What Marley does

Marley, trading as Marley Limited (Company Number 11519291), is the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of pitched roofing and cladding products, operating as a subsidiary within the Marshalls plc group of companies alongside Marshalls Group Limited, Marshalls Mono, and Viridian Solar. Headquartered in Branston, Burton on Trent, the company was founded in 1924 and employs 501–1,000 people. Its core products span concrete roof tiles (Edgemere, Duo Edgemere, Ludlow, Modern, Anglia, Mendip, Wessex and other profiles), clay roof tiles including heritage and handmade ranges, western red cedar shingles and shakes, fibre cement Marley Weatherboard cladding, JB Red and Type A Brown roofing battens, underlays, dry verge systems, ridge and hip tiles, and a complete Roof System platform.

In its renewable solutions division, Marley sells the integrated Marley SolarTile alongside hybrid and string inverters, Lynx Home U Series battery storage, and ArcBox fire protection. The most significant recent innovation is Edgemere 2.0 (launched June 2026), the first UK roof tile manufactured with carbon-capture cement technology, delivering a Global Warming Potential of 1.86kg CO2e per m² from cradle to gate and supported by Carbon Bank evidence and Environmental Attribute Certificates. Certifications across the operating entity and parent group include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Marley runs a B2B sales-led go-to-market targeting four primary segments: architects and specifiers (served via BIM/CAD files and RIBA-accredited CPD), roofing installers, building materials merchants and stockists, and housing providers and public sector organisations. Distribution is multi-channel through a UK merchant and stockist network with a 'Find a Stockist' locator, direct sales to housing developers and local authorities, direct-to-customer sample and technical service requests via the website, and a roofing installation arm operating in Scotland. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales (roofing, solar and cladding) supplemented by professional services such as solar design and specification tooling. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are issued to business customers under Marley's standard Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Name

Marley

Legal name

Marley Limited

Website

https://www.marley.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Marley is the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of pitched roofing and cladding products, serving architects, installers, merchants, housing developers, and public sector clients with concrete and clay tiles, solar roofing, battens, and accessories from its Burton on Trent headquarters under the Marshalls plc group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burton-on-trent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Products: Manufacturing and sale of roofing products including concrete roof tiles, clay roof tiles, cedar shingles and shakes, roof battens, dry verge systems, ridge tiles, and other roofing accessories. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to merchants, installers, and directly to housing providers.
2. Solar Products: Sale of solar roofing solutions including Marley SolarTile, hybrid inverters, string inverters, battery storage (Lynx Home U Series), and ArcBox fire protection. Products are sold as complete systems or components.
3. Cladding Products: Sale of Marley Weatherboard fibre cement cladding system with associated trims, screws, EPDM adhesive tape, and touch-up paint for external wall cladding applications.
4. Technical Services: Provision of technical services including BIM files, CAD drawings, fixing specifications, and solar design tools. These services support product specification and installation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marley manufactures and supplies pitched roofing and cladding products for the UK construction industry, including concrete roof tiles, clay roof tiles, cedar shingles and shakes, fibre cement weatherboard, roofing battens, underlays, dry fix accessories, and integrated solar roofing systems (SolarTile) with inverters, battery storage, and fire protection. The company also provides technical services such as BIM files, CAD drawings, fixing specifications, and RIBA-accredited CPD training to support architects, installers, and merchants.

