What Scott & Fyfe does

Scott & Fyfe Limited is a 162-year-old technical textile and composite solutions manufacturer headquartered in Tayport, Fife, Scotland, operating from a 28,000 sqm integrated manufacturing facility. Founded in 1864 as a linen works and transitioned to 100% employee ownership in 2013, the company designs and produces engineered textiles using weaving, knitting, extrusion coating, laminating, printing, and slitting capabilities across glass fibre, polypropylene, and other polymer-based materials. Its core product family, Alphashield, is a proprietary 3D glass tubular knitted Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) liner with polymer coatings used for trenchless pipe rehabilitation, with variants (Alphashield Core, Alphashield Plus, and specialized inversion/UV/PIP variants) addressing different installation and chemical-resistance requirements. The company also produces sustainable irrigation textiles, abrasives backing cloth, and legacy composite products (Polymat, Polycarb, Textron).

The company serves five vertical segments — pipe rehabilitation (primary), agriculture, automotive, building & construction, and abrasives — through direct enterprise sales supported by strategic distribution partnerships, notably an exclusive North American distribution deal with Waterline Renewal Technologies (effective January 2026) and a global partnership with IMS Group GmbH. Revenue is generated via quote-based, project-specific pricing for bespoke and standard technical textile orders, with standard payment terms of 30 days from invoice and multi-year contracts for enterprise customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; revenue model combines one-time product sales with bespoke professional services for custom-engineered solutions. The business holds ISO 9001 quality management certification and is led by CEO Michelle Quadrelli, CFO Mark Grant, and Chairman Nick Kuenssberg OBE.

Name

Scott & Fyfe

Legal name

Scott & Fyfe Limited

Website

https://scott-fyfe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scott & Fyfe is a Scottish employee-owned technical textile manufacturer (founded 1864) producing engineered composites, including its flagship Alphashield CIPP pipe rehabilitation liners, for global industrial customers across pipe rehabilitation, agriculture, automotive, construction, and abrasives verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles

NAICS

Textile Product Mills (314), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging & Wrapping Technical Textiles (FIBCs/Big Bags/Industrial Sacks/Strapping Substrates) (IMAOADAN), Filament Yarn Manufacturing (POY/FDY/DTY) (IMAOAAAE)

Keywords

• Technical textiles
• Composite materials
• CIPP pipe lining
• Industrial fabrics
• Engineered textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Tayport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Technical Textile Manufacturing & Supply: Scott & Fyfe designs and manufactures a wide range of technical textiles and composite solutions, selling directly to industrial manufacturers and through channel partners. Revenue is generated from the production and supply of woven, knitted, coated, laminated, and printed technical textiles tailored to customer specifications.
2. Alphashield CIPP Pipe Rehabilitation Products: Sale of Alphashield, Alphashield Core, and Alphashield Plus cured-in-place pipe liner products for trenchless pipeline rehabilitation. Products are sold to utilities, construction companies, and pipe rehabilitation contractors globally through direct sales and distribution partners.
3. Bespoke / Custom Textile Solutions: End-to-end bespoke technical textile solutions including design, prototyping, manufacturing, and supply chain management for specific customer requirements across various industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scott & Fyfe is described in the supplied input as a manufacturer of technical textiles and composite materials, with mentions of CIPP pipe lining products, industrial fabrics, and engineered textiles. No detailed product specifications, production volumes, or customer segments are evidenced in the source data provided.

Product overview

Scott & Fyfe is a technical textile and composite solutions manufacturer offering a portfolio of engineered products centered on Alphashield (their CIPP pipe lining solution comprising Alphashield Core, Alphashield Plus, and sub-products like Alpha Liner, Alpha Junction, and Alpha Mat), sustainable irrigation systems, and abrasives backing cloth. The company also produces legacy composite products including Polymat, Polymat Hi-Flow, Polycarb, and Textron. Their offerings are supported by manufacturing capabilities including weaving, knitting, extrusion coating, laminating, printing, and slitting. The Alphashield family is their primary branded product line for pipeline rehabilitation, while their Resin Calculator tool supports product specification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alphashield: Trenchless pipe lining solution using Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) technology for durable, seamless pipeline rehabilitation without excavation.
• Alphashield Core
• Alphashield Plus

