CPC
CPC (UK) designs, manufactures, and services proprietary refrigerant leak detection and refrigeration control systems for UK commercial and industrial customers across retail, hospitality, healthcare, cold chain, and marine sectors, operating as a subsidiary of Safe Monitoring Group since 2024.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersEgham, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CPC does
CPC (UK) is a UK-based, privately held designer, manufacturer, and service provider of refrigeration control systems and refrigerant leak detection equipment, headquartered in Egham, Surrey, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Safe Monitoring Group following a 2024 acquisition. The company was founded in 1992 and employs between 11 and 50 people, serving commercial and industrial customers across retail, hospitality, healthcare and pharmaceutical, cold chain and distribution, commercial buildings, industrial processing, and marine segments. Its core technical proposition is built on non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) gas detection technology applied to refrigerant monitoring, combined with microprocessor-based refrigeration controllers and a portfolio of fixed gas detectors (SP-ir, IR-em2, MP-em, SP-em, RD-em), portable leak detectors (Gas-Mate, Tek-Mate, D-Tek Select, D-Tek CO2, Whisper), and alarm monitoring panels (IMEC, IMEC-RAD, IMEC-M) integrated via Modbus RTU/TCP, SNMP, Echelon, and Emerson protocols.
The business operates a dual revenue model combining proprietary hardware product sales with comprehensive professional services delivered by a directly employed nationwide field service engineering team. Service offerings span design, bespoke panel manufacturing, project management, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, positioning the company as a turnkey provider rather than a pure equipment vendor. Pricing is opaque and quote-based, with sales handled via phone and email. The value proposition is anchored in regulatory alignment (F-Gas, BREEAM, EN-378, HACCP), claimed energy reductions exceeding 30% in many refrigeration systems, and reduced product loss through early leak detection. Geographic footprint is UK-only with no disclosed international expansion, and the company maintains no public distributor or reseller channel.
CPC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CPC
- Legal name
- CPC (UK)
- Website
- https://cpcuk.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CPC (UK) designs, manufactures, and services proprietary refrigerant leak detection and refrigeration control systems for UK commercial and industrial customers across retail, hospitality, healthcare, cold chain, and marine sectors, operating as a subsidiary of Safe Monitoring Group since 2024.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CPC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Refrigeration Gas Detection and Control Systems
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)
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Where CPC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Egham
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
CPC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Sale of proprietary gas detection and refrigeration control products including fixed gas detectors (SP-ir, IR-em2, MP-em, SP-em, RD-em), handheld detectors (D-Tek Select, D-Tek CO2, Tek-Mate, Gas-Mate, Whisper), and control systems (E2, Imec). Products are sold as standalone devices or integrated systems.
- Professional Services: Comprehensive service offerings including design of refrigeration control systems, bespoke manufacturing of control panels and microprocessor devices, project management, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service and maintenance. Services delivered by directly employed nationwide field service engineers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
CPC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CPC (UK) designs, manufactures, supplies, installs and maintains proprietary refrigerant gas detection devices, refrigeration control and monitoring systems, and HVAC/lighting controllers for commercial and industrial customers. The offering combines a hardware product portfolio (fixed and portable leak detectors plus modular control systems) with a fully comprehensive turnkey service covering design, bespoke panel manufacture, project management, installation, commissioning and ongoing service and maintenance.
Product overview
CPC (UK) offers a comprehensive portfolio of refrigeration control, gas detection, and energy management products. The portfolio consists of fixed gas detection systems (SP-ir, IR-em2, MP-em, SP-em, RD-em), handheld leak detectors (Gas-Mate, Tek-Mate, D-Tek Select, D-Tek CO2, Whisper), monitoring panels (IMEC, IMEC-RAD, IMEC-M), and the E2 refrigeration control platform. Products integrate via RS485/Modbus, Ethernet, SNMP, and Echelon protocols. The SP-ir and IR-em2 utilize non-dispersive infrared technology for refrigerant detection. Services include design, manufacture, project management, installation, commissioning, and maintenance across UK nationwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SP-ir Single Point Environmental Monitor Fixed single-point gas detector using Non-dispersive Infrared (NDIR) technology to detect HFC, HFO, CO2 and hydrocarbon refrigerants. IP65 rated with graphical LED indicators, integral audible alarm, volt-free alarm relays, RS485 and optional Ethernet interfaces, and Android app (Site Assistant) support. For commercial and industrial refrigeration plant rooms.
