Autoflame

What Autoflame does

Autoflame Engineering Ltd, founded in 1972 by Brendan Kemp and headquartered in Biggin Hill, Kent, designs and manufactures micro-modulating combustion management control systems for industrial and commercial boilers and burners. The company's core platform centres on the Mk8 MM and Mini Mk8/Mk9 controllers, which use patented UV Flame Trim technology and Three Parameter Trim control to continuously optimize the fuel/air ratio based on real-time readings from up to six exhaust gases (O2, CO2, CO, NO, NO2, SO2) via the Mk8 EGA Evo analyser. The wider product ecosystem includes the Mk8 DTI for remote boiler-room management and BMS/DCS integration, Flame Safeguard devices for burner safety, a download-manager application for configuration, and a bespoke panel fabrication capability. End customers include enterprise industrial users across automotive (Honda), industrial manufacturing (Bosch, Toyo), pharmaceuticals (Bayer, GSK), beverage/brewery (Carlsberg), semiconductors (Intel Rio Rancho), and timber/forestry; the company reports 41 patents, four Queen's Awards (1996, 1997, 2007, 2022), and exports to 140+ countries.

Autoflame generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of combustion management systems (controllers, EGA units, DTI interfaces, flame safeguard devices, and custom control panels) alongside recurring services including installation and commissioning, technical training, 24/7 engineering support, and remote monitoring. Pricing is quote-based and delivered under multi-year arrangements, with no publicly disclosed tiers; bespoke panel projects (e.g., 12,000 Kg/hr steam boilers) reflect a project-driven, engineered-to-order revenue model. The go-to-market is anchored by a global network of 112+ authorized Tech Centres across 50 countries that handle local sales, installation, commissioning, training, and after-sales service, complemented by direct offices in the UK, USA (Wichita, Kansas) and China (Shanghai) for stocked inventory and core engineering. Distribution is reinforced by an extensive training and certification programme run from the BK Labtech facility in South-East England, OEM partnerships with burner manufacturers such as Limpsfield, and participation in industry events such as AHR Expo and regional sales conferences.

The company is privately held and family-owned (Kemp family), with no disclosed external investors, debt, or M&A activity. Reported organisational scale is 51-100 employees, and historical milestones include exporting to over 140 countries, dispatching 2,000+ combustion systems within 24 hours during the COVID-19 BEIS ventilator initiative, and achieving 7-12% fuel-consumption reductions and 10% CO2 reductions via the Mini Mk9 alongside a 50:1 turndown ratio and 15ppm NOx performance in deployed applications.

Name

Autoflame

Legal name

Autoflame Engineering Ltd

Website

https://autoflame.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Autoflame Engineering designs and manufactures micro-modulating combustion management controls (Mk8 MM, Mini Mk9, EGA Evo, DTI) for industrial and commercial boiler and burner systems, serving enterprise customers across automotive, pharma, beverage, semiconductor and timber industries through 112+ authorized Tech Centres in 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Combustion Management Hardware Systems: Sale of combustion management control systems including Mk8 MM controllers, Mini Mk8/Mk9 controllers, EGA units, DTI interfaces, flame safeguard systems, and related components. One-time hardware purchase model with ongoing software support.
2. Control Panels and Custom Solutions: Design, manufacturing, and testing of bespoke control panels for specific customer applications (e.g., 12,000 Kg/Hr steam boilers). Panel shop team provides custom solutions incorporating Autoflame systems.
3. Installation and Commissioning Services: Local installation and support services through global network of Tech Centres. Implementation and commissioning of complete combustion management systems.
4. Training Services: Technical training programs delivered at BK Labtech facility in London and internationally through Tech Centres. Covers installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Autoflame systems.
5. Technical Support and Service: Engineering services and 24/7 breakdown support for customers through Autoflame Service & Support division and authorized Tech Centres.
6. Remote Monitoring Services: DTI-based remote monitoring and control capabilities enabling real-time boiler room management with operational parameter reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Autoflame designs, manufactures, and sells micro-modulating combustion management controllers (Mk8 MM, Mini Mk8, Mini Mk9), exhaust gas analysers (EGA EVO), data transfer interfaces (DTI), flame safeguards, and bespoke control panels for industrial and commercial boilers and burners. The company also provides installation, commissioning, technical training, and 24/7 engineering support through its global network of over 112 authorized Tech Centres across 50 countries.

