Yewdale
Yewdale is a UK-based manufacturer of commercial blinds, curtain tracks, cubicle tracking, and specialist anti-ligature products, supplying trade installers, manufacturers, specifiers, NHS Trusts, and facilities managers across healthcare, education, commercial, and justice sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersWickford, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Yewdale does
Yewdale Corporation Ltd is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer of commercial blinds, curtain tracks, cubicle tracking systems, and specialist anti-ligature products, founded in 2005 and built on 40+ years of industry heritage. Operating from a headquarters and production facility in Wickford, Essex, with a Scotland office covering Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, and a Rayleigh distribution warehouse, the company employs nearly 200 staff across three production shifts. Its product portfolio spans the YewdaleDefiant commercial blind range (roller, cassette, vertical, blackout, venetian, perfect fit, laser, insect screens), the YewdaleKestrel anti-ligature system (including SafeDoor ensuite doors, SafeArt frames, and reduced-ligature tracks), YewdaleMovatrack cubicle tracking, YewdaleVitesse curtain tracks, and YewdaleHarrier cubicle curtains including reusable Stericurtains. The company is the only UK blind manufacturer supplying both made-to-measure complete systems and individual components to in-house trade manufacturers.
The business model is a trade-focused B2B operation. Direct sales run through dedicated Account Managers and Business Development Managers, supported by a £5,000/month starter trade credit account with same-day opening, an e-commerce shop at shop.yewdale.co.uk offering a 3% discount, and a certified Cellular Fabric Trade Dealership network of at least ten authorised dealers across the UK. Customers include installers, in-house blind manufacturers, architects/specifiers (via NBS Source with CAWS and Uniclass 2015 classifications), facilities managers, NHS Trusts, education institutions, commercial fit-out contractors, and detention/justice facilities. Revenue is anchored on quote-based made-to-measure product sales with lifetime warranty, component and fabric supply to in-house manufacturers, and recurring monthly trade credit cycles; service revenues include the proprietary Elite delivery fleet (587,000 miles in 2025 with Advantage Gold same-day delivery) and certified Kestrel anti-ligature installer training. Distribution is dominated by Yewdale-owned vans for England, with courier partners for non-Elite geographies.
Recent operational signals include 2025 manufacturing capacity doubling, a 2022 warehouse acquisition enabling next-day component delivery, solar-powered production, a mobile show van, and a heavy product launch cadence across 2023-2025 (SafeDoor 2, SafeDoor Connect, SafeArt, K2500 reduced-ligature track, Perfect Fit range, 70 Fascia Bracket update). Compliance is anchored on BS EN 13120:2009+A1:2014 child safety, mandatory Kestrel certification for anti-ligature installation, and annual load-release testing through the Protects Plus partnership.
Yewdale firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Yewdale
- Legal name
- Yewdale Corporation Ltd
- Website
- https://yewdale.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Yewdale is a UK-based manufacturer of commercial blinds, curtain tracks, cubicle tracking, and specialist anti-ligature products, supplying trade installers, manufacturers, specifiers, NHS Trusts, and facilities managers across healthcare, education, commercial, and justice sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Yewdale industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Window Blinds & Shading
- NAICS
- Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Window Coverings Manufacturing (Curtains/Drapes/Sheers/Valances) (IMAOAKAC), Curtains, Blinds & Window Treatment Installation (HSAGAHAC)
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Where Yewdale is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wickford
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Yewdale business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Commercial Blind Sales: Sale of made-to-measure commercial blinds including roller, cassette, vertical, blackout, venetian, perfect fit, laser blinds, insect screens, and vision panel flaps. Products sold with lifetime warranty on made-to-measure systems.
- Components and Fabrics: Sale of individual blind components and fabrics to manufacturers who produce blinds in-house. Yewdale is the only blind manufacturer supplying made-to-measure systems AND individual components to trade customers.
