What KR Group does

KR Group is a UK-based construction engineering contractor headquartered in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, founded in 2003 by Kenny Robertson and Nicola Fraser as KR Steel. The group operates through seven divisions — KR Steel (structural and bespoke steel fabrication and installation), KR Cladding (rainscreen, over-cladding and asbestos removal), KR Sheet Metal (in-house bespoke sheet metal since November 2022), KR Solutions (project management, plant hire, FASET-accredited safety netting and edge protection), KR SkillsHub (NPORS and Qualifications Scotland accredited training), KR AgriBuild (agricultural building solutions), and KR Bon Reduction (circular-economy PIR insulation repurposing). Customers include contractors, developers, farmers, energy operators and public-sector clients across the UK, with named enterprise wins spanning Baker Hughes, Baxters Food Group, Co-op, Dounreay, Morrison Construction, Accio and Tunnel Tech.

Core production technology centres on a CE-marked steel fabrication operation using a LayoutMaster augmented-reality projection system — claimed as the first of its kind in Scotland — that projects weld instructions directly onto steel beams and supports throughput of up to 150 tonnes of fabricated steel per week. The group is accredited to EN 1090-1 Execution Class 3 (enabling work on supporting steel structures up to strength class S700), UKAS ISO 9001/14001/45001, FASET, Construction Line Gold, SafeContractor, and achieved Carbon Neutral status in March 2022 via Highland Carbon. Sustainably, the KR Bon Reduction initiative, funded by Zero Waste Scotland and ERDF, repurposes PIR insulation from composite cladding panels, with claimed savings of 2,275 tonnes CO2eq to date and over 7,700 tonnes to be prevented over five years.

KR Group monetises through bespoke project-based pricing on steel, cladding and sheet metal work (quote-based, pay-as-you-go), one-time fees for project management and plant hire, professional-services fees for KR SkillsHub training courses, and hardware sales of repurposed KR Bon insulation boards. GTM is direct B2B sales-led, leveraging industry accreditations, referrals, case studies and award recognition (FSB Community Award 2023, NFRC HSE Gold 2023, VIBES finalist 2024, Trades Awards 2025). The company is privately held, founder-owned, employs approximately 49–50 staff, and has no disclosed external institutional funding.

Name

KR Group

Legal name

KR Group (Scotland) Limited

Website

https://krgrp.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KR Group is a privately held UK construction engineering contractor in Aberdeenshire delivering turnkey steel fabrication, cladding, sheet metal, project management and accredited training across energy, agriculture, commercial and public-sector clients throughout the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Engineering Services (Structural Steel, Cladding, and Sheet Metal)

NAICS

Siding Contractors (238170), Custom Roll Forming (332114)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Facade & Cladding Systems (Rainscreens, Panels, EIFS, Siding) (IMAFAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM), Sealants, Expansion Joints & Weatherproofing (Caulking, Joint Systems) (IMAFAMAF)

Keywords

• Structural steel fabrication
• Cladding installation services
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Construction project management
• Agricultural building solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Fabrication and Installation: Design, fabrication and installation of CE certified structural steel frames, general steel, and bespoke steel products. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis as one-time service fees.
2. Cladding Services: Supply and installation of cladding systems including rainscreen, as well as repairs, over-clad projects, and asbestos removal. Revenue generated as one-time project fees.
3. Sheet Metal Fabrication: Design, fabrication and installation of general and bespoke sheet metal products including gutters, flashings, louvres, and vents, with a range of materials and finishes.
4. Project Management Solutions and Plant Hire: Project management solutions, plant hire and logistics, and FASET services including safety nets, edge protection and stair towers.
5. KR SkillsHub Training Services: Certified construction and engineering training courses delivered by industry experts. Courses include MEWPs, cranes, excavators, fork lift trucks, working at height, and more. Delivered at the company's training hub in Newburgh or on-site.
6. KR Bon - Repurposed PIR Insulation Products: Circular economy initiative repurposing discarded cladding PIR insulation boards into rigid insulation for construction projects. Sold as finished insulation boards to domestic, commercial and industrial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KR Group designs, fabricates, and installs CE certified structural steel, general steel, bespoke steel products, and sheet metal components (flashings, gutters, louvres, vents), and supplies and installs cladding systems including rainscreen, repairs, over-cladding, and asbestos removal. The group also provides project management, plant hire, FASET safety systems, NPORS-accredited construction training, agricultural building turnkey solutions, and a circular economy line (KR Bon Reduction) that repurposes PIR insulation from cladding waste. Operations are run through divisions KR Steel, KR Cladding, KR Solutions, KR Sheet Metal, KR SkillsHub, KR AgriBuild, and KR Bon Reduction from the Newburgh, Aberdeenshire headquarters.

