Hathaway Roofing Limited

What Hathaway Roofing Limited does

Hathaway Roofing Limited is a privately held UK specialist subcontractor, incorporated in 1967 (Company No. 3357937) and headquartered in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, employing 51-100 staff. The company designs, manufactures, and installs roof and wall cladding systems (external building envelopes) for large-scale industrial, logistics, manufacturing, data centre, food and pharmaceutical, retail, and aviation projects across England, Scotland, and Wales. Core technical capabilities include an in-house fabrication facility in County Durham producing cassette-based off-site roof systems, bespoke weathering kerbs, Schüco aluminium windows/doors/curtain walling, and architectural metalwork.

The company operates on a sales-led, project-based business model, working exclusively as a specialist subcontractor appointed directly by principal contractors (Winvic, Buckingham Group, Morgan Sindall, ISG) and property developers (SEGRO, GLP, IM Properties, Roxhill). Revenue is generated through competitive tendering for one-off design-supply-install contracts; pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are verticalised, with primary exposure to logistics/warehousing (mega-sheds typically exceeding 1M sq ft) and hi-tech manufacturing, plus aviation, pharmaceutical, and retail/leisure adjacencies. Repeat appointments on flagship projects (six phases at Nissan Sunderland over 20+ years, multiple GLP Magna Park schemes, Terminal 5 Heathrow, Airbus Broughton, JLR Wolverhampton, DPD Hinckley) evidence entrenched contractor relationships rather than diversified end-market reach.

Hathaway differentiates on three vectors: vertical integration from design through fabrication and installation; a deep certification stack (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14064, Achilles Building Confidence five-star, BREEAM Excellent, Investors in People, Safecontractor, CHAS, CITB, SPRA, NFRC) that lowers procurement risk on institutional tenders; and a track record on technically demanding envelopes (156m single-span roofs, 24,000m² hangars, 3,600 roof cassettes on Terminal 5). The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or M&A activity; ownership is likely traditional/founder-controlled based on continuity since 1967.

Name

Hathaway Roofing Limited

Legal name

Hathaway Roofing Limited

Website

https://hathaway-roofing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hathaway Roofing Limited is a privately held UK specialist subcontractor (founded 1967, ~51-100 staff, Bishop Auckland) that designs, manufactures, and installs roof and wall cladding systems for large-scale logistics, manufacturing, aviation, data centre, and pharmaceutical construction projects, appointed by tier-one principal contractors and property developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Roofing and Cladding Contracting

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Roofing Contractors (238160), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

Keywords

• Industrial roofing systems
• Wall cladding installation
• Roof envelope design
• Metal roofing contractor
• Cladding fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bishop Auckland

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roof and Wall Cladding Installation: Design, supply, and installation of external building envelope packages (roof and wall cladding systems) as a specialist subcontractor on construction projects. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with principal contractors and developers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hathaway Roofing Limited designs, manufactures, and installs roof and wall cladding systems (external building envelopes) for large-scale industrial, logistics, manufacturing, data centre, food and pharmaceutical, retail, aviation, and leisure/stadia projects in the UK. The company operates an in-house fabrication facility producing roof cassettes, weathering kerbs, aluminium windows and doors, curtain walling, and bespoke architectural metalwork, and delivers projects as a specialist subcontractor to principal contractors and property developers.

Product overview

Hathaway Roofing Limited is the UK's leading industrial roofing and cladding contractor, offering a unified service spanning design, manufacture, and installation of external envelope packages. Established in 1967, the company delivers large-scale projects across industrial and logistics, hi-tech manufacturing, data centre, and food and pharmaceutical sectors. Their core offering is roof and wall cladding systems, with an in-house fabrication division supporting bespoke weathering kerbs, window features, and architectural detailing. Projects include logistics warehousing facilities (often exceeding 1 million sq ft), manufacturing plants, airports, stadia, and retail developments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roof and Wall Cladding Systems
• Bespoke Weathering Kerbs and Penetrations Fabrication
• Aluminium Windows, Doors and Curtain Walling Fabrication
• Cassette Roof Building System

