About Us

THE STORY SO FAR

Proteus Instruments, a division of RS Hydro, emerged from a triumphant venture focused on real-time BOD sensing. Originating in a 27-month Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Birmingham, our collaborative efforts resulted in a groundbreaking monitoring platform by late 2017. Affordable, self-cleaning, and capable of real-time BOD and COD measurement, this innovation has the power to transform water quality monitoring, vital for human health and environmental sustainability. Our journey embodies a passion for pushing boundaries, making a lasting impact on how we safeguard our crucial resource—water. The Proteus story is not just a technological triumph; it's a saga of dedicated individuals united in the fervor to revolutionise water quality monitoring.

With a deep-rooted passion for environmental sustainability, we strive to make a meaningful impact by providing cutting-edge monitoring solutions

INNOVATION

Proteus Instruments employs cutting-edge, rigorously tested algorithms to provide precise and real-time quantification of BOD and COD concentrations in a range of applications.

REAL-TIME MONITORING

The state of the art monitoring platform incorporates the latest technology to provide accurate, reliable and minimal maintenance monitoring of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC).

PATENT PROTECTED

Such is the innovation of the Proteus that it has been patent protected (GB2553218).

WINNERS OF THE

QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE: INNOVATION

OUR VISION AND CORE VALUES

Honesty & Integrity

Our behaviour & actions stand up to scrutiny

Leadership & Ownership

We empower our team to succeed & lead by example

Desire to Win

We are always one step ahead

Culture

We innovate, inspire & are proud of who we are

Customer Centric

We treat every client like they are our only client

2013

KTP between RS Hydro and UoB results in the Proteus

Proteus was formed on the back of an innovation project to develop a real-time BOD sensor. A 27-month long Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Birmingham and RS Hydro

2017

Commercial multiprobe comes to market

In late 2017 the Proteus multiprobe became commercially available

2018

Proteus Instruments goes Worldwide

Proteus Instruments began to recruit our Worldwide network of distributors

2021

Proteus Instruments won the Water Dragons Highly Commended Award

This award represents the true level of innovation shown by Proteus Instruments. Alastair Moseley, Water Dragon Judge Chair said: "I am also delighted that the judges awarded highly commended to Proteus for pushing forward the boundaries of monitoring across our environment"

2021

Proteus Instruments won the IOW

The Institute of Water announced Proteus Instruments as the Midlands area Innovation awards winners for 2021

2021

Proteus Instruments got a new home

Proteus Instruments and RS Hydro moved to a larger premises to the new location at Canalside, Harris Business Park

2022

MD Rob Stevens appeared on the BBC

Rob Stevens, MD was on the River Teme, Tenbury Wells to show just how easily the Proteus can be used to pick up real-time pollution events in water bodies.

2022

Proteus Instruments won the Queen's Awards

Proteus Instruments were proud to receive the Queens Awards, one of only 51 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: Innovation.

2023

Initial Release of Optical Ammonium Technology

Proteus Instruments are ahead of the game and have invested heavily in innovation since it was formed in 2018. Proteus Instruments have now also released the world’s first optical instantaneous ammonium measurement technique for a sonde.

The EIDO standing on a rock with hills and a lake in the background.

2024

Launch of the EIDO with proFluor Technology

Proteus Instruments launched the EIDO, equipped with proFluor Technology, marking a significant advancement. This launch coincides with the achievement of their second patent and the publication of their fourth and fifth scientific papers, further establishing their innovation and expertise in the field.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Rob Stevens

Managing Director

Jason Anderson

Operations Director

Zillah Pickering

Finance & HR Manager

Michael Oswell

Sales Director

About Us

THE STORY SO FAR

With a deep-rooted passion for environmental sustainability, we strive to make a meaningful impact by providing cutting-edge monitoring solutions

INNOVATION

REAL-TIME MONITORING

PATENT PROTECTED

WINNERS OF THE

QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE: INNOVATION