Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining

What Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining does

Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining Limited is a UK-based, privately held building materials distributor headquartered in Sheffield, operating through 14 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales. The company stocks and distributes approximately 3,000 products from over 100 manufacturers spanning thermal insulation (Kingspan, Celotex, Rockwool, Knauf, Recticel, Ecotherm), acoustic insulation, dry lining boards, industrial and HVAC insulation, fire protection systems, render systems, roofing, cladding, fixings, and suspended ceiling solutions. It serves residential and commercial developers, educational institutions, medical facilities, roads and highways projects, and rail and transport networks through a trade account program, technical advisory teams, and a FORS Gold accredited delivery fleet equipped with Moffett forklifts for site unloading. The company also operates own-brand product lines under Galaxy Windows and Doors (PVCU, aluminium, timber) and Galaxy Glazed Partitions.

The business operates a sales-led, branch-distributed go-to-market with no public e-commerce pricing and revenue generated through one-time product sales to contractor and developer accounts. Galaxy is structured as an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), with 360 employee trust members and no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional ownership. The company holds no patents, develops no proprietary technology, and has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities; competitive differentiation rests on distribution density, breadth of stocked SKUs, technical advisory, and accredited logistics. Managing Director Tracy Shepher leads the business per the disclosed leadership record.

Name

Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining

Legal name

Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining Limited

Website

https://galaxyinsulation.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining is a UK-based distributor of building insulation, dry lining, fire protection, and related construction products, operating 14 branches nationwide and serving residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and infrastructure contractors via trade accounts and own-fleet delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Distribution: Revenue generated through distribution and sale of building insulation, dry lining, and related construction products to contractors and builders across the UK.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining distributes and supplies building insulation, dry lining, fire protection, HVAC, render, external envelope (roofing and cladding), interior partitioning, and fixing products from 14 UK branches, stocking over 3,000 SKUs from more than 100 manufacturers including Kingspan, Celotex, Rockwool, and Knauf. The company also manufactures its own Galaxy-branded glazed partitioning systems and PVCU/aluminium/timber window and door ranges, supported by in-house technical advisory and nationwide FORS Gold accredited delivery.

Product overview

Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining is a UK-wide distributor of building insulation and dry lining materials operating 14 branches across the country. The company stocks an extensive portfolio of approximately 3,000 products from over 100 leading manufacturers including Rockwool, Knauf, Celotex, Recticel, OWA, Hush Acoustics, and Ecotherm. The product portfolio centers on thermal insulation (EPS boards, PIR/PUR boards, mineral wool, reflective quilts), acoustic insulation (acoustic slabs, resilient bars, floor systems, barriers), dry lining solutions (plasterboards, insulated boards), industrial and HVAC insulation, fire protection products (cavity barriers, intumescent seals, fire stopping), render systems (ecorend, Weber), interior systems (suspended ceilings, glazed partitioning), external envelopes (roofing, rainscreen, membranes), and fixing systems. The company also manufactures its own Galaxy-branded glazed partitioning systems (2000/3000/4000/9000 series) and Galaxy Windows and Doors (UPVC, aluminium, timber). Services include technical advice, nationwide delivery via FORS Gold accredited fleet with Moffetts, and trade account support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Galaxy Glazed Partitions: A product line featuring high-performance glazed partitioning systems including Galaxy 2000, 3000, 4000, and 9000 series for interior applications.
• Galaxy Windows and Doors

