Total Lockout

What Total Lockout does

Total Lockout is a UK-headquartered specialist in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) industrial safety equipment, founded in 2010 by Matthew Bane. The company operates with a small team of 1–10 employees and maintains a US subsidiary established around 2018 in Clearwater, Florida. It catalogs 500+ SKUs spanning an unusually wide price band — roughly $3 commodity items up to $8,197 engineered assemblies — combining distribution of branded products from Master Lock, Brady, and American Lock with its own custom-manufactured lockout devices, including 3D-printed prototypes for OEM-specific applications such as the Mitsubishi CP30BA circuit breaker.

The company's customer base spans heavy infrastructure and process industries, with named accounts including Duke Energy (US nuclear operations), Cemex (cement), Anglian Water (UK water utilities), and The Environment Agency (UK government). Distribution partnerships extend the catalog into adjacent safety verticals — notably EINTAC for electric vehicle safety equipment and Valtorx for Alcatraz mechanical valve interlocks — suggesting a deliberate line-extension strategy into emerging maintenance categories.

Commercially, Total Lockout runs a direct B2B e-commerce model supplemented by custom design and small-batch manufacturing services. There is no disclosed external funding, no investor base, and the company has remained bootstrapped through 14 years of operation, implying self-funded operations at a small scale. Product launches in 2023–2024 (needle valve lockout, Mitsubishi CP30BA breaker lockout) and the ongoing US presence are the primary growth signals visible from outside the business.

Name

Total Lockout

Legal name

Total Lockout (Safety), LLC

Website

https://totallockoutusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Total Lockout is a UK-based specialist distributor and custom manufacturer of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) industrial safety equipment, serving utilities, energy, and process-industry buyers in the UK and US with a 500+ SKU catalog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment

NAICS

Hardware Retailers (44414), Locksmiths (561622)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) (EDABAEAF)

Keywords

• Industrial safety equipment
• Lockout tagout products
• Safety padlocks
• Valve lockout devices
• Circuit breaker lockouts

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LOTO Equipment Sales: One-time product sales of industrial safety lockout/tagout equipment including padlocks, hasps, circuit breaker lockouts, valve lockouts, lockout stations, and storage solutions. Revenue generated from product catalog of 500+ items with prices ranging from $3.00 (discounted damaged stock) to $8,197.00 (portable valve actuators).
2. Custom Product Manufacturing: Design and manufacturing service for bespoke LOTO equipment tailored to specific customer equipment requirements. Custom products include specialized lockout devices, padlock storage systems, and custom-sized solutions.
3. Portable Valve Actuator Sales: Sales of portable motorized valve actuators for industrial valve operation including electric/battery-powered, gasoline motor, and pneumatic models with accessories and drive adaptors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Total Lockout is an online retailer and custom manufacturer of industrial Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety equipment. The company sells a catalog of 500+ OSHA-compliant products including safety padlocks, lockout hasps, electrical/valve lockouts, group lockout boxes, cable lockouts, signs and tags, lockout stations, and portable valve actuators, and also designs and manufactures bespoke LOTO solutions for unique equipment requirements.

Product overview

Total Lockout USA is a specialist provider of industrial lockout/tagout (LOTO) safety equipment. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 500 products across multiple categories including safety padlocks, lockout hasps, group lockout boxes, cable lockout devices, car seals, signs and tags, electrical lockout devices, valve lockout solutions, lockout stations and storage, and portable valve actuators. The company also distributes EINTAC-branded electric/hybrid vehicle safety equipment and Bridgehill fire blankets. A significant differentiator is their custom design and manufacturing service for bespoke lockout solutions. The product range spans from individual components (padlocks, hasps, tags) to integrated systems (lockout stations, group lockout boxes) and specialized equipment (portable valve actuators, valve interlocks), supported by engineering services for custom applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Total Lockout: Industrial safety lockout/tagout (LOTO) equipment brand specializing in lockout devices, padlocks, hasps, valve lockouts, and safety storage solutions for workplace hazardous energy control.

