Business Details
43 Years
experience
Custom Environmental Engineering Solutions
Operational Group has been at the forefront of energy and environmental engineering solutions for over four decades. We specialise in delivering custom-engineered systems that address complex production, energy efficiency, and air pollution challenges for major manufacturing industries. Our approach combines global insight with hands-on expertise to provide bespoke services tailored to each client's unique processes. With a team of experienced chemical, process, and project engineers, we focus on whole-system thinking to identify energy recovery opportunities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance operational efficiency. Our commitment to innovation has positioned us as leaders in dryer optimisation, heat recovery, and air pollution control technologies.We work closely with clients across Europe, offering local support while sharing knowledge and innovations globally. Our services include regenerative thermal oxidisers, electrostatic precipitators, and comprehensive maintenance programmes designed to meet specific client requirements. We pride ourselves on functioning as an integrated extension of our clients' teams, delivering solutions that simultaneously improve environmental performance and reduce operational costs. Our 40-year track record demonstrates our ability to adapt to evolving industry needs while maintaining technical excellence. We remain dedicated to advancing sustainable engineering practices that help industries transition towards net-zero operations.
Services
Dryer Optimisation
Heat Recovery Systems
Air Pollution Control
Thermal Oxidiser Servicing
LEL Calibration Testing
Stack Emission Testing
Carbon Adsorber Servicing
Wet Scrubber Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of specialist experience in industrial energy recovery systems
- Our engineers deliver custom solutions engineered around your specific production processes
- We operate across Europe with local support teams in the UK, France, Germany and Spain
- Our whole-system approach identifies energy savings and efficiency improvements across your operations
- We combine technical expertise with practical implementation experience from thousands of global projects
Services
Dryer Optimisation
Our dryer optimisation solutions enhance industrial drying processes by improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions. We implement advanced control systems and process modifications that deliver significant cost savings while maintaining product quality. Our expertise covers solvent recovery, moisture control, and explosion protection systems for diverse manufacturing sectors.
Heat Recovery
Our heat recovery systems capture and reuse waste thermal energy from industrial processes. We design custom solutions that integrate with existing operations to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon footprints. Applications include kiln heat recovery, thermal oil systems, and waste heat utilisation for process heating or power generation.
Air Pollution Control
We provide comprehensive air pollution control technologies including regenerative thermal oxidisers and electrostatic precipitators. Our systems effectively manage particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and hazardous air pollutants from industrial operations while ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental protection.
Thermal Oxidiser Servicing
Our preventative maintenance programmes for thermal oxidisers ensure optimal performance and longevity. Services include burner inspections, system balancing, and compliance testing. Our engineers provide scheduled maintenance and emergency support to maintain continuous operation of critical pollution control equipment.
LEL Calibration Testing
We offer specialist LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) gas monitoring system calibration and testing services. Our certified technicians ensure accurate measurement of flammable gas concentrations in industrial environments, maintaining safety standards and preventing potential combustion hazards in production facilities.
People
Ron Constantine
Group Managing Director and Founder
With over 40 years in process engineering, Ron established Operational Group as a leader in environmental engineering solutions. He pioneered the company's whole-system approach to industrial energy recovery and pollution control, driving innovation while maintaining technical excellence across global operations.
Sean Martin
Managing Director for Operational UK
Sean leads Operational Group UK's operations from Daresbury, bringing extensive experience in steam and hot water equipment sectors. His leadership focuses on expanding the company's market position while maintaining technical excellence in industrial process optimisation and environmental compliance solutions.
Tom Davies
Engineering Director for Operational UK
Tom provides technical leadership in industrial waste heat recovery and air pollution control systems. With two decades of engineering experience, he specialises in designing innovative solutions that combine energy efficiency improvements with environmental compliance for manufacturing clients across multiple sectors.
Casey Dorgan
Service Manager for Operational UK
Casey manages the company's service division with a background in military service and gas engineering. His expertise in service operations ensures clients receive reliable maintenance and technical support for pollution control and energy recovery systems across the UK.
Johannes Piffka
Managing Director Operational Deutschland GmbH
Johannes leads Operational Group's German operations with extensive engineering and sales experience in manufacturing industries. He focuses on implementing process-based improvements in dryer optimisation and waste heat recovery systems, helping German clients meet environmental standards while improving production efficiency.
Questions
What industries do you work with?
We serve manufacturing sectors including automotive, ceramics, textiles, food production, pharmaceuticals, and metal processing across Europe.
How do you customise solutions?
Our engineers conduct detailed process analyses to design systems that integrate with your specific production requirements and environmental goals.
What after-sales support do you provide?
We offer comprehensive maintenance programmes, emergency response, and system performance monitoring to ensure long-term operational efficiency.
Can you help with regulatory compliance?
Our solutions ensure adherence to environmental regulations while optimising operational efficiency and reducing compliance costs.
How do you handle international projects?
With local teams in four European regions, we provide coordinated support while maintaining consistent technical standards across all operations.
What sustainability benefits do you offer?
Our systems reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and improve resource efficiency while maintaining production quality.
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