Product overview

Autoflame offers a comprehensive combustion management system centred on the Mk8 MM/Mini Mk8/Mini Mk9 Micro-Modulating controllers, which serve as the core platform for burner management and boiler control. The product ecosystem includes the Mk8 EGA EVO (8th generation exhaust gas analyser) for continuous emissions monitoring and CEMS compliance, the Mk8 DTI (Data Transfer Interface) for remote monitoring and boiler room management, and Flame Safeguard products for safety monitoring. These products integrate together to form a closed-loop combustion management system where the EGA feeds emissions data back to the MM controller for precise fuel/air ratio adjustments (trim control), while the DTI enables remote access and data logging. The Mini Mk9 represents their latest controller innovation featuring patented UV Flame Trim technology for real-time flame monitoring. The company also provides a companion Download Manager App for configuration and diagnostics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mini Mk9 Controller Latest-generation micro-modulating combustion controller for industrial and commercial steam and hot water boiler applications, featuring patented UV Flame Trim real-time flame monitoring and the Mk9 Download Manager App for diagnostics and updates.
• Mk8 MM / Mini Mk8 MM Combustion Controller Micro-Modulating combustion management system providing comprehensive control over industrial and commercial boilers/burners; the Mini Mk8 variant offers complete burner management at an entry-level price point.
• Mk8 EGA EVO Exhaust Gas Analyser 8th generation continuous emissions monitoring system measuring up to six exhaust gases (O2, CO2, CO, NO, NO2, SO2) with built-in CEMS Auditing software displaying two years of data and enabling Three Parameter Trim control.
• Mk8 DTI Data Transfer Interface Remote monitoring and control interface that enables complete boiler room management from a local PC or BMS system with real-time operational parameter reporting and rule-based automation.
• Flame Safeguard Flame detection and burner safety monitoring system for burner management and protection.
• Mk9 Download Manager App Wireless companion application for the Mini Mk9 controller, enabling settings transfer, diagnostics, and software updates across iOS, Android, MacOS, and Windows.
• Bespoke Design & Fabrication (Control Panels) Custom design, manufacturing, and testing of control panels for specific customer boiler and burner applications (e.g., 12,000 Kg/Hr steam boilers) incorporating Autoflame combustion management systems.
• Training Services Technical training programs delivered at BK Labtech (London) and internationally through Tech Centres, covering installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Autoflame combustion management systems.
• Local Installation & Support Installation, commissioning, and ongoing support for Autoflame combustion management systems delivered through the global network of 112+ authorized Tech Centres across 50 countries.
• Engineering Services & 24/7 Breakdown Support Engineering services and 24/7/365 breakdown support delivered through the Autoflame Service & Support division and authorized Tech Centres, including full boiler and burner control system installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces fuel consumption by 7-12% over traditional linkage systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Santec Engenharia IndustrialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Autoflame Tech Centre for Brazil since 2019. Cristiano Almeida Santos traveled to UK HQ for training. Handles installation, commissioning, and support in Brazil. Successfully completed 28 MW multi-fuel burner retrofit project for major timber company in Ponta Grossa.
• Enerlite Elite Energy PerformancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew exclusive Tech Centre for Portugal announced August 2023. Provides local sales, installation, and support for Portuguese market.
• Shanghai Suncome Energy Solution & Engineering LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutoflame Tech Centre for China. Handles operations in China including exhibition participation (Heatec Boiler Shanghai) and training schools in Shanghai.
• PASCO (Vietnam)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Tech Centre for Vietnam. Director Olardo met with British Ambassador and Autoflame Director Steve Kemp at British Embassy in Hanoi to discuss clean energy and climate change policies.
• PT SAHABAT NUSANTARA TEKNOLOGI INOVASI (SANTI GROUP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNewly appointed Technology Centre for Indonesia announced April 2021. Part of global expansion of Tech Centre network.
• BK Labtech LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPurpose-built technical training and research centre for industrial and commercial combustion industry in South-East England. Provides training for boiler room staff on energy consumption, energy saving, and emissions. Hosts Autoflame's London training facility and European sales conferences.
• LimpsfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBurner manufacturer partner. LC Burners integrated with Autoflame systems. Joint training programs at BK Labtech facility. Nick Guy from Limpsfield involved in training schools.
• GT WilkinsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutoflame Tech Centre in Boston, MA (USA). Hosted training school with 24 attendees including service technicians and end users. Future training schools scheduled.
• Trojan Energy SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS Tech Centre. Won High Fire Award for Outstanding Sales 2020. Hosted training school in Buffalo, NY with hands-on operator training exercises.
• WarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3rd generation family business, one of first Autoflame Tech Centres. 20+ year partnership. Boiler University facility in Louisville, Kentucky with 80-seat auditorium and live fire boilers. Multiple training schools conducted including Southern Office (Valve Shop) in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
• Combustion Systems InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS Tech Centre. Jason Paxson represented company at Intel Rio Rancho training. Wichita, Kansas location.
• Autoflame Service & SupportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based service and support division. 24/7/365 breakdown service for Service & Support customers. Handles panel shop projects, full boiler and burner control system installations.
• Steve KempcoreOthersDirector of Autoflame Engineering. Led export champion initiatives and embassy meetings (Vietnam, Indonesia). Key spokesperson for Queen's Award and company innovation.
• Tom GarrettcoreOthersTechnical Sales Engineer/Manager at Autoflame. Leads international training schools globally, including PATRIOT Training School (Phoenix AZ), Santec Brazil Tech Centre signing, and LATAM support.
• Guillermo CebacoreOthersTechnical Account Manager for Latin America. Attended FEIMEC 2022 in São Paulo with Santec. Conducted site visits in Colombia with IT Automatizacion. Organized LATAM Sales Conference 2023.
• IT AUTOMATIZACION LTDAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Technical Center for Colombia. Responsible for installation and commissioning alongside Guillermo Ceba's site visits. Located in Cali, Colombia.
• Stephen HuggettcoreOthersTechnical Training Director at BK Labtech. Leads DTI remote monitoring training and technical training schools. Involved in Brazilian timber company commissioning support.
• Rasmussen Mechanical ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWon No.1 Tech Centre Award 2020. Recognized for outstanding commitment to Autoflame product in both sales performance and first-class technical support.
• Flamegroup ChilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTech Centre in Chile. 20-year partnership. Guillermo Ceba visited for business plan review and training on latest systems.
• Combustion Technology (Pty) LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTech Centre in South Africa. Grant Renecle featured in Today's Boiler magazine article discussing remote capabilities of Autoflame Controls.
• INDUSTRIAS AC CALDERAS SACcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTech Centre for Peru. Featured on front cover of Today's Boiler magazine with install of Mk8 MM and Mk8 EGA Evo controls on 500BHP Johnston steam boiler at textile factory. Won Best Sales Award at LATAM Conference 2023.
• American Burners SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTech Centre for Argentina region. Team visited Autoflame HQ for Tech Centre Training at BK Labtech (Jorge, Luilio, Paula, Fernando). Won Best TC Award at LATAM Conference 2023.
• BESA (Building Engineering Services Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate member of BESA. Discussing rising importance of air quality and Greener Emission applications. Tim attended CPA Autumn Lunch on behalf of Autoflame.
• British Chamber of Commerce IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutoflame became member as Export Champion ambassador for Department of International Trade. Connects with businesses across Indonesia.
• SEI SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTech Centre that visited Autoflame HQ with American Burners for training at BK Labtech.
• CCI Combustion Control InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTech Centre in British Columbia, Canada. Andrew Cremers visited Autoflame offices.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Emerson: Industrial-automation major whose combustion/boiler control and valve offerings compete with Autoflame's micro-modulating controllers, particularly through its burner management and analytical instrumentation portfolio serving power and process industries.
• Honeywell: Global automation conglomerate whose Thermal Solutions division offers burner and combustion controls (e.g., BC-series, R7999 series) integrated with broader building and industrial automation portfolios. Comparable to Autoflame as a competing source of combustion management controls for industrial boiler/burner OEMs and end users.
• Siemens: Industrial-automation leader offering LMV linkageless burner management systems and combustion controls as part of its broader building/industrial automation stack. Directly competes with Autoflame's Mk8/Mini Mk9 in industrial steam and hot water boiler markets worldwide.
• Cleaver-Brooks: US-based packaged-boiler manufacturer that integrates combustion controls with its boiler product range (including Hawk 4000 and CBLE systems). Competes with Autoflame for the same boiler-room retrofit and OEM embedment opportunities.

