Gripsure

Name

Gripsure

Legal name

Gripsure (UK) Limited

Website

https://gripsure.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bugle

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Decking Product Sales: Primary revenue from selling non-slip timber decking boards, bamboo decking, and related products. Products include softwood, hardwood, modified timber, and bamboo options with various profiles (Contemporary, Classic, Boardwalk Heritage, etc.).
2. Bamboo Decking and Cladding: UK exclusive distributor of MOSO Bamboo products including X-treme and N-durance ranges for decking and cladding applications.
3. Decking Accessories: Sales of accessories including clips, screws, end grain preservatives, and SafeStrip retrofit non-slip inserts.
4. Installation Services: The company offers installation services including surveys, project planning, and professional installation through their services offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gripsure manufactures and supplies non-slip decking boards, integrating proprietary anti-slip aggregate inserts into timber and bamboo deck boards to deliver market-leading slip resistance (PTV ratings up to 98). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio covering softwood, hardwood, and modified timber decking plus MOSO-branded bamboo decking and cladding lines, complemented by retrofit non-slip inserts, accessories, and professional installation services for residential, commercial, hospitality, and public sector projects.

Product overview

Gripsure is Europe's largest manufacturer of anti-slip decking, offering a comprehensive portfolio of non-slip timber and bamboo decking products, bamboo cladding, fencing, and installation services. The core product line includes timber non-slip decking (Softwood, Hardwood, Modified Timber varieties) with aggregate inserts achieving market-leading PTV safety ratings, plus the premium Bamboo range featuring MOSO Bamboo X-treme and N-durance products available as smooth or grooved boards with or without anti-slip inserts. Supporting products include SafeStrip retrofit inserts, bamboo cladding (Rebated, Shadow Gap, Closed, Trapezium profiles), bamboo fencing, accessories (fasteners, preservatives), and professional installation services. All products are manufactured in Cornwall, UK, with industry-leading 15-25 year warranties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeStrip: Retrofit non-slip inserts for existing decking surfaces, providing anti-slip solutions for boards already installed.

Products and services

• Contemporary Non-Slip Decking Modern non-slip timber decking board with a smooth face and two anti-slip aggregate strips, manufactured from high-quality slow-grown Scandinavian Redwood and achieving a PTV rating of 80. Designed for residential and commercial outdoor projects requiring contemporary aesthetics and reliable slip resistance.
• Classic Non-Slip Decking Original Gripsure non-slip deck board featuring three aggregate non-slip strips and achieving the highest safety rating (PTV rating of 85). Intended for projects where slip resistance is the paramount specification, including boardwalks, commercial walkways, and high-footfall public areas.
• Boardwalk Heritage Non-Slip Decking The safest non-slip decking board in the Gripsure range, featuring a single 100mm wide non-slip insert strip achieving a PTV rating of 98. Developed specifically for boardwalks and high-profile projects where maximum slip resistance and a heritage aesthetic are required.
• Yellow Balau Non-Slip Decking Hardwood anti-slip decking made from extremely high-quality Yellow Balau timber, achieving a PTV rating of 85. Designed for commercial and residential projects where premium appearance, exceptional durability, and low maintenance are paramount.
• Bamboo X-treme Smooth or Grooved Decking Sustainable bamboo decking made from compressed, heat-treated MOSO bamboo strips, available in three widths (137mm, 155mm, 178mm) in smooth or grooved profiles. Carries a Euroclass B fire rating and 25-year warranty for architects and developers seeking carbon-neutral, fire-rated decking.
• MOSO Bamboo X-treme Non-Slip Decking Sustainable non-slip bamboo decking board integrating Gripsure's anti-slip aggregate inserts into the MOSO Bamboo X-treme substrate, achieving PTV ratings of 79-83. Available exclusively in the UK via Gripsure for commercial and residential projects requiring both sustainability and certified slip resistance.
• MOSO Bamboo N-durance Non-Slip Decking Solid Outdoor-Density bamboo board with a warm caramel colour produced through MOSO's N-durance steam-pressure treatment. Features an end-match system for unlimited length connections and a hidden fixing option, sold under Gripsure's exclusive UK distribution rights for MOSO N-durance products.
• Bamboo X-treme Rebated Cladding High Density exterior bamboo cladding board with a Euroclass B fire rating, offering quick and easy installation via 18mm clips with a hidden fixing system. Distributed exclusively in the UK by Gripsure under its MOSO Bamboo X-treme partnership.
• Bamboo Shadow Gap Cladding Bamboo cladding with a shadow gap profile for modern architectural exterior finishes. Distributed in the UK exclusively by Gripsure as part of the MOSO Bamboo X-treme cladding portfolio.
• Bamboo Closed Cladding Bamboo cladding with a closed profile delivering a seamless exterior finish. Distributed in the UK exclusively by Gripsure as part of the MOSO Bamboo X-treme cladding portfolio.
• Bamboo Trapezium Cladding Bamboo cladding with a trapezium profile designed for distinctive architectural exterior appearances. Distributed in the UK exclusively by Gripsure as part of the MOSO Bamboo X-treme cladding portfolio.
• Bamboo Fencing Bamboo fencing product range providing sustainable outdoor perimeter and privacy solutions, distributed in the UK exclusively by Gripsure under its MOSO partnership.
• SafeStrip Non-Slip Inserts Retrofittable anti-slip inserts under the SafeStrip sub-brand that turn existing timber decking boards into a secure, grippy surface. Available in lengths of 1000mm, 1500mm, 2000mm and 3000mm with a 5-year warranty, for facilities managers, contractors, and homeowners retrofitting existing decks.
• Owatrol End Grain Preservative Wood preservative sold by Gripsure to protect cut ends of timber decking boards from rot, decay, and fungi. A 1 litre can priced at £35.13 + VAT, available to installers, contractors, and homeowners completing a decking installation.
• Bamboo Fasteners Asymmetric 20mm with Screws Stainless steel clip and screw fastener pack designed for side-grooved MOSO bamboo decking boards and the Shadow Gap cladding range, enabling a secret-fix installation without visible screws.
• Installation Services Professional decking installation services delivered by Gripsure, covering site surveys, project planning, and full installation. Targeted at commercial, hospitality, and residential customers who need a turnkey supply-and-fit service.

