Vertik-Al

What Vertik-Al does

Vertik-Al is a Birmingham, UK-based contract powder coating services company founded in 1966, operating as one of the UK's largest independent powder coaters. The company runs one vertical powder coating line (the UK's first, opened in the early 1990s, handling extrusions up to 7 metres) and three horizontal conveyorised coating lines equipped with Gema automation and quick-change colour booths enabling colour change times of approximately five minutes. Its technology stack includes a computer-controlled ten-stage chemical pre-treatment tunnel with de-mineralised water rinsing, nine-stage immersion pre-treatment, precision curing ovens, and the UK's first Cube Grande vertical booth from SAT (Surface Aluminium Technologies) SRL. Supporting services include polyamide rolling to produce thermal-break insulated dual-colour profiles and an automated low-tack protective tape application service.

The company generates revenue through project-based and volume-based powder coating contracts, with pricing structured around minimum order charges (£125 for standard colours, £1.25 minimum bar charge, 50% surcharge on extrusions over 7 metres) and 30-day payment terms for account customers. Its primary customer segment is the UK architectural and construction industry, serving architects, façade designers, fabricators, and contractors producing aluminium windows, doors, curtain walling, cladding, and rainwater goods, with secondary exposure to rail, industrial, and automotive sectors. The go-to-market is sales-led, emphasising specification wins backed by quality certifications and supplier-backed 30- to 40-year guarantees.

Vertik-Al is a private limited company registered in the United Kingdom and operates as part of the Allumette Group alongside its sister company IKON Aluminium Systems (acquired in 2017). It is the only UK and Ireland applicator holding the GSB International Master Seal and a QUALICOAT licensed applicator since 1994, with ISO 9001:2015 certification and an additional QUALICOAT Seaside Class licence for marine environments. The company is headquartered at Yardley Brook Industrial Park in Birmingham, employs approximately 200 people across day and night shifts, and serves exclusively the UK market.

Name

Vertik-Al

Legal name

Vertik-Al LTD

Website

https://vertik-al.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vertik-Al is a UK-based independent contract powder coater founded in 1966, operating vertical and horizontal coating lines from Birmingham for the architectural aluminium construction industry, supported by polyamide rolling and protective tape services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Powder Coating Services

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Rolling Drawing & Extruding Of Nonferrous Metals (3350)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM), Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG)

Keywords

• Aluminium powder coating
• Architectural metal finishing
• Extrusion coating services
• Polyamide rolling services
• Protective tape application

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Powder Coating Services: Core revenue from vertical and horizontal powder coating of aluminium for the construction industry. Services include coating of extrusions, windows, doors, curtain walling, cladding, and rainwater goods. Pricing is based on order size, colour complexity, and processing requirements with minimum order charges and surcharges for oversized items.
2. Polyamide Rolling: Two aluminium profiles rolled together using polyamide insulated strip to form finished profiles. Provides thermal insulation for window, door, and curtain wall profiles. Revenue generated per processing job with setup charges for smaller orders.
3. Protective Taping: Automated low-tack protective tape application service offering protection during transportation, manufacture, and on-site fixing. Black and White protective tape with 6-month UV warranty approved by major powder manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vertik-Al provides professional powder coating services for aluminium components used in the UK construction industry, operating one vertical powder coating line and three horizontal conveyorised lines. The company coats aluminium extrusions, pressings, fabrications, windows, doors, curtain walling, cladding, and rainwater goods for architects, façade designers, fabricators, and contractors. Supporting services include polyamide insulated profile rolling and low-tack protective tape application for transport and site protection.