Direct peers

• Maxon: Industrial burner manufacturer offering integrated combustion systems with proprietary burner management controls for industrial process heating. Comparable to Autoflame in industrial steam/process heat applications, including multi-fuel burners like those in the Brazilian timber case study.
• Zeeco: Designer and manufacturer of industrial burners, flares, and combustion control systems used by chemical, petrochemical, and refining customers. Overlaps with Autoflame's burner-OEM and large industrial end-user segments.
• Fireye (Carrier): Specialised combustion-controls manufacturer (now part of Carrier/UTC) producing burner management controls, flame safeguard devices, and O2 trim systems analogous to Autoflame's Mk8/Mk9 and Flame Safeguard product family — a close competitor in industrial combustion applications.
• North American Manufacturing (NAM): US-based industrial burner and combustion equipment manufacturer offering burner management controls and trim systems for industrial process heaters. Comparable to Autoflame in the US industrial burner/combustion-controls market.
• Eclipse (Combustion Equipment): Manufacturer of industrial burners and combustion systems used in process heating, with an embedded burner management/control offering. Comparable to Autoflame in serving industrial burner-OEM customers with integrated combustion management solutions.
• Lamtec: German-headquartered specialist in burner and combustion controls (e.g., Lambda probes, flame monitoring, BMU burner management units). Highly comparable to Autoflame as a niche combustion-controls specialist serving industrial boiler/burner OEMs in Europe and globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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