Thinking Space Systems

What Thinking Space Systems does

Thinking Space Systems Ltd is a UK-based, founder-controlled (Wayne Palmer, Managing Director) designer, manufacturer and installer of bespoke technical furniture for 24/7 control room environments. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Romsey, Hampshire, the company operates with 11–50 employees and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Australia (Thinking Space Systems Australia Pty Ltd), Canada (Thinking Space Inc) and the United States (Maryland), alongside corporate divisions TSS Engineering Services Ltd and MW Video Systems Ltd and portfolio brands Kanya UK (aluminium profiles) and Novus UK (monitor mounting). Its core products are height-adjustable control room consoles (including the proprietary Core Assembly System aluminium-profile modular framework), Evolution Media Walls, Moni-Trak monitor positioning rails, and integrated cable management accessories — all custom-engineered using CAD/CNC manufacturing, finished to ISO 9001 processes and warranted for 10 years, with ISO 11064 conformance where applicable.

The company runs a pure direct, consultative B2B sales motion targeting enterprise and government clients: free site surveys, AutoCAD/3D design proposals, in-house project management, Factory Acceptance Testing at its facility, and installation by its own engineers. Pricing is fully bespoke and quote-based — no public price list exists. Customers span seven named vertical segments — Air Traffic Control, Security & CCTV, Emergency Services, Broadcast & Media, Plant & Process, Transport Management, and Military & Defence — with disclosed project references including the Irish Aviation Authority (Dublin Airport), Malta Air Traffic Services, Bristol Operations Centre (42 consoles), Plymouth City Council CCTV, Surf Life Saving NSW, EMR Golden Grove mine, Bombay Sapphire distillery and WhiteTower Energy. With 1,500+ projects delivered across 45+ countries, the business monetises primarily through custom hardware sales supplemented by installation, design/consultation, project management and FAT services.

The commercial model is intentionally niche and project-based, generating revenue through relatively large, infrequent enterprise and public-sector tenders (e.g., a disclosed A$550,000 contract with Surf Life Saving NSW) rather than high-volume transactional sales. Geographic reach is achieved via regional offices rather than resellers, supporting both procurement-bid participation and on-the-ground installation across four continents.

Name

Thinking Space Systems

Legal name

Thinking Space Systems Ltd

Website

https://thinking-space.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thinking Space Systems designs, manufactures and installs bespoke ergonomic technical furniture — primarily consoles, Evolution Media Walls and cable management systems — for 24/7 control rooms serving air traffic control, security, emergency, broadcast, defence, transport and plant/process clients across 45+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Control Room Furniture

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Space Planning & Test Fits (BPABAFAB)

Keywords

• Control room furniture
• Technical furniture systems
• Control room consoles
• Media wall solutions
• Bespoke operator workstations

Headquarters

HQ city

Romsey

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Control Room Furniture Sales: Design, manufacture and sale of bespoke technical furniture including consoles, media walls, and accessories for control room environments. All solutions are custom built to customer specifications.
2. Installation Services: In-house installation services using their own engineers, coordinated by project management team. Available separately from or combined with delivery service.
3. Design and Consultation Services: Free design service including AutoCAD plans and 3D visuals, site surveys, and consultation for control room layouts.
4. Project Management: In-house project management for manufacturing and fulfilment stages, including CDM works and subcontractor management.
5. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT): Inspection service offered for all projects at their factory before delivery and installation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Thinking Space Systems Ltd designs, manufactures, and installs custom-built technical furniture for 24/7 control room environments, including height adjustable consoles, Evolution Media Walls, monitor mounting systems, and integrated cable management. All solutions are bespoke, designed to client specifications using CAD/CNC techniques and an aluminium profile-based Core Assembly System, and sold with a 10-year warranty and conformance to ISO 11064 where applicable. The company additionally provides design consultation, factory acceptance testing, installation, fit-out, relocation, and project management services to enterprise and government clients worldwide.