Product overview

Vertik-Al is a professional powder coating services company offering a unified service portfolio centred on aluminium powder coating. The core offerings comprise Vertical Powder Coating (the UK's first vertical line, handling extrusions up to 7 metres) and Horizontal Powder Coating (three conveyorised lines for smaller batches with 5-minute colour changes). Supporting services include Polyamide Rolling for insulated dual-colour profile fabrication and Protective Tape application. The company positions itself as a full-service provider combining pre-treatment, coating, and finishing capabilities for the architectural aluminium market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-year standard guarantee and 40-year extended guarantee on Akzo Nobel powder coating products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GSB InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSB International awards quality seals for powder coating applicators. Vertik-Al is the only applicator in the UK and Ireland to hold the GSB International Master Seal for Approved Coater Aluminium, tested annually since 1994. The partnership involves rigorous testing including mechanical testing, pressure cooking, and acetic acid salt spraying (AASS) testing.
• QUALICOATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQUALICOAT is a globally recognised quality label for the coating industry operating a product certification scheme. Vertik-Al has been a licensed QUALICOAT applicator since 1994 and also holds the Seaside Class licence for marine applications. The relationship involves regular audits and independent testing.
• IKON Aluminium SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under Allumette Group. IKON Aluminium Systems is a manufacturer of architectural aluminium building products including louvres. Vertik-Al provides powder coating services for IKON products, and both companies exhibit together at trade shows like the FIT Show.
• Aluminium Federation (ALFED)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAluminium Federation (ALFED) is the secretariat for QUALICOAT UK & Ireland. Vertik-Al is a member and the relationship provides access to industry standards and networking within the aluminium sector.
• Akzo NobelcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal paint and coatings company. Vertik-Al is an Approved Architectural Applicator of Interpon D products. Offers 30-year standard guarantees and 40-year extended guarantees on Akzo Nobel products. Partnership includes collaboration on marine and hazardous environment projects.
• Syntha PulvincoreTechnology or IntegrationPowder coatings manufacturer. Vertik-Al holds approved applicator status and offers 30-year and 40-year guarantees on Syntha Pulvin products.
• AxaltacoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal industrial coatings company. Vertik-Al is an approved applicator offering marine guarantee request forms and quality-certified powder coatings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• SAPCA / Systemali (Italian vertical coaters): SAT (Surface Aluminium Technologies) SRL supplies vertical powder coating booths and equipment across Europe. Comparable as a regional equipment-led player enabling architectural coaters like Vertik-Al, with overlapping end-customers in mainland Europe.

Direct peers

• Anochrome Group: Anochrome is a UK-based independent powder coating and anodising services business serving architectural, industrial, and engineering customers. Directly comparable as a UK architectural powder coater competing for the same fabricator and specifier base.
• Powdertech Surface Science: Powdertech is a UK independent powder coating applicator specialising in architectural and decorative aluminium finishes with QUALICOAT-equivalent certifications. Closely comparable in customer base, certification posture, and product offering to Vertik-Al.
• ASL Group: ASL Group operates UK powder coating and surface finishing lines for aluminium extrusions and architectural metalwork. Comparable as a multi-line UK coater targeting fabricators and architectural specifiers in the same value chain.
• Norman Hay (Surface Technology): Norman Hay plc operates UK surface treatment and coating facilities including powder coating for industrial and architectural customers. Comparable as a UK multi-site industrial coater with overlapping certification regimes.

Others

• Tiger Coatings: Tiger Coatings is an Austrian global powder coatings manufacturer with approved applicator partnerships including Vertik-Al. Comparable as an upstream supplier and broader ecosystem participant shaping architectural powder coating specifications in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• PPG Industries: PPG is a global coatings manufacturer serving architectural, industrial, and automotive markets with powder and liquid coating portfolios. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose standards and approved-applicator networks shape the same specification ecosystem Vertik-Al operates in.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Axalta is a global industrial coatings supplier with an approved applicator network that includes Vertik-Al. Comparable as a broader incumbent in powder coatings with overlap on architectural and industrial aluminium end-uses.
• Hydro (aluminium extrusions and surfaces): Hydro is a global aluminium producer with downstream extrusion and surface treatment capabilities serving architectural markets in Europe. Comparable as a broader incumbent integrating aluminium supply with coating/finishing for construction customers.
• AkzoNobel (Powder Coatings): AkzoNobel is the global parent-level supplier of Interpon architectural powders and operates approved applicator programmes worldwide. Comparable as the dominant upstream incumbent whose brand Vertik-Al leverages, and as a broader coatings giant with overlapping end-markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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