What Technical Services does

Technical Services (UK) Ltd is a family-owned thermal management solutions provider founded in 1986 by Gerard McMahon, headquartered in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. The company designs, engineers and supplies complete cooling system kits plus individual components for commercial vehicle, off-highway, agricultural, marine, and power generation OEMs operating internal combustion, battery electric, hybrid electric, and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains. As the official European Technical Partner of EMP (a Concentric AB company), Technical Services holds exclusive access to high-voltage electric water pumps, oil pumps, and fans rated up to 850V and was the first company in Europe to offer complete HV cooling install kits. Supporting products include coolant valves (2/3/4-way, pressure relief, non-return), manifolds (3-6 channel), filtration (deionising, magnetic, particle), expansion tanks, dielectric coolant hose, and Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M for battery immersion cooling distributed under partnership with Shell and Kreisel Electric.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to a broad roster of OEMs including Volvo, Scania, DAF, Mercedes Trucks, MAN, Renault, Iveco, Peterbilt, and Navistar in commercial vehicles; Caterpillar, Liebherr, Komatsu, and Doosan in construction; John Deere, AGCO, Case New Holland, Claas, Massey Ferguson, and Kubota in agriculture; Cummins, Aggreko, and Kohler in power generation; and selected marine, emergency, and battery energy storage customers. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based with multi-year OEM contracts spanning system architecture design, 1D/3D modeling, in-house climatic test chamber validation, and complete kit delivery including all accessories, pipework, and connectors. The business also operates Viscofans, a sister brand for aftermarket engine cooling replacement parts.

Recent strategic activity centers on expanding into electrification and hydrogen fuel cell applications, including the 2022 launch of a high-voltage thermal management system, a 7.8 million GBP Advanced Propulsion Centre-funded HYER POWER hydrogen fuel-cell range extender consortium led by ULEMCo (with partner contributions from Altair, Emergency One, and Oxfordshire County Council Fire Service), and the upcoming February 2026 launch of an R&D Chiller with built-in calorimeters for OEM development teams. The company reported 253% overseas sales growth from 2021 to 2024 across Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, and Far East, culminating in the 2025 King's Award for Enterprise: International Trade.

Name

Technical Services

Legal name

Technical Services (UK) Ltd

Website

https://technical-services.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Technical Services (UK) Ltd designs and supplies complete thermal management system kits and components—electric water pumps, oil pumps, fans, valves, manifolds, and filtration—for commercial vehicle, off-highway, agricultural, marine, and power generation OEMs serving internal combustion, electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell powertrain applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermal Management Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices) (IMACALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Thermal Management for Electrified Powertrains (Battery/Inverter/Motor Cooling) (IMACALAD), Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Thermal management systems
• Cooling system components
• Electric vehicle cooling
• High voltage thermal control
• Battery thermal management

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleckheaton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermal Management Systems and Cooling Kits: Sale of complete cooling system kits to OEMs comprising pumps, heat exchangers, fans, expansion tanks, and connecting parts. Delivered as off-the-shelf or bespoke configurations. Primary revenue driver.
2. Component Sales: Individual component sales including electric water pumps (EMP WP29, WP32, WP120, WP150, WP150HV), electric oil pumps (350W, OP3530, OP40, OP80, OPC), electric fans (FiL-11, FiL-15, FiC-15HV, 31 HV), coolant valves (2-way, 3-way, 4-way, pressure relief, non-return), manifolds, filtration, and expansion tanks.
3. Consultancy and Engineering Services: Thermal management design, cooling system architecture, testing and validation services. Includes in-house test capabilities for benchmarking individual product performance or entire systems.
4. Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M Distribution: Key supplier agreement for Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M dielectric thermal fluid for EV battery immersion cooling. Sold as part of comprehensive install kits or as separate components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Technical Services designs, supplies, and integrates thermal management systems and complete cooling system kits for commercial vehicle, off-highway, marine, and power generation OEMs. Its core offering covers electric water and oil pumps, electric fans, coolant valves, manifolds, filtration, expansion tanks, and high voltage (up to 850V) cooling loops for electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, complemented by engineering consultancy, system architecture design, and in-house testing/validation services.

