Techfluid

What Techfluid does

Techfluid U.K. Ltd. designs, manufactures and supports flexible hose assemblies for the offshore oil and gas sector, operating from a single site at Cramlington, Northumberland. The company was founded in 2016 (previously branded Techflow Flexibles) and employs between 11 and 50 people. Its product portfolio is organised around three lines: API-licensed drilling and production hoses (API 7K Mud/Cement/Tensioner, API 16C Choke & Kill, API 16D BOP control), fire-rated Flameguard hoses rated up to 800°C for 30 minutes, and an industrial/rig supply range covering oil, chemical, potable water, bulk material, concrete, air, floating, heat-trace and drag chain hoses. All relevant products carry API, DNV, ABS, CCS, GL and Lloyd's Register qualifications, with manufacturing and the quality system (ISO 9001:2015 via LRQA) handled in-house at the Cramlington facility.

The underlying technology is proprietary mandrel-built bonded rubber hose construction, with spirally laid high tensile steel cable reinforcement and vulcanised one-piece bonded end couplings enabling continuous hose lengths up to 70 metres and pressures up to 15,000psi. Specialised variants add integrated buoyancy (floating hoses), embedded self-regulating heating cables (heat-trace) and fire-resistant carcass layers (Flameguard). The company monetises through one-time product sales of hose assemblies, complemented by professional services revenue from inspection, hydrostatic pressure testing, recertification, in-situ and shore-based repair, training aligned to Energy Institute guidelines, and project management/design configuration. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales from the UK headquarters to offshore drilling operators, FPSO operators and rig supply chains globally, supported by industry pre-qualification memberships (EIC, Achilles, FPAL, NECC, IADC, NOF) rather than third-party distribution or digital marketing channels.

Name

Techfluid

Legal name

Techfluid U.K. Ltd.

Website

https://techfluid.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Techfluid U.K. Ltd. designs and manufactures API-certified flexible hose assemblies and provides inspection, repair and recertification services for the global offshore oil and gas sector from its Cramlington, UK facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Oil and Gas Flexible Hose Manufacturing

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Offshore drilling hoses
• API certified hoses
• Fire-rated flexible hoses
• Industrial hose manufacturing
• Hose inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cramlington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Hose Products: Sale of high-performance flexible hoses including API 7K Mud & Cement Hoses, API 17K Production Hoses, API 16C Choke & Kill Hoses, API 16D BOP Fire Rated Hoses, Industrial Hoses, Rig Supply Hoses, Floating Hoses, Drag Chain Hoses, and Heat Trace Hoses. Revenue from product sales of manufactured hose assemblies.
2. Hose Inspection, Repair & Recertification Services: Inspection and re-certification of flexible hose assemblies (FHAs) to international standards including API7K, API16C, API17K. Services include external surface examination, internal bore-scope camera inspection, high pressure hydrostatic pressure testing, and complete hose audits.
3. Training Services: Tailored training programmes for FHA users following Energy Institute guidelines. 'Tool box' style training delivered by qualified technical staff covering hose assembly, inspection, modes of failure, and practical avoidance methods.
4. Hose Repair Services: Cover repair services for mud, cement and large bore tensioner hydraulic hose where external damage has occurred but reinforcing cable layers remain intact. Repairs executed in-situ or at shore-based facilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Techfluid U.K. Ltd. designs, manufactures, and supplies high-performance flexible hoses for the offshore oil and gas industry, including API 7K mud, cement, and tensioner hoses, API 16C choke and kill hoses, API 16D BOP fire-rated hoses, industrial hoses, rig supply hoses, floating hoses, drag chain hoses, and heat-trace hoses. The company also provides complementary hose management services such as inspection, repair, recertification, and tailored training.