Product overview

Marley is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of roofing and cladding products operating as part of the Marshalls Group. The product portfolio centres on pitched roof solutions and renewable energy integration. Core offerings include concrete and clay roof tiles (Edgemere, Duo Edgemere, Ludlow, Modern, and heritage ranges), cedar shingles and shakes, and fibre cement weatherboard cladding. The renewable solutions division offers the Marley SolarTile integrated solar roofing system, hybrid and string inverters, battery storage (Lynx Home U Series), and ArcBox fire protection for solar installations. Supporting products include JB Red Batten and Type A Brown Batten roofing battens, various underlays, dry verge systems, ridge and hip tiles, eaves ventilation, and GRP dry valleys. The company positions its complete Roof System as a unified platform combining all components for architects, installers, and merchants, with recent innovation highlighted by Edgemere 2.0 featuring carbon-capture cement technology. Marley also provides technical services including BIM files, CAD drawings, solar design tools, and RIBA-accredited CPD training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concrete Roof Tiles Concrete roof tiles available in various profiles (Edgemere, Duo Edgemere, Duo Modern, Modern, Anglia Single Pantile, Ashmore Double Plain, Double Roman, Ludlow Major, Ludlow Plus, Mendip Double Pantile, Wessex, and Riven Edgemere), serving residential and commercial pitched roofing applications.
• Clay Roof Tiles Clay roof tiles including Acme Single Camber Plain Tile, Canterbury Handmade Plain Tile, Hawkins Plain Tile, and Lincoln Single Pantile, available in various heritage colours for traditional and period properties.
• Marley SolarTile Roof-integrated solar tile system that combines roofing and solar energy generation in a single product, designed for seamless aesthetic integration on pitched roofs.
• ES G2 Hybrid Inverter Hybrid inverter for solar installations that enables connection of both solar panels and battery storage systems, supporting intelligent energy management.
• Clearline String Inverter String inverter for solar PV systems that converts direct current from solar panels to alternating current for grid connection.
• Lynx Home U Series Battery Battery storage system for residential solar installations enabling energy storage and use during peak times or grid outages.
• ArcBox Fire Protection Fire protection solution for solar PV installations, designed to improve fire safety and compliance with building regulations.
• JB Red Batten Pressure-treated timber roof batten meeting BS 5534 requirements, featuring distinctive red colouring for easy identification on-site and carrying WPA quality accreditation.
• Type A Brown Batten Roofing batten suitable for various pitched roofing applications, meeting British Standard requirements for structural performance.
• Dry Verge System Maintenance-free verge finishing system using interlocking caps clipped over roof tile edges, providing durable weather protection without mortar, compliant with BS 8612.
• Cedar Shingles Western red cedar shingles for roofing and wall cladding applications, offering natural durability and aesthetic appeal for heritage and contemporary projects.
• Cedar Shakes Western red cedar shakes providing traditional hand-split appearance for roofing applications with natural weathering characteristics.
• Marley Weatherboard Fibre cement weatherboard cladding system offering low-maintenance alternative to timber with durable finish and various colour options, supplied with trims, screws, EPDM adhesive tape, and touch-up paint.
• Edgemere 2.0 Revolutionary concrete roof tile using carbon-capture cement technology with CO2 permanently stored beneath the seabed. Features Global Warming Potential of just 1.86kg CO2e per m² from cradle to gate, with Carbon Bank evidence and Environmental Attribute Certificates for full traceability.
• Roof Underlays Roof underlays including vapour permeable, non-breathable, and universal 125 vapour permeable options for cold and warm roof constructions.
• Ridge and Hip Tiles Complete range of clay and concrete ridge tiles, hip tiles, and decorative finials in various profiles including half-round, club crested, hogs back, and plain angle for finishing roof ridges and hips.
• Eaves Ventilation Systems Ventilation products including 10mm and 25mm eaves vent systems providing adequate airflow to prevent condensation in pitched roofs.
• GRP Dry Valley Glass reinforced plastic dry valley systems for weatherproof valley junctions in pitched roofs, providing mortar-free solution.
• Marley Roof System Complete pitched roof system combining roof tiles, battens, underlays, ventilation, dry fix components, and fittings designed to work together as an integrated system for architects, installers, and merchants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Global Warming Potential of just 1.86kg CO2e per m² from cradle to gate for Edgemere 2.0
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Russell Roof Tiles: Russell Roof Tiles is a UK concrete roof tile manufacturer focused on volume housebuilders and social housing. Closely comparable to Marley's concrete tile offering and UK merchant channel.
• Edilians (formerly Imerys Toiture): Edilians is a leading French and European clay and concrete roof tile manufacturer with growing UK presence. Comparable product mix and target market (housebuilders, merchants, heritage projects) to Marley.
• Redland (part of BMI Group): Redland is a heritage UK concrete and clay pitched roof tile brand, now part of BMI Group. Direct competitor to Marley in pitched roofing for residential, commercial, and social housing.
• BMI Group (Braas Monier / Icopal): BMI Group is a major UK and European pitched and flat roofing manufacturer offering concrete and clay tiles, slates, and integrated roof systems. Head-to-head competitor to Marley across UK social housing, new build, and refurbishment.
• Creaton (Wienerberger brand): Creaton is a European clay roof tile manufacturer with active UK distribution offering concrete and clay solutions. Direct overlap with Marley on clay tile and heritage colour ranges.
• Sandtoft (Wienerberger brand): Sandtoft is a UK-focused manufacturer of concrete and clay roof tiles and integrated roof systems, now part of Wienerberger. Direct overlap with Marley in pitched roof tile categories serving UK housebuilders and merchants.

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger: Wienerberger is one of the world's largest manufacturers of clay and concrete roof tiles, with extensive UK and European operations. Directly comparable to Marley across pitched roof tile categories and broader wall/cladding systems.

Emerging players

• Tesla (Solar Roof): Tesla Solar Roof is a roof-integrated solar PV tile system with a global brand. Direct competitor to Marley SolarTile in the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) category, though Tesla's UK footprint is limited.
• Solar Century (now Statkraft): Solar Century was a UK-based solar solutions provider (now part of Statkraft) with overlap to Marley in solar roofing and integrated PV offerings for residential and commercial markets.

Regional players

• Forticrete (Michelmersh Brick Holdings): Forticrete is a UK manufacturer of concrete roofing products including tiles and slates. Comparable to Marley in the UK concrete roofing segment, particularly for new build and social housing applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/MarleyLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marley-uk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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