The Protech Group

What The Protech Group does

The Protech Group is a Glasgow-headquartered specialist in bespoke commercial and industrial energy solutions, founded in 2008 and operating nationwide across the UK with a 24-person team. Its core offering covers the specification, installation, and maintenance of renewable and low-carbon technologies — including hydrogen-ready boilers, air source heat pumps, and low-NOx digital burner plant — alongside water management services tailored to single-site SMEs through to complex industrial and critical plant operations. The company positions itself as a compliance-led partner for customers navigating the UK Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) and broader net-zero transition, with marquee projects spanning whisky distilling (Springbank), financial services (Insurance Co, Scotland), and heritage preservation (an iconic Grade II Listed Building in Holburn, London, winner of HVN Awards 2021 "Retrofit of the Year").

In 2022 Protech was acquired by Flogas Britain Ltd., itself part of DCC plc's DCC Energy division, and now operates under the "Flogas Protech" co-brand. This acquisition expanded the company's portfolio to include traditional low-carbon fuels such as LPG, LNG, biomethane, and medical gas alongside its renewable systems, and integrated it with Flogas Britain's nationwide marketing and enquiry infrastructure. Revenue is generated through project-based bespoke equipment sales, ongoing maintenance service contracts, and water management engagements — pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative: customers reach Protech via direct phone (0141 771 9567), email ([email protected]), website enquiry forms, and co-branded Flogas channels. Day-to-day operations are led by Director Tony Reilly, with corporate backing and resources flowing from DCC plc.

Name

The Protech Group

Legal name

Flogas Britain Ltd.

Website

https://protechgroupuk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Protech Group is a Glasgow-based specialist in bespoke commercial and industrial energy solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining hydrogen-ready boilers, heat pumps, low-NOx burners, LPG/LNG systems, and water management for UK SMEs and industrial operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Energy Solutions and Water Management Services

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Biofuels & Renewable Fuels Switching (Biomethane/RNG, Bio-oils, Sustainable Biomass) (EUABAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Offset Projects (Grid/Off-grid, Cookstoves, Buildings/Industry) (EUABABAN), Thermal Power Plant EPC (Gas/Coal/Oil) (EUAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial energy solutions
• Renewable heating systems
• Boiler installation services
• Water management services
• Low carbon fuels

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Solutions Sales: Sale and installation of bespoke energy solutions including renewable and low carbon technologies such as hydrogen ready boilers, air source heat pumps, and low NOx burner systems. Solutions are tailored to individual business requirements.
2. Energy Equipment Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance service packages to ensure energy equipment runs smoothly. Offered as service contracts alongside energy solution sales.
3. Water Management Services: Bespoke water management services for businesses.
4. LPG and Traditional Energy Supply: Following acquisition by Flogas Britain in 2022, Protech can offer traditional low carbon fuels including LPG alongside renewable solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Protech Group is a UK provider of bespoke commercial energy solutions and water management services, founded in 2008 in Glasgow. The company specifies, installs, and maintains renewable and low carbon energy systems — including hydrogen ready boilers, air source heat pumps, low NOx digital burner plant, and liquid-gas fired steam boilers — for UK businesses ranging from single-site SMEs to complex industrial and critical plant operations. Following its 2022 acquisition by Flogas Britain, the offering was extended to include traditional low carbon fuels such as LPG, LNG, biomethane, and medical gas.

Product overview

The Protech Group is an industry leading provider of bespoke energy solutions and water management services. Founded in 2008 in Glasgow, Scotland, the company operates as a unified offering of three core components: Energy Solutions (renewable and low carbon technologies including hydrogen ready boilers, air source heat pumps, and low NOx digital burner systems), Water Management Services, and Maintenance Services (service packages for energy equipment maintenance). The company joined Flogas Britain in 2022, expanding its portfolio to include traditional low carbon fuels such as LPG, LNG, Medical Gas, and Biomethane alongside cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. Protech Group serves diverse businesses from single-site SMEs to complex industrial and critical plant operations, positioning itself as a comprehensive partner for business energy transition to net zero.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Solutions Bespoke renewable and low carbon energy solutions encompassing hydrogen ready boilers, air source heat pumps, low NOx digital burner plant, and liquid-gas fired steam boilers, tailored to individual business requirements for UK commercial and industrial customers from SMEs to complex industrial operations.
• Water Management Services Comprehensive water management services designed to support businesses in optimizing water usage and compliance, offered alongside energy solutions for UK commercial and industrial customers.
• Maintenance Services Range of maintenance service packages ensuring energy equipment runs smoothly, from single-site SMEs to complex industrial and critical plant operations, typically delivered as ongoing service contracts alongside energy solution installations.
• LPG Solutions (via Flogas Britain) Traditional low carbon fuel solutions including LPG bulk tank supply, gas bottles, and autogas, made available to Protech Group customers through the Flogas Britain partnership following the 2022 acquisition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy cost reduction of up to 18% (before red diesel subsidy changes)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Flogas BritainflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In 2022, Protech Group was acquired by Flogas Britain, creating a powerful combination of traditional low carbon fuels (LPG) with cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. This acquisition enables Protech to offer businesses an even wider range of energy solutions and Net Zero support. The partnership extends Protech's capabilities while maintaining its dedicated energy specialist team.
• DCC Energy / DCC plccoreOthersProtech Group is part of DCC Energy, which is a division of DCC plc, a large international sales, marketing, and support services group. This parent company relationship provides Protech with significant corporate backing and resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia UK: Large UK utility and environmental services group offering energy and water management services to industrial and commercial customers. Directly comparable in water management services and industrial energy solutions, though at significantly greater scale.
• Ameresco: US-listed energy efficiency and renewable energy services provider delivering bespoke decarbonization projects to industrial, commercial, and institutional customers. Comparable in project-based energy solutions delivery and energy cost reduction outcomes.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Global manufacturer of boilers (including hydrogen ready) and heat pumps serving commercial and industrial markets. Comparable in the boiler and heat pump product categories that form the core of Protech's installed solutions.
• ENGIE UK: Major UK energy services and infrastructure provider offering energy efficiency, heat networks, and decarbonization solutions to enterprise and public sector. Broader portfolio and scale than Protech but directly competes in the same industrial decarbonization and renewable heating space.

Direct peers

• Vital Energi: UK-based energy services provider delivering district heating, heat networks, and low carbon energy infrastructure to commercial, industrial, and public sector customers. Comparable in delivering bespoke low-carbon energy installations and maintenance across the UK.
• Flogas Britain: Sister-brand and parent company of Protech Group; both are UK-based energy solutions providers offering LPG, LNG, biomethane, and renewables to commercial and industrial customers through consultative sales. Directly comparable in customer base, product families, and go-to-market approach.
• SMS plc: UK energy and environmental services provider delivering energy efficiency, renewables, and water management to commercial and industrial customers. Highly comparable in customer base, consultative sales model, and combination of energy + water services.
• BGES Group: UK independent mechanical and electrical services contractor specializing in commercial building services including HVAC, heating, and renewable installations. Comparable in delivering bespoke energy installations to UK commercial and industrial customers.

Others

• Daikin UK: UK operation of a global HVAC and heat pump manufacturer with growing presence in commercial and industrial decarbonization. Comparable as a technology supplier and market participant in the air source heat pump segment where Protech is active.
• Mitsubishi Electric Living Environment Systems: UK division of a major HVAC manufacturer including air source heat pumps used in commercial and industrial decarbonization projects. Comparable as a supplier of heat pump technology that Protech installs and as a competitor in the broader low-carbon heating market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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