Name

Formwork Direct

Legal name

Formwork Direct International Ltd

Website

https://formworkdirect.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

England

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire: Formwork and falsework equipment hire services offering flexible short-term rental options for construction projects. Hiring requires minimal upfront investment compared to purchasing outright.
2. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new formwork systems through Formsafe Systems department including panel systems, beams, props, and accessories.
3. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned formwork equipment through Formsafe Systems department.
4. Formwork Design Services: In-house engineering office providing fully detailed technical drawings and calculations to support formwork projects from start to finish.
5. Formwork Repair Services: Advanced cleaning and repair services using specialized machinery to maintain formwork longevity and performance.
6. International Sales: Sale of formwork equipment to international markets outside the UK.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Formwork Direct International supplies formwork, falsework, scaffolding, propping and shoring, and edge protection systems for the construction industry. The company offers these systems through both hire and purchase models, complemented by in-house engineering design, technical drawings, repair and cleaning services, and international sales support.

Product overview

Formwork Direct International is a construction equipment company offering an extensive portfolio of formwork and falsework solutions for hire and sale. The product range centers around wall formwork systems (FD Max Heavy Duty Panel System capable of 90kN/m² loads, Frami Lightweight Panel System at 50kN/m²), slab formwork systems (Formflex Floor Slab System, Aluflex Slab Formwork System, Topec Fast Deck beamless system), and formwork beams (Aluminium Beams T225/T150/S150, H20 Timber Beams). Complementary product lines include edge protection and safety systems, scaffolding products, and groundworks solutions. The company provides comprehensive services including formwork hire, sales (new and used), in-house engineering design, repair, and international sales. Products are sourced from established manufacturers including Doka (Frami is a Doka trademark) and are available through flexible hire or purchase options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FD Max Heavy Duty Panel System Heavy duty panel wall formwork system with working loads of 90kN/m², used for large concrete shuttering in civil engineering, building and infrastructure projects. Features 3.00m x 2.40m panels with hot dipped galvanized steel frames.
• Frami Lightweight Panel System Lightweight, man-handleable concrete formwork system with safe working load of 50kN/m², designed for foundations, bases and walls. Features a robust galvanized frame and quick assembly using Frami clamps; a registered Doka GmbH trademark distributed by Formwork Direct.
• Formflex Floor Slab System Temporary works system for forming and supporting suspended concrete slabs using a standard 2m x 1m grid supporting slab thicknesses up to 300mm, with galvanized FDP Euro Props and H20 timber beams.
• Aluflex Slab Formwork System Cost-saving lightweight shoring system for high-rise concrete frame buildings, underpass tunnels, storage tanks, and shaft shutter support platforms, featuring Alulight Multiprop with up to 100kN load capacity.
• Topec Fast Deck Beamless soffit support falsework system with only two basic components (prop and panel), achieving 3.24m² of support per panel movement, with optional hydraulic lift for heights up to 5.7m.
• Aluminium Beams (T225, T150, S150) Three high-strength aluminium alloy formwork beams: T225 (10x22.5cm, 8.92kg/m, 29.25kNm moment of resistance) for primary waling; T150 (8x15cm, 5.43kg/m) for primary/secondary waling; S150 (7.5x15cm, 5.58kg/m) for secondary waling.
• H20 Timber Beams Formwork beams made of European spruce wood, 20cm high, with triple laminated wood webs, special finger joint, shock-resistant plastic protective caps, and certified to SIST EN 13377 standard.
• Edge Protection Systems Comprehensive range of edge protection solutions for steel, concrete, and timber construction applications, including Combisafe barrier systems, fall arrest systems, and site stairways.
• Scaffolding Products Complete scaffold hire products including Scaffold Towers (narrow and standard widths), Layher Access System, Kwikstage Access Scaffolding, Cuplok Shoring System, Megashor 1000kN Shoring, and Haki Stairtower.
• Groundworks Products Products for groundworks and civil engineering projects including Trench Sheets, Trench Struts, Permaform Permanent Formwork, and Beamform Corrugated Formwork for foundation construction, road building, drainage and service works.
• Beamform Corrugated Formwork Disposable polypropylene formwork for ground beams and pile caps, lightweight, scored and bent to form any profile, supplied made-to-measure, and left in position without striking.
• Specialised/Bespoke Formwork Bespoke, prefabricated formwork solutions for complex construction projects where on-site production is not possible, using standard re-usable elements like girders and walers.
• Formwork Hire Services Equipment hire services for formwork, falsework, and safety/access systems requiring minimal upfront investment compared to purchasing outright.
• Formwork Sales (New) Sales of new formwork equipment through the Formsafe Systems department, including panel systems, beams, props, and accessories.
• Used Formwork Sales Sales of quality pre-owned formwork equipment.
• Formwork Design Services In-house engineering office providing fully detailed technical drawings and calculations to support formwork projects from start to finish.
• Formwork Repair Services Advanced cleaning and repair services using specialized machinery to meticulously clean formwork, ensuring longevity and performance.
• International Sales International sales of formwork and falsework solutions to markets outside the UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• FD Max system provides 1.80m² of formwork per tie rod, minimizing tie rod numbers on given areas
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Alsina Formwork: International formwork manufacturer with established UK presence offering wall, slab and shoring systems comparable to Formwork Direct's portfolio.
• PERI Group: One of the world's largest formwork and scaffolding manufacturers. Competes with Formwork Direct on system supply and hire across wall, slab and shoring categories in the UK market.
• ULMA Construction: Major formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with UK presence offering wall and slab formwork systems that overlap directly with Formwork Direct's catalogue.
• BrandSafway (Hünnebeck): Global access and formwork specialist (including Hünnebeck) supplying formwork, scaffolding and shoring systems on hire and sale across the UK and Europe.

Emerging players

• MFE Formwork: Formwork manufacturer focused on slab and shoring systems with growing UK presence; competes on price-led alternatives to Doka/PERI systems.

Regional players

• Layher UK: UK arm of Layher, a leading scaffolding and access systems supplier. Comparable as a hire-and-sale equipment specialist serving UK construction contractors, particularly on access and shoring products.

Direct peers

• Acrow Formwork & Scaffolding: UK-based formwork and scaffolding hire and sales specialist serving civil engineering and building contractors — direct competitor on hire contracts and shoring.
• RMD Kwikform: UK-based formwork, shoring and ground engineering supplier with both hire and sale models. Closely comparable in operating model (hire + sale + engineering) and UK customer base.
• Doka Group: Global formwork manufacturer whose Frami system is distributed by Formwork Direct under licence. Doka sells and hires the same wall, slab and shoring systems that Formwork Direct offers in the UK, making it the most direct peer.
• MEVA Formwork Systems: Wall and slab formwork manufacturer with UK hire and sale operations, competing head-to-head with Formwork Direct on panel systems and shoring.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/formworkdirect

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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