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced resin usage by up to 30% compared to felt liners
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waterline Renewal TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Scott & Fyfe partnered with Waterline Renewal Technologies (WRT), a U.S.-based trenchless pipe rehabilitation leader headquartered in Ottawa, Illinois, as exclusive distributor of AlphaShield CIPP liner products across the United States and Canada. This multi-million-pound agreement, effective January 1, 2026, significantly expands North American market access with local stock held at WRT distribution facilities to reduce lead times. AlphaShield liners continue to be manufactured in Tayport, Scotland.
• IMS Group GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution agreement with IMS Group GmbH, an established trenchless technology specialist, to expand global access to Alphashield CIPP liner solutions. The partnership combines Scott & Fyfe's advanced composite glass fibre liner technology with IMS Group's market presence and technical expertise, improving product availability, reducing lead times, and providing responsive support aligned with local market needs.
• Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott & Fyfe collaborates with Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design to offer students hands-on opportunities working alongside industry professionals, gaining essential skills and practical experience. This partnership supports the company's innovation through design and creative perspectives.
• Glasgow School of ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott & Fyfe partnered with Glasgow School of Art to create the NOW Team (New Opportunities Within) in 2010, a cross-functional team of 13 employees who participated in 13 design innovation workshops over six months. This collaboration encouraged new ways of working to develop innovative ideas.
• St. Andrews UniversityminorOthersScott & Fyfe hosts university tours for St. Andrews University students, providing an inside look at operations and team dynamics. These exchanges reinforce the company's commitment to learning and mutual growth.
• Stirling UniversityminorOthersScott & Fyfe hosts tours for Stirling University students, providing an inside look at operations and team dynamics. These exchanges reinforce the company's commitment to learning and mutual growth.
• World's Leading Drip Feed Irrigation CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott & Fyfe developed a high pressure and low pressure feeder pipe for drip feed irrigation in partnership with the world's leading drip feed irrigation company in 2010. The product was supplied worldwide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Owens Corning: US-based Fortune 500 manufacturer of glass fiber reinforcements, insulation, and composite materials serving construction, automotive, and industrial markets. Broad incumbent with overlapping fiberglass textile capabilities relevant to Scott & Fyfe's composites and CIPP businesses.
• Johns Manville: US-based Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary producing glass fiber reinforcements, pipe insulation, and building materials with significant presence in pipe rehabilitation products. Broad incumbent serving similar municipal and industrial customers as Scott & Fyfe's Alphashield and abrasives businesses.
• Milliken & Company: US-based diversified manufacturer producing technical textiles, specialty chemicals, and floor covering materials with broad industrial textile capabilities. Broad incumbent with comparable expertise in industrial fabrics and performance textiles across multiple end-markets.
• Saint-Gobain (Technical Fabrics): French multinational producing technical textiles, high-performance materials, and building products including glass fiber reinforcements for construction and industrial applications. Broad incumbent with comparable vertical reach and technical textile scale.
• PPG Industries (Fiberglass): Global coatings and specialty materials manufacturer with significant glass fiber and composites operations serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets. Broad incumbent with overlapping technical textile/composite capabilities to Scott & Fyfe's portfolio.

Direct peers

• Insituform Technologies (Aegion): US-based CIPP pipe rehabilitation specialist owned by Aegion Corporation, focused on felt and fiberglass liners for municipal sewer and water main rehabilitation. Direct competitor in the North American CIPP market that Scott & Fyfe targets via the WRT distribution deal.
• Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KG: Germany-based CIPP liner manufacturer producing glass-fiber reinforced and felt-based cured-in-place pipe liners for municipal and industrial pipe rehabilitation. Direct competitor in the European CIPP market serving similar utilities and contractors.
• Trelleborg (Pipe Rehabilitation): Swedish-domiciled industrial group with a trenchless pipe rehabilitation business producing CIPP liners and seals for wastewater and potable water applications. Direct competitor in CIPP liner technology with broader industrial polymer expertise.
• Saertex: German-based manufacturer of glass and carbon fiber reinforcements including CIPP liners for trenchless pipe rehabilitation. Closest direct competitor to Scott & Fyfe's Alphashield product family, with comparable multi-axial fabric technology and similar focus on corrosion-resistant composite liners.

Emerging players

• AGY Holding Corp: US-based specialty glass fiber yarn producer serving composites, electronics, and industrial markets with E-CR glass fibers used in CIPP and reinforcement applications. Niche specialty player supplying similar raw materials used in Scott & Fyfe's Alphashield products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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