Insulcon Technical

What Insulcon Technical does

Insulcon Technical Limited is a North Shields, UK-based manufacturer of passive fire protection (PFP) and removable technical insulation systems serving oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, power generation, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2006 as AIS, the company designs and produces proprietary product lines including AeroLite (a 10mm-thick superhydrophobic insulation system with built-in moisture ventilation for corrosion under insulation prevention), Jet Fire Pro (a 30mm-thick flexible PFP system certified for 30–120 minutes of hydrocarbon jet fire protection, plus solid enclosure and penetration cover variants rated to 180 minutes), High Temp Pro (up to 1,000°C), Acoustic Pro (40dB reduction at 50mm), Weather Pro, Heat Trace Pro, Chem Alert Pro, and Clad Pro GRP cladding. All products are independently tested and witnessed by DNV-GL and Lloyds Register. The company also retains the Speciality Welds division acquired in 2015, offering internationally patented underwater welding equipment including Barracuda electrodes, Stinger electrode holders, and Swordfish arc cutting electrodes.

The business operates a full turnkey model spanning site survey, CAD design, precision manufacture at its 14,000 sqft Tyne Tunnel facility (which produces 70,000+ insulation jacketing systems annually), and IRATA-certified rope access installation plus maintenance. Pricing is project-specific custom quotation rather than tiered or subscription-based. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales targeting major global energy companies (BP, Shell, Repsol Sinopec, ENGIE, BWSC), an exclusive Houston USA office, and exclusive channel partnerships including Crosbie Group (Canada), Lastek (UK welding electrodes), and Proclad Systems (USA GRP cladding). The company also runs an active 'Become an Agent' recruitment programme for new territories.

Insulcon Technical was acquired by Belgian IPCOM Group in October 2019 and is positioned within its INSULCON business unit; in 2021 the company was designated the UK manufacturing hub for IPCOM sister companies Insulcon (Wearflex fabric expansion joints) and Thermal Insulation Distributors Limited (TIDL), adding 5,000+ additional products annually. It exports to over 30 countries and was named British Exporter of the Year in 2015. The company is ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certified, won both Technology Innovation and Business of the Year at the 2023 North Tyneside Business Awards, and announced a unified INSULCON-aligned brand and sales-led expansion into America, Asia, Africa, and Australia in 2025.

Name

Insulcon Technical

Legal name

Insulcon Technical Limited

Website

https://insulcontechnical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Insulcon Technical manufactures passive fire protection and removable technical insulation systems — including AeroLite and Jet Fire Pro product lines — for oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, power generation, and industrial clients, exporting to over 30 countries from its North Shields, UK facility as part of IPCOM Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Insulation and Passive Fire Protection Systems

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Fireproofing & Intumescent Coatings (IMAIAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB) (IMAFAMAD), Exterior Coatings & Surface Protection (Anti-corrosion, Fireproofing, Protective/Reflective Coatings) (IMAFAMAJ), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

Keywords

• Passive fire protection
• Technical insulation systems
• Corrosion prevention solutions
• Removable insulation jackets
• Underwater welding products

