Protectoseal, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of safety critical products, has invested more than $5m in manufacturing capabilities and capacities to halve its lead times and meet the increasing global demand for its products.  

Protectoseal is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of innovative Flame Arresters and best-in-class Pressure Relief Valves. The company’s products are used to enhance process safety and provide explosion protection in some of the world’s most challenging industrial environments.  

In 2022, the company acquired UK based Elmac Technologies which saw it increase its product range and manufacturing capabilities. The latest round of investments has been made in their US, UK and Indian sites and has focussed on improving production capabilities and efficiencies.  

The UK company, which will trade as Protectoseal (UK), has benefitted from investments in advanced manufacturing technologies and streamlined processes to increase output and enhancing component and finished goods inventory. This, as well as investing in market leading product sizing and selection software, has dramatically reduced lead times and increased availability of a wider range of products.  

The US site has benefitted from a substantial investment in a state-of-the-art Flame Arrester manufacturing cell and upgraded test facilities, allowing greater access to products for its North American customers. The newly acquired Protectoseal business in India has relocated to new, larger facilities in Mumbai to accommodate the growing demand for products from customers across the Asia/Pacific region. 

The investments have added an additional 50,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and enabled Protectoseal to optimize its production processes, reducing lead time by more than 50% and increasing product availability, thereby meeting customers’ demands quicker than ever before. 

Lew Bingham, Managing Director of Protectoseal in the UK, comments; “The acquisition has improved the company’s global reach and internal infrastructure. We have now been able to build on this platform and enhance our manufacturing capabilities so we can provide customers with a broader range of products suitable for a wide variety of applications and industries. 

“Our investments in the latest technology have also allowed us to deliver innovative products that are more efficient, reliable, and durable, giving customers a competitive edge in terms of both purchase and operating costs, as well as performance.” 

Protectoseal’s acquisition of UK based Elmac Technologies means that delivery costs can also be reduced as the business is now able to supply products globally from one of three manufacturing centres. This network facilitates the option to provide customers with 24 hour support if required, ensuring our customers receive timely assistance whenever needed. 

Bingham concludes: “Our ongoing investments and established relationships with suppliers and manufacturers around the world allow us to consistently refine and improve our products, surpass customer expectations while maintaining the highest quality standards.” 

The Protectoseal Company was established in 1925 and is based in Bensenville, Illinois, USA. The company designs and manufactures industrial safety products used to control pressures and vacuums in liquid storage tank applications including protection from flames and detonations involving flammable and explosive vapors. The company’s safety-critical products are manufactured in accordance with relevant international standards and are used in a wide range of industries. The experienced technical team at Protectoseal works closely with a global customer base to design cost-effective solutions that meet or exceed their requirements in terms of both safety and operational performance.

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