This Rotherham-headquartered firm is led by founder and managing director Chris Rea, 63, who says the group is developing enhanced, patented technology for almost all wet and dry gas-seal applications. The group operates in 230 locations worldwide, supplying customers in 104 countries. Despite a weak gas exploration market, the group grew its sales by 6%, and increased profits 14% to £20.7m in 2016.