What Thrislington Cubicles does

Thrislington Cubicles Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of commercial toilet cubicles and washroom partition systems, founded in the 1960s and operating as a division of Bobrick Washroom Equipment Ltd since 2018. The company designs and produces a portfolio of premium cubicle systems — Flow (full-height, hydraulically closing), Ribbon (floating), Oasis (suspended from headrail), Icon (aluminium-framed), and Smart/Touchless (sensor-activated) — alongside complementary products including Sentry ducting, vanity units, Fusion lockers, and Fino accessories. Manufacturing is centred at the Deeside (Wales) factory, with engineered aluminium and 304-grade stainless steel hardware, proprietary concealed hydraulic door closers, and finishes spanning glass, wood veneer, compact grade laminate, and PVD-coated metal. Products are backed by 15-year (Flow) and 10-year (Ribbon) guarantees and are installed in flagship venues including the Louvre, Moynihan Train Hall, Wimbledon, and the Museum of the Future.

The business operates a B2B specification-led model: products are listed on NBS Source and promoted via RIBA-approved CPD seminars to be specified by architects and interior designers at design stage, then procured by main contractors or specialist sub-contractors on either supply-only or supply-and-install contracts. Pricing is project-based quotation with 4-6 week lead times and a quoted day rate of £350. Distribution is hybrid — direct sales in the UK (Deeside HQ, London showroom), US (North Hollywood HQ, Jackson Tennessee manufacturing), and Middle East (Dubai office), supplemented by Bobrick's global network serving 118 countries. The company targets high-traffic commercial buildings, cultural venues, transport hubs, luxury offices, and hospitality projects, with a value proposition centred on durability, design flexibility, and prestige-reference installations.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from hardware sales (supply and supply-and-install contracts), supplemented by professional services revenue from RIBA-approved CPD seminars. The company pursues growth through continuous product development (Touchless 2022, E-Access 2023, Flow Compact 2022, Reveal 2025, LED indicators and PVD finishes in 2023-2025), geographic expansion (Dubai office opened 2021), and trade show presence at Clerkenwell Design Week, NeoCon, ISH Frankfurt, Big 5, and Airport Show Dubai. No public revenue, headcount, or funding data is disclosed; the legal entity is a private UK limited company under US-based Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.

Name

Thrislington Cubicles

Legal name

Thrislington Cubicles Limited

Website

https://thrislingtoncubicles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thrislington Cubicles is a UK-based manufacturer of premium commercial toilet cubicles and washroom systems, founded in the 1960s and operating as a division of Bobrick Washroom Equipment. It serves architects, contractors, and developers specifying high-traffic, prestige commercial buildings across 118 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Washroom Cubicles & Partitions

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAHALAH)

Keywords

• Commercial toilet cubicles
• Washroom partition systems
• Cubicle manufacturing
• Washroom ducting systems
• Architectural washroom products

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandycroft

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Supply Only: Direct product sales to contractors and sub-contractors for self-installation. Products priced on modular basis, not subject to re-measure except for quantity.
2. Supply and Install: Due to specialist nature of products, items available on supply and install basis only. Company provides offloading and distribution to safe storage position, fitting team attends site for installation. Standard delivery lead times 4-6 working weeks from receipt of manufacturing information.
3. Professional Services - CPD: RIBA-approved Continuing Professional Development seminars on washroom design for high-traffic areas and hygiene and wellness, delivered online or in-person by in-house washroom experts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Thrislington Cubicles manufactures premium commercial toilet cubicle and washroom partition systems at its UK factory, including the Flow, Ribbon, Oasis, Icon, and Smart/Touchless cubicle ranges, complemented by Sentry ducting, vanity units, Fusion lockers, and Fino washroom accessories. Products are specified by architects for high-traffic commercial buildings and supplied either directly or with full installation services.

Product overview

Thrislington Cubicles is a UK-based manufacturer of commercial toilet cubicles and washroom solutions, building the world's best toilet cubicles since the 1960s. The company offers a portfolio of five core cubicle systems: Flow (full-height premium), Ribbon (floating design), Oasis (suspended from headrail), Icon (aluminium framed), and Smart/Touchless (technology-enabled). These are complemented by related washroom products including Sentry ducting systems, vanity units, Fusion lockers, and Fino accessories. Product options include Superloo (high privacy variant), Flow Compact (wet area version), E-Access emergency system, LED indicators, and Extended Headrail configurations. All products are manufactured in the company's UK factory and can be specified in various finishes including glass, wood veneer, metal, and laminate. The company operates as a division of Bobrick Washroom Equipment Ltd following single ownership since 2018.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flow: Full height toilet cubicle system with 42mm hydraulically closing doors, offering a 15-year guarantee.
• Oasis
• Ribbon
• Icon
• Superloo
• Sentry
• Fusion
• Fino

