What Quickslide does

Quickslide (legal name: Quick Slide Ltd., Company No. 05254717) is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer of made-to-measure uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, headquartered at a 150,000 square foot facility in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Founded in 2004/2005 and employing 248 people, the company has positioned the Legacy uPVC sliding sash window as its flagship product, differentiated by heritage-styled features including 90-degree mechanical joints (delivered via custom-designed mech-weld machinery that the company states is the first of its kind in the UK), run-through sash horns, a slim 37mm midrail, a deep bottom rail, and BSI Kitemarked hardware. The aluminium range is anchored by the Quick-Glide slide and fold door system, which combines Invisifold mechanism technology with Smart Systems' Visofold 1000 slim profile.

The business operates a trade-only distribution model through a Trade Partner Programme serving 1,570 active trade customers across England, Scotland, and Wales. Quickslide does not sell direct to end consumers, but provides a "Find an Installer" tool that routes homeowners to registered trade stockists. Products are priced on a quote basis against made-to-measure specifications; public pricing is not disclosed. The company supports partners with field sales representatives, dedicated account management, an online trade portal, a digital visualiser (Legacy On-screen), and an ICAAL-built product designer with lead capture and built-in CRM.

Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward smart-home integration and automation-led scale. From spring 2026, Legacy Protect (factory-integrated smart sensor housings working with Kubu sensors) becomes standard across all sash production, complementing Apple HomeKit-compatible Avia Smart Hardware fasteners added in 2023. A £3 million three-year manufacturing investment programme, including a £1.7m Schirmer machining centre and £1m in custom mech-weld machinery, has compressed mechanical sash production time from 15 minutes to 90 seconds, supporting a stated 98.2% On-Time In-Full delivery rate and 2–3 week lead times. Quickslide reports 813,292 cumulative products manufactured, an 11-award industry reputation, and a 4.7/5 Google rating across 194 reviews; it was named Calderdale Manufacturer of the Year in 2023. No revenue, funding, or external ownership information is publicly disclosed.

Name

Quickslide

Legal name

Quick Slide Ltd.

Website

https://quickslide.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quickslide is a privately held UK manufacturer of made-to-measure uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, headquartered in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, supplying 1,570 trade partners across England, Scotland, and Wales via a trade-only distribution programme anchored by its Legacy uPVC sliding sash window range.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighouse

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Window and Door Manufacturing and Supply: Quickslide manufactures and supplies made-to-measure uPVC and aluminium windows and doors to trade partners. Products include sliding sash windows, casement windows, bifold doors, sliding patio doors, and French doors. The business operates on a supply-only basis for trade partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Quickslide is a UK manufacturer and supplier of made-to-measure uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, operating from a 150,000 sq ft facility in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. The company's flagship product is the Legacy uPVC sliding sash window range, alongside aluminium casement, heritage, bifold, French, sliding patio, and Quick-Glide slide-and-fold doors. Products are supplied exclusively through a Trade Partner programme to window retailers, installers, and builders across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Product overview

Quickslide is a manufacturer and supplier of made-to-measure windows and doors based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, operating from a 150,000 square foot factory. Its product portfolio spans uPVC and aluminium windows (sliding sash, casement, flush casement, heritage) and doors (sliding patio, bifold, French, panel, residential, heritage, interior screens). The flagship product is the Legacy uPVC sliding sash window, offered in three tiers: Legacy Select (custom build-your-own), Legacy Premier (pre-bundled heritage package), and Legacy Protect (smart sensor-ready). A standout door innovation is the Quick-Glide aluminium slide and stack door. All products are available to trade partners (fabricators, installers) through an online trade portal, with trade-specific tools including the Legacy On-screen product visualiser and ICAAL-powered product designer for lead generation. Products are supplied on a B2B basis to a network of trade stockists and installers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Legacy: Premium uPVC sliding sash window range including Legacy Select, Legacy Premier, Legacy Protect (smart security), and Legacy On-screen digital visualiser tool.
• Quick-Glide
• AluSpace

