A connected workplace that drives innovation

To create lasting customer relations through the provision of multiple niche services, which meet all operational requirements. To innovate through harnessing the latest technology and to continually evolve our business to meet the changing needs in the industry. To put safety first, above all else.

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PTSG today

With over 850 industry experts based at 21 UK offices, PTSG can respond to jobs of all kinds, wherever they arise. Our four business divisions are complementary, enabling us to deliver any combination of services and products to meet customers’ requirements.

We have over 850 members of staff
We have 21 office locations nationwide
17,000
customers
No1 across our market sectors

Driving growth

Access and Safety

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

Access & Safety is our original business division, supplying 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.

2018 Turnover £17.3m

Electrical Services

  • Lightning Protection
  • Surge Protection
  • Specialist Earthing
  • Electrical Testing

Our largest division and the market leader, we have teams all over the UK who save lives through the expert services they provide. They include everything from installing, testing and maintaining lightning protection systems to testing portable appliances and fixed wire circuits.

2018 Turnover £30.9m

Building Access Specialists

  • Steeplejack Services
  • High-Level Installations
  • High-Level Reparation
  • High Level Cleaning

Our highly-trained operatives are amongst the UK elite when it comes to working at height. Their skills encompass a wide range of cleaning and refurbishment services for both the inside and outside of any building or structure.

2018 Turnover £5.6m

Fire Solutions

  • Dry Riser Installation/Test/Maintenance
  • Sprinkler Installation/Test/Maintenance
  • Fire Alarm/Emergency Lighting Test/Install
  • Fire Extinguisher Test/Supply

Fire Solutions is fast becoming our area of highest demand and our division has been strengthened considerably in 2018. From initial design and feasibility, through to installation, testing, replacement, maintenance and certification, we provide a complete fire protection solution to ensure that our clients’ facilities remain safe and compliant.

2018 Turnover £15.3m

£69.1m

Revenue

69.1
52.9
2018
2017
+31%

£35.0m

Gross Profit

35.0
27.1
2018
2017
+29%

£14.9m

Adjusted Operating Profit*

14.9
10.6
2018
2017
+40%

11.86p

Adjusted earnings per share (EPS)*

11.86p
9.73p
2018
2017
+22%

1.80p

Dividend per ordinary share paid and proposed

1.80p
1.60p
2018
2017
+13%
*before adjusting items of £10.5m (2017: £8.3m) resulting in a statutory operating profit of £4.4m (2017: £2.4m) and an EPS of 2.77p (2017: 1.37p).

Chairman's Statement

"The first half of 2018 saw the Group successfully integrate the three acquisitions made in 2017 and deliver healthy levels of profitable growth within its new divisionalised structure."

John Foley
Chairman

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Our business model

Our year-on-year growth and high contract renewal rate bear testimony to the success of our business model. As we invest increasing amounts of time and money into our people and the service they deliver, we continue to experience demand and growth in equal measure.

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Making progress against our strategic priorities

In today’s dynamic, competitive and increasingly evolving markets we need to show we are ahead and able to deliver. To make sure that we remain well placed to optimise these opportunities and deliver improved financial performance, we are focused on three strategic priorities.

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Our people are our greatest strength

One of the most special things about working at PTSG is our people. Everyone in the business is encouraged to voice their opinions, ask questions and suggest solutions – being actively encouraged to contribute to the overall success of the company. Our aim is to employ the best in the business and we are always pleased to be the organisation of choice for those who are at the top of their game across all of our sectors. Our aim is simple: to be a great place to work, employing the best people, so that we always are a great place to do business with. Here are just some of the people who make a positive difference to our clients day in, day out.

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Chief Executive’s review

"After 12 years as Chief Executive of PTSG, I have never felt greater pride in the work we do, the positive effect we have on building users and the workplace environment, and the benefits this brings to everyone involved with the company – directly and indirectly."

Paul Teasdale
Chief Executive

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Finance Director's review

"2018 was another significant year for PTSG with continued substantial earnings and revenue growth."

Mark Watford
Finance Director

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