- Trade Account Credit: Trade credit accounts with starter credit limit of £5,000/month, quickly increased for established customers. Supports ongoing B2B relationship and repeat purchases.
- Anti-Ligature Products: Specialized Kestrel anti-ligature products for mental healthcare and detention environments. Includes patented products and mandatory certified installation.
- Elite Delivery Service: Proprietary delivery service delivering products via Yewdale vans with dedicated drivers. Includes real-time tracking and Advantage Gold same-day delivery option within 3 hours for urgent component orders.
- Fabric Books and Samples: Sale of fabric selector books: Plain Fabric Collection at £80 and Cellular Fabric Collection at £60. Also provides free sample requests for commercial projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Trade Credit Account |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Online Shop Discount |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Plain Fabric Collection Book |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Cellular Fabric Collection Book |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Made-to-Measure Products |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels10 records
Yewdale product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Yewdale designs and manufactures made-to-measure commercial window blinds, cubicle tracking, cubicle curtains, curtain tracks, anti-ligature systems, and related components, supplying them primarily to UK trade customers such as blind installers, in-house blind manufacturers, architects/specifiers, and facilities managers. The portfolio spans the YewdaleDefiant range of blinds, the YewdaleKestrel anti-ligature range, YewdaleVitesse curtain tracks, YewdaleMovatrack cubicle tracking, YewdaleHarrier cubicle curtains (including Stericurtains), ShadeBox external shading, blind components, and commercial fabrics, complemented by an in-house Elite delivery service and certified installation training.
Product overview
Yewdale is a UK-based commercial blind manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of window shading, privacy, and anti-ligature products primarily for trade customers including installers, specifiers, and facilities managers. The core YewdaleDefiant range includes roller blinds (R-series), cassette blinds (C-series), vertical blinds (VL-series), blackout units, venetian blinds, Perfect Fit, laser blinds, insect screens, and ShadeBox external shading. The YewdaleKestrel sub-brand provides specialist anti-ligature products for mental healthcare and detention settings, including SafeDoor ensuite doors, SafeArt frames, and anti-ligature tracks and blinds. Complementary product lines include YewdaleVitesse curtain tracks, YewdaleMovatrack cubicle tracking systems, and YewdaleHarrier cubicle curtains (including reusable Stericurtains and disposable options). The company also supplies comprehensive blind components for in-house manufacturing, commercial fabrics (including cellular fabrics), and electrical motors. Service offerings encompass the Elite delivery service with company-owned vans, training courses with mandatory Kestrel certification, NBS specification support, and fabric sample books. Products are manufactured in-house at the UK factory using solar power, backed by lifetime warranties on made-to-measure systems, with lead times of 3-5 days on average.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- YewdaleDefiant: Main commercial blind brand featuring comprehensive range of window blind systems with unique technical features for active commercial environments.
- YewdaleKestrel
- YewdaleMovatrack
- YewdaleHarrier
- YewdaleVitesse
- YewdaleStericurtain
- SafeDoor
- SafeArt
- Elite Delivery Service
- Advantage Gold
Products and services
- YewdaleDefiant Roller Blinds Comprehensive range of roller blind systems with unique technical features for active commercial environments. Includes R20 sidewinder, battery, crank, electric and spring options, R26 overhead corded, R40 premium and R54/R55/R56 heavy-duty variants. Designed for trade customers and made-to-measure with lifetime warranty.
- YewdaleDefiant Cassette Blinds Enclosed cassette blind systems including C20, C22, C24, C25, C27, C29 standard cassettes and C40, C44, C45, C47, C49 with side channels, plus C56T, C57T overhead cassettes for large glazed areas.
- YewdaleDefiant Vertical Blinds Vertical blind systems including VL30 chain and cord, VL30S cord control sloping, VL60 mono chain, VL64 mono crank, and VL65 electric vertical blinds for commercial applications.