Product overview

Thinking Space Systems is a physical furniture manufacturing company offering a portfolio of custom-built control room solutions. The core product lines include Control Room Consoles (height adjustable, designed for 24/7 environments) and Evolution Media Walls (monitor mounting solutions with various configurations). These are supported by accessory products including Moni-Trak positioning rails, Cable Management systems, and the Core Assembly System modular framework. All products are completely bespoke, designed and built from scratch to meet project requirements, with a 10-year warranty and conformance to ISO 11064 control room design standards wherever possible.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evolution Media Walls: Standard and custom mounting solutions for large monitors, with linear, angled, or curved open frameworks and options like built-in storage, height adjustability, and enclosed walls.
• Kanya UK
• Novus UK

Products and services

• Control Room Consoles Custom-built, height adjustable technical furniture consoles designed for 24/7 control room environments, featuring ergonomic flexibility, modern aesthetics and the Core Assembly System for reconfigurability. Targeted at enterprise and government control room operators across air traffic control, emergency services, security, transport, plant and process, military/defence, and broadcast sectors.
• Evolution Media Walls Video wall mounting solutions offering standard and custom configurations with linear, angled, or curved open frameworks, available as built-in storage, height adjustable, or enclosed walls. Designed to accommodate large monitors for control room and broadcast environments.
• Special Projects Bespoke furniture solutions designed and built for unique or complex control room requirements that fall outside the standard product portfolio. Targeted at enterprise and government clients with non-standard layouts or specialised operational needs.
• Control Room Accessories A range of high-quality control room accessories including ergonomic desktop items, chairs, lamps, storage units, and specialist equipment mounts and enclosures sold alongside control room furniture projects.
• Control Room Design and Consultation Service Free design service covering AutoCAD plans, 3D visuals, site surveys, and consultancy for control room layouts. Offered to enterprise and government clients planning new builds or refurbishments.
• Installation Service In-house installation service using Thinking Space's own engineers, coordinated by the project management team and available separately from or combined with delivery. Offered to enterprise and government control room customers globally.
• Project Management Service In-house project management covering manufacturing and fulfilment stages, including CDM works and subcontractor management for control room furniture fit-outs. Targeted at enterprise and government clients undertaking control room build or relocation.
• Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Service Inspection service offered for all projects at the factory before delivery and installation, verifying quality and conformance against specifications. Provided to enterprise and government control room customers.
• Fit Out and Relocations Service End-to-end fit-out and relocation services for control rooms, covering planning, disassembly, transport, reassembly and reinstatement, leveraging the Core Assembly System for modular, relocatable furniture.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% increase in security throughput at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TSS Engineering Services LtdcoreOthersDivision of Thinking Space Systems Ltd, operating under the same parent company structure
• MW Video Systems LtdcoreOthersDivision of Thinking Space Systems Ltd, operating under the same parent company structure (also known as evolutionmediawalls.com)
• Kanya UKminorOthersBrand within Thinking Space portfolio, providing aluminium profile systems and components for furniture manufacturing
• CCD Design and Ergonomics LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign and ergonomics consultancy engaged for Liverpool John Lennon Airport security desk project to improve customer experience and passenger throughput

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Evans Consoles Corporation: Canadian manufacturer of control room consoles and technical furniture for security, utilities, transportation, and military applications. Direct head-to-head competitor in bespoke console and media wall furniture for 24/7 mission-critical environments.
• Winsted Corporation: US-based designer and manufacturer of custom control room consoles, media walls, and ergonomic technical furniture. Closely comparable on product line, customer base (security, emergency, broadcast, ATC), and bespoke project model.
• Lund Halsey: UK-based control room console manufacturer serving broadcast, emergency services, transport, and security sectors. Direct domestic competitor to Thinking Space with overlapping customer base and similar bespoke design/build model.
• Russ Bassett / Allsteel: Specializes in control room consoles and media wall solutions for command centers, traffic management, and security operations. Direct competitor on modular/height-adjustable consoles and video wall furniture.
• TBC Consoles: Specialty technical furniture manufacturer focused on control rooms, dispatch, and command center environments. Comparable in mission-critical 24/7 bespoke console design and installation services.
• AFC Industries: Manufacturer of ergonomic technical furniture, including control room consoles, computer workstations, and command center solutions. Overlapping offering in ergonomic industrial/control environment seating and workstations.
• Modern Methods: Control room design and furniture integration specialist serving emergency dispatch, security, and utility customers. Comparable integration of ergonomic consoles with technology and project management services.

Emerging players

• Broadcast Furniture Ltd: UK-based specialist in broadcast studio and post-production technical furniture (similar to Thinking Space's Islam Channel and broadcast segment). Overlapping in custom technical furniture for media production environments.

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Global office furniture manufacturer offering ergonomic workstations, modular furniture, and office solutions. A broad incumbent whose scale and modular range could compete with Thinking Space on enterprise-wide standardization contracts, though not specialized in control room.
• MillerKnoll: Large multi-brand office and contract furniture group (Herman Miller, Knoll, Geiger). A broad incumbent with scale advantages on enterprise furniture deals; competes indirectly where control room operators push for enterprise-standardized procurement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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