What MIDFIX does

MIDFIX (legal entity Midland Fixings Limited) is a UK-based specialist supplier of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) support systems to the construction industry, founded in 1974 in Lincoln and now headquartered at Unit 5, Power Park, Thane Road, Nottingham. The company designs, supplies, and fabricates tested channel-based support systems, modular rooftop plant support frames, pipe supports, fixings, anchors, cable containment, and threaded fasteners targeted at M&E contractors and principal contractors across England. Its proprietary product lines include the MX Channel System (tested for load-bearing capacity), MX-R Modular Roof Support System (height-adjustable, one-person-assemblable frames for AHUs, chillers, condensers), MX-R Access (rooftop step-overs and platforms compliant with BS ISO 14122:2016), QMEXX pipe supports, QwikFoot recycled rubber mounting feet, and the patent-pending Firesafe Tie Mounts.

MIDFIX operates a hybrid sales-led and services-augmented business model. Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) product sales of M&E support hardware, fixings, and fasteners; (2) bespoke Design, Engineering & Fabrication services covering measurement, off-site pre-fabrication, and delivery; and (3) sale of standardized modular MX-R frames configured to project specifications with next-day delivery capability. Pricing is quote-based across all channels, with no public price list. The go-to-market is built around technical advisors engaging early in contractor project lifecycles, supported by regional offices in Leeds and London in addition to the Nottingham HQ and Innovation Centre. Differentiation rests on tested/evidenced product systems that help contractors satisfy BS 8539 anchor compliance, BS 7671:2018 18th Edition wiring regulations, and Building Safety Act 2022 'golden thread' documentation requirements.

The company is privately held under Fowler family ownership, with Adrian Fowler as Managing Director and a functional leadership team across Sales, Product, Operations, Finance, and Business Services. Following a strategic 2011 pivot from general fixings distribution to M&E specialisation and a 2018 rebrand to MIDFIX, the business crossed the £22 million revenue milestone in 2022 and has publicly targeted doubling within three years and tripling within five years. Customers include named M&E contractors (B&F, DBS, Dodd, HEB, LJJ, B&K) and principal contractors (BAM Nuttall, Mace, Wates, Willmott Dixon), with the broader commercial programme anchored by MIDFIX Academy training, the M&E Drop-in podcast, and a multi-channel content marketing footprint.

Name

MIDFIX

Legal name

Midland Fixings Limited

Website

https://midfix.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MIDFIX is a UK specialist supplier of tested Mechanical & Electrical support systems — including the proprietary MX Channel and MX-R modular rooftop systems — serving M&E and principal contractors with products, off-site fabrication, and compliance documentation across England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&E Construction Support Systems

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL), Wiring Harnesses & Pre-Fabricated Assemblies (IMADAMAN)

Keywords

• M&E support systems
• Channel support systems
• Rooftop plant supports
• Pipe support products
• Anchor fixing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Beeston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of M&E support hardware including channel systems, fixings, anchors, threaded fasteners, screws, rivets, cable containment, and pipework products. One-time product transactions with repeat purchase potential.
2. Design, Engineering & Fabrication Services: Bespoke measurement, stock availability management, off-site fabrication, and delivery services for custom M&E support solutions. Turnkey service from design through delivery.
3. MX-R Modular Roof Support Systems: Sale of modular rooftop support frames, access platforms, and stepovers. Components are standardized and stocked for next-day delivery while configured to bespoke specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MIDFIX supplies tested M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) support systems, fixings and related products to UK construction contractors. Its portfolio includes the proprietary MX Channel System, MX-R modular rooftop support systems, fixings and anchors, pipework supports, cable containment and threaded fasteners. The company also offers bespoke design, engineering and off-site fabrication services, an online bracket configurator (dynaMX), and the MIDFIX Academy training programme for installers.

Product overview

MIDFIX is a specialist supplier of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) installation products, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered around tested support systems and fixings. The core product lines include the MX Channel System (tested channel for engineered supports), MX-R Roof Support System (modular rooftop plant frames), and MX-R Access (rooftop access platforms). Supporting product categories encompass Fixings & Anchors (BS 8539 compliant), Pipework Products including QMEXX, Cable Containment, Supports & Suspensions, and general fasteners. The offering extends beyond products to services including Design, Engineering & Fabrication, the dynaMX® Online Bracket Configurator, Anchor Fixings Strategy, and MIDFIX Academy training. Products are characterized by evidence-based testing, compliance documentation, and off-site pre-fabrication capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• dynaMX: Online bracket configurator for trapeze bracket designs, offering streamlined bracket designs with speed, accuracy and cost-efficiency.
• MX-R
• MX Tested Channel System
• QMEXX
• QwikFoot
• Firesafe Tie Mounts
• MIDFIX Academy

