A Legacy of Industrial Innovation
Over the last 100 years, the industrial sector has undergone numerous evolutions—from the birth of oil and gas to automation and the “great crew change” to today’s energy transition. Through every shift, CTP has been driven by the same conviction: Industrial performance and environmental responsibility must go hand-in-hand.
Founded in 1926, CTP built its reputation by solving complex operational challenges in demanding environments. From early industrial chemical cleaning to today’s effluent-free solutions, we have adapted our expertise to meet new technical, regulatory, and environmental constraints. What began as a specialized firm has grown into a global leader trusted by operators spanning sectors, decades, and even continents.
This longevity stems from rigorous engineering and deep field understanding. CTP turns experience into innovation, validates it through performance, and anchors it in safety, people, and environmental responsibility.
As CTP celebrates its 100th anniversary, we reflect on our evolution, the industries we serve, and the challenges ahead. Industries face increasing demands for efficiency, safety, and sustainability, but our founding conviction remains unchanged. It continues to guide how we address challenges, develop responsible solutions, and support customers with proven expertise.
Ten Decades of Progress and Innovation
Join CTP on a century-long journey that shaped how we serve customers and laid the foundation for the future.
CTP is founded in France
Established as Compagnie Technique des Pétroles, CTP specializes in the construction of industrial refractory furnaces and chimneys. This expertise supports the rise of heavy industry.
Expanding into Industrial Chemical Cleaning
After three decades of development, CTP expanded into industrial chemical cleaning, which later became CTP environnement. That same year, we introduced the HUTER® process for cleaning oil-fired boilers and furnaces, initiating CTP’s focus on process-driven innovation.
Advancing Cleaning Performance
CTP introduces the NEUTROL® process, enabling offline equipment cleaning and expanding its ability to restore performance in line with evolving industrial demands.
Cleaning Without Shutdowns
With the launch of the ANHYDROL® process, CTP introduces online furnace cleaning, allowing operators to maintain efficiency without operational interruptions.
A Breakthrough in Fin-Fan Cleaning
The DECAMEX® process redefines fin-fan cleaning by enabling online intervention and establishing a new standard for performance and operational continuity.
Expanding into Asia-Pacific
CTP establishes its Asia-Pacific presence in Singapore, representing a significant milestone in the company’s international growth.
Pushing Furnace Cleaning Further
Leveraging its expertise, CTP launches the NEUTRAMEX® process to improve online furnace cleaning performance.
Responding to Environmental Challenges
In response to customer needs, CTP launches mobile effluent treatment services, expanding its expertise from cleaning to environmental performance.
Strengthening European Presence and Effluent Solutions
CTP enters Portugal by establishing CTP ambiente and introducing CLEARFLOW®, a mobile physico-chemical effluent treatment process that uses settling.
Advancing Innovation in Mobile Effluent Treatment
With AEROMOBIL®, CTP adds air flotation technology to its mobile effluent treatment solutions, expanding its environmental capabilities.
Developing Biological Treatment Solutions
CTP launches BIOMOBIL®, introducing mobile biological effluent treatment to its environmental solutions portfolio.
CTP environment North America in Canada
CTP environnement enters the North American market with the creation of its Canadian subsidiary.
Nuclear Division
CTP environnement establishes its specialized Nuclear Division, focusing on chemical cleaning, decontamination, and effluent treatment for nuclear sites.
Establishing a Presence in the United States
CTP environnement creates its U.S. subsidiary four years after entering the Canadian market.
Expanding into the United Kingdom
The following year, we continue our international growth by launching CTP environnement UK.
External growth with PLM Equipements
CTP environnement continues to grow externally, now providing remediation services.
Shaping the Next Century of Industrial Performance
CTP enters its second century with a new generation of innovations: PFASMOBIL® for environmental challenges, the RE-Source® approach for water reuse and resource recovery, and the DECAMEX® Century, which features advanced safety, drone technology, and data-driven performance.
A Culture Built on Expertise and Commitment
High Pressure cleaning
Technician after online cleaning with ANHYDROL®
Boilers with smoke tubes
Technician for online cleaning NEUTRAMEX®
HUTER® process in boiler with water tubes
Measuring with safety
CTP trucks in 1975
Chamfering activities during the 1920s to 1950s
Since its founding, CTP has focused on solving industrial challenges where performance, safety, and reliability are critical. This conviction continues to guide how we operate and innovate today. Our teams work closely with operations in demanding environments—refineries, power plants, chemical facilities, and mining operations—to understand customer constraints and deliver effective solutions proven in the world’s toughest industrial environments.