Products and services

• Flow Top-of-range full-height cubicle system with 42mm hydraulically closing doors, hand-lipped rebates, full aluminium frame, stainless steel fittings and machined lock with flush face plate. Offers up to 2700mm height with 15-year manufacturing guarantee.
• Ribbon Floating wall of cubicles featuring stepped-back stainless steel foot, fully engineered integral lock and concealed hydraulic door closer. Available in wood veneer, aluminium, acrylic and high pressure laminate with 31mm rebated doors.
• Oasis Groundbreaking floating cubicle suspended from the headrail with engineered 304 grade stainless steel fixings and patented hydraulic closer concealed within full aluminium frame. Available in glass, wood veneer, stainless steel, aluminium, compact grade and high pressure laminate.
• Icon Aluminium framed cubicle with engineered aluminium fittings and self-closing 27mm thick doors. Features anodised aluminium lock with concealed fixing, rise and fall door closer with sealed bearing, and anti-fingertrap design.
• Smart Smart cubicle system featuring innovative technology for modern washroom requirements.
• Touchless Sensor-based cubicle system with discrete sensor that acts as an occupancy indicator. Doors elegantly open on approach and close and lock behind user for ultimate hygienic washroom experience.
• Superloo High privacy version of Flow cubicle system, ideal for gender neutral environments and high privacy requirements.
• Sentry Ducting System Ducting system that is elegant with intelligent access while being tough enough to withstand serious abuse. Available in various materials and finishes to match the rest of the range.
• Vanities Range of vanity units designed to match perfectly with the rest of the Thrislington range, along with mirror boxes.
• Fusion Lockers Locker system available in various materials including wood veneer with compact grade laminate core, mild steel powder coated body, and with digital smart lock options. Features range of locking mechanisms and smart technology including sensors, phone charging and extraction.
• Fino Accessories Collection of washroom accessories crafted with high-quality satin finish stainless steel, seamless construction, well-defined edges and concealed hardware. Available in four PVD finishes.
• Reveal Behind the mirror system with intelligent opening mechanism that hides away washroom accessories, saving space and leaving cleaner, more modern aesthetic.
• Urinal Screens Urinal screening products as part of comprehensive washroom solution.
• RIBA-Approved CPD Seminars RIBA-approved Continuing Professional Development seminars on washroom design for high-traffic areas and hygiene and wellness, delivered online or in-person by in-house washroom experts.
• Supply and Install Service Full supply and install service for commercial washroom cubicle systems including offloading, distribution to safe storage, and on-site fitting by specialist installation teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-year manufacturing guarantee on Flow products
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bobrick Washroom EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Under single ownership since 2018. Bobrick is a global washroom accessory brand with over 100 years of manufacturing experience. Thrislington operates as a division of Bobrick Washroom Equipment Ltd. Combined entity delivers products to 118 countries worldwide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bobrick Washroom Equipment: Parent company of Thrislington Cubicles since 2018. US-based manufacturer of commercial washroom accessories with over 100 years of experience, serving the same architect/contractor channel globally with a broader accessory portfolio.
• Bradley Corporation: US manufacturer of commercial washroom products including partitions, hand dryers, and accessories. Broad incumbent serving architects and contractors with overlapping commercial washroom solutions.
• American Specialties Inc. (ASI): US manufacturer of washroom accessories and partitions. Competes with Bobrick's accessory line and overlaps with Thrislington's Fino accessories and broader commercial washroom fixture portfolio.

Direct peers

• Hadrian Manufacturing: Canadian-headquartered manufacturer of commercial toilet partitions, lockers, and cubicles. Closest direct competitor in commercial toilet partitions for North American and international projects, including premium specifications.
• Bushboard Washroom Systems: UK-based manufacturer of commercial washroom cubicles and systems. Primary domestic competitor to Thrislington in the UK specification channel, serving similar contractor and architect customers.
• Ampco Products: US-based manufacturer of commercial toilet partitions and lockers. Direct peer competing in the same North American commercial partition specification market as Hadrian and Metpar.
• Scranton Products: US manufacturer of HDPE (solid plastic) commercial toilet partitions and lockers. Competes with Thrislington in the high-durability, high-hygiene commercial partition segment, particularly in healthcare and education.
• Metpar Steel Partitions: US manufacturer of steel commercial toilet partitions. Direct competitor in metal commercial partitions serving the same architectural specification channel in North America.
• Polyrey (Wilsonart): International manufacturer of cubicle systems and laminate surfaces, now part of Wilsonart. Competes with Thrislington in European and international commercial cubicle specifications, particularly in laminate finishes.
• Total Hygiene: UK-based commercial washroom systems provider offering cubicles, lockers, vanity units, and ducting. Direct competitor to Thrislington in the UK specification channel with overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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