Bi-Line

What Bi-Line does

Bi-Line Ltd is a privately held UK limited company (Company Registration No. 07316585) headquartered in Bradford, operating with 1–10 employees, that designs, manufactures, and installs vehicle-specific fall prevention and fall arrest systems. The core product architecture comprises stainless steel 316L cable restraint lines, retractable lanyards with over-speed locking devices, sliding shuttles, and traveling dual-lanyard assemblies that allow a single connection point for operatives working across the full length and width of a vehicle load area or roof. The portfolio is organized by vehicle type and includes dedicated systems for refuse vehicles (REL and FEL), walking floor trailers, fire trucks, tankers, street sweepers, kerbsiders, top loaders/recycling vehicles, curtainside vehicles, box trailers, gritters, snow ploughs, ISO shipping containers, and a standalone Ladder Arrest system.

The technology is protected by an active patent that the company explicitly refuses to license to other manufacturers, and products are tested to BS EN industry standards as a regulatory differentiator against copycat alternatives. The business operates a direct sales and installation model in the UK, supplemented by OEM and coachbuilder installation partnerships that fit Bi-Line systems as standard on new vehicles, and a regional channel partnership with tarpARMOR that extends sales reach into the American market. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales and installation services, with quote-based pricing tailored to specific vehicle configurations and no publicly disclosed price list. Customer segments are concentrated in UK municipal refuse services, fire and emergency services, road haulage and transport, and municipal street cleaning, with no disclosed revenue figures, funding events, or named enterprise contracts.

Name

Bi-Line

Legal name

Bi-LINE Ltd

Website

https://biline.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bi-Line Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer and installer of patented, BS EN-certified fall arrest and fall prevention systems for commercial vehicles including refuse trucks, fire tenders, trailers, and tankers, serving UK municipal and haulage operators with direct sales, OEM partnerships, and US distribution via tarpARMOR.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fall Protection Systems Sales: Sale of vehicle-mounted fall arrest and fall prevention systems. Products are sold directly to vehicle operators and through manufacturers/coachbuilders as OEM installations. Systems can be installed as standard equipment or retrofitted to existing vehicles.
2. Installation Services: Installation of fall protection systems on vehicles. Company acts as both manufacturer and installer of their proprietary systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bi-Line designs, manufactures, and installs patented fall arrest and fall prevention systems for commercial vehicles and ladders. Its systems use stainless steel 316L cable restraint lines, retractable lanyards with over-speed locking devices, and dual-lanyard traveling configurations to give operatives a hands-free single connection point while accessing vehicle roofs, bodies, and load areas. The portfolio covers refuse vehicles, walking floor trailers, fire trucks, tankers, street sweepers, kerbsiders, top loaders, curtainside vehicles, box trailers, gritters, and shipping containers, with custom-engineered installation by Bi-Line or OEM partners.

Product overview

Bi-Line Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer and installer of vehicle and ladder-specific fall prevention and fall arrest systems. The product portfolio consists of specialized fall protection systems designed for various commercial vehicle types including refuse vehicles (REL and FEL systems), walking floor trailers, fire trucks, tankers, street sweepers, kerbsider vehicles, top loader/recycling vehicles, curtainside vehicles, box trailers, and gritters/snow ploughs. The core Bi-LINE H system uses stainless steel cables running the full length of vehicles with traveling cross-braces and retractable lanyards. Supporting products include the Ladder Arrest System for vehicles, buildings, and tanks, the Shipping Container Corner Mount for ISO container installations, and the Bi-LINE Work Positioning Belt as a required accessory. All systems are patented and tested to BS EN industry standards using British-supplied Stainless Steel (316L). The company operates through a network that includes installation by manufacturers, coachbuilders, and councils, with tarpARMOR as a sales partner in America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REL (Rear End Loader): Fall arrest system for rear end loader refuse collection vehicles
• FEL (Front End Loader)
• Bi-LINE H

