East Coast Fibreglass Supplies

What East Coast Fibreglass Supplies does

East Coast Fibreglass Supplies (legal entity: ECF Composites Ltd) is a privately held UK distributor of fibreglass and composite materials, headquartered in the North East of England (Newcastle upon Tyne area) and operating for over 50 years. It sells through its own e-commerce platform (ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk) and a phone order helpline, offering thousands of SKUs across resins (polyester, epoxy, vinylester, infusion, casting, roofing, tooling), gelcoats and flowcoats, reinforcement fabrics (carbon fibre, glassfibre, Kevlar/aramid, woven roving, chopped strand matting, cores), pigments, mould-making materials, vacuum infusion supplies, GRP roofing systems, repair kits, boatcare products, art and craft supplies, and tools/consumables. The business is the sole UK distributor for Aerialite cloth and an authorised reseller of Scott Bader, West System, Gurit, Sicomin, and Milliput products.

ECF generates revenue through one-time product sales on a pay-as-you-go unit-pricing model, with individual items typically priced under £50 (e.g., pigments £2.75–£4.50, Lloyd's approved polyester resin £9.25). Customer segments span marine, construction and roofing, arts and crafts, renewable energy (wind turbine repair), and automotive; both professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts are served via next-day UK delivery on orders placed before 1pm. The go-to-market combines e-commerce, telephone sales, free technical advice, an extensive educational content library (video guides, project guides, podcasts), and a Customer Spotlight programme, with account registration and an ECF Loyalty Points scheme supporting repeat purchase. No management team, funding rounds, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed, and the company appears independently owned with no parent entity.

Name

East Coast Fibreglass Supplies

Legal name

ECF Composites Ltd

Website

https://ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Coast Fibreglass Supplies is a privately held UK e-commerce and phone-order distributor of fibreglass and composite materials (resins, gelcoats, cloths, pigments, roofing systems) serving professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts across marine, construction, roofing, arts and crafts, and renewable energy verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fibreglass & Composite Materials Distribution

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Wrapping Technical Textiles (FIBCs/Big Bags/Industrial Sacks/Strapping Substrates) (IMAOADAN)

Keywords

• Fibreglass supplies
• Composite materials
• GRP roofing
• Gelcoat resin distributor
• Marine repair materials

Headquarters

HQ city

South Shields

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, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: ECF generates revenue through the sale of fibreglass supplies, GRP products, composite materials, and ancillary equipment via e-commerce and phone orders. The business model combines B2C (DIY enthusiasts) and B2B (professional contractors, marine, construction, automotive sectors) sales with next-day delivery across the UK.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

East Coast Fibreglass Supplies (ECF) is a UK-based e-commerce and telephone distributor of fibreglass (GRP) and composite materials, selling thousands of SKUs across categories including polyester, epoxy, vinylester, infusion, casting, roofing and tooling resins; gelcoats and flowcoats; carbon fibre, glassfibre, Kevlar and other reinforcement cloths, fabrics and tapes; vacuum composite supplies; chopped strand matting and core materials; pigments; GRP roof systems and trims; pre-packaged repair kits; boatcare products; mould making materials; art and craft supplies; surfboard supplies; wind turbine repair products; and a full tools, consumables and PPE range. The company holds sole UK distribution for Aerialite Cloth and authorised distribution for Scott Bader, West System, Gurit, Sicomin and Milliput products.

