Phoenix Vessel Technology

What Phoenix Vessel Technology does

Phoenix Vessel Technology Limited is a UK-based private manufacturer of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pressure vessels used primarily as housings for reverse osmosis membrane elements in industrial water treatment systems. Formed in 2006 through a private purchase of a company that pioneered this technology in the 1980s, the business is headquartered at a single production facility in Gloucester, England, and was bought out from The Ravago Group in 2015, after which it reinvested in R&D, production machinery, training, and health & safety. The company's offerings span pressure vessels from 2.5" to 11" in diameter with pressure ratings up to 1740 psi (120 bar), manufactured using filament winding with custom-blended epoxy resins and offering variants including End Port, Side Port, Forward Osmosis, NF/UF Grooved End, and FEP Lined configurations for corrosive applications. All metal components undergo in-house Positive Material Identification via XRF, and every vessel carries a unique serial number with full component traceability under ISO 9001 quality management.

The business model is direct industrial sales of hardware, with a standard range available from stock for fast delivery and a bespoke product line for customized specifications. Pricing is quote-based for bespoke builds and unit-priced for standard vessels, with both one-time purchases and multi-year contracts in use. The company sells directly to reverse osmosis rig manufacturers and end users across water treatment, oil and petrochemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, electronics, marine and offshore, and government/defense sectors (including the UK Ministry of Defence), serving customers in Europe, India, the UAE, North America, and Scandinavia. The company holds ASME Code X accreditation, WRAS approval for potable water (2024-2029), and a Canadian Registration Number, positioning it among a small group of globally code-stamped GRP pressure vessel suppliers. Sister company INAQUA supplies complementary membranes and IX Resins, allowing Phoenix to offer a more complete water treatment solution alongside its core vessel line.

Name

Phoenix Vessel Technology

Legal name

Phoenix Vessel Technology Limited

Website

https://phoenixvessel.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Phoenix Vessel Technology is a UK-based manufacturer of Glass Reinforced Plastic pressure vessels used as housings for reverse osmosis membrane elements, serving water treatment, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, marine, and government/defense customers across Europe, India, the UAE, North America, and Scandinavia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pressure Vessels / Membrane Housings

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Vessels, Columns & Storage Tanks (ASME/Process Vessels) (IMAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

Keywords

• GRP pressure vessels
• Filament wound composites
• Reverse osmosis housings
• Water treatment equipment
• Membrane pressure vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloucester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pressure Vessel Sales: Sale of glass reinforced plastic pressure vessels as housings for reverse osmosis membrane elements. Products include standard vessels for stock delivery and bespoke/customized vessels for specific applications. Vessels range from 2.5 to 11 inches in diameter and support pressures up to 1740 psi.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Phoenix Vessel Technology manufactures Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pressure vessels used as housings for reverse osmosis, forward osmosis, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration membrane elements. Products are produced via filament winding using custom-blended epoxy resins, are available in diameters from 2.5" to 11" with pressure ratings up to 1740 psi, and are offered in configurations including End Port, Side Port, FEP Lined, and NF/UF Grooved End variants. The company also supplies a full range of spare parts and offers bespoke/custom engineered vessels alongside standard stock items.

Product overview

Phoenix Vessel Technology is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Pressure Vessels, primarily used as housings for reverse osmosis membrane elements. The core product line consists of pressure vessels available in multiple configurations (End Port, Side Port, Forward Osmosis, NF/UF Grooved End, and FEP Lined variants) ranging from 2.5" to 11" diameter with pressure ratings up to 1740 psi. The company offers a comprehensive standard range as well as bespoke/custom products for specialized applications. They also supply a full range of spare parts including metal components, plastic components, and FRP liners, all with complete traceability. The company sells membranes and IX Resins through sister company INAQUA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GRP Pressure Vessels (Glass Reinforced Plastic) Main product line of fiberglass reinforced membrane housings used as housings for reverse osmosis membrane elements. Available in diameters from 2.5" to 11" and lengths up to 7.5 elements, with pressure ratings up to 1740 psi (120 bar). Manufactured using filament winding technology and custom-blended epoxy resins.
• End Port Pressure Vessels Pressure vessels with end port configuration available in 2.5", 4", 4.6", 6", 8", 9", 10", and 11" diameters for various pressure requirements. Used in skid-mounted reverse osmosis systems.
• Side Port Pressure Vessels Pressure vessels with side port configuration available in 4", 6", 8", 9", 10", and 11" diameters for skid design requirements with adjustable port lengths.
• FEP Lined Pressure Vessels Glass reinforced plastic vessels lined with Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) for highly corrosive applications such as acid mine drainage and aggressive leachate removal. Available in 8" and 9.4" diameter configurations, providing high chemical resistance.
• Forward Osmosis Pressure Vessels Specialized pressure vessels designed for forward osmosis processes, available in 5.1" and 11" diameter configurations.
• NF/UF Grooved End Housings 8" grooved end vessels designed for nanofiltration (NF) and ultrafiltration (UF) housing applications.
• Pressure Vessel Spare Parts Comprehensive range of replacement components including end fittings, circlips, O-rings, metal components (Side Ports, inserts, retaining rings), plastic components (thermoplastic components), and FRP liners. All parts supplied with unique CMP (Component Part Numbers) and 100% traceability to vessel serial number.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• INAQUAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINAQUA is a sister company of Phoenix Vessel Technology that supplies membranes and IX Resins. This partnership allows Phoenix to offer a complete water treatment solution by providing complementary products alongside their pressure vessels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Lenntech: Netherlands-based water treatment equipment supplier and systems integrator. Indirectly comparable as both a channel partner (distributing vessels) and an integrator that competes for RO system projects in Europe, though not a manufacturer of pressure vessels itself.

Broad incumbents

• AXEON Water Technologies: US-based manufacturer of reverse osmosis systems and components, including FRP pressure vessels. A broader OEM competitor that integrates vessels into complete RO systems rather than specializing solely in vessels, competing for many of the same North American RO rig builder customers.
• H2O Innovation: Canadian water treatment systems company providing RO and nanofiltration systems including proprietary specialty membranes and related equipment. Operates as a broader North American OEM and competes for municipal and industrial projects where FRP vessels are specified.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater treatment major with extensive RO system offerings and proprietary membrane housings through acquired brands. A broader incumbent competing for large-scale desalination and water treatment projects that also require FRP membrane vessels.

Direct peers

• Pentair (Codeline): Pentair's Codeline brand is one of the world's largest manufacturers of FRP pressure vessels for reverse osmosis membrane elements. Direct head-to-head competitor with a broader product portfolio, global manufacturing footprint, and established distribution across all of Phoenix's target geographies.
• Wave Cyber: China-based manufacturer of FRP pressure vessels serving global RO and water treatment markets. Direct competitor with comparable product range (2.5"-12" diameters, multiple pressure ratings) and broad international distribution, particularly in emerging markets where Phoenix is also growing.
• Protec Arisawa: Japanese manufacturer of FRP pressure vessels for reverse osmosis and water treatment applications. Direct peer in composite pressure vessel manufacturing with similar product range and a strong presence in Asian and Middle Eastern desalination projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 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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