Multipanel UK

What Multipanel UK does

Multipanel UK Limited (Company No. 5024774) is a manufacturer of aluminium composite panels (ACP) and galvanised steel composite panels serving the sign, display, print, road-traffic-sign, and architectural/design industries. Founded in 2004, the company brought ACP manufacturing to Britain in 2014 and positions itself as the only ACP manufacturer in the UK. Its manufacturing and distribution operations are concentrated at Units 1-4 Millyard Way, Eythorne, Dover (10 minutes from the Port of Dover), with a registered office at 5 New Street Square, London. The company is part of the Grimco Group, a diversified industrial group with facilities across the UK, USA, and China.

Products are sold under the Alupanel brand across a tiered portfolio spanning premium (Alupanel, Alupanel A-Lite Digital), mid-range (Alupanel Smart), and economical short-term lines (Alupanel Lite, Alupanel X, Alupanel X-Lite), plus the Multishield galvanised-steel composite (magnetically receptive, digital/whiteboard finishes) and Alupanel Traffic for road signage (12-year permanent / 5-year temporary warranties). Panels use a 100% recycled EU-sourced LDPE core, are fire-rated to EN 13501 Class C-s2,d0, and are produced on advanced manufacturing lines representing a stated £12 million investment. Production capacity was expanded from 6,500,000 m² to 10,000,000 m² annually following commissioning of a second production line in 2018, supported by a distribution centre holding over 4,500 tonnes of material with a fully mechanised 6,000-pallet racking system.

The business runs a B2B model generating revenue through manufacture and sale of composite panels to distributors and end customers, on quotation-based pricing with typical 30-day payment terms (prices exclude VAT and delivery). Go-to-market is primarily via a global network of approved distributors across 40+ countries and 60+ countries of commercial reach, complemented by direct UK manufacturing with international sea/air/road freight, USA warehousing, dedicated Canadian stockholding, and the ability to manufacture in China to UK standards for certain territories. The company reports a 22% share of a market worth over 5 million sqm.

Name

Multipanel UK

Legal name

Multipanel UK Limited

Website

https://multipaneluk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Multipanel UK manufactures aluminium composite and galvanised steel panels under the Alupanel and Multishield brands, serving sign, display, print, road-traffic-sign, and architectural customers worldwide through a distributor network across 60+ countries from its UK factory near Dover.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Composite Panels

NAICS

Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (331315)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) & Foam-Core Composite Panel Manufacturing (IMANAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Trays, Pans & Foil Containers (Semi-Rigid) (IMALADAH)

Keywords

• Aluminium composite panels
• Composite panel manufacturing
• Sign and display materials
• Steel composite panels
• Road traffic sign panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminium Composite Panel Sales: Manufacture and sale of aluminium composite panels (Alupanel range), steel composite panels (Multishield), and related products. Revenue generated through direct sales to distributors and end customers. Payment terms typically 30 days from invoice.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Multipanel UK manufactures and supplies aluminium composite panels (ACP) and galvanised steel composite panels under the Alupanel and Multishield brands. The company produces a tiered portfolio ranging from premium fabricated panels (Alupanel, Alupanel A-Lite Digital) to economical short-term options (Alupanel X-Lite), plus specialised products for road traffic signage (Alupanel Traffic) and digital/whiteboard surfaces (Multishield). As the only ACP manufacturer in the UK, the firm operates a Dover-based factory producing 10,000,000 m² annually for global distribution across 60+ countries.

Product overview

Multipanel UK is a manufacturer and supplier of Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) and steel composite panels for the Sign, Display, Print, and Architectural industries. The company operates as the only ACP manufacturer in the UK, producing a range of panels from premium offerings (Alupanel, Alupanel A-Lite Digital) to economical options (Alupanel Lite, Alupanel X-Lite), alongside specialized products including Multishield (galvanised steel composite for digital/whiteboard applications) and Alupanel Traffic (designed for road traffic signs). The product portfolio serves applications across signage, printing, hoarding, exhibitions, and architectural installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alupanel: Premium aluminium composite panel brand offering dual-sided composite panels with fabrication, folding and forming capabilities. Available in wide range of colours and finishes.
• Multishield
• Alupanel A-Lite Digital
• Alupanel Lite
• Alupanel X
• Alupanel X-Lite
• Alupanel Smart
• Alupanel Traffic

Products and services

• Alupanel
• Alupanel Smart
• Alupanel A-Lite Digital
• Alupanel Lite
• Alupanel X
• Alupanel X-Lite
• Multishield
• Alupanel Traffic

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% quality achieved across UK production plant
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MimakicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Official material supplier to Mimaki at FESPA exhibition. Alupanel A-Lite Digital used for demonstration prints showcasing Mimaki printing capabilities.
• Regional Canadian DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 November 2020Network of regional Canadian distributors to carry Alupanel and steel composite panels. Produced at UK factory, products offer one of the widest ranges of ACM colours and finishes. Company maintaining own stockholding in Canada plus dedicated team.
• Grimco Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 March 2019North American distributor partner for Multipanel UK. Worked jointly on Google Cloud Relay project with Vancouver-based Multigraphics, creating over 350 units using 3mm aluminium composite panel. Grimco Inc. facilitates distribution throughout the USA and Canada.
• Pyramid Display Materials and Simple DisplaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 June 2018Joint collaboration on Maggie's Yorkshire charity project. Pyramid Display Materials and Simple Displays worked with Multipanel UK to provide hoarding panels for the cancer support centre at St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
• Made in BritainminorOthers · 20 September 2017Collective mark for British manufacturing. Multipanel UK adopted the Made in Britain marque to help generate increased demand, especially in new and emerging markets where there is stronger preference for British branded products.
• IAPD (International Association of Plastics Distribution)minorOthers · 22 June 2017Industry association membership established 1956. Brings together distributors, fabricators, manufacturers, recyclers and service providers. Multipanel UK participates in networking events and Annual Convention with Plastics Expo.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/multipaneluk
• Facebookfacebook.com/multipaneluk

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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