Tarpaflex

What Tarpaflex does

Tarpaflex Ltd is a family-run UK importer and distributor of tarpaulins and associated protective coverings, headquartered at a single rural warehouse site in Northlew, Okehampton, Devon (EX20 3BR). Founded as a UK private limited company (registration 02688454) and operated under Managing Director Bob Page, the company describes itself as one of the UK's leading tarpaulin importers and distributors with decades of industry experience, with a wholly-owned North American distribution arm (Tarpaflex LLC, Florida). Its core offerings span polyethylene tarpaulins in weights from 70gsm economy to 270gsm heavy-duty; super heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester tarpaulins up to 560gsm with a 2-year limited UV warranty; cotton canvas tarpaulins (17/18/21 oz); 200gsm white flame-retardant tarpaulins certified to Californian Standard CPAI Section 6; pallet covers; tarpaulin roll goods; dust sheets (cotton twill, Bolton twill, laminated twill, calico, canvas); privacy and debris netting (50-150gsm, including heavy-duty and flame-retardant variants); hessian/jute rolls; polypropylene rope; and bulk bags (one-tonne, mini, sandbags) plus accessories (bungee cords, plastic eyelets, fasteners, kits). Materials are sourced from polyethylene, PVC-coated polyester, cotton canvas and jute, with a sustainability line (30% recycled polypropylene bulk bags, 100% natural hessian).

Name

Tarpaflex

Legal name

Tarpaflex Ltd

Website

https://tarpaflex.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tarpaflex is a UK family-run importer and distributor of polyethylene, PVC, and canvas tarpaulins, plus dust sheets, netting, hessian, rope, and bulk bags, serving DIY consumers, trade accounts, government/council buyers, and named UK enterprises through a BigCommerce e-commerce store with Devon-based fulfilment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tarpaulins and Protective Coverings

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Liners & Container Liners (Dry Bulk Liners) (IMALAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Material Handling Protective Accessories (Slip Sheets, Corner Boards, Pallet Collars) (IMALAFAN)

Keywords

• Tarpaulin supplies
• Protective coverings
• Debris netting
• Pallet covers
• Dust sheets

Headquarters

HQ city

Okehampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sale of tarpaulins, dust sheets, netting, rope, bulk bags, and accessories. Products sold at various price points from economy to heavy-duty premium ranges. Revenue generated through individual purchases, bulk orders, and pallet/container loads.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Tarpaflex imports and distributes protective covering products through its own UK e-commerce store and trade business accounts. The core portfolio spans polyethylene tarpaulins from 70GSM economy grade to 560GSM super heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester, alongside cotton canvas tarpaulins, CPAI-certified flame retardant tarpaulins, pallet covers, dust sheets, debris and privacy netting, hessian rolls, poly rope, and FIBC bulk bags. The company holds substantial Devon warehouse stock to serve single parcel orders through to full container loads across the UK and Europe.