Product overview

KR Group is a steel, cladding, and sheet metal contractor based in Northeast Scotland, operating as a unified group of specialized divisions rather than a single product platform. The core offering comprises four main service divisions: KR Steel (structural and bespoke steel fabrication and installation), KR Cladding (cladding systems, rainscreen, and building envelope solutions), KR Solutions (project management, plant hire, and FASET safety services), and KR Sheet Metal (custom sheet metal fabrication). Supporting divisions include KR SkillsHub (NPORS-accredited construction training), KR AgriBuild (agricultural building solutions), KRedit (apprenticeship and workforce development programme), and KR Bon Reduction (sustainability/circular economy initiative). The company also operates the LayoutMaster Projection System, an augmented reality steel fabrication technology. These divisions work together to provide turnkey solutions from design through fabrication to installation across commercial, agricultural, domestic, energy, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KR Steel - Steel Fabrication and Installation Design, fabrication and installation of CE certified structural steel frames, general steel, and bespoke steel products for contractors, developers, and operators across commercial, energy, agricultural, and industrial sectors in the UK.
• KR Cladding - Cladding Services Supply and installation of cladding systems including rainscreen, repairs, over-clad projects, and asbestos removal for commercial, industrial, and agricultural buildings.
• KR Sheet Metal - Sheet Metal Fabrication Design, fabrication and installation of general and bespoke sheet metal products (flashings, gutters, louvres, vents, downpipe collars) in a range of materials and finishes, brought in-house rather than outsourced.
• KR Solutions - Project Management, Plant Hire, and Safety Services Project management solutions, plant hire and logistics, and FASET-accredited safety services including safety nets, edge protection, and stair towers for construction sites.
• KR SkillsHub - NPORS-Accredited Construction Training Certified construction and engineering training courses (NPORS-accredited) covering MEWPs, cranes, excavators, fork lift trucks, working at height, and lifting operations, delivered at the Newburgh training hub or on-site by industry experts.
• KR AgriBuild - Agricultural Building Solutions Agricultural building solutions providing durable steel-framed buildings (grain stores, livestock buildings, machinery sheds, turnkey builds) for farmers across Scotland and the UK, including bespoke sheet metal components such as membrane-lined insulated gutter systems.
• FASET-Accredited Safety Systems (Safety Netting, Edge Protection, Stair Towers) FASET-accredited working-at-height safety systems including design, installation and maintenance of safety netting, edge protection, and stair towers for construction sites.
• KR Bon Reduction - Repurposed PIR Insulation Boards Circular economy product line that takes PIR insulation boards recovered from discarded composite cladding panels and reprocesses them into rigid insulation boards sold to domestic, commercial, and industrial construction customers, diverting cladding waste from landfill.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 150 tonnes of steel fabricated per week
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Qualifications ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026KR Group achieved Qualifications Scotland centre approval, enabling the company to offer accredited Scottish qualifications through its training division KR SkillsHub.
• Highland CarboncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022KR Group partners with Highland Carbon to achieve and maintain carbon neutral status. Highland Carbon manages offsetting projects including forest protection, reforestation, windfarms, solar arrays, hydropower, and community schemes to balance KR Group's carbon emissions.
• Zero Waste ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022KR Cladding partnered with Zero Waste Scotland's Circular Economy Investment Fund, receiving £130,250 in funding (part funded by ERDF) to develop the KRBon Reduction repurposing facility for PIR insulation boards from composite cladding panels. This is a core strategic partnership enabling KR Group's circular economy initiative.
• FarmFitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2021KR Group operates as an agent for FarmFit products across Scotland from Tayside to Thurso, offering a complete turnkey service for farm buildings. KR Group also has access to CWP Concrete products through FarmFit, enabling a full design and fit-out service for livestock housing.
• Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce — Circular Economy InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018KR Group works in partnership with the Circular Economy programme at the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce to ensure responsible business practices and environmental protection.
• NESCol (North East Scotland College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKR Group works in partnership with NESCol and other education providers to deliver Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships from their base in Northeast Scotland. Apprentices combine theoretical learning with on-the-job training across office, workshop, and site roles.
• Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKR Group works closely with DYW Northeast to engage with school and community groups with children aged 5 and above to raise awareness about the construction sector. The company participates in careers fairs, jobs badges, mock interviews, CV workshops, and site visits.
• NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKR SkillsHub is an NPORS-accredited training provider offering a wide range of certified construction courses including working at height, lifting operations, plant equipment, and more.
• Various Schools and Community GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKR Group engages with local schools, colleges, universities and community groups across Northeast Scotland through the KRedit programme, offering work placements, apprenticeships, and career guidance. Schools include Ellon Academy, Portlethen Academy, Aboyne Academy, and Dundee & Angus College.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Billington Structures: UK structural steel fabricator and installer serving commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Comparable product offering to KR Steel with similar project-based B2B contractor model.
• Hadley Group: UK manufacturer of cold-rolled steel sections, panels, and related building products. Comparable in combining steel fabrication with cladding/building envelope products, serving similar construction customers.
• Barrett Steel: UK steel stockholder and processor supplying structural and engineering steels to construction, engineering, and energy sectors. Overlaps with KR Group's steel fabrication customer base, though Barrett is more distribution-focused.
• William Hare Group: Privately held UK structural steel fabricator with extensive cladding capabilities. Comparable to KR Group's combined steel + cladding turnkey offering on commercial and industrial buildings, though at significantly larger scale.
• Severfield: UK's largest structural steel fabrication and construction company, listed on AIM. Direct competitor to KR Steel for structural steel frames and cladding on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across the UK.
• WEC Group: UK-based steel fabrication, engineering, and cladding services group. Comparable full-service fabrication business model serving construction, infrastructure, and energy markets.
• Cairnhill Structures: UK structural steelwork contractor focused on commercial and industrial projects. Comparable scale and project-based service offering to KR Steel.

Broad incumbents

• Voestalpine Metsec: UK-based cold roll-forming steel specialist owned by Voestalpine, producing structural sections used in construction. Comparable as a fabricated metal product manufacturer, though more standardized and at much larger scale than KR Group's bespoke offering.
• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope manufacturer dominating insulated panels and rainscreen cladding systems. Indirect competitor to KR Cladding through product specification, though Kingspan supplies products while KR Group installs them.

Regional players

• Ayrshire Metal Products (AMP): Scotland-based metal roofing, cladding, and architectural fabrications specialist. Closest geographic peer to KR Group for cladding and sheet metal work, serving overlapping Scottish construction customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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