Protectoseal, the global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of safety-critical products, has appointed Andy McGlynn as Managing Director of their UK site in Greenfield, North Wales. The appointment comes as the company continues to expand following several years of record global demand for its market-leading line of Flame Arresters and Pressure/Vacuum Relief Vents.

Andy, who previously served as General Manager at Protectoseal UK, will lead the company’s experienced senior management team as it builds on its strong reputation for product development and project execution. Before joining Protectoseal as an Applications Engineer, McGlynn ran a specialist flame arrester testing company while pursuing a PhD in Materials Science at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

In his time at the company, Andy has held numerous roles, including Commercial Manager and Head of Operations, and he was also instrumental in integrating the UK division of the business, then known as Elmac Technologies, as it was acquired by Protectoseal in 2022.

Commenting on his new role, Andy explains, “I’m delighted to have been appointed Managing Director after nearly 15 years at Protectoseal UK, where I’ve worked with our expert team to continue to lead the way in product innovation and customer service in this global market. The company has grown significantly in recent years, and I’m excited about the opportunity to expand our business globally.”

The Protectoseal Company was founded in 1925, with headquarters in Bensenville, Illinois, and additional locations in the United Kingdom and India. The company specialises in the design, manufacture, and supply of innovative Flame Arresters and best-in-class Pressure/Vacuum Relief Vents. Their products are used all over the world to enhance process safety and protect against explosions in some of the most challenging industrial environments.