Headquarters

HQ city

North Shields

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Removable Insulation Systems and PFP Products: Sale of proprietary technical insulation and passive fire protection products including AeroLite, Jet Fire Pro, High Temp Pro, Acoustic Pro, Weather Pro, Heat Trace Pro, and Chem Alert Pro. Products are designed for repeated installation and removal (100% reusability), covering pipework, valves, vessels, and complex equipment.
2. GRP and Metallic Cladding Systems: Sale of Clad Pro GRP cladding and metallic cladding systems for corrosion protection over insulation. Supplied as complete systems including pipe sections, bends, tees, fittings, and valve boxes with adhesive sealing.
3. Speciality Welds Underwater Welding Products: Sale of underwater welding equipment including Barracuda electrodes, Hammerhead electrodes, Swordfish cutting electrodes, Scorpion cutting lances, Stinger electrode holders, Piranha safety switches, welding flip-up assemblies, and auto-darkening welding filters. Division acquired by AIS Technical in 2015.
4. Full Turnkey Services (Survey, Design, Manufacture, Installation, Maintenance): End-to-end service covering survey, design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of insulation and PFP systems. Includes rope access and IRATA-certified installation teams for offshore and onshore deployment. Services offered alongside product sales.
5. UK Manufacturing for IPCOM Group Companies: Following integration into IPCOM Group, Insulcon Technical serves as the UK manufacturing base for Insulcon (fabric expansion joints/Wearflex brand) and Thermal Insulation Distributors Limited (TIDL), producing over 5,000 additional insulation jackets and fabric expansion joint products annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Insulcon Technical designs, manufactures, and installs removable technical insulation jackets and passive fire protection (PFP) systems for industrial applications in oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, and power generation. Core offerings include the proprietary AeroLite superhydrophobic insulation, Jet Fire Pro flexible PFP, High Temp Pro (up to 1000°C), Acoustic Pro noise reduction, Weather Pro, Heat Trace Pro, and Chem Alert Pro leak detection systems. The company also operates a Specialty Welds division providing patented underwater welding electrodes and accessories, and offers full turnkey services from survey and CAD design through to manufacture, IRATA-certified installation, and maintenance.

Product overview

Insulcon Technical is a manufacturer of passive fire protection (PFP) and technical insulation solutions organized under the INSULCON business unit of IPCOM Group. The product portfolio centers on removable insulation jacket systems designed to protect against key industry challenges including corrosion, fire, weather, noise, and temperature extremes. The core insulation product lines include AeroLite (ultra-thin 10mm hydrophobic insulation), Jet Fire Pro (flexible PFP from 30mm thick), Jet Fire Pro Enclosure (solid PFP), Jet Fire Pro Penetration Cover (heavy duty PFP), High Temp Pro (up to 1000°C), Acoustic Pro (40dB noise reduction), Weather Pro (weatherproof), Heat Trace Pro (intelligent heating), and Chem Alert Pro (leak detection). Supporting cladding products include Clad Pro GRP system. The company also operates a Specialty Welds division providing underwater welding equipment including Barracuda Electrodes, Hammerhead Electrodes, Piranha Safety Isolation Switches, Stinger Electrode Holder, Scorpion Oxy-Arc Cutting Lance, Swordfish Arc Cutting Electrode, and related welding accessories. All products are designed for the oil and gas, petrochemical, marine, power generation, and industrial sectors with a focus on reusability and rapid installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jet Fire Pro: World's thinnest and most innovative flexible fire protection system, providing protection from 30 minutes up to 120 minutes against jet fires and pool fires.
• AeroLite
• High Temp Pro
• Acoustic Pro
• Weather Pro
• Heat Trace Pro
• Chem Alert Pro
• Clad Pro GRP

