What ISOPARTNER UK LIMITED does

ISOPARTNER UK LIMITED is a privately held UK technical insulation distributor, fabricator, and converter, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the international IPCOM Group. The company runs two divisions — distribution and fabrication — through a network of 13+ wholly-owned member companies including JS Miller Distribution, K&G Distribution, Behling Insulation Supplies, Specialist Insulation Supplies (trading since 1962), Industrial Procurement Solutions, ISOPARTNER Glasgow and Maidstone, plus fabrication operations at Newcastle (formerly IBSL Group), Manchester (formerly MW Insulation), Liverpool, Rochdale, and TinMan Supplies in Middlesbrough. Headquartered in North Shields, Tyne & Wear, the network serves HVAC, industrial, marine, construction, acoustic, and commercial markets across the United Kingdom.

The company's proprietary product portfolio centres on Supaphen rigid phenolic pipe insulation (thermal conductivity 0.025 W/mK, fire classification BL,s1-d0 / B,s1-d0 to EN 13501-1, CE marked to BS EN 14314:2009+A1:2013), Supapir PIR closed-cell insulation (to BS EN 14308:2009+A1:2013), Supaduct rigid PIR ductwork board, Supercel Alumen Air phenolic ductwork desiccant, HD pipe and duct supports, Marguel corrosion protection, and Proclad 150 jacketing. The Supaphen product family holds a BRE Global Verified Environmental Product Declaration (BREG EN EPD No.: 000698). The fabrication division produces custom preformed pipe sections, supports in 60/80/120 kg/m3 densities, and bespoke sheet metal cladding and ductwork, including certified spiral and rectangular ducting from TinMan Supplies.

Revenue mechanics are B2B one-time sale of insulation materials and fabricated components to contractors, building services engineers, specifiers, and distributors. Distribution leverage comes from dual UK regional coverage and import/manufacture of branded products; fabrication leverage comes from converting rigid foam into project-specific pipe sections, supports, and ductwork. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Certifications (ISO 9001:2015 cert 241018, ISO 14001:2015 cert 200742, CE marking, fire classification, BRE EPD) and zero-waste-to-landfall policy underpin specification-grade positioning and access to UK and European commercial projects.

Name

ISOPARTNER UK LIMITED

Legal name

ISOPARTNER UK LIMITED

Website

https://isopartneruk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ISOPARTNER UK LIMITED distributes, converts, and fabricates technical insulation, ventilation, and cladding solutions for HVAC, industrial, marine, construction, and acoustic markets across the UK via 13+ wholly-owned member companies, operating as part of IPCOM Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Insulation Products and Fabrication

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Reflective Insulation & Radiant Barriers (IMADAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers) (IMADANAC), Ductwork Installation & Replacement (Supply/Return) (HSAOAGAC), Duct Sealing, Insulation & Airflow Balancing (HSAOAIAH)

Keywords

• Technical insulation products
• Thermal insulation fabrication
• HVAC insulation solutions
• Phenolic pipe insulation
• Ventilation ductwork fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

North Shields

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution of Insulation Products: Distribution of technical insulation solutions, ventilation accessories, and associated products to industrial, HVAC, marine and acoustic markets across the UK.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Bespoke fabrication of insulation products including pipe sections, pipe supports, and ductwork. Manufacturing and supply of precision-fabricated rigid foam insulation solutions for building services and industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ISOPARTNER UK distributes, converts, and fabricates technical insulation and related ventilation and cladding solutions through a network of specialized member companies across the UK. The company supplies high-performance rigid phenolic (Supaphen), PIR (Supapir, Supaduct), and other insulation products for HVAC, industrial, marine, and construction applications, alongside bespoke fabrication services such as custom pipe supports, duct supports, and spiral/rectangular ductwork manufacturing.

Product overview

ISOPARTNER UK operates as a distribution and fabrication company offering a comprehensive portfolio of thermal insulation solutions. The core product lineup includes Supaphen Phenolic Insulation (high-performance rigid phenolic foam for pipe insulation), Supapir PIR Insulation (polyisocyanurate foam for industrial applications), and Supaduct (rigid PIR board for ductwork insulation). These are complemented by Supercel Alumen Air for specialized ductwork applications. The fabrication division produces custom pipe supports and duct supports in various densities, while the distribution arm supplies products across the UK. Additional offerings include Marguel corrosion protection technology for CUI prevention and various factory-applied jacketing options like Proclad 150. The company serves HVAC, industrial, marine, construction, and commercial sectors through a network of specialized member companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Supaphen: High-performance rigid phenolic thermal pipe insulation for lagging of chilled, cold, hot and heating pipe work. CE marked and complies with BS EN 14314:2009+A1:2013.
• Supapir
• Supaduct

Products and services

• Supaphen Phenolic Insulation

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire classification BL,s1-d0 / B,s1-d0 for Supaphen foil-faced pipe sections tested to EN 13501-1 at 25mm, 50mm and 75mm thicknesses
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 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

One partnership is on record.

• IPCOM Groupparent_companyOthersISOPARTNER UK is part of the IPCOM Group, an international group committed to technical excellence, innovation and sustained growth. The group provides strategic oversight and access to global supply chain partnerships for phenolic and PIR foam manufacturers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Armacell: Manufacturer of flexible elastomeric foam and PET-based insulation for HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial pipework. Closely comparable to ISOPARTNER UK's fabricated pipe-section insulation business (Supaphen/Supapir) and serves overlapping mechanical-services contractor channels in the UK.
• SIG plc: UK-headquartered specialist distributor of building products including insulation, roofing, and interior systems. Comparable to ISOPARTNER UK's distribution division, competing for the same mechanical-services contractor and installer customer base across the UK.
• Recticel Insulation: European manufacturer of PIR and PUR rigid foam insulation boards and pipe sections for building services and industrial applications. Direct competitor to ISOPARTNER UK's Supapir PIR and Supaphen phenolic product lines, particularly in UK and Ireland commercial HVAC.
• Unilin Insulation: Manufacturer of PIR and PUR rigid insulation boards for pitched roofs, walls, and floors. Comparable to ISOPARTNER UK's PIR product offering and competes on similar UK building-services specification channels with comparable thermal-performance positioning.

Regional players

• CCF (Construction Chemical & Foam): UK-focused distributor of insulation, drylining, ceilings, and related building-interior products. Comparable to ISOPARTNER UK's K&G Distribution, Behling, SIS, and JS Miller member companies on customer base, product mix, and regional branch model.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Global leader in insulated panels, rigid board insulation, and building envelope solutions. Directly comparable to ISOPARTNER UK's insulation manufacturing and distribution model, though operating at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth across multiple insulation chemistries.
• Rockwool International: Manufacturer of stone wool insulation products serving industrial, commercial, and marine markets. Comparable to ISOPARTNER's technical insulation portfolio in HVAC, industrial process, and marine applications, particularly around fire and acoustic performance.
• Travis Perkins plc: UK builders' merchant group distributing insulation, heating, plumbing, and general building products to contractors. Comparable to ISOPARTNER UK's distribution network on customer overlap and geographic coverage, though with a much broader non-insulation product portfolio.
• Knauf Insulation: Producer of mineral wool, glass wool, and PIR insulation for building services and industrial applications. Comparable to ISOPARTNER UK across HVAC ductwork/pipework insulation and building envelope products, competing on similar specification channels.
• Saint-Gobain (Isover): Major insulation manufacturer through its Isover brand, producing glass wool and PIR products for HVAC, industrial, and construction applications. Comparable to ISOPARTNER UK as a broad-line insulation supplier with established UK distribution and a comparable product/segment focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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