Products and services

• MX Channel System A tested channel system for engineered supports in M&E installations, providing evidence-based M&E supports to demonstrate optimal safety and performance. Used by M&E contractors and principal contractors in UK construction projects requiring BS 8539 and Building Safety Act 2022 compliance.
• MX-R Roof Support System Modular channel-based rooftop plant support frames for supporting HVAC equipment including AHUs, chillers and condensers. Features adjustable legs, back-to-back channel design for heavier-duty applications, hot-dip galvanized finish, and can be assembled by one person without specialized tools. Targeted at M&E contractors installing rooftop plant on UK building projects.
• MX-R Access MX channel-based modular rooftop access system providing safe and compliant access to workers maintaining or inspecting rooftop services. Includes step-overs, walkways, stairs and access platforms compliant with BS ISO 14122:2016. Used by M&E contractors on UK building projects.
• QMEXX Pipe Supports Above-ground modular pipe support system offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional fabricated pipe supports. Used by M&E contractors and building services engineers in UK construction projects requiring compliant above-ground pipework support.
• Supports & Suspensions Structural support products for suspending and supporting M&E services, including threaded rod systems and connection components. Sold to M&E contractors for building services installations.
• Fixings & Anchors Post-installed anchors and fixings for concrete and masonry applications, compliant with BS 8539 code of practice for selection and installation. Used by M&E contractors and installers across UK construction projects.
• Cable Containment Cable management and containment products for electrical installations, including accessories compliant with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. Sold to M&E and electrical contractors in the UK.
• Threaded Fasteners Comprehensive range of threaded fasteners for M&E installation applications. Supplied to M&E contractors and installers in the UK construction sector.
• Screws & Rivets Fastening products for construction and M&E applications. Supplied to M&E contractors and installers in the UK.
• dynaMX Online Bracket Configurator Online software tool that automates trapeze bracket designs, enabling users to configure brackets with speed, accuracy and cost-efficiency. Part of MIDFIX's design, engineering and fabrication service offering for M&E contractors and installers.
• Design, Engineering & Fabrication Service Bespoke design, engineering and off-site fabrication service for M&E supports. MIDFIX manages measurements, stock availability, fabrication and delivery for evidenced supports with greater value and reduced lead times. Targeted at M&E contractors and principal contractors.
• Anchor Fixings Strategy Service Structured consultancy and supply approach to selecting and installing anchors for projects, providing greater compliance and efficiency through disciplined selection, supply, installation, training, testing and documentation. Aligned with BS 8539 code of practice and used by M&E contractors.
• MIDFIX Academy Training and technical resource centre offering free courses for M&E installers and supervisors. Includes MX Tested Channel System courses, Advanced Anchor Installer courses, and certifications aligned with industry standards such as BS 8539:2012. Used by contractors to upskill workforce.
• QwikFoot Rubber Feet Recycled rubber mounting feet for rooftop support systems providing vibration absorption, noise reduction, stability and roof membrane protection without penetration. Available in square (QFS350, QFS500) and rectangular formats with load capacities up to 500kg per foot. Used with MX-R rooftop supports by M&E contractors.
• Firesafe Tie Mounts Cable fixing products (FTM18 and FTM18-S) designed for use with gas and cordless nailing machines. Compliant with BS 7671:2018 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations. The FTM18-S features a patent-pending snap-off safety tab design for holding and positioning the mount during nailing. Used by M&E and electrical contractors.
• MX-R Access StepUp Low clearance-height rooftop access platform variant within the MX-R Access range, designed for services below 360mm clearance. Features height-adjustable legs up to 50mm, 1.5kN load bearing capacity, hot-dip galvanized finish, 38mm non-slip GRP grating, and BS EN ISO 14122 compliance. Launched in February 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• MX-R can cut installation time in half compared to traditional methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Legrand is a global incumbent in electrical and digital building infrastructure with cable management, support, and installation products that overlap with MIDFIX's cable containment and broader M&E support portfolio.
• Hilti: Hilti is a global broad-line provider of anchors, firestop, M&E installation products, and tools that competes with MIDFIX's fixings, anchors, and engineered supports as part of a much wider product portfolio supplied to UK M&E and principal contractors.
• Atkore: Atkore owns Unistrut and a portfolio of cable management and support products, competing with MIDFIX's cable containment and channel systems as part of a broader electrical infrastructure offering.

Emerging players

• Gripple: Gripple is a UK-based specialist in wire rope suspension, bracing, and cable management systems used in M&E installations, offering an alternative modular fixing approach that overlaps with MIDFIX's MX-R and channel-based support ranges.
• HellermannTyton: HellermannTyton specialises in cable fastening, routing, and identification products including tie mounts and fixings, overlapping with MIDFIX's Firesafe Tie Mounts and 18th Edition cable accessory ranges.

Direct peers

• Walraven: Walraven is a Europe-based specialist in pipe support, M&E fixing, and bracketry systems, directly competing with MIDFIX's MX channel, QMEXX pipe supports, and fixings/anchors ranges across UK commercial construction customers.
• Rawlplug: Rawlplug manufactures mechanical and chemical anchors, fixings, and M&E support products, directly competing with MIDFIX in the BS 8539-compliant fixings and fasteners segment for UK contractors.
• fischer Fixings: fischer is a Germany-based global manufacturer of anchors, fixings, and M&E installation systems; it competes head-on with MIDFIX's Fixings & Anchors line and BS 8539-compliant anchor strategy across UK construction projects.
• Spelsberg: Spelsberg is a German manufacturer of electrical installation and M&E support products including junction boxes, fixings, and tested support systems that compete with MIDFIX's cable and electrical installation accessories in commercial construction.
• Unistrut (Atkore): Unistrut is the originator of metal channel framing systems for M&E supports and cable management, overlapping with MIDFIX's MX Channel System and modular strut/framing offering to UK M&E contractors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCovLdP5vTm1Dp3Bcf4JXcJg
• Facebookfacebook.com/MIDFIXUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/midfix
• TikToktiktok.com/@midfix
• Xx.com/MIDFIXUK

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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