Products and services

• AeroLite Insulation System Ultra-thin super hydrophobic insulation system from only 10mm thick that eliminates corrosion under insulation (CUI) with a built-in moisture ventilation system. Weather, oil and chemical resistant with superior thermal performance, independently verified by DNV-GL since 2016. Used on industrial pipework and equipment.
• Jet Fire Pro Flexible Passive Fire Protection The world's thinnest flexible fire protection system starting from 30mm thick, offering fire protection from 30 minutes (J30) up to 120 minutes (J120) against hydrocarbon jet fires, pool fires and blast loading. Combines passive fire protection with thermal performance and water ingress prevention.
• Jet Fire Pro Enclosure Tough, solid construction passive fire protection enclosure system providing up to 180 minutes (3 hours) of protection against jet fires. Unique flexible intumescent coating withstands flexing and vibrations.
• Jet Fire Pro Penetration Cover Heavy duty solid PFP penetration cover providing up to 180 minutes (3 hours) of jet fire protection. Fully removable with stainless steel locking toggle clips; flexible intumescent coating resists cracking on flexing and vibrating structures.
• High Temp Pro Insulation System High temperature resistant insulation system for temperatures up to 1000°C. A single 50mm layer can reduce the outer surface of a 400°C+ exhaust to below 55°C. Constructed from high temperature resistant technical fabric with graphite coating.
• Acoustic Pro Noise Reduction System Single-layer noise reduction insulation achieving approximately 40dB reduction at only 50mm thickness. Independently tested to ISO 15665 and ASTM E2611. An additional 20dB reduction is available with an extra layer. Weighs approximately 6kg per square metre.
• Weather Pro Insulation System Advanced weather-proof insulation jacket with high-performance outer covering preventing water ingress. Suitable for continuous temperatures up to 230°C using 50mm thickness mineral fibre quilt infill, designed for applications between -40 and 230°C.
• Heat Trace Pro Intelligent Heating System Intelligent heat management thermal insulation system with integral heating cables for frost protection, temperature maintenance, and heating of equipment. ATEX-approved heating elements available; thermostat monitoring up to 300°C, temperatures up to 600°C.
• Chem Alert Pro Leak Detection System Intelligent leak detection cover with colour-changing fabric that alerts personnel to chemical leaks. Provides spray guard protection and early detection of leaks at flanges, fittings, valves, and process equipment.
• Clad Pro GRP Cladding System UV-cured glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) cladding system delivered in exclusive partnership with Proclad Systems (USA). Pre-coated with UV-resistant top coat as standard, supplied at 1.8mm thickness, approximately 40% lower cost than alternative GRP cladding.
• Personnel Protection (PP) Systems Protective guard systems providing a safe environment for workforce and contractors, preventing harmful burns from hot surfaces on industrial equipment.
• Scaffolding Protection Pads Specialist scaffolding protection pads designed to reduce injury and promote safety on work sites.
• Flexible Expansion Bellows Flexible expansion bellows for thermal movement absorption within pipes and ducts up to high temperatures, manufactured as part of the IPCOM Insulcon business unit (Wearflex brand).
• Barracuda Underwater Welding Electrode Internationally patented special rutile flux coated welding electrode with added nickel and iron powders, meeting AWS D3.6M-2010 Class 'A' quality. Waterproof polymer coating enables up to 8 hours underwater operation. Tensile strength 564 N/mm², elongation 12-13.5%.
• Hammerhead Electrode Specially designed 'wet-spot' electrode for spot/plug welding of steels, usable both above and underwater. Removes the requirement for skilled welders.
• Piranha Safety Isolation Switch 400 amp DC isolating switch, monitoring and control station for safe isolation of welding current and voltage. 400 amp, 600 volt rating meeting CE, UKCS, UL, and CSA directives. Available in Standard and Junior versions.
• Stinger Electrode Holder Patented electrode holder allowing complete on-site disassembly and replacement of all parts without special tools. Adjustable for wear (each full turn moves body up 1.0mm). 250 amp rating at 60% duty cycle for dry usage.
• Scorpion Oxy-Arc Cutting Lance Exothermic cutting lance constructed from copper-coated seamless steel tube 9.5mm OD x 450mm long. Suitable for dry and wet applications including cutting steel bracings, pipelines, concrete, stainless steel, cast irons, and marine salvage.
• Swordfish Arc Cutting Electrode Iron oxide, non-exothermic/oxy-arc cutting electrode requiring no oxygen, allowing cutting both above and below water more safely and conveniently. Process requires no special equipment. Internationally patented.
• PVL Gas Cutting Torch Gas cutting torch for use within the Speciality Welds division's underwater welding products range.
• Auto Darkening Welding Filter Auto-darkening welding filter for use with the Speciality Welds underwater welding equipment range.
• Welding Flip Up Assembly Welding flip-up assembly for use within the Speciality Welds division's underwater welding products range.