Products and services

• Thermal Insulation Products Comprehensive range of thermal insulation products for walls, floors, and roofs, including External Wall Insulation EPS Boards (40-200mm), Jabfloor High Performance Grey Floor Insulation Boards, Kingspan Aquazone, Nilvent, EcoTherm Eco-Bond and Eco-Cavity, Kingspan Kooltherm series, Celotex GA4000 PIR, Rockwool Soffit Slab, Hardrock Multi-Fix, Ravatherm XPS, and reflective insulation such as Airtec, Foiltec, and SuperQuilt multi-layer quilts. Supplied to UK contractors and developers.
• Acoustic Insulation Products Extensive acoustic insulation range for residential and commercial projects including Rockwool RWA45, Flexi Slab, Acoustic Rockfloor and Acoustic Membrane; Hush Panel series, Hush Ply, Hush Felt Joist Strips, Hush Barrier Mats, Hush Acoustic Sealant; resilient bars from Superior Section, Siniat GTEC, Hush Acoustics, British Gypsum; floor systems including Robust Detail E-FC-4 and E-FC-10, Cellecta Deckfon, Icopal Monarfloor, Knauf Brio; and acoustic cradles and battens.
• Dry Lining Insulation Products Dry lining solutions for interior wall and partition construction, including the Knauf range (Baseboard, XPS Thermal Laminate Plus, Vapour Panel, Thermoboard, Soundpanel, Silentboard, Safeboard, PIR Thermal Laminate, Performance Plus, Moisture Panel, Fireboard, Coreboard, Fire Panel, Soundshield Plus, Wallboard), British Gypsum Glasroc F Multiboard, EcoTherm Eco-Liner, and HardieBacker Tile Backerboard.
• Industrial Insulation Products Industrial grade insulation for high-performance thermal applications including Pyrogel HPS, Pyrogel XTF, Pyrogel XTE, and Cryogel Z for process, pipeline, and cryogenic industrial projects.
• HVAC Insulation Products HVAC pipe and duct insulation including Proclad 150, Ekafol PVC, Alucoat Pipe Sections, Kaiflex ST Pipe, Supaphen Phenolic, Isover Climpipe, Rockwool Techwrap 2, Techtube, Rocklap H&V; duct insulation Isover Climcover CR and Slab ALU2, Rockwool Ductwrap, Ductslab, Firepro DuctRock; Kingspan Therma and Kooltherm duct and pipe insulation; and Superglass products.
• Fire Protection Products Comprehensive fire protection range including fermacell Firepanel A1 and fibre gypsum boards; MDL Firezero series (Multi Sock, Party Wall Cavity Barrier, Fire & Acoustic Party Wall DPC, Open State Cavity Barriers, Multi App Slab); Fire Door Foam, Intumescent Acrylic Sealant; Mulcol products (Multiwrap, Multitherm Bandage, Multimortar, Multimastic series, Multifoam, Multidisc); Rockwool FirePro products (Speedseal, High Strength Firestop Compound, Firepro Pipe Collar, Beamclad); Tenmat fire sleeves and linear gap seals; Promat SUPALUX; structural steel protection; and cavity barriers.
• Render Systems Complete render system solutions including ecorend products (LX32 Lime One Coat Base, LK11 Lime Key Coat, LMR1 Lime Monocouche, EWI-24 Base Coat, silicone thin coat renders SR10/SR15/SR365, Sil-Flex thin coat, acrylic thin coat, quartz render, mineral thin coat, monocouche renders MR1/DR1, primers, adhesives, mesh, beads, masonry paint), Weber products (Weberfloor Industry Pro, Webersil TF, Weberplast TF, Weberend LAC Rapid, Weberpral MF/M, Weberend Protect), and CMS trim systems.
• Interiors Products (Ceilings and Partitioning) Interior solutions including acoustic flooring systems (Acoustilay Tilemat, Maxideck, Maxiboard wall lining systems), suspended ceiling systems (Rockfon systems including VertiQ, Eclipse, Industrial Baffle, MediCare, CleanSpace, Color-all, Blanka, Sonar, Koral, Tropic, Artic, Mono Acoustic; Troldtekt panels; Chicago Metallic profiles; Zentia ceiling tiles; OWA products), Galaxy glazed partitioning systems (Galaxy 2000, 3000, 4000, 9000 Single/Double Glazed), and riser doors.
• External Envelope Products (Roofing, Cladding, Facade) External envelope products including Rubbertech ecotred and roofroll systems, REGUPOL walkway/solar/resist/vegetation control products, PEDECK pedestal systems, Envirotect membranes, Sika liquid roofing, Recticel Powerdeck, Rockpanel, Rockwool cladding and rainscreen products, and facade systems for roofing and cladding applications.
• Fixing Systems Ancon fixing systems including Universal Insulation Retaining Clip, Starter Ties, Staifix Timber Frame Ties, SPB Frame Cramp, ST1 Wall Tie Range, HRT4 and RT2 ties, and Debonding Sleeve for masonry and insulation installation.
• Galaxy Windows and Doors Company's own range of windows and doors in PVCU, Aluminium, and Timber for residential developments, commercial offices, and schools. Includes Kommerling C70 and O70 UPVC systems, ALUK aluminium windows rated A for energy saving, aluminium entrance doors, rooflights and lanterns (Korniche aluminium lantern roofs).
