Fibo

What Fibo does

Fibo designs and manufactures waterproof wall panel systems for bathrooms, kitchens, and other high-humidity interior spaces. Its core product is a 9mm multi-layer plywood panel (70% PEFC-certified) finished with a high-pressure laminate (HPL) surface, joined via the proprietary Aqualock click-lock tongue-and-groove system in standard 600mm, 900mm, and 1200mm widths. The offering is completed by a matched accessories system including Fibo Seal (ETAG 022 / SINTEF-approved polymer sealant), Fibo Adhesive, Fibo Clean, Fibo Wipes, and a full profile/trim range, all covered by an industry-leading 25-year warranty when installed to specification.

The company operates a hybrid B2B and B2C go-to-market: an enterprise field-sales motion with four named regional Heads of Sales (Scotland/NE/Ireland, SW/SE/London, North/Midlands, Frameworks) supported by BDMs and inside sales; a dedicated Fibo Modular division targeting offsite, modular, pod, and pre-manufactured housing customers; and direct consumer-facing marketing through fibo.co.uk. Distribution is supported by two UK warehouses (Bradford, Denny) with ~5-working-day delivery, while international markets are reached through regional Fibo offices in Norway, Sweden, Finland, North America, and pan-Europe plus a global distributor network.

Production is concentrated at a manufacturing facility in Lyngdal, Norway (Fibo-Trespo AS), where the company recently invested NOK 140 million in capacity and energy-efficient equipment. Fibo UK Limited is the UK sales entity (registered in England and Wales, headquartered in Chesham); the wider Fibo group holds SINTEF Technical Approval valid through 2028, ISO 9001/14001, PEFC and FSC chain-of-custody, UKCA marking, and EPDs enabling BREEAM and LEED specification. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sale of wall panel units and accessories, with no public pricing and no disclosed financials.

Name

Fibo

Legal name

Fibo UK Limited

Website

https://fibo.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fibo designs and manufactures waterproof wall panel systems built around a proprietary Aqualock tongue-and-groove joint, serving UK and international residential, commercial, and modular-construction markets from its Chesham HQ and Lyngdal, Norway production facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterproof Wall Panels

NAICS

Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (32121), Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (32613)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum Board & Drywall Panels (IMADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineered Wood Panels (Plywood, OSB, LVL) (IMADADAB), Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC)

Keywords

• Waterproof wall panels
• Bathroom cladding systems
• Kitchen splashback panels
• Modular construction wall systems
• Tile alternative panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wall Panel Sales: Sale of waterproof wall panels in 600mm, 900mm, and 1200mm widths. Panels sold per unit with accessories including profiles, sealants, and cleaning products. Target markets include bathrooms, wet rooms, showers, and kitchens.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fibo designs and manufactures 100% waterproof wall panel systems consisting of 9mm multi-layered PEFC-certified plywood panels with a high-pressure laminate surface, joined using its proprietary Aqualock tongue-and-groove click system. The complete system includes wall panels (in 600mm, 900mm and 1200mm widths), matched accessories (Fibo Seal, Fibo Adhesive, Fibo Clean, Fibo Wipes), PVC and aluminium profiles/trims, and multiple design collections targeting bathrooms, kitchens, wet rooms, modular construction, and commercial interiors. The offering is backed by a 25-year warranty and is sold in the UK through direct field sales and warehouses, and internationally through regional offices and distributors.

Product overview

Fibo offers a complete waterproof wall panel system for bathrooms, kitchens, and demanding interior spaces. The core product is the Fibo Wall Panel, a 100% waterproof panel made from 9mm PEFC-certified multi-layered plywood with a high-pressure laminate (HPL) surface. Panels use the Aqualock tongue-and-groove system for easy installation. The system is sold in standard sizes (600mm, 900mm, and 1200mm widths, all 2400mm height, 10.2mm thick) and includes complementary products: Fibo Seal (polymer sealant), Fibo Adhesive, Fibo Clean, and Fibo Wipes. Multiple design collections are offered including Urban Tile Effect, Scandinavian Tile Effect, Contemporary Tile Effect, Stone, Signature, Timeless, Kitchen Splashback, and Farewell Favourites. The complete system is backed by a 25-year warranty and is suitable for both DIY and professional installation in domestic and public areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqualock: Fibo's tongue and groove jointing system for waterproof wall panels

