KDM Group

What KDM Group does

KDM Group (legal name KDM Shopfitting Limited) is a privately held, vertically integrated general contracting and fit-out contractor incorporated in Scotland in 1999. The company delivers projects from concept through handover, providing general contracting, specialist interior fit-out, mechanical and electrical services, bespoke in-house manufacturing (timber, lamination, solid surface fabrication), design, and distribution unit fit-out. It serves blue-chip and multi-national clients across retail, logistics, hospitality, commercial, leisure, and public sectors, with named customers including Tesco, Amazon, Boots, Aldi, McDonald's, Asda, DHL, Lids, and St Andrews Links Trust.

The operating model centres on a CAD-equipped in-house manufacturing plant at Dalgety Bay, Fife, supplemented by two warehouses (19,000 sq ft Dalgety Bay and 15,000 sq ft Warrington) and seven regional offices across the UK and Europe (Scotland, Leeds, Warrington, Chelmsford, Dublin, Netherlands). Notable technical components include a custom-built spray booth, BM Trada Q-Mark certified fire door manufacture and installation, and a proprietary online ordering portal developed for Tesco that integrates with the client's door and ironmongery design standard and delivers 3-week lead times. The company holds ISO 45001:2018 certification for occupational health and safety.

Revenue is generated predominantly through negotiated, project-based contracts with enterprise clients, won through competitive tendering and direct enterprise field sales managed by Business Development Managers based at regional offices. Reported annual turnover reached GBP 99 million in 2021 — the company's best financial year on record. Growth has been supported by geographic expansion (Chelmsford, Dublin offices), capacity additions (second Warrington warehouse), and acquisitions, including Gunning Electrical Ltd (July 2022, M&E capability) and the full acquisition of G4S Malta (December 2024, security services diversification). Marketing is anchored in UK sports sponsorships (Scottish Cup, SPFL Evolution Trophy, DAFC stadium naming rights, Scottish FA grassroots partnership) rather than digital-first channels.

Name

KDM Group

Legal name

KDM Shopfitting Limited

Website

https://kdmgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KDM Group is a privately held Scottish general contracting and fit-out contractor serving blue-chip retail, logistics, leisure, and public sector clients across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe through seven regional offices and an in-house bespoke manufacturing plant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction & Fit-Out Services

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) Contracting (IMAFALAE)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Commercial fit-out services
• Bespoke timber manufacturing
• Mechanical electrical services
• Retail construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dunfermline

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: KDM delivers full project lifecycle from concept to client handover, coordinating architects, designers, engineers, and trades. Revenue is earned on a project-by-project basis as the principal contractor, typically on fixed-price or negotiated contracts for blue-chip and national clients.
2. Fit-Out Services: Specialist interior fit-out services for retail, logistics, hospitality, commercial, and leisure sectors. Delivered as turnkey solutions from design through installation, with fast-track capabilities for large retailers and distributors. Revenue is project-based, typically negotiated per contract.
3. Bespoke Manufacturing: In-house manufacturing of client-specific furniture, fixtures, doors, washroom solutions, wall cladding, and seating. Products range from bespoke one-off items to volume production for national roll-out programs. Revenue is product-based, with long-term manufacturing contracts for blue-chip clients.
4. M&E Services: Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical services provided as standalone projects or in collaboration with in-house teams, serving the construction sector with over 30 years of experience. Revenue is project-based.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KDM Group provides general contracting, expert office and commercial fit-out, mechanical and electrical (M&E) services, and bespoke in-house timber manufacturing for retail, commercial, and logistics clients. The group operates integrated divisions covering design, manufacturing, and on-site delivery to support large-scale rollouts, refurbishments, and distribution unit fit-outs. Its client base includes major blue-chip retailers and logistics operators across the UK.

Product overview

KDM Group is a general contracting and fit-out service provider operating across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and mainland Europe. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including General Contracting (project delivery from concept to handover), Expert Office and Commercial Fit-Out Services (specialist interior fit-out for retail, logistics, hospitality, commercial, and leisure sectors), M&E Services (mechanical and electrical with 30+ years experience), Bespoke Manufacturing (in-house plant with spray booth for furniture and fixtures), KDM Design (functionality with corporate identity), and Distribution Unit Fit Out (for distribution centres including DHL). The company also acquired KDM Gunning Electrical to expand M&E capabilities. KDM operates from 7 offices across UK and Europe with 72 employees, serving major blue-chip clients including Tesco, Aldi, McDonald's, Amazon, and Asda.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Services
• Expert Office and Commercial Fit-Out Services
• Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Services
• Bespoke Timber Manufacturing
• KDM Design
• Distribution Unit Fit-Out

