What PLG Insulations does

PLG Insulations Ltd is a UK-based specialist industrial insulation contractor, founded in 1984 (operating under the PLG name since 1987) and headquartered in Tewkesbury, Gloucester. The company designs, supplies, and installs thermal insulation systems with particular depth in cold-work (refrigeration pipework), pipe and vessel cladding, and bespoke metal fabrication for negative-temperature and process-temperature environments. Its core technology stack is physical and craft-based, centred on negative-temperature refrigerant insulation methods refined over 30+ years, robust vapour-seal systems, and in-house metal cutting, folding, and powder coating via its parent group's Gloucester manufacturing facility. Complementary offerings include thermal imaging-based energy-efficiency analysis and early-stage design consultation with architects and consultants.

The company operates a project-based, quote-driven revenue model, earning primarily from industrial insulation installation services rendered to blue-chip clients in food manufacturing, dairy, food retail distribution, chemical, energy, and building services. It functions as a specialist subcontractor working alongside main contractors such as Star Refrigeration and within The P&M Group's integrated ecosystem alongside ISD Solutions, ISD Solutions Australia, and S Tysoe Installations. Cross-sell into the parent group's existing enterprise customer base (including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, ASDA, and Grifols) is an explicit commercial channel.

PLG holds ISO 9001 quality management certification and Safecontractor health and safety accreditation, both of which serve as procurement prerequisites for major UK enterprise buyers. The business is privately held, has between 11-50 employees of its own (within a P&M Group total of approximately 200), and operates from a single Tewkesbury headquarters supported by the parent group's Gloucester manufacturing facility. There are no public revenue disclosures, and no AI/ML, software, or digital-platform capabilities are present in the offering.

Name

PLG Insulations

Legal name

PLG Insulations Ltd

Website

https://plginsulations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PLG Insulations is a UK specialist industrial insulation contractor designing and installing cold-work pipework insulation, vessel cladding, and bespoke metal fabrications for blue-chip food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and refrigeration clients, operating as a subsidiary of The P&M Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Insulation Services

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Plastics Foam Products (3086), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Heat Tracing & Insulation (EHT, Thermal/Acoustic Insulation) (EUAEAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAD)

Keywords

• Industrial insulation services
• Cold-work pipework insulation
• Vessel cladding solutions
• Thermal insulation contractor
• Bespoke metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloucester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Insulation Installation Services: Project-based revenue from design, supply, and installation of industrial thermal insulation systems including cold-work, pipe insulation, vessel cladding, and thermal insulation solutions. Revenue is earned through contracts with blue-chip companies for both new installations and maintenance projects.
2. Consultancy Services: Early-stage design consultation and advisory services provided to architects, consultants, and clients seeking expert recommendations on insulation solutions, energy efficiency, and cost-effective approaches.
3. Bespoke Fabrication: Manufacturing of bespoke metal encasements for pipe insulation protection, leveraging P&M Group's Gloucester manufacturing facility for cutting, folding, and powder coating operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PLG Insulations is a UK industrial insulation contractor specializing in cold-work refrigeration pipework insulation, pipe and vessel cladding, thermal insulation solutions, and bespoke metal fabrication. The firm delivers projects from early-stage design consultation through final installation, serving blue-chip clients in food and beverage, chemical, energy, and building services sectors. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The P&M Group Ltd, leveraging the group's manufacturing facilities for custom metal encasement production.