Products and services

• Refuse Vehicles Fall Prevention System (REL)
• Refuse Vehicles Fall Prevention System (FEL) Fall arrest system for front-end loader refuse vehicles, featuring installation on the main tub and a second lanyard assembly for the compactor lid over the hydraulic system.
• Walking Floor Trailer Fall Prevention System Fall arrest system for ejection and walking floor trailers, providing secured access for operatives climbing access ladders, leveling loads, and fitting tarpaulin covers with retractable lanyard and optional dual lanyard configuration.
• Fire Truck Fall Prevention System Comprehensive fall arrest system for fire tenders, comprising a fixed lanyard attached to cab roof anchorages and a complete Bi-LINE system on the main body with two restraint lines along the central ladder bay.
• Tanker Fall Prevention System Fall arrest system for insulated, spirit, and powder tanker vehicles, providing secured access for operatives maintaining roof-mounted equipment such as manlid seals, vents, valves, and electrical components.
• Street Sweeper Fall Prevention System Fall arrest system for road and street sweeper and gulley cleaning vehicles, providing secured roof access for operatives requiring maintenance on vehicle rooftops via a traveling Dual Lanyard.
• Kerbsider Fall Prevention System Fall arrest system for kerbsider refuse vehicles, providing secured access to roof-mounted hydraulic and electrical equipment via a traveling Dual Lanyard attached to two restraint lines along the articulated and flat roof areas.
• Top Loader & Recycling Fall Prevention System Fall arrest system for top loader refuse and recycling vehicles, providing secured access to roof-mounted hydraulic and electrical equipment with a traveling Dual Lanyard and optional second fixed lanyard for three-lift multi-pak vehicles.
• Curtainside Vehicle Fall Prevention System Fall arrest system for curtain-sided vehicles featuring an 8mm stainless steel safety line located behind the curtain near the roof underside, with a fall arrest lanyard suspended from a pulley wheel that travels the full length.
• Bi-LINE H Box Trailer System Fall protection system for road haulage box trailers, weighing as little as 6 kg with hands-free single-connection operation and stainless steel construction. The system comprises two stainless steel cables running the full length under the roof with a traveling cross-brace and retractable lanyard.
• Ladder Arrest System Fall prevention system for vehicles, buildings, tanks, and any application where ladder access is necessary. Features a retractable lanyard suspended from a safety line fixed along the top edge of front bulkheads with an over-speed locking device and weather-resistant housing with recovery cord for ground-level access.
• Gritters & Snow Ploughs Fall Prevention System Fall arrest system for gritter and snow plough vehicles, providing secured access for maintenance operations.
• Bi-LINE Work Positioning Belt Comfortable padded work positioning belt with a simple snap fix buckle and friction adjusted webbing strap, worn by operatives during vehicle roof access operations as a required Bi-Line system accessory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hands-free operation reduces disconnection/reconnection steps during work activities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• tarpARMORminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributortarpARMOR is Bi-Line's partner for sales in the American market. Visit tarpARMOR at tarparmor.com for their products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tractel: Global manufacturer of fall protection, working-at-height, and lifting equipment for industrial, construction, and infrastructure applications. Comparable to Bi-Line as a specialist fall protection equipment maker, though serving a broader set of end markets and at much larger scale.
• SafeWaze: US-based fall protection equipment maker offering harnesses, lanyards, anchors, and self-retracting lifelines. Comparable niche player to Bi-Line in the worker fall protection category with similar product architecture.
• FallTech: US manufacturer of fall arrest and fall restraint systems for construction, industrial, and rooftop access. Comparable to Bi-Line as a fall protection specialist serving working-at-height applications with engineered hardware.
• Irudek: European fall protection and height-safety equipment manufacturer offering harnesses, lanyards, and anchorage systems. Comparable to Bi-Line as a specialist in personal fall protection equipment, with overlapping product categories and customer use cases.
• SKYLOTEC: German-based manufacturer of fall protection, rescue, and height-safety equipment sold globally. Directly comparable to Bi-Line as a fall protection specialist with patented products and a similar safety-critical value proposition.
• Guardian Fall Protection: US-based manufacturer of fall protection equipment including anchors, harnesses, and self-retracting lifelines for construction and industrial work-at-height. Closely comparable to Bi-Line's core fall protection product family and safety-critical positioning.

Emerging players

• WernerCo: Manufacturer of ladders, climbing equipment, and access products (Werner, KNAACK, Green Bull) with a growing fall protection line. Comparable to Bi-Line in the access-and-fall-protection category, particularly for the Ladder Arrest and ladder-access use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Petzl: French manufacturer of climbing, caving, and work-at-height equipment including fall arresters, harnesses, and lanyards. Comparable to Bi-Line in the worker fall protection space but serving a much wider set of vertical and recreational end markets.
• MSA Safety: Global safety equipment manufacturer with a broad fall protection portfolio (including the Latchways and Capital Safety legacy lines). Comparable product category to Bi-Line but embedded in a much larger multi-vertical safety business.
• 3M (Fall Protection): Global safety conglomerate with a large Fall Protection division (including the former Capital Safety/DBI-Sala and Protecta brands) covering harnesses, SRLs, anchors, and engineered systems. Adjacent to Bi-Line's product category but operating at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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