Product overview

Tarpaflex is a UK-based importer and distributor of tarpaulins and associated covering products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of protective covering solutions organized across multiple product categories: polyethylene tarpaulins ranging from lightweight 70GSM economy sheets to super heavy-duty 560GSM PVC tarpaulins; cotton canvas tarpaulins in various weights; specialized flame retardant tarpaulins for construction; dust sheets for decorating; netting products for privacy and debris containment; hessian/jute rolls for horticulture and construction; poly rope for securing; bulk bags including one tonne, mini, and sandbag options; and accessories such as bungee cords, eyelets, and fasteners. The core offering is the tarpaulin range (Lightweight, Medium Weight, Heavy Weight, Super Heavy Weight varieties including PVC and Canvas types), complemented by dust sheets, netting, hessian, rope, and bulk bags for complete covering and securing solutions. The company operates an e-commerce platform with business account services for trade customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lightweight Tarpaulins Economy-grade polyethylene tarpaulins available in 70GSM, 80GSM, and 110GSM weights, suitable for temporary covering and light-duty applications for individual and trade buyers.
• Medium Weight Tarpaulins Mid-range polyethylene tarpaulins in 140GSM and 170GSM weights for moderate durability requirements, including green/silver super tarps, striped and mono cover options.
• Heavy Weight Tarpaulins Durable polyethylene tarpaulins in 185GSM, 200GSM, 250GSM and 270GSM weights for extended outdoor use and heavy-duty applications, including green/brown, black/silver, blue/beige and white flame retardant options.
• 560GSM Extra Heavy Weight PVC Tarpaulins Heaviest specification plastic tarpaulin at 560gsm, made from PVC coated polyester with 20mm brass eyelets at 50cm intervals, rope reinforced hems, 3-rivet corner reinforcements, 2-year limited UV warranty, rot proof, shrinkproof and flexible in sub-zero conditions; priced from £15.36-£18.43.
• Super Heavy Weight Tarpaulins Heavy-duty tarpaulins including 310GSM, 350GSM, and 560GSM options for industrial and commercial applications requiring maximum durability.
• Canvas Tarpaulins Cotton canvas tarpaulins available in 17OZ Ripstop, 18OZ standard and 21OZ heavy duty weights, featuring brass eyelets, optional water-resistant wax finish and 1-inch double row stitched seams.
• PVC Tarpaulins PVC coated polyester tarpaulins known for flexibility in sub-zero conditions, rot-proof and hard-wearing properties, available in Olive Green and Blue colours.
• Flame Retardant Tarpaulins 200GSM white tarpaulins certified to Californian Standard CPAI Section 6 with only 3-5cm manufacturing tolerance; designed for construction, welding trades and BBQ/patio use where fire protection is essential.
• Pallet Covers Reusable polyethylene pallet covers for standard UK pallets (1000mm x 1200mm) and Euro pallets (800mm x 1200mm), with four height options from 500mm to 2000mm and corner eyelets for securing.
• Tarpaulin Roll Goods Bulk roll materials for custom tarpaulin fabrication, including polyethylene rolls and scaffold sheeting, supplied by the metre/roll for trade customers.
• Slip and Slide Tarps Specialized heavy-duty tarpaulins designed for recreational slip and slide applications for consumer and event use.
• Dust Sheets Protection sheets for decorating and DIY applications, available in Cotton Twill, Heavy Duty Bolton Twill, Laminated Twill, Cotton Calico and Cotton Canvas materials.
• Privacy Netting Netting for scaffolding, horticulture, cladding and screening applications providing privacy and wind protection.
• Debris Netting Netting for construction sites and scaffolding in various weights (50GSM to 150GSM), including Heavy Duty and Flame Retardant options; available on cardboard core.
• Hessian Rolls 100% natural jute/hessian rolls in 6oz or 9oz specifications, organic, fully recyclable and biodegradable, used for frost protection, horticulture and construction.
• Poly Rope General purpose 3-strand split film polypropylene rope, weather resistant, lightweight, rotproof and shrinkproof; available in 30-metre mini-coils and 27m lorry rope lengths in electric blue.
• One Tonne Bags Bulk bags made from 30% recycled polypropylene with certified 1000kg safe working load and 5:1 safety rating, fitted with four corner lifting loops for easy loading; dimensions 86cm x 86cm x 86cm.
• Mini Bulk Bags Smaller bulk bags at 50cm x 50cm x 50cm with certified 1000kg safe working load; ideal for garden waste collection, agricultural feed storage and restricted construction sites.
• Sandbags Heavy-duty sandbags for flood protection, construction site security and weight stabilization applications.
• Plastic Eyelets Snap n Tap plastic eyelets for customising tarpaulins, supplied in packs of 10 or 50; available in 12mm and 20mm diameter sizes in Grey, White, Blue, Black and Green colours; priced at £2.39 per pack.
• Bungee Cords Elastic cords for securing tarpaulins, recommended for flexible fixing that reduces stress on eyelets.
• Tarp Fasteners Fastening accessories including Cable Ties, Tarp Clips, Tarp Grabbers, Tarp Tape and Tent Pegs for securing tarpaulins.
• Business Accounts Trade account service offering 30-day credit terms, email invoicing, volume discounts, free delivery on orders over £100 ex-VAT and drop shipment capabilities for trade and bulk buyers.

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Okehampton Hockey ClubminorOthers · 1 January 2017Club sponsorship contributing towards goalie kit cost for junior ladies team (over £600). 2-year sponsorship agreement with men's hockey club. Tarpaflex banner displayed at sidelines.
• Hospice of St FrancisminorOthers · 1 January 2014Charitable partnership supporting the annual Mud Pack Challenge fundraising event. Tarpaflex donates products (bungee cords) for construction of obstacle course elements. Partnership began in 2014 and continued through 2017. The event has raised over £120,000 for the hospice.
• RSPB Great Bustard ProjectminorOthersProduct donation of debris netting to support the RSPB Great Bustard Project conservation efforts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tarp Depot: Online distributor of tarps, covers and accessories with wide weight and size range, competing head-to-head with Tarpaflex on multi-GSM polyethylene sheeting and accessory bundles.
• Covers & All: Online custom-protective-cover retailer offering tailored tarpaulins, covers and industrial fabrics. Directly comparable to Tarpaflex on D2C e-commerce model with broad SKU coverage spanning consumer to industrial use cases.
• Tarps Now: US-based online distributor of poly, canvas and vinyl tarpaulins serving construction, agricultural and consumer buyers. Closest direct model comparator to Tarpaflex given its e-commerce-led, multi-SKU, multi-vertical import-and-distribution approach.
• A1 Tarps: Specialist tarpaulin and cover supplier offering heavy-duty poly, canvas and vinyl sheets via e-commerce. Closely comparable product mix (PE/PVC/canvas) and customer base to Tarpaflex's UK operation.

Broad incumbents

• Wickes: UK home improvement and trade retailer stocking site protection, tarpaulins and dust sheets for building and decorating projects. Competitor on home & garden and painter/decorator use cases.
• B&Q: UK DIY and home improvement retailer with extensive tarpaulin, garden cover and decorating sheet assortment. Comparable on consumer and small-trader demand for tarps, dust sheets and ground cover.
• Travis Perkins: UK's largest builders' merchant distributing construction materials including tarpaulins, sheeting and site-protection products. Comparable as a B2B trade channel for construction-grade tarpaulins overlapping Tarpaflex's construction segment.
• Screwfix: UK trade retailer carrying site-protection and decorating consumables, including tarpaulins and dust sheets, competing with Tarpaflex's trade segment on next-day collection/delivery convenience.
• Northern Tool + Equipment: US-based retailer of industrial and contractor equipment with significant tarp, cover and rigging assortment. Relevant global incumbent comparator for Tarpaflex's US subsidiary ambitions across heavy-duty tarpaulins and bulk bags.
• Toolstation: UK trade-supplies retailer with broad catalogue covering site protection, dust sheets and building consumables. Overlaps with Tarpaflex on painter/decorator and trade-account use cases for dust sheets and lighter-duty coverings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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