Product overview

PLG Insulations is an industrial insulation contractor offering a comprehensive suite of thermal insulation services for cold-work, pipe insulation, vessel cladding, and bespoke fabrication. The company's core offerings include Cold-Work Specialists (refrigeration pipework insulation), Pipe & Vessel Cladding (metal, fibreglass, and taped finishes), Bespoke Fabrication (custom metal encasements), Design & Installation (consultative approach with early-stage collaboration), and Thermal Imaging & Analysis (energy efficiency assessment). These services are delivered from design stage through final installation, providing end-to-end solutions for industrial refrigeration and thermal insulation needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cold-Work Specialists Specialized refrigeration pipework insulation service using over 30 years of continuous experience in insulating negative-temperature refrigerant pipework, with robust and well-proven vapour sealing methods to prevent ice build-up. Designed for industrial refrigeration and cold-store operators.
• Pipe & Vessel Cladding Design, consultancy, and installation of vessel and pipework cladding using metal, fibreglass, and taped finishes, with attention to both performance and aesthetics. Targets clients seeking elegant and specialised insulation solutions for industrial process and refrigeration systems.
• Bespoke Fabrication Custom metal encasement manufacturing to protect original pipe insulation, leveraging P&M Group's state-of-the-art Gloucester facility for cutting, folding, and powder coating. Serves industrial clients requiring tailored protective cladding for insulation systems.
• Design & Installation Consultative design and installation service with early-stage collaboration among architects, consultants, and clients' estimators and project managers. Provides advice on latest products and materials for energy efficiency and cost-effective industrial insulation solutions.
• Thermal Imaging & Analysis Thermal imaging analysis service that identifies inefficiently insulated pipe systems and refrigeration plant, producing detailed reports with energy-saving recommendations for sustainable cost reductions. Aimed at industrial facility operators seeking energy-efficiency improvements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid return on investment through sustainable energy cost savings identified via thermal imaging analysis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The P&M Group Ltd (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2016PLG Insulations was acquired by The P&M Group (owner of ISD Solutions) in September 2016. The acquisition extends the range of complementary services offered to clients through vertical integration of specialist businesses in industrial construction and the cold chain. PLG retains its unique identity while drawing on the group's business processes, client base, and manufacturing expertise.
• TICA (Thermal Insulation Contractors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTICA's Thermal Insulation Apprenticeship programme provides comprehensive training combining college-based learning with practical on-site experience over 18 months. PLG actively participates in this programme to cultivate next-generation thermal insulation engineers and secure long-term industry skill sets.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCITB provides financial support for the TICA apprenticeship programme, enabling PLG to offer top-tier training to apprentices in the thermal insulation industry.
• Gloucestershire EnterpriseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGloucestershire Enterprise delivered 'Train the Trainer' courses to PLG engineers Richard Fairs and Tom Smith, equipping them with skills to effectively deliver training and mentor new employees achieving NVQ qualifications.
• Star RefrigerationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStar Refrigeration is a main refrigeration contractor for whom PLG provides specialist insulation and cladding services on cold store and plant equipment projects, such as the CML Foods Telford project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Armacell: Global manufacturer of flexible foam insulation (Armaflex) and engineered industrial insulation systems for HVAC, refrigeration, and process piping. Direct overlap with PLG on cold-work pipework insulation materials and refrigerant line applications.
• NG Bailey: UK MEP and building services contractor with industrial insulation capabilities. Comparable to PLG in serving UK commercial, food, and industrial customers with thermal insulation and pipework services, but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Kingspan Group: Global leader in insulated panels and high-performance insulation systems. While primarily a manufacturer of insulation boards and panels (rather than an installer), it is comparable because it supplies the PIR and rigid foam materials PLG installs and shapes cold-chain construction standards.
• Bilfinger UK: Major industrial services contractor with UK insulation, scaffolding, and mechanical services operations. Comparable to PLG as a large-scale UK industrial contractor serving process, energy, and pharmaceutical customers with overlapping thermal insulation scope.
• Rockwool: Manufacturer of stone wool and industrial insulation products widely used in pipework and process insulation. Comparable to PLG as a key upstream supplier of the insulation materials PLG specifies and installs on UK refrigeration and industrial projects.
• SPIE UK: European technical services group with UK mechanical, electrical, and insulation services for industrial facilities. Comparable to PLG in delivering industrial insulation installations to UK process, energy, and cold-chain clients as part of broader multi-disciplinary contracts.

Others

• Star Refrigeration: UK's largest independent industrial refrigeration contractor and PLG's main contractor on projects such as CML Foods Telford. Comparable as a UK refrigeration industry customer/partner and not a direct competitor since Star does not self-perform specialist insulation cladding.

Direct peers

• ISD Solutions: Sister company within The P&M Group providing composite panel and insulated cold-store construction. Direct peer in industrial cold-chain construction with overlapping UK blue-chip customer base (ASDA, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Brakes) and shared design-to-installation delivery model.
• S Tysoe Installations: Another P&M Group division specialising in industrial insulation and cladding installations. Comparable UK industrial insulation contractor operating with similar project-based revenue model and refrigeration plant expertise.
• LBS Group: UK specialist contractor offering industrial insulation, trace heating, and asbestos removal services. Closely comparable niche UK industrial insulation contractor with similar project-based delivery model and process-industry customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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