Product overview

Techfluid is a technology and innovation-driven supplier of flexible hoses for the offshore Oil and Gas sector, integrating design, R&D, manufacture and maintenance services. The product portfolio comprises three core product lines: Offshore Drilling Hoses (API 7K Mud, Cement, and Tensioner hoses; API 16C Choke & Kill hoses; API 16D BOP hoses rated up to 15,000psi), Fire-Rated Hoses (Flameguard BOP 5000 and Flameguard 300 series certified to withstand 704-800°C for 5-30 minutes), and Industrial/Rig Supply Hoses (Oil Delivery, Suction & Delivery, Chemical, Potable Water, Bulk Material, Air, Nitrogen, Concrete Conveying, Floating, Heat-Trace, and Drag Chain hoses). The company also provides comprehensive services including hose inspection, repair, recertification, training, project management, and design & configuration engineering. All products are API licensed and hold DNV, ABS, CCS, and GL type approvals with Lloyd's Register certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offshore Drilling Hoses (API 7K Mud, Cement & Tensioner / API 16C Choke & Kill) High pressure mandrel-built bonded rubber hoses for offshore drilling operations. Includes API 7K mud (rotary/vibrator) and cement hoses up to 15,000psi and 16 inch; API 7K fire-rated tensioner hoses meeting API 16C (704°C x 30 min); and API 16C choke and kill hoses with H2S resistant PA liner options (100°C or 130°C) and fire-proof grades SR6A (704°C x 5 min) and SR6B (704°C x 30 min). Designed for offshore drilling operators and oil companies.
• API 16D BOP Hydraulic 5000 Hose BOP hose for hydraulic control of Blowout Preventer systems, operating at 5000psi and certified to API 16D. Withstands direct flame exposure for more than 5 minutes at 704°C. Available in standard and armoured versions for offshore drilling operators.
• Flameguard 300 Firewater Mains Hose (NHG20) Fire-rated hose for firewater mains and deluge systems on offshore platforms. Withstands direct flame exposure for 30 minutes at 800°C per ISO 15540 and ISO 15541. Available in 1.5 inch to 10 inch sizes at 21 bar working pressure.
• Industrial Hoses (Oil Delivery, Suction & Delivery, Chemical, Potable Water, Bulk Material, Air, Concrete Conveying) Range of ABS and DNV type approved industrial hoses for offshore and industrial use, including oil delivery (SY series, 10-40 Bar), oil suction and delivery (XY series), chemical handling (CS/CL/CU/CX series, up to 98% concentration at 16 Bar), potable water (SS/XS series, 10-20 Bar), bulk material handling (XM series, 10-20 Bar), air (AH series, 10-40 Bar), and high-pressure concrete conveying (HN85, 85 Bar).
• Floating Hose (FT10/FT20) Bulk transfer floating hose with integrated buoyancy bodies bonded to the hose body for material transfer between drilling platform and supply ship. Suitable for fuel oil, bulk material, barite, mud and potable water. FT10 rated at 10 Bar, FT20 at 20 Bar with minimum 25% floating capacity.
• Heat-Trace Hose Non-freezing heat-trace hose with embedded heating cable spiraling around the hose body during manufacture, integrated temperature sensor and self-regulated heating cables approved to CSA and ATEX standards. Available in single or twin wrap configuration for fail-safe fluid transfer in freezing conditions.
• Drag Chain Hose Specially designed hose for drag chain applications with optimum length, reduced bend radius, and minimum elongation/contraction control. Complete solution including design, manufacturing, project management, installation, and commissioning. Suitable for new assemblies and aftermarket replacement.
• Rig Supply Hose Comprehensive range of DNV type approved rig supply hoses for transfer of fuel oil, liquid mud, cement, bulk material and potable water from supply vessel to offshore platforms. Includes lifters, dry break couplings, break away couplings, and colour-coded end fittings per UKOOA guidelines.
• Hose Flotation Wrap Flotation device for industrial hose strings in boat loading applications. Durable marine grade high visibility polyester with integrated reflective tape. Provides buoyancy supporting hose on water surface and reduces propeller/rudder fouling hazard.
• Hose Inspection, Repair & Recertification Service Inspection and re-certification of flexible hose assemblies (FHAs) to international standards API 7K, API 16C, and API 17K. Includes external surface examination, internal bore-scope camera inspection, high pressure hydrostatic pressure testing, and complete client facility hose audits.
• Hose Repair Service Cover repair service for mud, cement and large bore tensioner hydraulic hoses where external damage has occurred but reinforcing cable layers remain intact. Repairs executed in-situ or at shore-based facilities by trained inspection staff.
• Training Services Tailored training programmes for Flexible Hose Assembly (FHA) users following Energy Institute guidelines. Toolbox-style training delivered by qualified technical staff covering hose assembly, inspection, modes of failure, and practical avoidance methods.
• Project Management & Hose Design Service Project engineering and management support for hose installation projects, including engineering, manufacturing support, offshore inspection, repair supervision and coordination. Includes detailed hose design and configuration assessments using multiple design, configuration and analysis software to provide cost-effective installation solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hose lengths up to 100m for extended reach applications
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• EIC (Energy Industries Council)minorOthersIndustry accreditation membership providing visibility within the UK energy industry sector.
• AchillesminorOthersIndustry pre-qualification system for supply chain management in the energy sector.
• FPALminorOthersFPSO and offshore industry supplier pre-qualification and evaluation system.
• NECCminorOthersIndustry accreditation body for the energy and process sectors.
• IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors)minorOthersInternational trade association for drilling contractors providing industry representation and standards.
• NOFminorOthersUK-based energy industry networking and events organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gates Industrial: Gates Industrial is a global manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions including industrial and hydraulic hoses. While focused on broader industrial applications, Gates overlaps with Techfluid in high-pressure hoses and supplies to oil and gas service companies globally.
• Continental ContiTech: ContiTech is Continental's industrial rubber products division covering conveyor belts, hoses, and vibration control. It manufactures offshore and industrial hoses including chemical, petroleum, and hydraulic product lines that overlap with Techfluid's industrial hose portfolio across offshore and marine applications.
• Bridgestone Industrial: Bridgestone's industrial products division includes hydraulic and industrial hose manufacturing serving construction, mining, and oil and gas markets. It overlaps with Techfluid in offshore and heavy-duty industrial hose applications through global distribution.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Parflex and Industrial Hose divisions manufacture hydraulic and industrial hoses including high-pressure, chemical, and offshore-rated products. While a much broader portfolio player, Parker overlaps with Techfluid in BOP control hoses, choke & kill, and high-pressure hose assemblies for offshore and industrial markets.