- IR-em2 Aspirated Environmental Monitor Aspirated multi-zone gas monitoring system using NDIR technology, monitoring up to 16 independent zones via a high-capacity vacuum pump sampling air from up to 150m. Detects HCFC, HFC, CO2 and ammonia refrigerants. Supports Modbus RTU, SNMP and XML protocols with self-diagnostics and 16 individual zone relays plus common leak/spill/fault relays.
- MP-em Multi-Point Gas Monitor Multi-channel microprocessor gas monitor supporting 4 or 6 channels for detecting toxic and explosive gases including refrigerants, ammonia, carbon monoxide, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, propane, and butane. IP66 enclosure with independent alarm configuration per channel. Designed for industrial processing and hazardous area applications.
- SP-em Single Point Gas Monitor Single-point microprocessor gas monitoring unit with internal or remote sensor options. Detects HCFC, HC, HFC refrigerants, ammonia, CO2, CO, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gases, propane and butane. Features three alarm thresholds with corresponding SPDT relays and LED indicators. For commercial refrigeration and industrial applications.
- RD-em Refrigerant Leak Detector Flush-mount refrigerant leak detector with stylish faceplate for hotel rooms, offices and residential properties. Dual alarm operation meeting EN378:2008 and COSHH requirements, tri-colour LED status/alarm indication, 85dB buzzer, and fail-safe relay contacts operating on 12-24V AC/DC.
- E2 Refrigeration Control and Monitoring System Versatile modular platform for monitoring and/or control of refrigeration applications. Features QWERTY keyboard and backlit LCD, Ethernet interface for LAN/WAN remote communication, supports Modbus, Echelon and Emerson proprietary protocols, interfaces with IR-em2 for refrigerant leak monitoring and provides power monitoring with hourly, daily and monthly consumption statistics.
- IMEC Monitoring Platform Digital and analogue alarm monitoring device with Ethernet interface supporting up to 32 digital inputs and 3 analogue inputs with individually configurable alarm thresholds and time delays. Includes IMEC-RA variant for compressor pack applications and IMEC-RAD variant for refrigerant leak detection monitoring in hotels and apartments.
- IMEC-RAD Refrigerant Alarm Panel Alarm monitoring panel providing power and monitoring for up to 32 or 64 remote refrigerant leak detectors. 24V AC supply, Ethernet web interface, tri-colour LED status indication, and common alarm relay for remote annunciator connection. Designed for hospitality refrigerant leak detection systems.
- IMEC-M Refrigerant Leak Alarm Display Refrigerant leak alarm monitoring display communicating with up to 8 IMEC-Smart units (256 RD-em detectors) across Modbus RTU network. Backlit LCD screen, audible alarm, Ethernet interface, Android app support, and real-time alarm/event history logging.
- D-Tek Select Portable Refrigerant Leak Detector Infrared-based portable refrigerant leak detector with 3 grams/year sensitivity. Detects all HFC, HCFC and HFO refrigerants including R1234YF. 800-1000 hour infrared cell life, NiMH batteries, SAEJ1627/CE certified. For service engineers performing refrigerant leak surveys.
- D-Tek CO2 Portable Refrigerant Leak Detector CO2-specific portable refrigerant leak detector using infrared absorption technology. 6 grams/year sensitivity, atmospheric CO2 equalization to minimise false alarms, 1000-hour infrared cell life, NiMH power stick with 6.5 hours operation, CE certified. For CO2 refrigeration system servicing.
- Tek-Mate Portable Refrigerant Leak Detector Budget-priced portable refrigerant leak detector for CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs. Automatic background contamination compensation, variable intensity audible alarm, high/low sensitivity switch, operates from -27°C to +50°C. CE and EN14624 certified.
- Gas-Mate Combustible Gas Leak Detector Intrinsically safe portable combustible gas leak detector for residential, commercial and industrial refrigeration applications. Detects natural gas, propane, butane, ammonia and hydrocarbon refrigerants (R290, R1270, R600). 5ppm methane sensitivity, 40-hour battery life, CE and UL913 Class I Div 1 certified.
- Whisper Ultrasonic Leak Detector Ultrasonic handheld leak detector operating at 40.5 kHz for detecting pressure and vacuum leaks where traditional sniffer detectors are unsuitable. Internal noise control for noisy environments, optional transmitter for enclosed-space leak checking. CE certified. Applications include refrigerant leaks, bearing wear, pneumatic systems, and electrical arcing.