Quantifiable outcome

• PTV rating up to 98 (vs industry standard of 36)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MOSO International B.V.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGripsure is the UK's exclusive distributor of MOSO Bamboo products including X-treme and N-durance decking ranges. This exclusive partnership provides access to proprietary bamboo processing technologies including Thermo-Density and N-durance treatments. Products feature unique end-match systems and achieve Euroclass B fire ratings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• MOSO International: Global bamboo product manufacturer and supplier of the X-treme and N-durance ranges Gripsure distributes exclusively in the UK. Partner/supplier relationship; could become a competitor if MOSO chose to enter the UK market directly.
• BSW Timber: UK's largest integrated timber business, supplying FSC-certified timber to merchants and processors. Supplier and adjacent competitor for the underlying timber Gripsure uses to manufacture decking boards.

Direct peers

• Composite Prime: UK-based composite decking manufacturer supplying residential and commercial projects through builders merchants. Comparable in UK geographic focus, channel mix, and mid-premium price positioning to Gripsure's softwood and hardwood ranges.
• Millboard: UK-based premium decking manufacturer producing moulded polyurethane and anti-slip decking boards for residential and commercial projects. Direct competitor in the UK premium anti-slip decking segment with overlapping commercial specification customers.
• Accsys Technologies: AIM-listed producer of Accoya modified wood used in decking, cladding, and outdoor applications. Competes with Gripsure's modified timber range on durability, stability, and sustainability credentials for premium outdoor projects.
• Kebony: Norwegian producer of modified softwood decking and cladding using a bio-based liquid treatment process. Comparable to Gripsure's modified timber and bamboo offerings in the premium sustainable outdoor timber market.
• NeoTimber: UK composite decking supplier targeting residential and commercial customers through direct e-commerce and trade channels. Comparable in UK market focus, channel mix, and premium positioning to Gripsure.

Broad incumbents

• TimberTech (AZEK): Large US composite decking manufacturer under AZEK, increasingly targeting UK distribution. Competes for premium residential and commercial decking specification projects against Gripsure's timber range.
• Fiberon: US-based composite decking manufacturer distributed internationally. Competes for outdoor commercial and residential decking specification projects but does not focus on anti-slip aggregate technology like Gripsure.
• Trex Company: US-listed global leader in composite decking with expanding UK and European footprint. Competes for the same commercial and residential decking specification budget at scale, though product is composite rather than timber/bamboo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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