Products and services

• Fibo Wall Panels 100% waterproof wall panels made from 9mm PEFC-certified multi-layered plywood with a high-pressure laminate surface, featuring the proprietary Aqualock tongue-and-groove system for concealed fixing and virtually invisible joints. Sold for bathrooms, kitchens, wet rooms, showers, modular construction, and commercial interiors, backed by a 25-year warranty.
• Fibo Seal ETAG 022 approved and SINTEF TG 2289 approved 290ml hybrid polymer sealant developed for use with Fibo wall panels to ensure the 100% waterproof system performance and warranty validity. Available in grey and white to match panel joints.
• Fibo Adhesive High tensile strength waterproof adhesive used to install Fibo wall panels; one 290ml tube covers approximately three 600mm panels. Designed to be used as part of the approved Fibo waterproof system.
• Fibo Clean Cleaning product formulated for maintaining and cleaning Fibo wall panels as part of the complete wall panel system.
• Fibo Wipes Wipes designed for cleaning and maintaining Fibo wall panels, supporting the easy-clean claim of the panel system.
• Profiles and Trims Complete range of 2.4m profiles and trims including Internal Corner (White PVC or Brushed Aluminium), External Corner, Hidden Internal, L-Shaped, J-Shaped, Stacking, and Base profiles, used to finish Fibo wall panel installations and ensure system warranty compliance.
• Kitchen Splashback Collection Wall panels in the Kitchen Splashback Collection designed for kitchen splashback applications behind hobs and sinks, available in 580mm and 900mm heights, combining waterproof and easy-clean performance with tile-effect finishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 times quicker and easier to install than tiles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trespa International: Major Dutch manufacturer of high-pressure laminate (HPL) panels for architectural facades and interior cladding; uses similar HPL-on-wood-core construction technology and serves overlapping specifier audiences, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Kronospan: One of the world's largest wood-based panel manufacturers producing particleboard, MDF, OSB, and laminated panels for furniture and construction; overlapping in engineered wood/laminate panels but at far greater scale and broader product mix.
• James Hardie Industries: Global leader in fibre cement building products including internal wall panels and backer boards for wet areas; competes for the same bathroom and modular construction specification slots, with comparable warranty and certification profiles.
• Panolam Industries: North American manufacturer of HPL laminate panels, fiberglass-reinforced panels (FRP), and wall systems for commercial interiors; comparable technology in HPL-faced wall systems used in healthcare, education, and modular construction verticals.
• Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces: Global laminate and engineered surface manufacturer with HPL products; comparable in surface technology and certifications, with overlapping applications in wet-area commercial interiors and modular construction.

Direct peers

• Splashwall (Multipanel): UK waterproof bathroom wall panel brand sold through bathroom retailers and trade; competing in the same tile-alternative category with similar installation and waterproofing value proposition as Fibo.
• Mermaid Panels: UK-based manufacturer of waterproof bathroom and kitchen wall panels competing head-to-head with Fibo in the same tile-replacement category, serving both trade and DIY channels with click-lock panel systems.
• Bushboard Industries: UK manufacturer of bathroom wall panels and shower wall systems, including Nuance and waterproof bathroom ranges; competes directly with Fibo in UK residential, social housing, and commercial bathroom specifications.
• Wetwall (Wilsonart): Waterproof bathroom wall panel brand owned by Wilsonart, offering HPL-faced panels for shower and bathroom installations; directly comparable product proposition, certifications stack, and target market to Fibo.

Emerging players

• Trusscore: North American manufacturer of PVC wall and ceiling panels targeted at agricultural, commercial, and residential interiors; an emerging alternative in waterproof wall systems with overlapping end-use cases but different core material.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FiboUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fibo-uk-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/fiboukltd
• Xx.com/fibo_uk

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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