HorizAL

What HorizAL does

HorizAL (legal entity: Alucorb Limited, company registration 10199550) is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of premium aluminium driveway gates, garden gates, pedestrian gates, and complementary fencing. Headquartered in Bredbury, Stockport, with a single showroom at Unit 5, Milton Court, Horsfield Way, Bredbury Park Industrial Estate (SK6 2TD), the company has operated under the Horizal brand since founding in 1969. HorizAL operates with 11-50 employees across discrete product collections spanning contemporary, laser-cut, traditional wrought-iron replica, woodgrain, confidence, luxury decor, anodised, LED-lit (including LazerGlass, Elysium, and Night & Day RGB sub-lines), Akordia, Revelation, and Stainless ranges. Each gate is made-to-measure per customer specification.

Core technology centres on aluminium extrusion with Qualicoat Class-2 certified powder coating (including Qualimarine-grade surface preparation), Qualanod anodisation, and Qualideco woodgrain finishes. Construction is modular and weld-free, enabling individual section replacement rather than full-unit replacement, with reinforced profiles rated for automation attachment and compatibility with BFT Automation UK and FAAC UK motors plus access control systems (keypads, intercoms, ground loops, remote transmitters). A 25-year guarantee applies to maintained coatings and a 10-year guarantee to manufacturing and mechanical parts. CE and UKCA marks apply across the range.

The business model combines one-time bespoke gate sales with installation and accessory revenue, distributed through a hybrid channel: an approved national installer network (Portaliers) handling surveys, installation, and aftercare; direct showroom sales at Stockport; and website-driven enquiry-to-quote flows. Pricing is custom-quotation based on model, size, colour, and automation needs, with a 50% deposit on order and balance 48 hours before delivery. Products are non-refundable once production begins. The end customer base skews to UK residential property owners (SMB/individual) seeking low-maintenance alternatives to timber and wrought iron, with secondary demand from architects, property developers, and the installer channel itself. A sister company, Country Gates, also trades under Alucorb Limited.

Name

HorizAL

Legal name

Alucorb Limited

Website

https://horizal.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HorizAL is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of premium bespoke aluminium driveway gates, garden gates, and fencing, distributed via a nationwide approved installer network to residential property owners, architects, and developers across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Gates and Fencing Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Frames, Sashes, Mullions & Subframes (IMADAIAH)

Keywords

• Aluminium driveway gates
• Aluminium garden gates
• Aluminium fencing products
• Made-to-measure gates
• Gate installation network

Headquarters

HQ city

Bredbury

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminium Gate Sales: One-time sale of bespoke aluminium gates, driveway gates, garden gates and fencing. Gates are made-to-measure and manufactured to order per customer specifications. Products sold include swing gates, sliding gates, cantilever gates, and pedestrian gates across multiple collections.
2. Installation Services: Through nationwide approved installer network (Portaliers), the company coordinates professional installation. Installers are pre-qualified and receive leads from the company.
3. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of replacement profiles and components for modular gate repairs. The modular design allows individual sections to be replaced rather than full gate replacement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HorizAL manufactures and supplies bespoke aluminium driveway gates, garden gates, pedestrian gates, and fencing, produced to measure to customer specifications and sold primarily through a nationwide approved installer network. Products span multiple collections (Contemporary, Lazer, Traditional, Woodgrain, Confidence, Decor, Anodised, LED, Akordia, Revelation, Stainless, Sweet) with Qualicoat Class-2 certified powder coating, modular weld-free construction, and a 25-year guarantee on maintained coatings.