Direct peers

• Trelleborg Offshore & Infrastructure: Trelleborg's offshore division manufactures polymer and rubber-based products including offshore hoses, floatover systems, and seals for FPSOs and drilling rigs. It is a direct competitor to Techfluid in API-certified offshore flexible hoses and floating hoses with global offshore operator customers.
• IVG Colbachini: IVG Colbachini is an Italian manufacturer of industrial rubber hoses for chemical, petroleum, and offshore applications. It is a direct peer to Techfluid in industrial and chemical hose products serving offshore and marine customers in Europe and globally.
• Novaflex Group: Novaflex manufactures industrial rubber hoses including chemical transfer, petroleum, and offshore-rated products serving oil and gas, marine, and industrial customers in North America and internationally. It is a direct peer to Techfluid in industrial and specialty hose applications.
• Semperit: Semperit is an Austrian manufacturer specializing in industrial and hydraulic rubber hoses, including products for oil and gas, mining, and industrial applications. It directly competes with Techfluid in industrial and high-pressure hose segments serving offshore and energy customers.
• Polyhose India: Polyhose is one of the world's largest manufacturers of thermoplastic and rubber hoses for hydraulic, industrial, and oil and gas applications. It competes directly with Techfluid in industrial and offshore hose segments with global manufacturing scale.

Regional players

• Dantec: Dantec is a UK-based manufacturer of industrial rubber hoses including marine, offshore, and oil and gas hose products. It is a regional peer to Techfluid with overlapping UK and European offshore customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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