STORM Building Products

What STORM Building Products does

STORM Building Products is a UK-based wholesale distributor of plastic building materials, operating as a trading division of Southgate Enterprises Limited from Bridgwater, Somerset. The business supplies cut-to-size polycarbonate roofing, hygiene cladding, bathroom cladding, PVC corrugated sheeting and, under distribution agreement, Deckorators composite decking. Its proprietary branded sub-range — STORMCLAD, STORMBRITE and STORMLITE cladding paired with STORMGRIP and STORMFIX adhesives, plus PolyLoc and Modular roof systems — supports a system-sell positioning aimed at installers rather than commodity sheet resellers. Differentiating capability is the in-house cutting operation: purpose-built equipment and nearly 30 years of specialist experience allow custom sizing of multiwall, twinwall, triplewall and solid polycarbonate to trade specifications.

The company runs a sales-led, trade-focused go-to-market. Orders are taken by email rather than by phone or trade counter, with quote-based pricing on most lines and a £1.00 visible price floor for hygiene cladding sheets. Distribution combines an own fleet with third-party carriers for nationwide UK kerbside delivery, supplemented by a defined self-collection window from the Bridgwater site, with typical despatch lead times of 2–7 working days. Payment is generally by cleared funds or card before delivery, with 30-day nett terms available on approved credit. Customer segments are Trade Professionals (primary), DIY Consumers and Commercial/Agricultural buyers; only one named account (Southwick Window Warehouse, an SMB) is disclosed in the data.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time transactional sales of physical goods, with no disclosed software, subscription or licensing model. The business holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, the Storm® and deX® registered trademarks, and a Google Reviews rating of 4.2 across 32 reviews. No funding rounds, M&A, AI/ML capability, app or public APIs are evidenced in the available data, and the parent (Southgate Enterprises Limited) is privately held with no institutional investor ownership indicated.

Name

STORM Building Products

Legal name

Southgate Enterprises Limited

Website

https://stormbuildingproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STORM Building Products is a UK-based trade distributor of polycarbonate roofing, hygiene cladding, bathroom cladding, PVC corrugated sheeting and Deckorators decking, supplying installers, DIY buyers and commercial accounts via cut-to-size sheet production and nationwide delivery from Bridgwater.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Screens, Storm Doors/Windows & Insect Protection Systems (IMADAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gutters, Downspouts & Rainwater Systems (IMADAFAM), Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG)

Keywords

• Polycarbonate roofing sheets
• Hygiene wall cladding
• Cut-to-size plastics
• Building materials distribution
• Decorative bathroom cladding

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgwater

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Products Sales: STORM generates revenue primarily through the sale of plastic building materials including polycarbonate roofing sheets, corrugated sheeting, hygiene cladding, bathroom cladding, and associated accessories. Products are sold in standard sizes and custom cut-to-size configurations. The business operates on a quote/order basis with payment typically required before delivery or on approved credit terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

STORM Building Products is a UK wholesale distributor of plastic building materials, supplying polycarbonate roofing sheets, hygiene and bathroom cladding, PVC corrugated sheeting, and Deckorators composite decking. Products are offered in standard sizes and cut-to-size configurations, with custom cutting performed in-house on purpose-built polycarbonate cutting equipment. The company focuses on serving trade installers, contractors, and commercial/agricultural buyers across the UK with nationwide delivery and expert product support.

Product overview

STORM Building Products is a UK-based supplier of premium plastic building materials, operating as a single unified product portfolio rather than a platform architecture. The core product lines consist of four main categories: Polycarbonate Roofing (including Multiwall, Twinwall, and Triplewall sheets in various thicknesses, plus Solid Polycarbonate and four roof system variants: Modular, PolyLoc, Rafter Supported, and Self-Supporting Glazing), Hygiene Cladding (featuring three sub-branded lines: STORMCLAD PVC, STORMBRITE Glass Foam, and STORMLITE Foam cladding, along with matching components), Bathroom Cladding (comprising AQUA AQ1000, AQUA AQ250, and AQ1000 SOLID CORE decorative panels with associated trims and adhesives), and Corrugated Sheeting (PVC options in multiple grades). The company also distributes Deckorators composite decking under licence. All products are supported by extensive technical datasheets, installation accessories, and a catalogue service for trade professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stormclad: PVC cladding product range for hygiene applications
• Stormbrite
• Stormlite
• Stormgrip
• Stormfix
• PolyLoc
• Deckorators
• Triton

