AIS

What AIS does

AIS (legal entity Advanced Innergy Solutions Limited) is a UK-based industrial engineering and manufacturing company that designs, produces, and installs technical insulation and passive fire protection systems for energy, marine, offshore wind, industrial, battery, and defence customers. The company's core platform is the ContraFlex range of removable, custom-engineered jackets, blankets and covers that deliver passive fire protection (up to 180 minutes hydrocarbon pool and jet fire ratings per UL1709, EN 1363-2, and ISO 22899), cryogenic spill protection (ISO 20088-3), thermal insulation for operating temperatures up to 950°C, acoustic insulation up to 52 dB (Rw) per ISO 10140, and colour-changing leak detection materials. Beyond ContraFlex, the portfolio includes ContraBlast (blast protection), ContraFlame (fire protection), ContraTherm (thermal insulation), FlexiChar (char-forming fire protection), Bardot, AIS Marine, and CRP Subsea, the last of which is a wholly-owned subsidiary supplying subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF) buoyancy and protection products.

AIS generates revenue through one-time product sales of proprietary insulation and fire protection systems complemented by professional services for on-site surveys, installation, technical support, and maintenance across its global manufacturing footprint. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting major energy operators, engineering procurement contractors, fabrication yards, OEMs, and fabric maintenance/turnaround contractors. Pricing is bespoke and project-quoted rather than list-based, with no publicly disclosed price points. Headquartered in Gloucester, United Kingdom, AIS operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (ASX: AIH), an Australian-listed public holding company, and has grown from a 2007 founding to a global organisation of over 1,000 employees.

Name

AIS

Legal name

Advanced Innergy Solutions Limited

Website

https://covertherm.co.uk

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AIS (Advanced Innergy Solutions) engineers and manufactures removable insulation and passive fire protection jackets, alongside subsea buoyancy products, serving energy operators, EPCs, OEMs, and marine/defence customers globally through a 1,000+ employee workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Insulation & Passive Fire Protection

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Thermal Management, Insulation & Fire Protection Materials (IMABANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insulation, Fire Protection & Acoustic Materials (IMAJAKAK), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

Keywords

• Passive fire protection
• Industrial insulation systems
• Removable thermal jackets
• Subsea buoyancy products
• Cryogenic spill protection

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

Revenue model

1. Insulation and Fire Protection Products: Sale of proprietary insulation and passive fire protection products including ContraFlex range of removable jackets, blankets and covers
2. Installation and Technical Services: On-site surveys, installation, technical support, and maintenance services for global manufacturing facilities
3. SURF Products: Subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines buoyancy and protection products

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AIS engineers, manufactures and supplies technical insulation and passive fire protection jackets, blankets and covers under proprietary brands (ContraFlex, ContraFlame, ContraBlast, ContraTherm, FlexiChar, Bardot, AIS Marine, CRP Subsea) for industrial equipment. Products deliver passive fire protection, cryogenic spill protection, thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, leak detection and SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines) buoyancy, supplied with on-site surveys, installation, technical support and maintenance services.

Product overview

AIS (Advanced Innergy Solutions) is a global leader in engineering, manufacture and application of insulation and passive fire protection systems, as well as buoyancy and SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines) products. The company operates as a multi-product portfolio serving the energy, industrial, automotive, chemical and marine sectors. The product suite includes ContraFlex® (removable jackets for passive fire protection, acoustic and thermal insulation), ContraBlast®, ContraFlame®, ContraTherm®, Bardot, FlexiChar®, AIS Marine, and CRP Subsea products. These solutions address applications across battery protection, chemicals, defence, industrial, marine, offshore wind, oil & gas, ports & harbours, and power markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ContraFlex: Removable passive fire protection, acoustic and insulation jackets, blankets or covers
• ContraFlame
• ContraBlast
• ContraTherm
• CRP Subsea
• FlexiChar
• Bardot
• AIS Marine

Products and services

• ContraFlex Removable passive fire protection, acoustic and insulation jackets, blankets and covers delivering thermal insulation, cryogenic jet protection, acoustic insulation, leak detection and winterisation for HVAC, steam generation, marine, power generation and carbon capture applications.
• ContraBlast Blast protection products distributed as part of the AIS product portfolio alongside ContraFlex and other protection solutions.
• ContraFlame Fire protection products distributed as part of the AIS product portfolio.
• ContraTherm Thermal insulation products distributed as part of the AIS product portfolio.
• Bardot Protection product range offered within the AIS portfolio.
• CRP Subsea Subsea products and SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines) buoyancy and protection products serving the energy sector.
• FlexiChar Char-forming fire protection products distributed as part of the AIS product portfolio.
• AIS Marine Marine-specific product range providing flotation, ballast, impact protection, fire protection and acoustic solutions for marine vessel and offshore applications.
• Installation, Survey and Maintenance Services Global turn-key services including on-site surveys, installation, technical support and maintenance of AIS insulation and fire protection products at customer sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 180 minutes fire protection rating (UL1709 / EN 1363-2)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CRP SubseacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRP Subsea is part of the AIS product portfolio, providing subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF) buoyancy and protection products. The company is listed alongside ContraFlex and other AIS brands on the AIS website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alkegen (Unifrax): Major global manufacturer of high-temperature insulation and passive fire protection products serving industrial, energy, and transportation markets. Directly comparable to AIS's ContraFlex range with overlapping certifications and customer base in oil & gas and industrial sectors.
• Promat (Etex Group): Leading manufacturer of passive fire protection boards, sprays, and systems for commercial, industrial, and energy infrastructure. Comparable to AIS's PFP offerings with similar applications in petrochemical, power, and marine projects.
• Armacell: Global leader in flexible insulation foams and engineered materials for HVAC, industrial, and energy applications. Direct competitor in removable insulation jackets and thermal/acoustic insulation markets served by AIS.
• Rockwool: World-leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation products for industrial, marine, offshore, and building applications. Overlaps with AIS in high-temperature insulation and fire protection for marine and energy customers.
• Kingspan Group: Global manufacturer of high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, with significant presence in industrial insulation. Comparable to AIS in serving energy and industrial customers with thermal and fire-protection products.
• Trelleborg Offshore: Provider of polymer-engineered solutions for offshore oil & gas and renewables, including buoyancy modules and subsea protection. Directly comparable to CRP Subsea (AIS subsidiary) in SURF products and offshore wind cable protection.
• Balmoral Group: Specialist in offshore buoyancy, protection, and thermal insulation products for subsea and topside applications. Overlaps with AIS Marine and CRP Subsea offerings in offshore energy and renewables.
• Aspen Aerogels: Manufacturer of aerogel-based thermal insulation for high-temperature industrial, energy, and EV battery applications. Directly comparable to AIS's aerogel-containing thermal insulation and battery protection product lines.
• Shawcor: Provider of pipeline protection, coating, and insulation systems for oil & gas infrastructure. Comparable to AIS in serving energy operators with thermal and corrosion protection products for pipeline and subsea assets.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan Advanced Materials: Diversified manufacturer of advanced ceramics, thermal insulation, and engineered solutions for industrial, energy, and defence markets. Broader portfolio than AIS but overlapping in high-temperature insulation, fire protection, and defence applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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