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced lead time to 3 weeks for UK and mainland Europe door deliveries via proprietary online ordering portal
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SPFLcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2025Multi-year deal renaming the SPFL's third-tier competition as the KDM Evolution Trophy. Aligns KDM Group brand with Scottish professional football across all four SPFL divisions, providing extensive national brand visibility.
• Scottish FAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2023KDM Group is the official Scottish FA grassroots partner, launching the Soccer Centre national football programme for primary school-aged girls across the country. Targeting 80 centres and 21,000+ registered players, with regional ambassadors from the Scotland Women's National Team (Rachel Corsie, Lee Gibson, Chloe Arthur, Lisa Evans, Claire Emslie, Erin Cuthbert). This is a multi-year partnership investing in women's grassroots football development.
• Lighthouse Construction Industry CharityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2023KDM Group became a proud supporter of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, the only charity providing emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families in the UK. The partnership aims to break the stigma of mental health in the construction industry and support the charity's 24/7 helpline (0345 605 1956).
• Finchampstead Girls FCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 December 2022KDM Group sponsors Finchampstead Girls FC in Wokingham, Berkshire, supplying home and away kit strips to Under 11's and Under 12's teams. The club grew from 5 members to nearly 100 in 5 years. Aligns with KDM's diversity values and support for women's football.
• Dunfermline Athletic Football Club (DAFC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 August 2022Major long-term partnership agreement renaming Dunfermline Athletic FC's home stadium as KDM Group East End Park. Includes extensive stadium branding, digital and experiential rights. Previously the company was back-of-shirt partner. KDM Group CEO Iain Jones and Executive Director Mark Jones are Dunfermline-born and the partnership reflects the company's local roots.
• Gunning Electrical LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2022KDM Group acquired Gunning Electrical Ltd (renamed KDM Gunning Electrical), expanding its services and capabilities as an M&E contractor. Gunning Electrical has over 30 years of experience in electrical installations, PAT testing, emergency lighting, CCTV, access control, fire and intruder alarms, and fit-outs. The acquisition demonstrates KDM's ambition to be a turn-key solution provider, bringing M&E capabilities in-house.
• Business Gateway FifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2017KDM Group engaged Business Gateway Fife for consultancy support, improving SEO (ranking #1 on Google for 'shopfitting contracts') and social media marketing. Business Gateway provides free training in bookkeeping, online marketing, accountancy, leadership, video production, and cash flow management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Portview Fit-Out: Northern Ireland-based specialist retail and commercial fit-out contractor serving blue-chip brands across the UK and Ireland. Closest direct peer to KDM in scope (premium retail fit-out, in-house manufacturing, multi-country delivery) and customer base.
• Overbury: UK national office and commercial fit-out contractor with strong London presence and a track record with enterprise occupiers. Comparable to KDM's fit-out and M&E services for corporate clients and large end-users.
• Spaceprinter / Mosaic (UK fit-out): UK retail and commercial fit-out contractor serving similar blue-chip clients. Comparable in service scope (shopfitting, bespoke joinery, multi-site rollouts) and customer mix to KDM.
• BW: Workplace Experts: UK fit-out and refurbishment specialist serving commercial, retail and leisure sectors. Direct competitor for KDM's office and commercial fit-out work, with similar enterprise client mix.
• Parkeray: UK fit-out and refurbishment contractor with a focus on commercial, retail and public sector projects. Similar business model to KDM in delivering design-led fit-out for enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• Bowmer + Kirkland: Major UK and Ireland construction and fit-out contractor with significant retail and commercial portfolio. Larger incumbent operating in similar end markets to KDM (retail, logistics, commercial).
• McLaren Construction Group: UK construction and fit-out group with offices in London, Birmingham and the North. Competes with KDM for retail, commercial and leisure fit-out work, though operates at materially larger scale.
• Morgan Sindall Group: UK-listed construction and regeneration group with fit-out capabilities via Morgan Sindall Property Services and Overbury. Larger and more diversified than KDM, but directly competes for similar fit-out and refurbishment tenders.
• ISG (former) / Cast Consultancy / Sykes Jointing: ISG was a UK fit-out and construction specialist serving retail, commercial and technology sectors; comparable in customer mix and fit-out focus. Successor entities still compete in the same addressable market as KDM.
• Mace Group: Global consultancy and construction firm with major UK fit-out and refurbishment capability. Competes with KDM on large retail, commercial and leisure projects, though operates at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KDMshopfitting
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4rb6COVmVk-FuQKhHaGRKA
• Facebookfacebook.com/kdmshopfitting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kdm-shopfitting-limited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 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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