients. Directly comparable to Rapid Solutions' mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and pipeline maintenance scope.
• Hydratight (a Brand Industrial Services company): Specialist in controlled bolting, flange management and joint integrity for oil & gas, power and pipeline clients. Directly overlaps with Rapid Solutions' pipeline joint integrity and flange management offerings; listed as a Rapid Solutions partner.
• Sparrows Group: Provider of specialist engineering, inspection, fluid power and maintenance services to the global energy industry. Closely comparable to Rapid Solutions' fluid power, rotating equipment and offshore service scope.

Emerging players

• Serimax (a subsidiary of Vallourec): Specialist pipeline services contractor offering welding, field joint coating and pipeline construction solutions. Comparable niche overlap with Rapid Solutions' pipeline pre-commissioning, commissioning and integrity services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rapid-solutions-ltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/RapidSolutionsLLC

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Rapid Solutions