Engineering Innovation. Developing Tomorrow’s Process Technologies Today.
William Curle Developments Ltd is a process technology company dedicated to advancing industrial solutions through innovation, research, and the creation of intellectual property. We specialise in developing equipment and systems with the potential for patents, bridging the gap between concept design and commercial application.
ABOUT US
Engineering Bold Ideas into Real-World Solutions
At William Curle Developments, we believe that the future of industry relies on bold thinking and practical engineering. Our company was founded on a vision of creating process technologies that push boundaries while delivering measurable value to operators across sectors such as energy, materials handling, and environmental solutions.
From our base in Glasgow, we work with strategic partners in the UK, USA, and internationally. Each project is shaped by our values:
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Sustainability
- Excellence
OUR VALUES
Driven by Values, Defined by Excellence
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01. Innovation
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02. Integrity
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03. Sustainability
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04. Excellence
OUR MISSION
“To engineer process technologies with lasting impact, creating intellectual property that advances industries worldwide.”
Our Focus
Where Innovation Meets Industry
We operate at the intersection of research, engineering, and commercialisation, with four clear areas of focus.
Process Equipment Development
- Research into next-generation process systems.
- Prototype design, build, and testing.
- Scale-up from lab to industrial deployment.
- Opportunities for licensing, joint ventures, and intellectual property transfer. Our technologies are developed with the clear objective of becoming protected, patentable solutions that give partners a competitive edge.
Energy Innovation
OHR Energy
Through our sister company OHR Energy, we transform waste challenges into renewable opportunities. The flagship Pyr-X™ technology converts plastics, biomass, food waste, and other organic materials into clean energy. Designed to be modular and mobile, Pyr-X™ provides a scalable answer for businesses, communities, and governments committed to sustainability.
Engineering Expertise
Bulk Solid Solutions
Bulk Solid Solutions Ltd provides consultancy and design services in bulk solids handling. From storage silos and conveyors to discharge mechanisms and flow systems, the company tackles challenges such as bridging, segregation, and wear. This expertise ensures reliability, safety, and efficiency across the supply chain.
International Links
Therm-X Environment Solutions LLP (USA)
Focused on environmental engineering technologies with applications in energy and industrial processes.
Honeycomb Base (HCB) Tanks
Specialised offshore drill cuttings storage and conveying solutions, designed for durability and environmental compliance in the energy sector.
OUR APPROACH
Innovation & Intellectual Property
Innovation is not an afterthought—it is our core purpose. We pursue projects that have clear potential for intellectual property creation, securing patents that safeguard our technologies and deliver commercial value.
Identify industry challenges where existing solutions fall short.
Apply advanced engineering to create practical, scalable designs.
Protect concepts through intellectual property rights and patents.
License technologies to industry partners, enabling global deployment.
By building a strong IP portfolio, William Curle Developments ensures our work leaves a lasting legacy across the industries we serve.
CASE HIGHLIGHTS
Proven Innovations in Action
HCB Tanks
Pyr-X™ Technology (OHR Energy)
Therm-X Systems
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CONTACT US
Get in Touch with Our Team
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Corporate Office
William Curle Developments Ltd
2 West Regent Street
Glasgow G2 1RW