• Full Turnkey Insulation & PFP Service End-to-end turnkey service covering on-site survey, CAD design, manufacture, installation (including IRATA rope access teams), and maintenance of insulation and passive fire protection systems for offshore and onshore deployment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% cost saving through reduced labour and material use
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• IPCOM GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2019Insulcon Technical was acquired by IPCOM Group in October 2019. Headquartered in Belgium, IPCOM is an ambitious fast-growing European group of companies focused on insulation and PFP solutions. The acquisition gave Insulcon Technical a strong global platform and access to complementary products. In 2022, Insulcon Technical was placed within the INSULCON business unit of IPCOM Group. In 2025, further logo alignment reinforced the INSULCON Group positioning.
• LastekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 July 2016Exclusive UK distribution agreement making Insulcon Technical the sole UK supplier of Lastek's extensive range of welding electrodes. Lastek, based in Belgium, specialises in welding electrodes with hundreds of variants for dredging, mining, tunnelling, automotive, agriculture, and construction. The deal enabled faster UK delivery times and avoided European delivery charges and currency fluctuations.
• Crosbie GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 April 2015Exclusive distribution partnership for Canadian market. Crosbie Group is a key supplier to Canada's oil and gas sector, providing technical maintenance support including specialised pipe cleaning, repair, protective coatings, and PFP installation. Staff were trained in Insulcon Technical survey and installation skills. The partnership resulted in immediate orders including insulation and metal products for an offshore oil platform in Newfoundland.
• Proclad Systems (USA)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive partnership for the Clad Pro GRP cladding system. Proclad Systems (USA) provides market knowledge and the partnership combines their expertise with Insulcon Technical's manufacturing capability to deliver a high-performance UV-cured glass-reinforced plastic cladding system.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified industrial manufacturer with fire protection products (3M Novec, Interam intumescent mats) and thermal/acoustic insulation solutions. Competes in industrial fire protection and insulation, with significantly larger R&D, certification infrastructure, and global account coverage.
• AkzoNobel (International Paint): Major paints and coatings company whose International Paint brand supplies marine and protective coatings, including intumescent fire protection (Chartek) for offshore and onshore assets. Overlaps in PFP coatings for oil & gas and marine, with substantially larger scale and global reach.
• PPG Industries: Global coatings supplier offering protective and marine coatings (PPG PITT-CHAR passive fire protection) for offshore platforms, FPSOs, and onshore industrial facilities. Directly competes in PFP specification market at the IOC/NOC procurement tier alongside Insulcon Technical.
• Jotun: Norwegian global coatings company with protective coatings portfolio including intumescent PFP (Jotachar) for hydrocarbon fire scenarios in offshore and onshore energy. Comparable end-market focus on offshore FPSOs, refineries, and petrochemical plants served by Insulcon Technical.
• Paroc (Owens Corning): Manufacturer of stone wool technical insulation for industrial pipework, vessels, and equipment serving HVAC, process industry, and marine applications. Overlaps with Insulcon Technical in technical/high-temperature insulation for industrial verticals, though Paroc focuses on permanent rather than removable systems.
• Hempel: Global coatings manufacturer with significant protective, marine, and passive fire protection product lines (Hempafire intumescent coatings). Competes in the same offshore/onshore fire protection specification market, with broader portfolio and global salesforce than Insulcon Technical.

Direct peers

• Unifrax (Alkegen): Manufactures high-temperature insulation fibres, fire protection materials, and engineered thermal solutions for industrial applications including oil & gas, petrochemical, and energy. Comparable in high-temp insulation, fire protection, and removable/reusable system formats serving overlapping verticals.
• Promat (Etex Group): Specialist in passive fire protection boards, sprays, and intumescent coatings for building and industrial applications. Directly comparable product portfolio (PFP systems, intumescent technology) and similar specification-driven sales into oil & gas, petrochemical, and infrastructure customers.
• Morgan Advanced Materials: Produces thermal ceramics, fire protection products, and engineered industrial materials for high-temperature and safety-critical applications. Overlaps directly in fire protection systems, high-temperature insulation (up to 1000°C+), and acoustic/thermal insulation for energy and industrial customers.
• Thermo-Couple Products (TCP): US-based manufacturer of removable/reusable insulation blankets and jackets for industrial pipework, valves, and turbines. Closest direct competitor in removable insulation format, targeting the same oil & gas, petrochemical, and power generation end users with comparable reusability and labour-saving value propositions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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