• Galaxy 9000 Double Glazed Partitioning System High-performance double-glazed partitioning system with 102mm overall thickness that integrates seamlessly into drywall construction, achieves up to 48dB acoustic performance, allows natural light passage, and is available in White RAL 9010 or Silver RAL 9006 with dry joints.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OWAcoreOthersLeading manufacturer of ceiling tiles and suspended ceiling systems. Galaxy stocks OWA products including Brillianto A mineral ceiling tile.
• CelotexcoreOthersMajor UK manufacturer of PIR insulation products. Galaxy stocks extensive range of Celotex insulation boards.
• RockwoolcoreOthersLeading manufacturer of stone wool insulation. Galaxy stocks full range including RWA45 acoustic slabs and fire protection products.
• Knauf InsulationcoreOthersMajor insulation manufacturer. Galaxy stocks Knauf Earthwool, Kooltherm, and various drywall products.
• Recticel InsulationcoreOthersEuropean insulation manufacturer producing PIR and XPS products. Galaxy stocks Recticel Eurothane and Powerdeck ranges.
• Kingspan InsulationcoreOthersPremium insulation manufacturer. Galaxy stocks extensive Kingspan range including Kooltherm, Thermaroof, and Aquazone products.
• EcothermcoreOthersPIR insulation manufacturer. Galaxy stocks EcoTherm Eco-Cavity, Eco-Bond, and Eco-Versal products.
• Hush AcousticscoreOthersSpecialist acoustic insulation manufacturer. Galaxy stocks Hush Panel, Hush Ply, acoustic underlays and complete acoustic systems.
• RockfoncoreOthersLeading acoustic ceiling manufacturer. Galaxy stocks extensive Rockfon ceiling tile and system range.
• FireFlyminorOthersFire protection and cavity barrier manufacturer. Galaxy stocks TBA Firefly products.
• Mulcol InternationalminorOthersFire stopping and penetration sealing systems manufacturer. Galaxy stocks Mulcol Multiwrap, Multitherm Bandage, and fire stopping products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Travis Perkins: UK's largest builders' merchant with national branch network selling insulation, dry lining, fire protection, and roofing materials alongside a much broader general building products range. Comparable to Galaxy as a multi-category building materials distributor but operates at materially larger scale across general trades.
• Jewson: Major UK builders' merchant with nationwide branches selling insulation, plasterboard, and roofing products. Overlaps with Galaxy in core insulation and dry lining categories but serves a broader general trade customer base.
• Huws Gray: UK builders' merchant with a growing national branch network carrying insulation, dry lining, roofing, and general building materials. Comparable to Galaxy in product mix and contractor focus but operates as a general merchant rather than an insulation specialist.
• Selco Builders Warehouse: National trade-only builders' merchant selling insulation, plasterboard, and roofing products alongside general building supplies. Overlaps with Galaxy in trade-account contractor service and product range, but with a broader, less specialist positioning.
• Buildbase: UK builders' merchant chain selling insulation, dry lining, timber, and general building products. Comparable to Galaxy as a multi-branch contractor supplier but with a broader, less specialist offering.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution UK: Distribution arm of Saint-Gobain supplying Isover insulation, British Gypsum, and Weber products in the UK. Comparable to Galaxy through overlapping manufacturer partnerships and insulation/dry lining category presence, with the added strength of vertical integration.

Direct peers

• SIG plc: UK-listed specialist distributor of insulation, roofing, and interior building products. SIG is the closest direct comparable to Galaxy given its specialist focus on insulation and interior systems across a national branch network serving contractors.
• CCF (Construction & Consumables): UK distributor of interior building products including insulation, dry lining, ceilings, and partitioning. Part of the Travis Perkins Group, CCF directly competes with Galaxy in the specialist interior products category serving contractors and fit-out specialists.

Regional players

• Bradfords Building Supplies: South West UK-focused builders' merchant with branch network selling insulation, dry lining, and roofing products. Comparable to Galaxy in product mix and trade customer base but with a more geographically concentrated footprint.

Emerging players

• Keylite Roof Windows: UK/Irish roof window and insulation specialist with overlapping thermal and roof envelope products. Partial overlap with Galaxy's external envelope and roofing categories, though more focused on roof window systems than full building distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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