- YewdaleDefiant Blackout Blinds Full blackout blind systems including C74 crank, C75 electric, C76-C77 overhead blackout units with zip-side channels for complete light exclusion in commercial environments.
- YewdaleDefiant Venetian Blinds Commercial venetian blind systems including VN25 and VN25S models with aluminium slats for light control and privacy in commercial settings.
- YewdaleDefiant Perfect Fit Blinds No-drill window blind system that clips directly into uPVC window frames without screws, suitable for commercial and residential applications.
- YewdaleDefiant Laser Blinds Specialist commercial blind system with laser-cut pattern technology for decorative light control in commercial environments.
- YewdaleDefiant Insect Screens Fly screen systems including F30 sidewinder, F32 spring, F40 single door, F40D double door insect screens, incorporating proprietary Slipstream technology for commercial applications.
- Vision Panel Flap Specialist blind system for vision panels in doors and partitions, supporting school lockdown procedures with secure visibility options.
- ShadeBox External Shading System External shading system for windows that reduces solar heat gain while maintaining visibility, designed for conservatories and glazed areas.
- YewdaleKestrel Anti-Ligature Products Specialist anti-ligature products for secure mental healthcare settings and detention centres, including anti-ligature blinds, SafeDoor, SafeArt, K2500 reduced-ligature curtain track, K6200/K9500PC window curtain tracks, K100 anti-ligature shower track, mounting plates, and KR20/KVL31/KVL60/KVL64 anti-ligature roller and vertical blinds. Installation requires mandatory YewdaleKestrel certified installer status.
- YewdaleVitesse Curtain Tracks Low maintenance durable curtain tracks for commercial and public environments, including hand-drawn and cord-drawn systems.
- Electric Curtain Tracks Motorised curtain track systems including the 8500W heavy-duty electric curtain track for automated commercial applications, with documented integration with Somfy TaHoma smart home system.
- YewdaleMovatrack Cubicle Tracking Maintenance-free privacy track systems for healthcare and public sectors, including divider tracks and support tracks for cubicle curtain applications.
- YewdaleHarrier Cubicle Curtains Environmentally friendly cubicle curtains and screening for hospitals and healthcare, including reusable curtains and shower curtains with antimicrobial properties.
- Stericurtains Reusable Hospital Curtains Reusable cubicle curtains for healthcare environments that can be cleaned in situ, offering cost savings of £500,000 and 12,000 kg less waste over 10 years for NHS trusts, used with the YewdaleMovatrack cubicle track system.
- Harrier Disposable Curtains Single-use disposable cubicle curtains for healthcare settings, with Harrier universal stalks for easy installation on Movatrack cubicle tracks.
- Blind Components for In-house Manufacturers Complete range of components for manufacturing blinds in-house, covering roller, cassette, blackout, vertical, venetian, anti-ligature, cubicle curtain, stock divider, intravenous, and curtain track components. Yewdale is the only blind manufacturer supplying components for all its systems to trade customers.
- Electrical Tubular Motors and Controls Tubular motors and electrical controls for automated blind systems, including 230v AC tubular motors, motors with radio receivers, battery-powered motors, hand transmitters, and wall switches compatible with Yewdale electric roller and electric curtain track products.
- Commercial Blind Fabrics Range of commercial blind fabrics including Blackout, Dimout, Screen, Voile, Cellular Fabrics, and Venetian slat materials, featuring branded fabric collections such as Yare, Lyn, Stour, Thames, Eden, Roach, Dart, Roe, and Tara recycled fabrics.
- Cellular Fabrics Translucent and blackout cellular fabric ranges with 140+ colours across 8 distinct ranges including Elk, Lune, Somme FR, Tay, and Tora collections, supplied to certified Cellular Fabric Trade Dealership partners and to manufacturers.
- Elite Delivery Service Proprietary in-house delivery service for Yewdale products using company-owned vans and dedicated drivers covering England with real-time tracking and same-day Advantage Gold delivery within 3 hours for urgent component orders within a 2-hour radius.