- Refrigeration System Design, Installation and Maintenance Services Fully comprehensive turnkey service covering design of refrigeration control systems, bespoke manufacturing of control panels and microprocessor devices, project management, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service and maintenance. Delivered nationwide by directly employed CPC (UK) field service engineers for commercial and industrial customers across the UK.
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy reductions exceeding 30% achievable in many refrigeration systems through optimization initiatives
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Companies that use CPC
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CPC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
Feature5 records
CPC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Safe Monitoring GroupcoreSafe Monitoring Group has acquired CPC (UK), an innovative design, manufacturer and service provider for refrigerant gas detectors in the United Kingdom. CPC (UK) now operates as part of the Safe Monitoring Group portfolio of companies.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
CPC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bacharach: Bacharach is a long-established specialist in refrigerant and combustion gas leak detection, with a product line directly comparable to CPC's SP-ir, IR-em2 and D-Tek portable detectors. It now operates within MSA Safety but historically competed head-to-head with CPC in commercial HVAC/refrigeration leak detection.
- CPS Products: CPS Products designs and distributes HVAC/R service tools including electronic refrigerant leak detectors and recovery equipment. Its leak detector portfolio directly parallels CPC's Tek-Mate and D-Tek portable instruments for field service technicians.
- Crowcon Detection Instruments: Crowcon is a UK-based gas detection manufacturer serving industrial safety, refrigeration and HVAC markets. It is the closest geographic and product-line peer to CPC for fixed gas detection and monitoring panels sold into UK commercial and industrial customers.
Broad incumbents
- Carel Industries: Carel Industries is a global manufacturer of refrigeration and HVAC control solutions, including controllers, sensors and remote monitoring platforms. Its product range competes with CPC's E2 refrigeration control and monitoring platform across commercial refrigeration OEMs and operators.
- Honeywell: Honeywell's gas detection and building technologies portfolios overlap with CPC's NDIR refrigerant detectors and E2 controller. Honeywell competes broadly across commercial refrigeration monitoring, building automation and safety, with materially greater scale and channel reach.
- Danfoss: Danfoss is a global leader in refrigeration controls, compressors and HVAC components. Its electronic refrigeration controllers and system optimizers compete with CPC's E2 platform, though Danfoss operates at substantially larger scale and across multiple geographies.
- Industrial Scientific: Industrial Scientific is a global gas detection company specializing in portable and area monitoring for industrial workers. It overlaps with CPC's portable leak detectors (Tek-Mate, D-Tek, Gas-Mate) and has stronger global reach and connected monitoring capabilities.
- Dräger: Dräger is a global safety and gas detection company with fixed and portable instruments for toxic and combustible gases, including refrigerant and ammonia monitoring in industrial refrigeration. It competes with CPC's MP-em, SP-em and IR-em2 product lines but operates on a much larger global scale.
- MSA Safety: MSA Safety is a global leader in fixed and portable gas detection following its acquisition of Bacharach and General Monitors. It competes with CPC across refrigerant, toxic and combustible gas detection, but with a substantially larger product portfolio, R&D budget and global service footprint.
Emerging players
- Status Scientific Controls: Status Scientific Controls is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of fixed gas detection systems for refrigerant, oxygen and toxic gases. It is a direct UK competitor to CPC's SP-ir, IR-em2 and MP-em product families and competes on similar specifications in the same UK market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CPC social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance11 records
CPC financial estimates
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CPC funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about CPC
What does CPC do?
CPC (UK) designs, manufactures, supplies, installs and maintains proprietary refrigerant gas detection devices, refrigeration control and monitoring systems, and HVAC/lighting controllers for commercial and industrial customers. The offering combines a hardware product portfolio (fixed and portable leak detectors plus modular control systems) with a fully comprehensive turnkey service covering design, bespoke panel manufacture, project management, installation, commissioning and ongoing service and maintenance.
Is CPC a public or private company?
CPC is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was CPC founded?
CPC was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CPC based?
CPC is headquartered in Egham, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does CPC make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services.
Who are CPC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bacharach, CPS Products and Crowcon Detection Instruments. Broad incumbents are Carel Industries, Honeywell, Danfoss, Industrial Scientific, Dräger and MSA Safety. Status Scientific Controls is listed as an emerging player.
Does CPC have an API?
No public API is recorded for CPC.
What industry is CPC in?
CPC's product category is Refrigeration Gas Detection and Control Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGABAJ, Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration), with a secondary code of IMAHAHAK, Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation). Its NAICS code is 33341 and its SIC code is 3823.