Products and services

• Polycarbonate Roofing Range of polycarbonate roof sheeting with UV protection, high impact resistance, and lightweight properties for conservatories, canopies, curved roof lights, and lean-tos. Available in standard and custom cut-to-size configurations for trade and DIY customers.
• Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheets High-quality multiwall polycarbonate sheets in 25mm and 35mm thicknesses with multiple colour options (Bronze, Clear, Opal, Bronze/Opal, Solarguard Grey) and UV protection layer.
• Twinwall Polycarbonate Sheets Lightweight twinwall polycarbonate sheets that are 10x stronger than glass and allow up to 85% light transmission, available in 4mm, 6mm, and 10mm thicknesses.
• Triplewall Polycarbonate Sheets Triplewall polycarbonate sheets offering enhanced thermal insulation in 16mm thickness, available in Clear, Bronze, and Opal finishes.
• Solid Polycarbonate Sheets Solid polycarbonate sheets in 8mm and 12mm thicknesses for applications requiring maximum strength and clarity.
• Modular Roof System Stylish outdoor roofing solution with sleek glass-like panels that install onto rafters using standard tools. UV-protected with a 10-year warranty.
• PolyLoc Roof System DIY roofing solution with 500mm-wide panels that click together seamlessly and install with standard tools, available in 2m, 3m, or 4m lengths in Opal and Clear finishes.
• Rafter Supported Glazing System Professional rafter-mounted glazing system with snap-down glazing bars supporting 10–25mm polycarbonate sheets, including matching trims and accessories.
• Self-Supporting Glazing System Structural aluminium-bar glazing system that supports roofing panels without rafters or timber frame, including wallplates, eavesbeam, glazing bars, and gutter components.
• Hygiene Cladding Waterproof, hygienic, fire-rated, and durable wall cladding for kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial environments requiring high cleanliness standards, conforming to hygiene and fire regulations.
• STORMCLAD Hygiene Cladding Proprietary PVC-based hygiene cladding sheets offering waterproof, fire-rated, low-maintenance wall protection for commercial and residential applications.
• STORMBRITE Hygiene Cladding Proprietary glass foam hygiene cladding offering a premium waterproof, fire-rated finish for environments requiring high cleanliness standards.
• STORMLITE Hygiene Cladding Proprietary foam-based hygiene cladding providing lightweight, waterproof wall protection with easy installation for commercial and residential applications.
• Bathroom Cladding Waterproof, hygienic, low-maintenance decorative wall panels in contemporary designs including sparkles, marbles, matt textures, and high-gloss finishes, sold as an alternative to tiling.
• AQUA AQ1000 Decorative Cladding Hollow core wall panels (2.4m x 1m, 10mm thickness) for fast wall and ceiling renovation, in nine designs with tongue-and-groove fitting.
• AQUA AQ250 Decorative Cladding Narrow-width hollow core wall panels (2.7m x 250mm, 7mm thickness) ideal for precision work and smaller bathrooms, available in multiple colour options.
• AQ1000 SOLID CORE Decorative Cladding Dense composite core panels providing a tough, premium finish with sound insulation, fewer visible joins, and a 15-year domestic guarantee against delamination or cracking.
• STORMGRIP and STORMFIX Adhesives Proprietary specialist adhesives (STORMGRIP, STORMFIX) and Elast O Seal products for installing hygiene and bathroom cladding securely and durably.
• PVC Corrugated Sheeting Durable PVC corrugated sheeting in 1.1mm and 1.3mm thicknesses, Heavy Duty and Super Weight options, for commercial, agricultural, or DIY projects.
• Deckorators Composite Decking Premium outdoor decking range, including Deckorators Voyage and Venture composite decking, distributed by STORM under the Deckorators brand.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sheet Plastics: UK supplier of cut-to-size plastic sheeting including polycarbonate, acrylic, and PVC panels for roofing, cladding, and DIY projects. Directly comparable in product mix, cut-to-size service, and UK trade/DIY customer focus.
• Brett Martin: UK and Ireland-based manufacturer of polycarbonate and plastic roofing sheets under the Marlon brand, including multiwall, twinwall, and corrugated options. Directly comparable product line to STORM's polycarbonate portfolio with overlapping trade customer base in conservatory and canopy applications.
• Cut Plastic Sheeting: UK online supplier of cut-to-size plastic sheets including polycarbonate, acrylic, and PVC. Directly comparable as a UK-based polycarbonate and plastic sheet specialist offering custom cutting services to trade and consumer customers.
• Quinn Plastics: European manufacturer of polycarbonate and PVC sheets serving construction and signage markets. Comparable as a polycarbonate sheet producer supplying downstream distributors like STORM, representing both upstream competitor and supply-chain alternative.
• Clear Amber Shop: UK-based online retailer specialising in polycarbonate and plastic roofing sheets with cut-to-size service. Directly comparable as a UK polycarbonate specialist serving trade and DIY customers with similar product breadth and custom cutting capability.
• Axiome Polycarbonate Sheets: UK supplier of multiwall, clear, and bronze polycarbonate roofing sheets for conservatories, canopies, and lean-tos. Directly comparable product offering and target customer segment to STORM's core polycarbonate roofing line.
• Palram Industries: Global manufacturer of polycarbonate and PVC sheets, panels, and roofing systems for construction, DIY, and agricultural markets. Directly comparable as a polycarbonate roofing and cladding sheet supplier competing for the same trade and consumer customers across product categories STORM serves.

Broad incumbents

• Travis Perkins: UK's largest building materials distributor serving trade professionals with lumber, roofing, insulation, and general construction supplies. Broad incumbent competing with STORM for trade customers, particularly in polycarbonate roofing, where Travis Perkins carries commodity alternatives.
• Wickes: UK home improvement retailer and builder's merchant offering roofing, cladding, bathroom, and DIY building products. Broad incumbent competing with STORM's DIY consumer segment across polycarbonate roofing, bathroom cladding, and decking categories.

Emerging players

• Multipanel UK: UK bathroom and wall cladding specialist offering decorative PVC panels. Comparable as a UK hygiene/bathroom cladding brand competing for the same residential refurbishment and commercial specification customers STORM serves with its bathroom cladding range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StormBuildingProducts
• Facebookfacebook.com/stormbuildingproducts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southgate-plastics
• Instagraminstagram.com/stormbuildingproductsuk
• Xx.com/stormplastic

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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