What Ventcroft does

Ventcroft Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer of fire performance cables operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NKT, a European-listed power cable technology group. The company is headquartered at Faraday Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, and operates a B2B sales model targeting fire alarm, emergency lighting, and voice evacuation system installers within the UK construction and building safety sector.

The core product line is the NOBURN range, comprising three tiers: NOBURN Platinum Standard 60 (standard 60-minute fire cable), NOBURN Plus Enhanced 120 (extended 120-minute operation), and NOBURN XP (highest fire and emission performance targeting international standards). All NOBURN cables feature proprietary EZE-PREP all-in-one sheath and silicone insulation technology designed to reduce stripping and termination time, and are third-party certified by LPCB and BASEC to UK-specific standards BS 7629-1 and BS 5839 Clause 26.2d/26e. The portfolio is supplemented by the Qaddy cable drum/dispenser system for installation handling and a CID (Cable Identity Detection) system for cable identification. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is BASEC-licensed through 09-12-2025.

Ventcroft generates revenue through direct hardware sales to UK contractors and installers via telephone-based quote pricing, with no publicly disclosed pricing or financials. Its marketing is primarily conducted through the Ventcroft website (product pages, downloadable data sheets, newsletter subscription) and direct sales contact. No headcount, revenue, or unit shipment data is disclosed, and the company does not appear to maintain dedicated UK wholesaler or merchant distribution beyond direct sales, suggesting a niche position within NKT's broader low-voltage cable portfolio.

Name

Ventcroft

Legal name

Ventcroft Ltd.

Website

https://ventcroft.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ventcroft Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer of fire performance cables under the NOBURN brand, serving fire alarm, emergency lighting, and voice evacuation system installers in the UK construction sector as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NKT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Performance Cables

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire-Resistant & Life-Safety Cable (Fire Alarm/Emergency) (IMADAMAF)

Keywords

• Fire performance cables
• Fire resistant cables
• Emergency lighting cables
• Voice evacuation systems
• Fire alarm cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Runcorn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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. Fire Performance Cable Sales: Manufacturing and sale of fire performance cables including NOBURN Platinum Standard 60, NOBURN Plus Enhanced 120, and NOBURN XP products. Products are sold directly to contractors, installers, and building professionals through direct sales contact.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ventcroft manufactures and sells fire performance cables under the NOBURN brand for use with UK fire alarm systems, emergency lighting systems, and voice evacuation systems. The range includes NOBURN Platinum Standard 60, NOBURN Plus Enhanced 120, and NOBURN XP cables, all featuring proprietary EZE-PREP silicone insulation that enables faster, safer, and easier installation. Products are third-party certificated by LPCB and BASEC and are sold directly to contractors, installers, and building professionals.

Product overview

Ventcroft, an NKT company, is a UK-based manufacturer of fire performance cables under the NOBURN brand. The product portfolio comprises three main fire cable tiers — NOBURN Platinum Standard 60 (Standard 60 certification), NOBURN Plus Enhanced 120 (Extended 120 certification for extended-operation scenarios), and NOBURN XP (international/comprehensive fire and emission standards) — all featuring the proprietary EZE-PREP all-in-one silicone insulation technology for faster stripping and termination. The range is supported by the Qaddy cable drum/dispenser system and the CID cable identity detection system. All products are third-party certificated by LPCB and BASEC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOBURN: Fire performance cable brand designed to ensure protection of critical functions under extreme circumstances, used with UK fire alarms, emergency lighting and voice evacuation systems. Features unique EZE-PREP insulation technology.

Products and services

• NOBURN Platinum Standard 60

Quantifiable outcome

• Faster cable stripping and termination compared to standard fire cables

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NKTcoreOthersVentcroft is a subsidiary of NKT, a power cable technology company. NKT provides the parent company structure and brand association for Ventcroft's UK fire performance cable operations. Ventcroft operates under the NKT corporate umbrella as part of their low voltage cable product division.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Belden: Specialty cable manufacturer including fire-rated and low-smoke-zero-halogen cables for safety-critical building and industrial applications. Overlaps with Ventcroft in fire performance cable category with broader product portfolio.
• Prysmian Group: Global leader in power and specialty cables, with a UK fire performance cable portfolio (including brands formerly under Draka). Overlaps with Ventcroft's NOBURN range but operates at much broader scale across many cable categories and geographies.
• Nexans: Major European cable manufacturer offering fire-resistant and safety cables (e.g., Alsecure range) for building infrastructure. Competes with Ventcroft in UK and EU-spec fire performance cable tenders but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• LS Cable & System: Korean-based global cable manufacturer with fire-resistant and specialty building cable offerings. Competes in international fire performance cable markets where Ventcroft's NOBURN XP grade is positioned.

Direct peers

• AEI Cables: UK-based manufacturer of fire performance and fire-resistant cables, including the Afumex and Firetec ranges. Directly competes with Ventcroft in the LPCB/BASEC-certified fire cable segment for UK fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Tratos: UK/Italy-based cable manufacturer producing fire-resistant and LSZH cables for building safety applications. Comparable to Ventcroft in target use cases (fire alarm, emergency systems) and in holding third-party certifications.
• Firesafe Fire Rated Cables: Specialist UK fire performance cable manufacturer offering LPCB-certified fire survival cables. Directly comparable product line and certification profile to Ventcroft's NOBURN range.

Regional players

• Cleveland Cable Company: UK-based cable distributor and manufacturer with fire performance cable offerings. Comparable target market (UK contractors/installers) and channel model, though broader cable portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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