Product overview

Technical Services is a thermal management solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of cooling components and integrated systems for commercial vehicles, off-highway vehicles, and power generation applications. The core product portfolio includes EMP electric water pumps (WP29/WP32, WP120, WP150, WP150HV), electric oil pumps (350W, OP3530, OP40, OP80, OPC Cartridge), electric fans (FiL-11, FiL-15, FiC-15HV, 31-inch HV), coolant valves (2/3/4-way, pressure relief, non-return), coolant manifolds (3-6 channels), filtration systems (particle, DI, magnetic), expansion tanks, and thermal systems (TK1, TK3, TK4). Supporting products include Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M dielectric coolant and compatible coolant hose solutions. The company delivers complete cooling system kits as off-the-shelf or bespoke solutions for OEMs, integrating pumps, heat exchangers, fans, and connectors. Testing capabilities include an R&D chiller with calorimeters and in-house climatic test chambers. The product range supports IC engines, battery electric vehicles (BEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) across on-highway, agriculture, construction, and power generation sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EMP Electric Water Pumps Range of electric water pumps covering EMP WP29/WP32, WP120, WP150, and WP150HV high voltage variants for EV, hybrid, and fuel cell thermal management applications, supplied to OEM engineering teams.
• EMP Electric Oil Pumps Electric oil pumps including 350 watt pump, EMP OP3530, OP40, OP80, and OPC Cartridge models for lubricant circulation in electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains.
• EMP Electric Fans Electric cooling fans including FiL-11, FiL-15, FiC-15HV, and 31-inch high voltage fans delivering up to 3kW of cooling power for EV and fuel cell vehicle thermal management.
• Coolant Valves Coolant control valves including 4-way, 3-way, 2-way, pressure relief, and non-return valves for precise coolant flow management in thermal systems, supplied individually or as part of complete install kits.
• Coolant Manifolds Coolant distribution manifolds available in 3-6 channels for precise flow distribution across multiple components in EV cooling architectures, configurable for barb and orifice diameters.
• Coolant Filtration Systems Filtration systems including particle filters, deionising (DI) filters for maintaining coolant conductivity, and magnetic filters for capturing ferrous particles, with serviceable cartridges and removable mesh.
• Expansion Tanks Expansion tanks for accommodating coolant expansion and contraction in EV thermal management systems, available in standard and bespoke designs.
• EMP Thermal Systems (TK1, TK3, TK4) Complete thermal management systems integrating EMP pumps, fans, heat exchangers, and controls for EV and fuel cell applications, supplied as the TK1, TK3, and TK4 product variants.
• Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M Dielectric thermal management fluid developed by Shell and Kreisel Electric for battery immersion cooling, enabling temperature control of individual battery cells during fast-charging and rapid acceleration.
• Dielectric Coolant Hose for Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M Approved dielectric coolant hose for use with Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M, temperature rated from -40°C to +120°C with smooth inner bore and reinforcement rubber outer construction.
• Engine Cooling Fans Range of IC engine cooling fans including air-sensing fan drives (FD5-A, FD10-A, FD30-A), electronic fan drives (FD10-E, FD30-E, FD50-E), open fans (AF5-X, AF10-X, AF30-X), and ring fans (AF5-R, AF10-R, AF30-R), including metal-bladed fan options for fire hazardous environments.
• R&D Chiller with Built-in Calorimeters Intelligent R&D chiller with built-in calorimeters that measures flow, pressure, heat rejection, energy consumption, efficiency, and temperature. Pre-programmed, pre-controlled, pre-harnessed, cabled and gassed, with cloud data capture for EV thermal management development.
• High Voltage Thermal Management System Kit High voltage thermal management install kit for EV, hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles integrating EMP pumps, fans, valves, manifolds, filtration and expansion tanks with components operating at 450-850V DC; positioned as the first complete HV cooling install kit offered by a European company.
• Complete Cooling System Kits Turnkey cooling system kits comprising pumps, heat exchangers, fans, expansion tanks, and connecting parts, built in-house to optimum flow, pressure, and heat rejection, validated for maximum efficiency, durability, and performance, and delivered to OEMs as complete kits with all accessories, pipes, and connectors.
• Thermal Management Consultancy Engineering consultancy services including cooling system architecture design, 1D and 3D modelling, balance of plant optimisation, cooling loop design, testing and validation, and custom thermal system development delivered to OEMs.
• In-House Climatic Test Chamber Temperature-controlled testing facility used to validate thermal management systems and cooling loops performance under various ambient conditions; available as part of the company's testing and validation services for OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 253% increase in overseas sales from 2021 to 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers41 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• EMP (Electric Motor Products)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEMP is a US electric pump and fan manufacturer (a Concentric AB company). Technical Services is the official European Technical Partner of EMP, handling application engineering for OEMs across Europe. This partnership provides access to EMP's full range of electric water pumps, oil pumps, and fans including high voltage components up to 850V. Technical Services implements EV cooling system design and development in Europe with associated supply chain direct to OEMs.
• ShellcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier agreement for Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M, a unique battery immersion cooling fluid developed by Shell and Kreisel Electric. Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M is engineered for batteries, electric motors, inverters, and fast chargers. Technical Services offers this fluid as part of comprehensive EV thermal management install kits.
• Kreisel ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationKreisel Electric developed the cutting-edge lithium-ion battery module technology paired with Shell's thermal management fluid as Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M. Technical Services supplies cooling systems compatible with Kreisel's high-voltage battery system for marine, automotive, and industrial applications.
