What ProSolve does

ProSolve is a UK-based B2B supplier of construction site consumables, operating from its headquarters and 1,200 sq. ft. showroom in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, since 1982. The company offers a broad portfolio organized into product categories including surface protection films, BS8020:2011 compliant insulated fence and road pins, load restraint (ratchet straps, lifting slings), abrasives, the "alfer by ProSolve" aluminium profile sub-brand, construction site essentials (barrier fencing, tapes, traffic management, first aid, fuel cans), hardware systems, paints and line marking sprays, tools and PPE, and hygiene products. Its BS8020-compliant insulated tools represent a notable safety-certified product line designed to protect workers from electrocution near live underground electricity cables, and the Survey Spray line uses a proprietary spray-through-cap for any-angle application.

The business operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market targeting UK builders' merchants, regional distributors, and construction trade professionals, with named enterprise relationships including Travis Perkins, Civils & Lintels, and Action Handling. Distribution combines direct field sales, an online trade account portal (with pricing on application and a £2,000 minimum spend requirement in the first three months), and a UK distributor network that also extends to a New Zealand operation. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time purchase orders of physical consumables at negotiated trade pricing.

ProSolve differentiates beyond commodity supply through complimentary merchandising and store transformation services, supporting merchants with point-of-sale solutions and full branch rollouts. The company also maintains a multi-channel digital presence including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, email newsletters, downloadable product brochures, and Trustpilot reviews. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or public listing.

Name

ProSolve

Legal name

ProSolve

Website

https://prosolveproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ProSolve is a UK-based B2B supplier, founded in 1982, providing branded construction site consumables — including BS8020-compliant insulated tools, barrier fencing, paints, and PPE — to builders' merchants, distributors, and trade professionals via direct field sales and a trade e-commerce portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Doncaster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Trade Sales: Direct B2B sales of construction site consumables, hardware, and safety equipment to trade accounts. Customers include merchants, builders' merchants, and construction industry professionals. Pricing is quote-based (POA) with trade accounts requiring minimum spend commitment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ProSolve is a UK-based B2B supplier of construction site consumables, branding and distributing a comprehensive range of products for the construction and civil engineering industries. The portfolio spans barrier fencing, marking paints, gaffa tapes, insulated tools, abrasives, hardware, PPE, and site essentials, supplied to builders' merchants, distributors, and trade professionals. The company also offers merchandising and branch transformation services as a differentiator.

Product overview

ProSolve is a UK-based supplier of construction site consumables since 1982, operating as a B2B e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of branded products. The company provides an extensive range organized into major categories: Surface Protection Films (carpet, hard surface, glass protectors), Insulated Products (BS8020:2011 compliant fence pins and road pins for electrical safety), Load Restraint solutions (ratchet straps, lifting slings), Abrasives (sanding pads, belts, discs, sheets), the alfer by ProSolve aluminium profile sub-brand, Construction Site Essentials (barrier fencing, warning tapes, traffic management, first aid, fuel cans), Hardware (tube fittings, shelving systems, shelf brackets), Paint products (line marking, road paints, decorative paints), Tools & PPE, Wipes & Hygiene products, and Merchandising services. The company also sells popular individual products including Gaffa Tape (available in 50mm-150mm widths in multiple colors), Survey Sprays (750ml acrylic marking paint in 8 colors with RAL codes), Premium Super Strong Barrier Fence (1m x 50m plastic mesh in multiple colors), and Barrier Fencing Pins (steel construction in smooth, ribbed, and heavy-duty variants). ProSolve operates from a 1,200 sq. ft. showroom at their Doncaster HQ and serves trade customers requiring a minimum £2,000 spend in the first 3 months.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ProSolve Gaffa Tape Multi-purpose polyethylene coated cloth tape (also known as gaffer or duct tape) for construction and trade use, featuring great adhesion, easy tear, flexibility, and high water resistance across multiple sizes and colors.
• ProSolve Survey Spray High-quality acrylic marking paint for surveying, road marking, and construction marking use, with a unique spray-through-cap enabling spraying at any angle on concrete, tarmac, wood, and composites.
• ProSolve Barrier Fencing Pins Heavy-grade steel fencing pins with loop at one end for easy installation of barrier fencing, available in Smooth, Ribbed, and Heavy Duty variants for construction site use.
• Premium Super Strong Barrier Fence Lightweight, strong plastic temporary fencing mesh in 1m x 50m rolls, made from weather-proof and reusable polypropylene, available in multiple colors for construction site demarcation.
• Insulated Fence Pin (BS8020:2011 Compliant) 100% insulated fencing pin conforming to BS8020:2011, with 12mm fibreglass shaft providing protection against electrocution when working near live underground electricity cables, available in metal and plastic spike variants.
• ProSolve Merchandising Services Branch transformation and point of sale merchandising solutions designed to help builders' merchants and retailers maximize store space and product display effectiveness.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TIMco: UK-based supplier of construction fasteners, screws, consumables, and site products serving builders' merchants and trade customers. Directly comparable to ProSolve in product mix, distribution model, and customer base.
• Cromwell Tools: UK industrial and trade supplier of tools, PPE, and site consumables serving industrial, construction, and trade customers. Closely overlaps with ProSolve in product categories and B2B trade account distribution model.
• Rawlplug: Manufacturer and supplier of construction fixings, fasteners, and consumables sold through builders' merchants and distributors. Comparable to ProSolve in product categories (fixings, tools, consumables) and merchant-led distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Toolstation: UK trade supplier of tools, hardware, and consumables with national branch network and trade account model. Competes with ProSolve across many of the same categories but at significantly larger scale and broader assortment.
• Screwfix: UK's largest direct-to-trade supplier of tools, hardware, and consumables. Overlaps substantially with ProSolve's product range and trade customer base, but operates at much larger scale with extensive national branch coverage.
• Travis Perkins: UK's largest builders' merchant group, both a customer and a competitor of ProSolve. Sells overlapping categories (tools, PPE, consumables) including own-brand ranges that directly substitute for ProSolve products.
• Jewson: Major UK builders' merchant selling tools, hardware, and site consumables to trade customers. Comparable customer base and overlapping product mix with ProSolve, including own-brand ranges that compete with branded suppliers.
• Stanley Black & Decker: Global manufacturer and supplier of tools, fasteners, and consumables serving construction and industrial end markets. Overlaps with ProSolve in tools, abrasives, and fasteners, and competes indirectly via merchant distribution.

Emerging players

• Armorgard: UK-based manufacturer of site equipment, tool storage, and security products for construction sites. Comparable to ProSolve's site essentials category and trade distribution model, though focused on a more specialized product niche.
• Wolfcraft: Manufacturer of construction tools, accessories, and site consumables sold through builders' merchants and DIY retailers across Europe. Comparable to ProSolve's hardware and tools categories, with broader European distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProSolveProduct
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@prosolveproducts7517
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProSolveProducts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prosolveproducts
• Instagraminstagram.com/prosolveproducts

Compliance1 record

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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