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About Us

Synthotech is a leading UK-based manufacturer and supplier of specialist equipment for the Gas, Water, and Telecoms industries, serving customers across the UK and international markets. As part of the Synthotech Group, we combine product innovation, advanced engineering, and research-led development to deliver high-performance solutions for utility network operations.

The Synthotech Group consists of:

  • Synthotech – Manufacturing and supplying specialist equipment for network location, leak detection, surveying, construction, asset management, and maintenance.

  • Synovate – Our dedicated Research and Development division, focused on innovation, product development, and process improvement for utility infrastructure.

Together, we develop, manufacture, and supply industry-leading solutions that help organisations locate, survey, detect, construct, manage, and maintain utility networks worldwide.


Innovation in Utility Network Technology

Innovation is at the core of everything we do. Synthotech is committed to pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in pipeline technology, leak detection systems, utility locating equipment, and network management solutions.

We continuously research and source cutting-edge technologies from around the world to improve:

  • Operational efficiency

  • First-time fix rates

  • Health and safety performance

  • Carbon reduction initiatives

  • Cost control and long-term asset performance

Our solutions are designed to reduce unnecessary excavations, minimise disruption, and help utility providers operate more sustainably and cost-effectively.

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Specialists in Gas, Water and Telecoms Solutions

Synthotech manufactures and supplies premium equipment and globally recognised brands to support:

  • Water leak detection and network monitoring

  • Gas detection and pipeline surveying

  • Utility location and mapping

  • Drainage and CCTV inspection

  • Infrastructure construction and maintenance

  • Asset management and calibration services

We carefully select and develop technologies that enhance field performance while maintaining compliance with UK and international industry standards.


UK Headquarters – Serving Nationwide

Based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Synthotech supports customers throughout the UK with a comprehensive service offering. In addition to supplying equipment, we provide:

  • On-site and remote technical training

  • Equipment servicing and calibration

  • Asset management programmes

  • Technical consultancy and operational support

We work in partnership with utilities contractors, water companies, gas network operators, and infrastructure specialists to deliver practical, field-ready solutions.

Synthotech is not simply an equipment supplier — we are a long-term solution partner committed to improving network performance, reducing risk, and driving innovation across the utility sector.

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Synthotech’s Accreditations

Synthotech is committed to maintaining the highest standards in engineering, pipeline solutions, and quality management. Our accreditations demonstrate our dedication to compliance, safety, and operational excellence.

Through rigorous ongoing assessment and independent auditing, we maintain certification to recognised industry standards. Our competencies, processes, and quality systems are continually measured and evaluated by respected regulatory and accreditation bodies.

By upholding these standards, we provide our customers with confidence that every product, service, and solution meets the strictest performance and compliance requirements.

Integrated Management System Certifications

Quality Management System: The Synthotech Quality Management System is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by BSI.

Environmental Management System: The Synthotech Environmental Management System is certified to ISO14001:2015 by BSI.

Information Security Management System: The Synthotech Information Security Management System is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 by BSI.

Health & Safety: The Synthotech Health and Safety Management System is certified to ISO 45001:2018, Occupational Health Safety Management Systems by BSI.

Integrated Management System: Having been certified to PAS99 from 2011 through to 2024 by BSi, since 2025 we continue to operate the Synthotech Management System to meet the standard without a separate certification.

Carbon status: We’re proud to be Carbon NEUTRAL

Living Wage: We are a Living Wage Employer

Awards

Recognised by our industry peers and acclaimed by the world’s leading utility and infrastructure engineering officials, Synthotech is highly regarded within the industry and we are proud of the awards we’ve received. These include

  • IGEM/PIG Lions’ Lair 2025 – EcoVENT
  • Yorkshire Business awards 2024 – Award for Innovation
  • IGEM/EUA Gas Industry Awards 2022 – Winner – Innovation Project Award – LeakVISION
  • IGEM/EUA Gas Industry Awards 2021 – Shortlisted – Product of the Year – ServiceCAM
  • UK Energy Innovation Awards 2019  – Winner of Best Gas Network Improvement award – STASS (System Two Access and Seal Solution)
  • UKEIA 2019 awards – Shortlisted for Best Water Utility Improvement
  • UKEIA 2019 awards – Shortlisted for Best Innovation Gas – ServiBoost
  • IGEM EUA – Winner of Engineer of the Year 2018 – John White
  • IGEM EUA – Winner of Manager of the Year 2018 – Wez Little
  • IGEM EUA – Shortlisted for Innovation Project Award 2018 – Project STASS
  • IGEM/PIG – Lions’ Lair 2018 – TORS
  • IGEM Innovation Showcase – Midlands 2018 – TORS
  • IGEM EUA – Company of the Year Award 2017
  • IGEM EUA – Innovation Project of the Year Award 2017 for Project GRAID
  • UK Energy Innovation Award for Best Innovation Contributing to Quality and Reliability of Gas Supply for Synthotech’s Water Extraction Systems for Live Gas Mains and Services
  • The Pipeline Industries Guild Award for Land-Based (onshore) Technology Award for Project GRAID
  • UKSTT Awards – Environmental Award for Water Extraction Systems for Live Gas Mains and Services
  • IGEM EUA Gas Industry Innovation Product Award 2016 – Water Extraction Systems for Live Gas Mains, with Northern Gas Networks
  • IGEM EUA Gas Industry Young Persons’ Achievement Award 2016 – Simon Langdale
  • Winner of the prestigious 2015 Utility Pipeline Technology Award for the joint Synthotech – National Grid Gas TORS project
  • Winner of the ‘Best of the Best’ Innovation Award 2015 at the WRc ‘Best of the Best’ Awards Ceremony
  • Finalists EUA & IGEM Gas Industry Awards Company of the Year 2015

 

 

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