Product overview

East Coast Fibreglass Supplies (ECF) is a UK-based supplier of GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) and composite materials operating as an e-commerce platform with thousands of products in stock. The product portfolio centres on a comprehensive range of resins (polyester, epoxy, vinylester, infusion, casting, roofing, tooling), complemented by surface coatings (gelcoats and flowcoats in polyester and epoxy grades), and reinforcement materials (carbon fibre, glassfibre cloths, chopped strand matting, core materials, and specialty fabrics like Kevlar). Additional offerings include pigments for colouring, mould making materials, vacuum composite supplies for infusion processes, complete fibreglass GRP roofing kits, repair kits, boatcare products, art and craft supplies, and extensive tools and consumables. The company serves diverse sectors including marine, construction, roofing, automotive, wind energy, and arts and crafts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Resins Comprehensive range of polyester, epoxy, vinylester, infusion, casting, roofing and tooling resins for fibreglass composite applications, supplied in multiple pack sizes for professional contractors and DIY users.
• Gelcoat and Flowcoat Polyester and epoxy gelcoats and flowcoats for surface finishing, available in brush, spray and tooling grades, with RAL and BS colour options supplied by brands such as Scott Bader and Sicomin.
• Cloth, Fabric and Tapes Wide range of reinforcement fabrics including carbon fibre, glassfibre, Kevlar/Aramid, biaxial, quadriaxial, triaxial cloths, woven roving, S-Glass, plain weave, twill weave, uni-directional, decotex and specialty reinforcements.
• Vacuum Composite Supplies Products for vacuum bagging and resin infusion processes including peel ply, vacuum film, flow media and infusion equipment for advanced composite manufacturing.
• Pigments Colouring agents for resins including polyester, epoxy, polyurethane, silicone pigments, RAL and BS colour pigments, fluorescent pigments, transparent pigments and special FX pigments.
• Art and Craft Supplies Materials for artists, crafters and prop makers including resin moulds, modelling clays, Milliput epoxy putty, moulding rubbers, casting plasters, crafting reinforcements and Jesmonite-compatible supplies.
• Tools and Consumables Extensive range of tools, abrasives, brushes, mixing and dispensing equipment, safety PPE, cutting tools, measuring instruments and workshop consumables supporting fibreglass layup and finishing work.
• Fibreglass GRP Roofing Complete GRP flat roof systems including fibreglass roof packs, Crystic roof resins and topcoats, GRP roof trims, roof matting and tissue, and roofing ancillaries.
• Repair Kits Pre-packaged repair solutions for fibreglass damage including gelcoat repair kits, general-purpose repair kits and marine repair products bundling resin, matting, hardener and topcoat.
• Boatcare and Maintenance Products for boat maintenance and repair including antifouling, hull cleaners, gelcoat restoration, polishing compounds and marine fittings.
• Carbon Fibre Carbon fibre cloths, tapes, rods, tubes and sheets for high-performance composite reinforcement applications in motorsport, marine and advanced builds.
• Chopped Strand Matting ECC and other brand chopped strand matting in various weights and widths for fibreglass laminate construction in moulds and repairs.
• Core Materials Structural core materials for sandwich construction including balsa wood, foam cores and honeycomb materials supplied to advanced composite manufacturers.
• Mould Making Materials Materials for creating fibreglass moulds including tooling resins, gelcoats, surface tissues and mould construction supplies.
• Pond Kits Complete fibreglass pond lining kits including resins, matting and topcoats for waterproofing garden water features and ponds.
• Surfboard Supplies Specialised materials for surfboard construction and repair including surfboard cloths, fins and finishing products.
• Wind Turbine Repair Specialised repair materials and systems for wind turbine blade maintenance and restoration.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AerialitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorECF is the Sole UK Distributor for Superior Quality Aerialite Cloth, a key brand in their fibreglass cloth offerings. This exclusive distribution relationship positions ECF as the primary source for Aerialite products in the UK market.
• Scott BadercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor brand distributor for Scott Bader products including Crystic resins, Crestomer adhesives, and Crestatec gelcoats. Scott Bader is a leading manufacturer of gelcoats, flowcoats, and structural adhesives.
• West SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of West System epoxy products and ancillaries. West System is a premier brand for professional-grade epoxy resins used in marine and composite applications.
• GuritminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Gurit branded products including core materials and structural engineering solutions. Gurit is a global supplier of advanced composite materials.
• MilliputminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Milliput epoxy putty products, a well-known brand for modelling and repair applications.
• SicominminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Sicomin epoxy gelcoats and resins, a French manufacturer of high-performance composite materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ACP Composites: US online distributor of carbon fibre, fibreglass, and Kevlar reinforcements plus resins and tooling. Direct overlap in reinforcement fabrics and composite materials e-commerce fulfilment.
• US Composites: US distributor selling polyester and epoxy resins, gelcoats, cloth, and mould-making supplies through an e-commerce storefront with technical support. Closely mirrors ECF's product-and-advice model.
• Composite Envisions: US online supplier of carbon fibre, Kevlar, fibreglass reinforcements, resins and vacuum infusion consumables. Overlapping product range and similar focus on serving small-to-mid composite builders.
• TotalBoat: US marine-focused e-commerce brand selling epoxy, polyester resins, gelcoats, and repair kits directly to boat owners and pros. Strong overlap with ECF's marine and boatcare categories.
• Easy Composites: UK-based direct competitor selling the same categories of resins, reinforcements, core materials, and vacuum bagging supplies to marine, aerospace, and motorsport customers via e-commerce. Closest comparable in geography, product breadth, and channel mix.
• Fibre Glast Developments Corp: US-based e-commerce distributor of fibreglass cloths, resins, gelcoats, and composite supplies serving both DIY and professional buyers. Same product catalogue, same direct-to-customer B2B/B2C channel model.

Others

• West System International: Manufacturer of the West System epoxy brand that ECF distributes. Comparable as an epoxy systems supplier, but operates upstream of ECF and also sells direct in some markets, illustrating both peer and supplier relationship dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Polytek Development Corp: US manufacturer and supplier of casting resins, mould-making rubbers, and silicones sold through direct e-commerce. Adjacent in mould-making and art/craft categories ECF serves via Milliput and Sicomin distribution.
• Composites One: North America's largest composites distributor with a broad portfolio of resins, reinforcements, and core materials sold to industrial customers. Larger and more enterprise-focused than ECF, but operates in the same supply chain.

Regional players

• East London Fibreglass: Smaller UK-based fibreglass and GRP roofing supplier focused on the London and South East region. Same product categories but geographically segmented and smaller in scale.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ECFibreglass

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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