Gradus

What Gradus does

Gradus Limited is a UK-headquartered contract interior solutions provider founded in 1966 in Macclesfield, Cheshire, and currently operating as a subsidiary of the Gerflor Group. The company supplies an integrated portfolio spanning stair edgings and floor trims, premium and high-performance carpets, luxury vinyl tile, barrier matting systems (primary, secondary, hybrid), wall protection (PVC-u cladding, rubber and stainless steel profiles, handrails), specialist LED lighting, and safety systems, supported by proprietary Gradus Grip adhesives and a Lok-Lift releasable installation system. Notable technical components include the patented XT stair edging design (with bronze, aluminium and PVC-u Hardnose channels), the SureProtect wall cladding family (Pure, Endure, Design, Artworx), and CAD-based bespoke design services; manufacturing and operations are distributed across multiple UK sites in Macclesfield, Poynton and Winsford.

The business operates a dual go-to-market model: flooring accessories are sold through a national network of UK flooring distributors with next day delivery, while matting, wall protection, LED lighting and floorcoverings are sold directly, with a full supply-and-fit installation service for larger projects. Specification-led demand is supported by RIBA-approved CPD seminars, BIM objects available through NBS Source, downloadable technical brochures, and an interactive website (including LRV calculator and design board). Customer base spans eight vertical segments - commercial office, education, healthcare, gym & fitness, retail, leisure & hospitality, industry, and housing - with named projects across NHS trusts (Christie, Evelina London), universities (Essex), transport hubs (Heathrow Terminal 2, Old Oak Common Elizabeth line depot), and entertainment venues (Haymarket Theatre). International reach is delivered through Far East (Singapore) and Middle East (Dubai) offices, with ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications providing compliance and quality assurance across the portfolio.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales (accessories, floorcoverings, matting, lighting) and professional services (supply-and-fit installation, design and bespoke services), with quote-based project pricing rather than disclosed public rates. Pricing is pay-as-you-go at the distributor level and project-based for direct channels. No public revenue figures are disclosed, and the firm has no active external funding rounds in the available data, reflecting its private ownership within the Gerflor Group conglomerate.

Name

Gradus

Legal name

Gradus Limited

Website

https://gradus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gradus Limited is a UK-based contract interior solutions provider, founded in 1966 and now a subsidiary of the Gerflor Group. It manufactures and supplies stair edgings, flooring accessories, carpets, LVT, barrier matting, wall protection, and LED lighting to commercial, healthcare, education, retail, transport, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Interior Solutions

NAICS

Flooring Contractors (23833)

SIC

Carpets & Rugs (2273)

akta.pro primary industry

Flooring Installation Materials & Accessories (Adhesives, Grouts, Trims, Transitions) (IMADAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resilient Floor Coverings Manufacturing (Vinyl/LVT/Linoleum/Rubber/Cork) (IMAOAJAH)

Keywords

• Contract interior solutions
• Stair edgings and trims
• Barrier matting systems
• Wall protection cladding
• Commercial flooring accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Macclesfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Flooring Accessories Sales: Sale of stair edgings, floor trims, skirtings, expansion joint covers, and related accessories through UK distributor network. Next day delivery to distributors on majority of products.
2. Floorcoverings: Sale of premium carpet tiles, planks, broadloom, impervious backed carpets, and luxury vinyl tile (LVT). Products include ECONYL Regenerated Solution Dyed Nylon made from recycled nylon waste.
3. Barrier Matting Systems: Sale of primary, secondary, and hybrid barrier matting products for entrance and circulation areas. Includes 5-day manufacturing service for orders up to 20m².
4. LED Lighting Systems: Commercial LED lighting solutions for leisure, hospitality, retail, and education environments. Full project management service including installation and ongoing maintenance.
5. Supply & Installation Services: Supply and installation service for barrier matting, wall protection, and lighting systems. Full project management from design through installation. In-house qualified installation team with national coverage.
6. Design & Bespoke Services: Bespoke product and colour creation service using CAD design system and in-house tooling. RIBA approved CPD seminars for architects and specifiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Gradus manufactures and supplies contract interior solutions for commercial buildings, including stair edgings and floor trims, premium carpet tiles and luxury vinyl tile floorcoverings, barrier matting systems, wall protection and cladding systems, LED lighting systems, and safety and protection systems. The company sells flooring accessories through a national network of UK flooring distributors and sells floorcoverings, matting, wall protection, and lighting products directly, with full supply and fit project management services supported by in-house qualified installation teams. Gradus operates as a brand of the Gerflor Group and serves commercial verticals including office, education, healthcare, retail, leisure, hospitality, industry, and housing.

Product overview

Gradus is a contract interior solutions provider that evolved from a flooring accessories business (founded 1966) into a comprehensive portfolio of building interior protection and finishing products. The offering is organized around a unified system approach to protecting and finishing commercial interiors: stair edgings and floor trims form the core flooring accessories line; floorcoverings (carpet tiles, broadloom, luxury vinyl tile) provide the flooring itself; barrier matting systems handle entrance protection; wall protection systems safeguard walls and corners; LED lighting adds safety and decorative illumination; and safety systems protect buildings and equipment from vehicle damage. All major product lines are designed to work together as coordinated systems, supported by Gradus Grip adhesives, BIM objects for specification, RIBA-approved CPD seminars, and supply-and-fit installation services. The company operates as a brand of the Gerflor Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SureProtect: Wall cladding and protection product range including SureProtect Pure, SureProtect Endure, SureProtect Design, and SureProtect Artworx
• XT Stair Edgings
• Gradus Grip
• Esplanade
• Gradus Lighting

