Ten years of exceptional service

Premier Technical Services Group PLC (PTSG) is the UK’s leading supplier of façade access and fall arrest equipment, electrical services, high-level cleaning and training solutions. Founded in 2007 by John Foley, Paul Teasdale and Bob Morton, PTSG has achieved year-on-year growth and now delivers the full range of niche specialist services under one roof.

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PTSG today

Operating through four divisions, Access & Safety, Electrical Services, High Level Cleaning and Training Solutions, the Group provides highly-engineered industrial products and quality services and has a substantial presence in a number of niche markets.

We have over 450 members of staff
We have 16 office locations nationwide
15,000
customers
No1 across our market sectors

Driving growth

Access and Safety

  • Safety Testing
  • Safety Installation
  • Cradle Maintenance
  • Cradle Installation

We are the UK’s leading supplier of fall arrest systems and safety testing services. We offer maintenance, inspection and testing solutions for safety at height as well as the design and installation of permanently installed façade access equipment and fall arrest equipment.

2016 Turnover £18.9m

Electrical Services

  • Lightning Protection
  • Electrical Testing
  • Fire Services
  • Dry Risers
  • Steeplejack Services

Our systems not only save time and money, they save lives. Whether it’s testing a portable appliance, a complete lightning and surge protection system or a dry riser as a vital component of fire suppression systems, our team of highly trained technicians are market leaders in these fields.

2016 Turnover £17.6m

High Level Cleaning

  • High Level Window Cleaning
  • Gutter Cleaning
  • Building Cleaning
  • Pressure Cleaning

Our high-level cleaning team members are experts in working at height, and we can provide cleaning and refurbishment work encompassing a wide range of vital services – for the inside or outside of any building.

2016 Turnover £2.7m

Training Solutions

  • Access & Safety Training
  • Electrical Services Training
  • Insurance & Compliance

We have a proven track record of working in industry, developing training solutions that are of sustained value and benefit across many business sectors. Combining our top engineers, our extensive knowledge and first class customer service, we can help our clients ensure the safety of their staff with our bespoke training programmes.

£39.2m

Revenue (£m)

39.2
25.8
2016
2015
+52%

£20.3m

Gross Profit (£m)

20.3
14.0
2016
2015
+45%

£7.9m

Adjusted Operating Profit (£m)*

7.9
5.3
2016
2015
+49%

7.63p

Adjusted EPS (£)*

7.63p
4.87p
2016
2015
+57%

1.40p

Dividend Per Ordinary Share (£)

1.40p
1.00p
2016
2015
+40%
* before adjusting items of £4.7m (2015: £4.0m) resulting in a statutory operating profit of £3.1m (2015: £1.3m) and EPS of 2.61p (2015: 0.57p).

Chairman's Statement

"We have a clear and distinct operating model which is both scalable and efficient across a broad range of services on a national scale."

John Foley
Chairman

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How we create value

Organic growth linked to carefully selected and value-adding acquisitions is the cornerstone of our success. Our business model is designed to create value for shareholders and stakeholders, with a robust approach to acquiring and growing businesses and making them much more profitable.

Our operating model

1

Customer diversification

Customer diversification

As the PTSG group of companies expands, often based on what our customers tell us they want and need, we can continue to promote our business through a comprehensive range of niche specialist services to a diverse range of organisations.

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2

Repeat business

Repeat business

Our contract renewal rate in excess of 80 per cent underscores the high level of customer satisfaction through our service delivery.

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3

Staff utilisation

Staff utilisation

We now employ more than 450 people, with each team member a specialist in his or her own field, whilst able to work across disciplines to deliver one complete solution for our customers.

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4

National coverage

National coverage

We have 16 office locations nationwide, which means we’re able to respond to customer demand quickly and efficiently both during and outside normal working hours.

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5

Use of technology

Use of technology

Through effective R&D we have invested in the latest innovative technology to deliver our services to the highest level. Clarity, our proprietary software system, enables us to maximise efficiency and go beyond our customers’ expectations.

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Accreditation and training

Accreditation and training

PTSG invests heavily in the training and development of its teams to make sure they are always inspired and equipped with the skills they need to provide the outstanding service PTSG is recognised for.

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Ten transformational years of growth and development

That is set to continue
As PTSG enters its tenth year of operation, we hold a strong position at the forefront of the specialist services industry.

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Case Studies

Growth through Clarity

Improving efficiency and delivery

PTSG’s software development team has built the Clarity system – a unique, non-manual administrative system which uses hand-held technology service to improve the business’s day-to-day operations. Clarity makes the Group’s processes much quicker by allowing for more effective scheduling, real-time engineer tracking across the UK, and more direct customer communication.

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Our people

Sarah Lythall Clarity Project Manager

Sarah is a great example of a PTSG employee whose skills and talent have been nurtured and developed during her time at the Company, resulting in her progression to her current position of Clarity Project Manager.

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MOUSE in action

Committed to our values

Our people are the key to the success of PTSG. Studies have shown that happy workers increase business productivity by 12%.

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Acquisition overview

UK Dry Risers

UK Dry Risers Ltd and UK Dry Risers Maintenance Ltd have seen exceptional growth following their acquisition by PTSG in July 2016, ending the financial year on a real high. UK Dry Risers Ltd carried out a record number of installations during its first six months as a PTSG business, with the total length of systems installed enough to cover over 440 football pitches.

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Chief Executive’s review

"We occupy a leading position in the UK marketplace delivering sustainable value for both customers and shareholders."

Paul Teasdale
Chief Executive

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Finance Director's review

"In 2016, we generated revenue of £39.2m (2015: £25.8m), an increase of 52% with 20% organic growth."

Mark Watford
Finance Director

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