Product overview

HorizAL is a UK-based supplier of premium aluminium driveway gates, garden gates, and fencing. The product portfolio consists of multiple distinct collections: The Contemporary Collection (Modern Gates) with Mahe, Avea, Jabal, Garita, and Seram models; The Lazer Collection featuring laser-cut designs; The Traditional Collection offering wrought-iron replicas; The Woodgrain Collection with wood-effect finishes; The Confidence Collection mixing modern and traditional elements; The Luxury tier comprising the Decor Collection and LED Collection (including LazerGlass, Elysium 1 & 2, and Night & Day LED-lit gates); The Anodised Collection with Qualanod-certified Kantum gates; The Akordia Collection with stainless steel and acrylic glass integration; The Revelation Collection offering extensive customisation options; and The Stainless Collection featuring brushed stainless steel inserts. All products feature Qualicoat Class 2 certified powder coating, are CE and UKCA marked, and benefit from a 25-year guarantee on maintained coatings. The company operates through a nationwide network of approved installers and offers optional automation integration with third-party access control systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Contemporary Collection A range of modern aluminium gates featuring flat-top designs with solid horizontal boarding, vertical slats, and semi-open styles. Designed for residential property owners seeking contemporary aesthetics with low-maintenance aluminium construction. Available in swing and sliding configurations.
• The Lazer Collection Laser-cut aluminium gates featuring intricate patterns and decorative cut-outs for a modern aesthetic, ideal for homeowners seeking distinctive contemporary designs.
• The Traditional Collection Aluminium gates designed to replicate the appearance of wrought iron while offering the benefits of aluminium, combining traditional aesthetics with low-maintenance modern materials for residential properties.
• The Woodgrain Collection Aluminium gates with wood-effect powder coating that mimics the appearance of timber while providing aluminium's durability and low maintenance, including models such as Limnos and Rodrigues.
• The Confidence Collection Aluminium gates featuring a mixture of modern and traditional design elements, offering versatility for various property styles and architectural compatibility.
• The Anodised Collection Premium aluminium gates featuring anodised aluminium inserts with Qualanod-certified finish, creating a distinctive metallic appearance and enhanced corrosion resistance. Includes the Kantum model with patented anodisation technology and decorative horizontal strips.
• The Decor Collection Luxury decorative aluminium gates representing the premium tier of HorizAL's product range, suitable for high-end residential properties.
• The LED Collection Luxury aluminium gates with integrated LED lighting systems, including LazerGlass (glass panelling with LED lighting and frosted transfers), Elysium 1 & 2 (RGB-lit gates), and Night & Day collections, designed for ambient and security illumination.
• The Akordia Collection Award-winning aluminium gates featuring aluminium inserts, brushed stainless steel facings, and white translucent acrylic glass integration. Includes Antalya, Cotim 11, Cotim 39, and Atlantide models available in swing and sliding configurations.
• The Revelation Collection Highly customisable aluminium gates offering the widest range of options including flat-topped, curved, fully-boarded, part-boarded, and open designs with coloured, tinted or clear glass panels, solid or perforated aluminium sheets, and designer infill bars. Includes Alga, Mira, Naos, and Tera models.
• The Stainless Collection Modern aluminium gates featuring 2mm thick brushed 316L stainless steel inserts with visible screws on the inside only. Available in square, diamond, vertical line, and horizontal line insert patterns. Includes Senso and Kero models in swing and sliding configurations.
• Sweet Gates A distinctive collection of aluminium gates with unique design features, categorized under HorizAL's modern gates range.
• Garden Gates & Fencing Aluminium pedestrian gates and fencing panels designed to complement driveway gates across all collections, including wall-top fencing, aluminium postboxes, and adjustable fixing solutions for various wall types.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-year guarantee on maintained powder coatings
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Approved Installer Network (Portaliers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe 1st national network of aluminium gate installers in the UK. Installers receive maximum discounts from day one, pre-qualified customer leads in their area, and support for high-quality gate solutions. Installers benefit from exclusive augmented reality app for customer visualisation.
• Country GatesminorOthersSister company under Alucorb Ltd. Customer data may be shared with Country Gates upon customer agreement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Country Gates: Sister company to HorizAL under Alucorb Limited, supplying timber gates and fencing in the UK. Directly comparable in product category (gates for residential properties) and channel overlap via shared installer relationships.
• Jacksons Fencing: Established UK manufacturer and supplier of fencing and gates, including metal and timber driveway and garden gates. Directly comparable as a UK-based premium fencing/gate supplier with a comparable residential and trade customer base.

Others

• Nice Group: Global home automation and gate motor manufacturer. Comparable as an enabling automation technology supplier whose products attach to premium residential gates, with overlap at the installer channel level.
• FAAC Group: Italian automation specialist for gates, doors and barriers. Comparable as an existing HorizAL partner providing compatible automation systems integrated with premium aluminium gates in the UK market.
• BFT Automation: Italian gate and door automation manufacturer. Already integrated with HorizAL gates for automation, comparable as an enabling technology partner within the same residential gate ecosystem.
• CAME Group: Global gate and door automation specialist. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant whose automation products are integrated with premium aluminium gates, similar to HorizAL's partnerships with BFT and FAAC.

Broad incumbents

• Betafence (PRÆSIDIAD): Large European perimeter-security manufacturer offering metal fencing, gates, and access solutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent in metal gates and fencing, though HorizAL specialises in premium residential aluminium versus Betafence's industrial/commercial focus.
• Hörmann UK: Major European manufacturer of doors, gates, and operators for residential and commercial applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent with a UK presence and overlapping aluminium/metal gate and operator product lines.
• ALUTECH: International aluminium systems group producing aluminium profiles, roller shutters, and sectional doors. Comparable as a large aluminium building products manufacturer with overlapping finishing technologies (powder coating, anodisation).

Regional players

• Centurion Systems: South African-headquartered gate and access automation manufacturer with strong UK presence. Comparable as a residential driveway gate automation supplier competing for the same end-customer and installer base as HorizAL.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horizaluk
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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