This culture is grounded in technical expertise, critical thinking, and a willingness to challenge established practices. Customer needs drive innovation, which involves improving operational efficiency, reducing environmental impact, or navigating ever-evolving regulatory requirements.
Today, more than 250 employees operate in 45+ countries, fostering a culture of commitment, responsiveness, and collaboration. Engineers, technicians, and specialists apply this shared conviction by delivering proven performance for customers.
CTP continues to grow by investing in people, encouraging initiative, and promoting a work environment where expertise is shared and progress is collective.
A Century Powered by People
Paulo BARREIRA, Field Project Manager (30 years of service)
“I came to France on a six-month contract as a field worker, and I never left. The
company has evolved, but its core values remain the same—such as trust between
employees and clients, and the passing on of expertise.”
Marian MOUCHEROUD, Area Director
"During the flooding in the Vésubie Valley in 2020, CTP environnement teams urgently deployed mobile units to treat domestic wastewater.
Thanks to rapid mobilization and immediately operational solutions, we helped limit the environmental impact and provide concrete support to local communities and authorities. This intervention demonstrates our ability to act with efficiency and operational excellence, even in crisis situations."
Carlos Do Nascimento, Field Project Manager (27 Years of Service)
"Working at CTP is a family story—passed down from father to son, but also shared among colleagues. I was fortunate to be trained in the field, to discover and learn every aspect of the job. I was given opportunities that allowed me to grow and continue doing what I love: working in the field and sharing my experience."
Paulo BARREIRA, Field Project Manager (30 years of service)
“I came to France on a six-month contract as a field worker, and I never left. The
company has evolved, but its core values remain the same—such as trust between
employees and clients, and the passing on of expertise.”
Marian MOUCHEROUD, Area Director
"During the flooding in the Vésubie Valley in 2020, CTP environnement teams urgently deployed mobile units to treat domestic wastewater.
Thanks to rapid mobilization and immediately operational solutions, we helped limit the environmental impact and provide concrete support to local communities and authorities. This intervention demonstrates our ability to act with efficiency and operational excellence, even in crisis situations."
Carlos Do Nascimento, Field Project Manager (27 Years of Service)
"Working at CTP is a family story—passed down from father to son, but also shared among colleagues. I was fortunate to be trained in the field, to discover and learn every aspect of the job. I was given opportunities that allowed me to grow and continue doing what I love: working in the field and sharing my experience."
A Century Helping Industry Navigate What's Next
Over the past century, industries have evolved through major technological, operational, and regulatory shifts. Throughout these changes, CTP has worked alongside customers and partners to help them adapt, supporting performance, continuity, and responsibility as expectations evolved. Explore the key transformations that shaped the industry in the last 100 years, and how our experience helped anticipate what comes next.
Explore a century of transformation
Delivering Industrial Performance Worldwide
Innovation in Action
As markets shift toward energy efficiency, water management, safety, and regulatory compliance, we develop solutions that enable operators to perform reliably and responsibly. In refining, power generation, chemicals, and waste treatment, we help operators overcome obstacles that affect:
Performance
& Control
We restore heat-transfer performance and stabilize critical processes while providing data that support informed maintenance decisions and sustained performance.
Operational Continuity
Our solutions support continuous production by minimizing downtime and preventing unnecessary shutdowns.
Learn about NEUTRAMEX® online heater cleaning
Environment
& Compliance
We manage complex effluents, address emerging contaminants, and handle water limitations to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
Discover AEROMOBIL® mobile unit
Cost
& Margin
We offer flexible, service-based solutions that reduce capital expenditure and provide measurable operational value.
Safety
& Workforce
Our solutions limit human intervention in hazardous environments and support safer industrial operations.
Flexibility
& Agility
We offer solutions that adapt easily to site-specific conditions, evolving requirements, and operational urgency.
Discover BIOMOBIL® wastewater treatment
DECAMEX®: Three Decades of Redefining Industrial Cooling Enhancement
For more than three decades, DECAMEX® has evolved alongside the market’s ever-changing operational and environmental dynamics. Discover why this solution became the gold standard in online air cooler cleaning and how its latest features continue to reflect CTP’s commitment to safety, performance, and future-ready solutions.
Discover how CTP continues to innovate
A Century Behind Us.
A Bright Future Ahead.
A century in business isn’t an endpoint; it’s the foundation for the innovation ahead. As challenges grow more complex and expectations rise, CTP remains committed to delivering solutions that combine performance, safety, and sustainability.
From chemical cleaning to effluent treatment and legacy expertise to the next-generation of innovation, we continue to evolve alongside our customers. Shaping the future is about being ready to build it, responsibly and reliably.
Let’s shape the future of your industrial performance together →