About
Founded in 1987, Ritec International Limited is a private headquartered in London, United Kingdom specializing in Solar.
Founded in 1987 by Stephen and Karen Byers, Ritec International Limited is a UK-based company specializing in surface protection technologies. The company developed ClearShield, a polymeric resin coating that converts ordinary glass to non-stick, easy-clean glass. ClearShield is applied to new and existing glass surfaces to protect against contamination, corrosion, and deterioration. The company's solutions are used across multiple sectors including solar photovoltaic panels, offshore oil and gas platforms, marine vessels, railway installations, and architectural applications. ClearShield improves light transmission on solar panels, reduces maintenance frequency by 50-80%, and enhances visibility and safety on offshore installations. The company operates through a global network of distributors and marketing partners and has received multiple awards including the Prince of Wales Award for Industrial Innovation & Production and British G-Awards.
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1987
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Products
ClearShield
ClearShield Eco-System
RitecoatFloat
QuickSpray 300
Projects
Solar Tree - Road of the Future
Sleipner A Offshore Platform
Ekofisk 2/4 X Drilling Platform
Cypria Maris Hotel Solar Panels
Rooftop Solar Installation - Tijuana
Certifications & Awards
Awards
Prince of Wales Award for Industrial Innovation & Production
British G-Awards 2014
British G-Awards 2015
Glass Bulletin Awards 2018
ClearShield US Awards and Recognition Association