Products and services

• Stair Edgings and Trims Stair edgings define step edges and protect floorcoverings from damage, offered in aluminium, PVC-u, and bronze with slip-resistant inserts. Includes the patented XT Stair Edgings, Traditional Stair Edgings, Elite Stair Edgings with concealed mechanical fixing, and Flexible PVC options for architects and specifiers specifying commercial buildings.
• Floor Trims Transition strips that link floorcoverings safely and reduce accident risk for pedestrian and wheeled traffic. Includes Clip-Top, Clip-Top fx, MTS Multi-Trim System, Luxury Trim System, Euro-Clip, PPS, Design-Clip, Mono-Clip, Cable Ducts, Matwell Frames, and Specialist Floor Trims for commercial and residential flooring projects.
• Skirtings, Clean Corners and Cappings Solutions for junctions where floor meets wall, including Gradus Stratum skirting (PVC alternative to wood), cove formers, capping strips, carpet caps, and tile caps. Designed for commercial and residential interior finishing projects.
• Safety Track Heavy-duty slip-resistant surface finish using silicone carbide resin carrier with self-adhesive backing for ramps, walkways, and slip-risk areas in commercial and industrial settings.
• Stairtile Slip-Resistant Flooring Rubber composite material for hard-wearing, slip-resistant finish on stairs and floors, available in dovetail, flat, and rounded profiles plus disc options in 4 colours for internal and external applications in commercial environments.
• Trans-Edge Heavy Duty Range Heavy-duty aluminium stair edgings with extremely durable slip-resistant inserts suitable for internal and external use. Includes TEX range and Trans-Edge HD System for demanding environments such as railway stations, car parks, and airports.
• Expansion Joint Covers

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces risk of slips, trips and falls on stairs through visual contrast and slip-resistant surfaces
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance (UKSFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGradus is a core member of UKSFA, an independent non-profit membership association working with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, retailers, fitters and the waste sector to divert flooring waste from landfill. UKSFA works to foster strategic collaborations and networks to develop viable solutions for textile and resilient flooring waste.
• Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) at Stirling UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGradus works with Stirling University's Dementia Services Development Centre which provides expertise and understanding of designing for those living with dementia. The DSDC's Dementia Design Tool guides Gradus's decisions on inclusive design products and environments.
• F Ball (Adhesives Manufacturer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGradus partnered with F Ball, a leading adhesives manufacturer, to write a discussion paper on floorcoverings, accessories and adhesives. The paper explains pitfalls to be aware of when installing floorcoverings and accessories and how to ensure adhesives are properly tested.
• Groundwork UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGradus has partnered with Groundwork UK on community projects including West Gorton biodiversity garden and Age UK Tameside dementia-friendly garden. These projects demonstrate Gradus's focus on social purpose and inclusive design.
• Manchester City CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the West Gorton biodiversity project along with Groundwork UK and The Guinness Partnership. Local residents were actively involved in creating pollinator garden containers.
• The Guinness PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the West Gorton biodiversity project along with Groundwork UK and Manchester City Council, working to create an urban greenspace that brought together the community.
• Age UK TamesidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGradus and Groundwork UK created a dementia-friendly garden at Age UK Tameside, transforming the centre's outdoor area into a useable and attractive greenspace. The project followed design principles from Stirling University's Dementia Services Development Centre.
• Gerflor GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGradus Floorcoverings is a brand of the Gerflor Group, a UK manufacturer of premium quality carpet tile and plank, broadloom and impervious backed carpets. Products include ECONYL Regenerated Solution Dyed Nylon made from recycled materials.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Altro: UK-based manufacturer of safety flooring, wall cladding and door systems serving healthcare, education and commercial interiors. Altro is the closest direct competitor to Gradus in the UK contract interior solutions space, with overlapping portfolios in safety flooring, hygienic wall systems and accessories.
• Forbo Flooring Systems: Global manufacturer of commercial flooring including LVT, carpet tiles, entrance matting and Flotex, with strong UK presence. Forbo competes head-to-head with Gradus in floorcoverings and barrier matting across education, healthcare and commercial segments.
• Polyflor: UK-based vinyl and safety flooring manufacturer (part of the James Halstead group). Polyflor overlaps directly with Gradus's LVT and resilient flooring range and competes in many of the same healthcare, education and commercial specifications.
• C/S Group (Construction Specialties): Global manufacturer of wall protection, handrails, entrance matting and expansion joint covers. C/S Group's Acrovyn wall protection and Pedisystems entrance matting lines compete directly with Gradus's SureProtect and Esplanade/Boulevard ranges.
• InPro Corporation: US-headquartered manufacturer of wall protection, handrails, corner guards and door protection for healthcare, education and commercial buildings. InPro is a direct category competitor to Gradus's wall protection offering, particularly in healthcare specifications.
• Karndean Designflooring: UK-based design-led LVT manufacturer serving residential and commercial markets. Karndean competes directly with Gradus's Creation 55 LVT range and the broader floorcoverings offering in commercial specifications.

Broad incumbents

• Tarkett: Global flooring manufacturer with broad commercial portfolio across LVT, carpet, rubber, linoleum and sports surfaces. Tarkett competes with Gradus's floorcoverings at scale and benefits from broader geographic reach and category breadth.
• Interface: Global modular carpet tile manufacturer with strong sustainability positioning (Climate Take Back mission). Interface is a major direct competitor in the premium commercial carpet tile category where Gradus Floorcoverings also operates.
• Gerflor Group: Parent company of Gradus Floorcoverings and one of the world's largest vinyl flooring manufacturers. Gerflor overlaps with Gradus's LVT and resilient flooring portfolio and operates across the same global commercial specification channels.
• Shaw Industries: US-headquartered global flooring manufacturer (subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway) with extensive carpet, LVT and resilient flooring portfolios. Shaw is a broad competitor in commercial floorcoverings with scale advantages versus Gradus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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