• ULEMCo LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerULEMCo leads the HYER POWER project to develop a hydrogen fuel-cell range extender for specialist electric service vehicles. Technical Services is an approved partner developing the cooling system for hydrogen fuel-cell range extenders for emergency vehicles. Project receives 7.8 million GBP investment through the Advanced Propulsion Centre.
• Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPC is a UK government-industry partnership funding zero-emission vehicle research. Funded the HYER POWER project with 3.9 million GBP Government backing plus 3.9 million GBP from industry. Technical Services participates as a cooling system development partner in APC-funded collaborative research.
• AltairsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner in the HYER POWER project providing system modelling expertise for hydrogen fuel-cell range extender development for emergency vehicles.
• Emergency OnesupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner in the HYER POWER project providing specialist vehicle level solutions for hydrogen fuel-cell range extender applications.
• Oxfordshire County Council Fire ServicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the HYER POWER project providing end-user requirements for hydrogen fuel-cell specialist vehicles in fire and emergency services.
• Quattro Plant LtdsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based cross-sector plant hire organisation committed to reducing carbon emissions. Technical Services collaborated on design of complete EV cooling loop for converting a road sweeper from diesel to battery electric. Worked together on cooling system architecture using dielectric coolant.
• Optima (Specialist Engineering and Design Consultancy)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptima is a specialist engineering and design consultancy developing revolutionary electric boats. Technical Services designed cooling system architecture and provided compatible components for KREISEL high-voltage battery system and RAD Propulsion electric drive. Boat achieved 150+ nautical mile range.
• RAD PropulsionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationElectric drive manufacturer. Technical Services collaborated with RAD and Optima to integrate cooling components for electric boat applications using KREISEL battery system.
• Vigor PilingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetherlands-based hydraulic power unit manufacturer for construction and offshore. Technical Services designed cooling system architecture and supplied complete sub-assembly for E-250 battery powered hydraulic power station drivetrain including EMP FiC-11 fan and Concentric 200W pump.
• ConcentriccoreTechnology or IntegrationConcentric is a pump manufacturer supplying the 200W seal-less pump used in Vigor Piling's battery powered hydraulic power station. EMP (also a Concentric AB company) supplies fans. Technical Services is the European Technical Partner of EMP.
• eCap MobilitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGermany-based electrified prototype developer and commercial vehicle converter. Technical Services provided thermal management solution for conversion of two 12m diesel buses to hydrogen fuel cell electric buses. Supplied electric water pumps and oil pumps for multiple cooling loops.
• ViscofanssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company brand operating separate website (viscofans.com) for aftermarket engine cooling parts. Reaches replacement market segment distinct from Technical Services' OEM direct sales channel.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grayson Thermal Systems: UK-based designer and manufacturer of thermal management systems for commercial vehicles, buses, off-highway, and EVs. Closest like-for-like competitor in geography, customer base, and product scope to Technical Services' cooling kit offering.
• AKG Group: German manufacturer of heat exchangers, radiators, and cooling modules for commercial vehicles, off-highway, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in heavy-duty cooling components with overlapping OEM customer base.
• Concentric AB: Swedish parent company of EMP and a leading supplier of electric water/oil pumps, fans, and thermal management systems to OEMs. Directly comparable to Technical Services because EMP is its product brand and Technical Services is its European Technical Partner for HV thermal management.
• Nissens: Danish thermal management supplier offering cooling components and full-system solutions for commercial vehicles, industrial, and EV applications. Comparable European mid-market peer with similar OEM-focused thermal product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Valeo: French automotive Tier-1 with a leading thermal systems business including EV battery cooling and heat pumps. Operates globally at much larger scale but competes for the same electrified thermal management wallet share Technical Services targets.
• Denso: Japanese Tier-1 automotive supplier with extensive thermal management capabilities spanning HVAC, engine cooling, and EV battery thermal management. Broad incumbent competitor for OEM thermal management content.
• Dana Incorporated: Global Tier-1 supplier of thermal management, sealing, and motion technologies for commercial vehicles and off-highway. Competes with Technical Services in heavy-duty cooling modules and is increasingly active in EV thermal management through its Long Thermal business.
• Mahle Group: German automotive Tier-1 with a substantial thermal management product portfolio covering engine cooling, HVAC modules, and EV battery cooling. Comparable as a broad thermal systems supplier serving commercial vehicle and off-highway OEMs globally.
• Modine Manufacturing: US-listed thermal management specialist with strong positions in commercial vehicles, off-highway, and power generation cooling. Overlaps with Technical Services in heavy-duty engine cooling and EV battery thermal management but operates at significantly larger scale with global manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Kreisel Electric: Austrian battery and immersion-cooling technology company developing the high-voltage battery modules paired with Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M. Comparable because Kreisel is a named technology partner of Technical Services and their products are designed to interoperate within the same thermal architectures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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