Products and services

• Legacy uPVC Sliding Sash Windows (Legacy Select) A customisable uPVC sliding sash window range offered by Quickslide as a timber alternative, available in 'A' energy rating. Designed for residential and commercial heritage and conservation projects, supplied to trade partners across the UK.
• Legacy Premier A pre-bundled heritage specification package for uPVC sliding sash windows combining run-through sash horns, mechanical joints, slim midrail, deep bottom rail, heritage hardware, and woodgrain finishes into a ready-made offering for heritage and conservation-style properties.
• Legacy Protect Smart Window System A sash window system factory-fitted with pre-installed smart sensor housings that Work with Kubu smart sensors, delivering open/closed/tamper alerts to a smartphone app while maintaining traditional heritage appearance, PAS 24 rating, and Part Q compliance.
• uPVC Casement Windows uPVC casement windows with slim sightlines and high-performance double glazing, designed for contemporary homes with options for enhanced security features and PAS 24 upgrade.
• uPVC Flush Casement Windows Flush casement windows where the sash finishes flush with the frame, providing a clean and understated contemporary appearance alongside energy-efficient double glazing.
• Aluminium Casement Windows Aluminium casement windows with slim 47mm frames, high-performance double glazing, and a sleek modern aesthetic suitable for contemporary builds.
• Aluminium Flush Casement Windows Aluminium flush casement windows with sashes that finish flush with the frame for a clean, modern look with slim sightlines and high-performance glazing.
• Aluminium Heritage Windows Aluminium windows designed with heritage aesthetics in mind, offering slim steel-look profiles suitable for traditional and period-style properties.
• Quick-Glide Slide & Fold Doors A slim aluminium slide-and-stack door system combining Invisifold and Smart Systems Visofold 1000 technology, featuring independently operating panels, no visible hinges when closed, tap-in Quick Bead installation, Document Q compliance, and U-values as low as 1.5 W/m²K with double glazing.
• Aluminium Bifold Doors Aluminium bifolding doors with slim sightlines, available in configurations of 2 to 8 panels that fold left or right. Feature polyamide thermal breaks, high-security multi-point locking, and optional PAS 24 upgrade. U-values as low as 1.6 W/m²K.
• Aluminium Sliding Patio Doors Aluminium sliding patio doors featuring slim sightlines and large glass panes for maximum natural light and unobstructed views. Available with double or triple glazing.
• uPVC Sliding Patio Doors uPVC sliding patio doors offering a traditional sliding door design with double-glazed units and a cost-effective option for homeowners.
• uPVC French Doors uPVC French doors with a classic symmetrical design, featuring openers that stand proud of the door face. Suitable for small to medium openings.
• uPVC Flush French Doors uPVC flush French doors where the sash finishes flush with the frame, offering a timber replica door solution with a clean, seamless appearance.
• Aluminium French Doors Aluminium French doors with a classic symmetrical design, offering enhanced strength and durability alongside contemporary aesthetics.
• uPVC Panel Doors uPVC panel doors providing a traditional door design with configurable panel configurations for residential entrances.
• Aluminium Residential Doors Aluminium residential entrance doors offering robust security and contemporary aesthetics suitable for modern homes.
• Aluminium Heritage Doors Aluminium heritage doors designed as authentic steel replica frames, offering a slim steel-look aesthetic that fits both modern and traditional properties.
• AluSpace Interior Doors & Screens Aluminium interior doors and screens providing a slimline internal solution for separating interior spaces while maintaining a contemporary aesthetic.
• Avia Smart Hardware Smart sash window fasteners integrated into Quickslide's range, compatible with Apple HomeKit. Awarded British Standards Institute Kitemark and PAS 24 compliant, featuring 256-bit encryption, Bluetooth setup, and over one-year battery life, available in five finishes.
• Legacy On-screen Digital Visualiser Tool A digital product visualiser web tool available exclusively for trade partners, providing 360-degree views of the Legacy sash window, full video library, technical specifications, colour/feature selection assistance, and access to the downloads hub. Includes a product designer add-on with lead generation, custom pricing, real-time reporting, and built-in CRM functionality built with ICAAL.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.2% On-Time, In-Full Delivery Rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KubucoreTechnology or Integration · 25 April 2025Kubu provides smart sensor technology for the Legacy Protect system. Quickslide integrates Kubu's multi-sensor technology into the sashes, outer frame, and cill of their sliding sash windows. The system sends real-time break-in alerts to homeowners' smartphones via the Kubu home hub and app. Sensors are purchased separately by homeowners and factory-installed housings maintain PAS 24 rating and Part Q compliance.
• ICAALminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 May 2024ICAAL is Quickslide's digital marketing agency partner providing an innovative product designer add-on for trade partners. The tool is a full-package lead capture and tracking system providing custom pricing, real-time reporting, live lead notifications, and built-in CRM functionality.
• InvisifoldcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 May 2024Invisifold provides the slide and stack system technology that was combined with Smart Systems' Visofold 1000 to create the Quick-Glide door system. This partnership enabled the development of a flexible slide and fold door with independent panel movement.
• Smart Systems (Visofold 1000)coreTechnology or Integration · 17 May 2024Smart Systems provides the Visofold 1000 slim system that was married with Invisifold's technology to create the Quick-Glide slide and stack door. The system provides slim sightlines, contemporary square sashes, and tap-in Quick Bead for faster installations.
• Regency GlassminorOthers · 21 February 2024Regency Glass donated £5,000 to GM Fundraising during Quickslide's charitable fundraising activities. This represents a significant contribution from a valued customer/supplier partner.
• Clearview and Pro Installer MagazinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2023Clearview and Pro Installer magazines co-organised the inaugural Golf Day event that Quickslide sponsored and won. The partnership provides marketing visibility and industry networking opportunities.
• Avia Smart HardwarecoreTechnology or Integration · 31 May 2023Avia Smart Hardware provides smart sash window fasteners that have become part of the Quickslide product range. Features include Bluetooth setup, Apple HomeKit compatibility, British Standards Institute Kitemark, and PAS 24 compliance. Available in five stunning finishes for heritage appeal.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eurocell: UK's largest PVC-U window and door profile extruder and fabricator, supplying trade installers with a comparable sash window range. Directly competes with Quickslide in the uPVC trade-supply channel and on the same UK heritage/retrofit end-market.
• VEKA plc: Major UK and European PVC-U profile manufacturer whose fabricator network produces comparable sash and casement windows. Competes with Quickslide for trade fabricator relationships and on system specification.
• Origin Global: UK manufacturer of aluminium bifold and sliding doors plus aluminium windows, sold largely through trade partners. Directly comparable on aluminium door range and trade GTM to Quickslide's Quick-Glide and aluminium bifold offering.
• AluK (UK): UK aluminium window and door systems supplier serving trade fabricators with comparable slim-profile bifold, sliding and heritage products. Competes with Quickslide's aluminium heritage and bifold lines on system specification.
• Senior Architectural Systems: UK aluminium window, door and curtain wall systems manufacturer serving trade fabricators. Directly comparable on aluminium heritage, bifold and patio door ranges that compete with Quickslide's Quick-Glide and aluminium door portfolio.
• Express Bi-Folding Doors: UK specialist manufacturer of aluminium bi-folding and sliding doors targeting the premium residential and trade market. Directly comparable to Quickslide's aluminium bifold and Quick-Glide offering on product category and trade supply model.

Broad incumbents

• Safestyle UK: Large UK-focused PVC-U window, door and conservatory company with national installer coverage. Operates a vertically integrated model serving the same end-customers as Quickslide's trade partners, but at much larger scale and via direct-to-consumer plus installer channels.
• Rehau (UK) Windows: Global polymer and profile systems manufacturer supplying uPVC window systems into the UK trade fabrication market. Competes with Quickslide on profile specification, particularly for heritage and energy-rated windows, but as an upstream systems supplier rather than a direct fabricator.
• Everest: Established UK home improvements company selling windows and doors (including uPVC sash alternatives) via direct-to-consumer and installer channels. A broader incumbent competing for the same end-customer demand that Quickslide's trade partners serve.

Emerging players

• Solidor: UK composite door manufacturer selling through trade installer network with comparable regional trade-supply GTM to Quickslide. Adjacent rather than direct overlap (doors only, no windows), but uses the same UK trade-partner channel.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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