- Yewdale Training and Certification Courses Training programmes for blind installers, manufacturers, architects, and facilities managers, including cassette blinds installation training, mandatory Kestrel anti-ligature certification with annual refresher requirements, and online seminars.
- Yewdale Fabric Books Physical fabric sample books for trade customers, including the Plain Fabric Collection priced at £80 and the Cellular Fabric Collection priced at £60, each with removable sample cards for client presentations.
- NBS Source Specification Service NBS Source specification support for architects and specifiers with Yewdale products authored to NBS standards including CAWS and Uniclass 2015 classifications, accessible via the NBS Source platform.
Quantifiable outcome
- Made-to-measure orders completed within 3-5 days on average
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Yewdale
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
Yewdale technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature9 records
Yewdale partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Protects PluscoreProtects Plus manages annual testing and reporting of YewdaleKestrel load release products. Partnership enables Healthcare Providers to ensure compliance with mandatory NHS Estates Safety Notice (2002), manufacturers' guidelines, and Estates & Facilities Alert EFA/2019/003. Software platform allows tracking of annual test reports, monitoring of areas needing attention, and alerts for upcoming tests. Critical partnership for maintaining product efficacy and regulatory compliance in healthcare sector.
- The Blind CompanyminorCertified Cellular Fabric Trade Partner located in Rugby, Warwickshire (CV22 7DH). Authorized to supply made-to-measure systems using Yewdale's cellular fabric. Contact: 01788 536170, [email protected]
- Brighton SunblindsminorCertified Cellular Fabric Trade Partner in Brighton (BN2 4AW). Authorized to supply made-to-measure systems using Benthin and Louvolite systems. Contact: 01273 608208
- Don Smith BlindsminorCertified Cellular Fabric Trade Partner in Northampton (NN4 8JH). Authorized dealer with 2-4 week lead times. Contact: 01604 760118
- East Anglia BlindsminorCertified Cellular Fabric Trade Partner in Norfolk (NR3 2AT). Authorized dealer with 2-6 week lead times (model dependent). Contact: 01603 404040
- Kerrys BlindsminorCertified Cellular Fabric Trade Partner in Rotherham, South Yorkshire (S63 5AB). 2-week lead time with systems including P/Fit Cellular, F/Hang Cellular, 3 Bar Tensioned, VS2 Slide comfort. Contact: 01709 878871
- Master BlindsminorCertified Cellular Fabric Trade Partner in London (SW19 2JD). Authorized dealer using EOS System by Hunter Douglas with 10 working day lead time. Contact: 02086486008
- Northavon BlindsminorCertified Cellular Fabric Trade Partner in Bristol (BS37 5NJ). Authorized dealer for Yewdale cellular fabrics. Contact: 01454 273133
- PerfaminorCertified Cellular Fabric Trade Partner in South Yorkshire (S75 1HS). 4-6 day lead time for authorized cellular fabric products. Contact: 01226691010
- Premier Window BlindsminorCertified Cellular Fabric Trade Partner in St Helens, Merseyside (WA9 5GL). Authorized dealer with 10-day maximum lead time using Benthin and Louvolite systems. Contact: 01744 24488
- Tropical BlindsminorCertified Cellular Fabric Trade Partner in Sidcup, Kent (DA5 1QY). 5 working day lead time with systems including Benthin, Clic, and Perfect Fit Systems. Contact: 020 8269 6400
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Yewdale competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Louvolite: UK-based fabric supplier for cellular blinds, explicitly referenced as a system provider for several Yewdale trade dealer partners. Functions as an ecosystem supplier/adjacent player rather than direct competitor, but materially shapes the UK cellular blind fabric market in which Yewdale competes.
- Somfy: Global leader in tubular motors and automated controls for blinds and awnings; already integrated with Yewdale products via the Somfy TaHoma smart home case study. Functions as both component supplier (motors referenced in Yewdale components catalogue) and adjacent technology provider rather than direct competitor.
