CEPS PLC operates as an industrial trading holding company in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates through Aford Awards, Friedman's, and Hickton Group segments. The Aford Awards segment offers sports trophies and engraving services. The Friedman's segment converts and distributes specialist lycra. The Hickton Group segment provides services to the construction industry. It also provides building control, gas and electrical safety, and gas safety consultancy services, as well as designs and manufactures leotards. CEPS PLC was founded in 2004 and is based in Bath, the United Kingdom.