Pneutrol International

What Pneutrol International does

Pneutrol International Limited is a family-owned industrial process control solutions provider headquartered in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1976 by Edwin McPherson and Thomas Ewart, the company designs, develops, manufactures, and commissions control systems primarily for concrete production, quarrying and aggregates, and bulk materials handling. Its flagship platform is the Dynamix Control System, a PC-based automatic concrete batching control system with proprietary capabilities including 2D/3D mimic displays, multi-user remote access, wireless connectivity, intelligent vibrator control, automatic inflight compensation, self-learning accuracy optimization, and SAP integration. The company has installed over 2,000 systems globally, with operations spanning the UK, Ireland, and an installed footprint across more than 50 countries, and serves major enterprise customers including CRH, Cemex, Tarmac, Breedon, Holcim, Ibstock, Persimmon, FP McCann, and Hillhouse Group.

The product portfolio extends beyond Dynamix to include Safesilo (modular silo automation with mandatory ground-level testing of safety components), Silotrak (cloud-based telematics for continuous silo level, pressure, and safety monitoring), Admixture Weigh Systems (high-accuracy stainless-steel weighing components), Automated Crushing and Screening Control Systems (with 400-600 TPH output options), and Carbon Cure (CO2-injection distribution rights for Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, and Isle of Man). Pneutrol is the exclusive CarbonCure Technologies distributor in those markets, supplying equipment that reduces concrete carbon footprint by approximately 15kg CO2 per cubic metre. Operations are conducted from a 1,200m² purpose-built headquarters and a 600m² manufacturing facility that is fully self-sustaining via rooftop photovoltaic solar panels, an onsite wind turbine, roof rainwater reclamation, and waste recycling, with all systems monitored and optimized by in-house automation engineers.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time hardware and turnkey control system sales (design, build, install, commission), recurring subscription revenue from Silotrak telematics, hardware components and spare parts sold through dedicated Pneutrol Spares and Valves Direct e-commerce sites, licensing/distribution economics from CarbonCure, and ongoing professional services for installation, commissioning, and technical support. The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales, with dedicated sales teams in the UK (Antrim HQ) and Ireland (Duleek office managed by John Nolan) plus component partnerships with global automation suppliers including Emerson, Schneider Electric, and Nidec. The company is privately held under continuous McPherson family ownership, with Greg McPherson as Managing Director since 2009 and Alastair McPherson as Technical Director, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Pneutrol International

Legal name

Pneutrol International Limited

Website

https://pneutrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pneutrol International Limited is a family-owned UK industrial process control company that designs, manufactures, and commissions turnkey control systems—primarily the Dynamix platform—for concrete batching, quarrying, and silo safety, serving major construction materials enterprises across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Control Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems Service (Liftgates, Air Systems) (TLAKABAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial process control
• Concrete batching systems
• Silo safety equipment
• Crushing screening automation
• Admixture weighing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Antrim

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Control Systems Sales: Sale of industrial control systems including automatic concrete batching control systems, crushing and screening control systems, and silo automation systems. Complete turnkey solutions with design, build, installation, and commissioning services.
2. Component and Spare Parts Sales: Sale of industrial components, admixture weighing systems, silo components, and spare parts through dedicated Pneutrol Spares and Valves Direct websites.
3. Carbon Cure Distribution: Distribution partnership revenue as CarbonCure Technologies Authorised Distributor for Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Isle of Man. Revenue from equipment sales and CO2 injection systems.
4. Professional Services: In-house installation, commissioning, and ongoing technical support services. Complete turnkey solutions provided entirely in-house for project management and cost control.
5. Silotrak Telematics: Cloud-based monitoring and remote control services for silo safety systems. Revenue from system hardware and ongoing monitoring capabilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pneutrol International Limited designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies industrial process control systems and turnkey automation solutions. Core products include the proprietary Dynamix Control System for automatic concrete batching, Silotrak telematics for silo monitoring, Safesilo silo safety systems, automated crushing and screening control systems, and high-accuracy admixture weighing components. The company delivers complete design, build, installation, and commissioning services primarily serving concrete production, quarrying, aggregates, and cement/bulk materials handling industries across the UK, Ireland, and international markets.

Product overview

Pneutrol International Limited offers a portfolio of industrial process control solutions centered around the Dynamix Control System platform for concrete batching operations, supplemented by specialized products including Silotrak for silo telematics and monitoring, SafeSilo for silo automation and safety, Admixture Weigh Systems for high-accuracy component weighing, and Carbon Cure for CO2 injection technology. The company provides complete turnkey solutions including design, build, installation, and commissioning services primarily serving the concrete production, quarrying, and aggregate processing industries in the UK and Ireland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dynamix Control System: Automatic Concrete Batching Control System with advanced features including 2D/3D mimic displays, wireless control, multi-screen capability, remote access, and accounts integration.
• Silotrak
• Safesilo
• Traktronic
• Rapid Trakmix

Products and services

• Dynamix Control System

Quantifiable outcome

• 15kg CO2 reduction per cubic metre of concrete when using CarbonCure technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CarbonCure TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationPneutrol International Limited are the CarbonCure Technologies Authorised Distributor for Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Isle of Man. They distribute CO2 injection equipment for concrete that reduces carbon footprint by 15kg CO2 per cubic metre while maintaining concrete strength performance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marcotte Systems: Canadian-based specialist in automated concrete batching control systems with batching software, moisture probes, and production reporting — directly competes with Pneutrol's Dynamix platform in the same ready-mix and precast concrete customer base.
• Con-E-Co: Manufacturer of concrete batching and mixing plants with integrated automation/control systems — directly comparable product offering targeting concrete producers, with similar turnkey delivery model.
• Command Alkon: US-headquartered supplier of software and automation for ready-mix concrete producers, aggregate operations, and bulk materials — competes with Pneutrol in concrete production management, dispatch, and plant control software.

Others

• CarbonCure Technologies: Supplier of the CO2 injection technology that Pneutrol distributes exclusively in NI/ROI/IoM — a partner/ecosystem relationship rather than a competitor, but CarbonCure's broader direct sales channels elsewhere shape the same concrete decarbonization market.
• Rapid International: Manufacturer of continuous mixing machines and concrete batching equipment — partner listed on Pneutrol's website, comparable as an adjacent equipment supplier serving the same concrete production and quarrying customers.

Broad incumbents

• Simem: Italian manufacturer of concrete batching plants, mixers, and related automation — a broader incumbent that supplies complete concrete plants including control systems, overlapping with Pneutrol's batching and silo control offerings at the plant level.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and energy management major supplying PLCs, SCADA, and process control platforms — already a Pneutrol partner but also a broad competitor whose standard automation stack could be configured for concrete batching and silo applications.
• Siemens Industrial Automation: Global automation major offering SIMATIC PLCs and process control systems widely deployed in concrete, cement, and aggregates plants — competes in the underlying control platform layer that Pneutrol integrates on top of.
• Liebherr-Mischtechnik: Division of Liebherr producing concrete mixing plants, batching systems, and tower cranes with integrated automation — broader concrete equipment incumbent that overlaps with Pneutrol's batching plant controls in the same end markets.
• Rockwell Automation: Major industrial automation provider with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and PlantPAx process control systems used in aggregates, cement, and bulk materials handling — comparable broader-automation competitor to Pneutrol's specialized batching and silo control offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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