Broad incumbents
- Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in window coverings and architectural products, including the EOS cellular system used by some Yewdale trade dealers. Significantly larger and broader portfolio (residential, commercial, hospitality) but directly competes in commercial shading and is a benchmark competitor in the UK trade channel.
- Luxaflex (Hunter Douglas brand): Consumer-facing window covering brand of Hunter Douglas with UK retail presence. Competes indirectly with Yewdale in cellular fabrics and premium shading, though primarily consumer/retail distribution versus Yewdale's trade focus.
- Lutron Electronics: Global leader in lighting and motorized shading controls for commercial and high-end residential applications. Competes indirectly through integrated shading systems and is a benchmark for premium commercial projects, though it operates as a controls/automation specialist rather than blind manufacturer.
Regional players
- Warema: German-headquartered European leader in sun shading systems for commercial buildings, including external venetian blinds and roller shutters. Comparable in commercial shading technology but operates primarily in continental Europe with limited direct UK presence, making it a regional rather than head-to-head competitor.
Direct peers
- Decora Blind Systems: UK and Ireland-based manufacturer of made-to-measure blinds, curtain poles, and tracks serving trade customers. Closely comparable trade-focused B2B model with made-to-measure manufacturing, similar product breadth, and overlapping installer/specifier customer base.
- Silent Gliss: Swiss-founded global manufacturer of commercial curtain tracks, blinds, and shading systems with a strong UK presence. Closely comparable to Yewdale in curtain track and commercial shading portfolio, and overlaps directly in trade/specifier channels for commercial and healthcare projects.
- Morley Glass & Glazing: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of integral blinds and sealed units with trade focus. Comparable as a UK trade supplier of commercial shading solutions and overlaps with Yewdale's commercial fit-out and office/refurbishment channels.
- Appeal Blinds: UK-based commercial and domestic blind manufacturer with a strong trade customer base. Overlaps with Yewdale in roller, vertical, and venetian blinds, and competes for the same installer and contractor accounts.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Yewdale social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
Yewdale financial estimates
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Yewdale leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles16 records
Yewdale funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Yewdale M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Yewdale
What does Yewdale do?
Yewdale designs and manufactures made-to-measure commercial window blinds, cubicle tracking, cubicle curtains, curtain tracks, anti-ligature systems, and related components, supplying them primarily to UK trade customers such as blind installers, in-house blind manufacturers, architects/specifiers, and facilities managers. The portfolio spans the YewdaleDefiant range of blinds, the YewdaleKestrel anti-ligature range, YewdaleVitesse curtain tracks, YewdaleMovatrack cubicle tracking, YewdaleHarrier cubicle curtains (including Stericurtains), ShadeBox external shading, blind components, and commercial fabrics, complemented by an in-house Elite delivery service and certified installation training.
Is Yewdale a public or private company?
Yewdale is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Yewdale founded?
Yewdale was founded in 2005. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Yewdale based?
Yewdale is headquartered in Wickford, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Yewdale make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Commercial Blind Sales are the primary driver. The others are components and Fabrics, trade Account Credit, anti-Ligature Products, elite Delivery Service and fabric Books and Samples.
Who are Yewdale's main competitors?
Others on record are Louvolite and Somfy. Broad incumbents are Hunter Douglas, Luxaflex (Hunter Douglas brand) and Lutron Electronics. Warema is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Decora Blind Systems, Silent Gliss, Morley Glass & Glazing and Appeal Blinds.
Does Yewdale have an API?
No public API is recorded for Yewdale.
What industry is Yewdale in?
Yewdale's product category is Commercial Window Blinds & Shading. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAN, Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings), with a secondary code of IMAOAKAC, Window Coverings Manufacturing (Curtains/Drapes/Sheers/Valances). Its NAICS code is 337920 and its SIC code is 2590.