Introducing CTS Group

Fire suppression is critical to protecting people, property, equipment and essential infrastructure. From data centres and defence facilities to energy, healthcare and telecommunications, having effective fire protection systems in place is essential to managing fire risks and maintaining operational resilience. 

CTS Group brings together three established specialist businesses: PTESL, The Gas Xchange (TGX) and Bancroft, combining expertise across fire suppression systems, gas cylinder refilling and hydrostatic cylinder testing.

Who Are CTS Group?

CTS Group is the umbrella organisation bringing together specialist expertise in fire suppression and fire protection. Its three businesses provide complementary services that support the installation, maintenance and ongoing reliability of fire suppression systems and equipment.

By bringing these capabilities together under one group, CTS Group provides a more connected approach to fire suppression, supporting customers with specialist knowledge and services throughout the lifecycle of their fire protection equipment.

Each business retains its own specialist identity and expertise, while contributing to the wider capabilities of CTS Group.

Three Specialist Businesses Supporting Fire Suppression

PTESL: Fire Suppression Systems

PTESL specialises in fire suppression systems, providing expertise in the design, installation and maintenance of fire protection solutions. Effective fire suppression is about more than simply responding to a fire. It requires carefully specified systems designed around the environment, equipment and risks they are intended to protect. PTESL supports customers across a range of industries, delivering specialist fire suppression solutions to help protect critical assets and maintain safety.

The Gas Xchange: Fire Suppression Gas Refilling

The performance and reliability of a gas fire suppression system depend on properly maintained equipment and correctly filled cylinders. The Gas Xchange provides specialist gas cylinder refilling services for fire suppression applications, helping customers maintain their systems and ensure cylinders are ready for service. The Gas Xchange forms an important part of the CTS Group offering, supporting the ongoing servicing and maintenance requirements associated with gas-based fire suppression systems.

Bancroft: Hydrostatic Testing of Fire Suppression Cylinders

Fire suppression cylinders must be maintained and tested to ensure their ongoing safety and integrity. Bancroft specialises in hydrostatic cylinder testing, a process used to assess the structural integrity of pressurised cylinders and support their continued safe use. This specialist capability complements the wider CTS Group fire suppression offering, helping customers maintain the equipment that their fire protection systems rely on.

A Complete Approach to Fire Suppression and Fire Protection

What makes CTS Group different is the combined expertise of its three specialist businesses. From fire suppression system design and installation through to gas cylinder refilling and hydrostatic testing, CTS brings together complementary services that support the wider fire protection industry.

This is particularly important in environments where fire suppression systems play a vital role in protecting high-value assets, sensitive equipment and critical operations. Industries including data centres, defence, energy, healthcare, telecommunications and transport all depend on effective fire protection strategies. CTS Group brings together the specialist capabilities needed to support these demanding environments.