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered Terminal 5 Heathrow - largest construction project in Europe at the time with 3,600 roof cassettes installed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• GLP (Gazeley)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship with GLP for logistics development projects including Magna Park South and Magna Park North (MPN5/MPN761). Repeat client appointments across multiple logistics park developments.
• Winvic Construction LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal contractor partner on multiple major projects including Mercia Park (UK's largest single occupier logistics park), ARC 500 Birkenhead, Magna Park developments, and numerous other logistics projects. Multiple project appointments as cladding specialist.
• SEGROcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular appointments on SEGRO logistics parks including NGW4 Northampton Gateway (1.19 million sq ft) and SEGRO Park Plot 4B Kettering (620,000 sq ft). Ongoing relationship for logistics envelope packages.
• KingspancoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of insulated roof and wall cladding systems (Kingspan TR26FM, Kingspan Benchmark Evolution Q2, Kingspan Microrib). Used across flagship projects including JLR Wolverhampton and NGW4.
• Euroclad GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary supplier of Euroclad Elite Plus roofing and wall cladding systems. Used extensively across major projects including EMG Plot 5 East Midlands Gateway, Plot 4000 Stowmarket, and Units 1-4 South Caldecotte.
• Tata SteelcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Corus Panels and Profiles steel deck and Tata Panel trisomet composite roof panels. Major material supplier for aviation and manufacturing projects including Airbus Broughton and JLR Wolverhampton.
• Brett MartinmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Brett Martin Daylight Systems barrel vault GRP rooflights for Airbus Broughton and Marlon Clickfix multiwall polycarbonate glazing for JLR Wolverhampton.
• Hambleside DanelawmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of site-assembled triple skin rooflights for daylighting on EMG Plot 5 East Midlands Gateway and Zenon GRP rooflights for South Caldecotte.
• Winvic Construction Ltd and Supply Chain PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership on social value initiatives including Walsall College site office construction to support future construction careers.
• Point NorthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Point North to distribute funding to local charities and community groups, extending the reach of Hathaway's social value initiatives.
• SikamajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of single-ply roof membranes and associated waterproofing systems for roofing projects.
• IKOmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of roofing membranes and associated systems for waterproofing applications.
• FixfastmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of fastening systems and fixings for roofing and cladding installations.
• EJOTmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of fasteners and fixing solutions for metal roofing and cladding systems.
• Planet MarksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for measuring emissions and reducing carbon footprint. Employees participated in Planet Mark Energiser Workshop for sustainability and net zero planning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prater Group: UK-based specialist roofing and cladding contractor delivering design, manufacture, and installation of building envelopes for logistics, aviation, and commercial projects. Operates with a similar subcontractor model targeting principal contractors and developers, making it the closest direct peer to Hathaway.
• Lakesmere Group: UK roofing and cladding contractor specialising in envelope packages for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Comparable to Hathaway in project scale, customer base (main contractors and developers), and vertically integrated design-fabricate-install service.
• Bauder Ltd: UK manufacturer and installer of flat and pitched roofing systems, including single-ply membranes and green roofs. Shares the design-supply-install roofing envelope model and serves commercial and industrial clients with similar technical specifications.
• Briggs Amasco (now BriggsWallace): UK roofing contractor offering built-up felt, single-ply, and metal roofing systems across commercial and industrial sectors. Operates as specialist subcontractor with comparable project scope to Hathaway's flat-roof logistics projects.
• KGM Specialist Roofing & Cladding: Specialist UK contractor in metal roofing, wall cladding, and rainscreen systems for industrial and commercial projects. Direct overlap with Hathaway's metal standing seam and cladding offering.
• Soprema UK: UK arm of global waterproofing and roofing systems specialist, supplying and installing single-ply membranes and associated systems. Overlaps with Hathaway's waterproofing roofing work and shares material supply relationships with IKO and Sika.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Global manufacturer of insulated panels, roofing, and wall systems and a key material supplier to Hathaway (Kingspan TR26FM, Benchmark Evolution). As a vertically integrated panel manufacturer with installation services, it is both a supplier partner and an emerging competitive threat.
• Tata Steel (Construction Products): Major UK and European supplier of steel-based roofing and cladding systems (Corus Panels, Tata Panel Trisomet), with installation arms in some markets. Functions as a core material supplier to Hathaway but competes in some downstream envelope packages.

Others

• Euroclad Group: UK manufacturer of metal roofing and wall cladding systems (Euroclad Elite Plus) and a primary supplier to Hathaway. While not a direct competitor (Hathaway is the installer), Euroclad's strategic direction on system-vs-supply partnerships shapes Hathaway's procurement options.
• Winvic Construction Ltd: Principal contractor and major customer of Hathaway across numerous mega-projects (Mercia Park, ARC 500, Magna Park). While not a peer in services, Winvic's project pipeline and procurement strategy directly drive Hathaway's order book and warrants tracking as a counterparty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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