Products and services

• Safety Padlocks Industrial safety padlocks for lockout/tagout procedures, including brass, aluminum, and steel body options with various shackle sizes and keying configurations; sold to industrial facilities for hazardous energy isolation.
• Lockout Hasps Safety hasps that allow multiple workers to lock out a single energy isolation point, enabling group lockout procedures.
• Group Lockout Boxes Steel lockout boxes for group lockout situations that capture keys and secure lockout points with designated locks.
• Cable Lockout Devices Adjustable cable-based lockout devices for securing valves, electrical plugs, and other equipment with variable diameter requirements.
• Car Seals Self-locking cable seals for long-term valve sealing in open or closed positions, available in various colors with unique serial numbers for identification.
• Signs & Tags Safety signs and tags for lockout/tagout procedures including danger tags, caution labels, and custom identification tags.
• Electrical Lockout Lockout devices for electrical equipment including circuit breaker lockouts, button covers, plug lockouts, and rocker switch covers.
• Valve Lockout Lockout devices for various valve types including ball valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, plug valves, pneumatic valves, and universal clamp lockouts.
• Lockout Stations & Storage Storage solutions including lockout stations, padlock cabinets, shadow boards, permit stations, and customizable storage systems for organizing lockout equipment.
• Lockout Kits Pre-assembled lockout/tagout kits combining multiple devices for electrical, valve, or combined applications.
• Portable Valve Actuators Motorized portable actuators for operating industrial valves including battery-powered, gasoline, and pneumatic models with torque outputs up to 1000Nm.
• Valve Interlocks Key interlocks and sequential control systems for valves ensuring proper operation sequence in critical processes, including Alcatraz valve interlocks from Valtorx.
• EINTAC Electric Vehicle Safety Products Electric and hybrid vehicle safety equipment including insulated gloves, safety clothing, rescue hooks, battery acid neutralizer kits, and high voltage cones for motor vehicle technicians working on EVs.
• Bridgehill Fire Blankets Reusable fire blankets for electric vehicle fires, professional user grade with storage cabinets available.
• Custom Lockout Solutions Bespoke design and manufacturing service for custom lockout/tagout equipment including hydraulic systems, padlock storage, and specialized applications tailored to unique customer equipment requirements.
• Accessories Supporting items including lockout bags, padlock shackle lanyard kits, and other miscellaneous lockout/tagout accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Project for 100 custom circuit breaker lockouts completed in 4 weeks from concept to delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EINTAC LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS partner for EINTAC insulated tools and equipment used by motor vehicle technicians working on electric and hybrid vehicles. Total Lockout (Safety) LLC is the US subsidiary and partner for EINTAC products including gloves, insulated tools, safety clothing, and EV safety kits.
• The Environment AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK government body responsible for flood management. Parent company in UK does significant work with The Environment Agency on flood management through valve exercising programs and portable valve actuators for flood prevention infrastructure.
• ValtorxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based company offering Alcatraz valve interlocks for sequential valve operation control. Total Lockout offers Alcatraz range including gate valves, ball valves, globe valves, plug valves, and diaphragm valves for process safety applications.
• Duke EnergyminorOthersMajor US energy company operating H.B. Robinson Nuclear Energy Plant. Purchased MC89 cordless portable valve actuators for critical valve operation at nuclear facility.
• ExportAction TeamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExport assistance team (Natalie, Sara, Anita, Jada and Mike) that helped establish US subsidiary presence and market entry in USA.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Master Lock Safety Solutions: Safety-specific arm of Master Lock focused exclusively on LOTO padlocks, hasps, kits, and stations. Direct competitor to Total Lockout's padlock and lockout station catalog, with much larger brand and distribution.
• Master Lock (Fortune Brands Innovations): Manufacturer of the American Lock and Master Lock safety padlock lines that Total Lockout resells; also a direct competitor in LOTO padlocks and hasps. Comparable on product and customer base but vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Honeywell Industrial Safety: Provides industrial safety products including LOTO devices through Miller, Howard Leight, and other brands. Comparable product overlap with Total Lockout, especially in electrical lockout, but as part of a much broader PPE and safety portfolio.
• Panduit: Industrial electrical and network infrastructure provider with a robust LOTO safety product line sold into the same industrial maintenance and electrical contracting buyers. Comparable customer overlap; broader portfolio than Total Lockout.
• Brady Corporation: Global industrial identification and safety company offering a broad LOTO product line (padlocks, tags, hasps, stations) alongside far larger printing and labeling businesses. Directly comparable as a competitor in LOTO catalogs but operates as a multi-product incumbent rather than a specialist.
• ABUS Lockout/Tagout: European lock and padlock manufacturer with a dedicated industrial lockout/tagout product range. Comparable product overlap (LOTO padlocks, hasps, valve lockouts) serving similar industrial buyers, with broader security portfolio.

Direct peers

• Castell Safety International: Specialist in key interlock and trapped-key systems for valves and switchgear, overlapping directly with Total Lockout's valve interlock and sequential lockout offerings. Most direct comparable in the interlock/valve safety niche.
• E-Square Innovations (EINTAC): Insulated tools and EV/hybrid vehicle safety equipment supplier whose products Total Lockout distributes under the EINTAC sub-brand. Comparable product and target customer (EV technicians), though EINTAC serves as both peer and channel partner to Total Lockout.
• Smith Flow Control: Specialist in valve management and interlocks for process industries, comparable to Total Lockout's valve interlock product line and portable valve actuator offerings for industrial process and water utility customers.
• Accuform Signs: Manufacturer and distributor of safety signs, tags, and lockout/tagout labels - directly competing with Total Lockout's signs and tags category. Specialty mid-size player with similar B2B industrial safety focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/totallockoutusa
• Facebookfacebook.com/totallockout
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/total-lockout-safety-ltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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