Locker Architectural

What Locker Architectural does

Locker Architectural Ltd is a UK-based specialist in the design, fabrication, supply, and installation of architectural wire mesh and metal mesh systems, operating as a division of Locker Group Ltd and headquartered in Warrington. The company was established under the Locker Architectural brand in 2008 and absorbed the UK market-leading Potter & Soar business in 2012, giving the combined entity a claimed 130+ years of industry heritage. It serves architects, designers, structural engineers, main contractors, and property developers across the UK, Ireland, and select international markets including the United States, Poland, and Hungary. The product portfolio spans pre-crimped woven (Traditional, Brocklebank, Gladstone), expanded metal, embossed and perforated, cable, spiral, wedge wire, rope diamond, welded, and non-metallic tension mesh patterns, supplied in stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass, phosphor bronze, mild steel, and Corten steel. Proprietary and trademarked assets include LOKMESH® (high-security locked-weave mesh) and Gladiator High Security Netting (proprietary composite anti-drone system). The company holds BSI ISO 9001:2015 certification and benefits from automatic Euroclass A1 fire rating compliance for its metallic meshes under BS EN 13501-1:2018.

The core technology is built around varied metal mesh fabrication techniques (weaving, expanding, perforating, spiral winding, cable assembly, and welding), complemented by proprietary installation systems such as the multi-slot extrusion mounting system designed to absorb structural steel tolerance, and the DECO Pro-Clip wedge wire ceiling mounting system. Notable technical performance includes Gladiator netting's 110kg per-strand tensile strength and 500°C heat resistance.

The business operates a sales-led, project-based revenue model with three streams: bespoke mesh fabrication and supply (custom CAD-based design, load modelling, and fabricated panels with frames and fixings), architectural design services (concept-to-detailed design packages), and material supply only. Pricing is fully quote-based and project-specific, with no public list price. Go-to-market targets architects and main contractors through industry exhibitions (ParkEx, Architect at Work), a sample-pack distribution programme, website enquiry capture, and dedicated direct sales contacts. Customer industries span multi-storey car park operators, transportation infrastructure, data centres, commercial and residential real estate, cultural and educational institutions, sports stadia, and government/security facilities.

Name

Locker Architectural

Legal name

Locker Architectural Ltd

Website

https://architecturalwiremesh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Locker Architectural Ltd is a UK-based specialist in the design, fabrication, supply, and installation of architectural wire mesh and metal mesh systems, serving architects, main contractors, and developers across construction, transport, data centre, and security applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Wire Mesh

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ)

Keywords

• Architectural wire mesh
• Metal mesh fabrication
• Facade cladding systems
• Balustrade mesh products
• Security mesh solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrington

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Mesh Fabrication and Supply: Custom design, fabrication, and supply of architectural wire mesh products for specific project requirements. Services include CAD-based design, load modelling, and custom panel fabrication with frames and fixings. Projects range from small decorative features to large-scale cladding systems for multi-storey car parks and commercial buildings.
2. Architectural Design Services: In-house architectural design service providing design packages from initial concepts to fully detailed designs. Includes engineering services and advice for specific bespoke projects.
3. Material Supply Only: Supply of mesh patterns and materials without fabrication services, for clients who handle their own installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Locker Architectural designs, fabricates, supplies, and installs architectural wire mesh and metal mesh systems for building envelopes and interiors. The offering spans pre-crimped woven meshes, expanded metal patterns, embossed and perforated metals, spiral, cable, wedge wire, rope diamond, and welded mesh products, supported by in-house CAD-based design, engineering, fabrication, and installation services. Products serve applications including facades, balustrades, ceilings, car park cladding, data centre screening, bird netting, and high-security enclosures.

Product overview

Locker Architectural is a specialist provider of architectural wire mesh and associated products for the construction industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of mesh products organized into several categories: Pre-crimped Woven Meshes (Traditional, Brocklebank, and Gladstone ranges), Expanded Metal Patterns, Embossed and Perforated Metals, Cable Mesh Patterns, Wedge Wire products, Rope Diamond Patterns, Welded Mesh Patterns, and Spiral Mesh Patterns. The core product line includes specialty items like LOKMESH® high-security data mesh and Gladiator high-security netting for anti-drone applications. The company operates as a single unified offering combining product supply with design, fabrication, and installation services. Locker Architectural also maintains the Potter and Soar legacy brand acquired in 2012, which provides exclusive registered patterns. Materials available include stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass, phosphor bronze, mild steel, Corten steel, and weathering steel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Pre-Crimped Woven Meshes A range of architectural wire mesh patterns including Churchill, Hebrides, Humber, Jacobson, Lucerne, Nelson, Portland, St David, St Dennis, St Luke, and Tyne. Available in stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass, phosphor bronze, and mild steel for balustrades, facades, ceilings and decorative architectural applications.
• Brocklebank Pre-Crimped Woven Meshes A series of pre-crimped woven mesh patterns available in configurations including 10/10, 15/2, 16/5, 20/3, 20/5, 50/10, 50/25, 50/50, 6/2, Triple, and Twin variants for architectural applications.
• Gladstone Pre-Crimped Woven Meshes Pre-crimped woven mesh patterns including Gladstone PC 100/10, PC 23/1-6, PC 42/3, PC 74/3-75, and PC 80/10 variants for architectural applications such as car park cladding and facades.
• Expanded Metal Patterns Expanded metal mesh patterns including Manhattan XL, Formby R47, Broadway, and Soho XL, designed for airflow, sunscreening, and architectural facades across car park cladding, building envelopes, and decorative screens.
• Embossed and Perforated Metals Architectural perforated metal products including Kirkstone Perforated Metal, Perfluctus, and ImagePerf for decorative and functional applications such as cladding, balustrade infills, and building interiors.
• Cable Mesh Patterns Cable mesh systems featuring rigid horizontal rods interwoven with vertical wire ropes, including Gladstone cable mesh, used for car park cladding, facade applications, and tensile mesh installations where dimensionally stable rigid mesh is required.
• Wedge Wire Range Architectural wedge wire products including Elios and Reflex patterns for walkways, gratings, drainage covers, ceiling grilles, and HVAC applications such as those supplied to Warsaw University.
• Rope Diamond Patterns Ferruled rope diamond mesh for safety netting, bird exclusion, and anti-suicide barrier applications, used in projects including Luton Airport MSCP and Aviva Stadium Dublin.
• Welded Mesh Patterns Welded wire mesh patterns including the Forth series (5050, 1212, 2525, 7512) and 13/3 Welded Data Mesh for security screening and data centre enclosures such as gantry ventilation screening at the Ajax Data Centre.
• LOKMESH® Data Mesh A trademarked high-security mesh with a locked weave pattern that maintains mesh integrity around apertures and cuts, designed for security screening and data centre enclosures.
• Gladiator High Security Netting A proprietary composite material netting system designed for high-security applications including anti-drone protection and prison security. Features 110kg tensile strength per strand, exceptional cut resistance, fire resistance up to 500°C, UV resistance, and a 21mm x 21mm aperture, deployed at sites such as Category B Prison London.
• Non-Metallic Tension Fabric Tension fabric mesh systems for architectural applications including canopies and tensile structures.
• Architectural Design Service In-house design service using CAD-based analysis and load modelling tools to create comprehensive design packages from initial concept to fully detailed designs for bespoke architectural mesh projects.
• Fabrication Service Expert fabrication of mesh panels and systems with custom edging and frames for architectural projects, drawing on over 30 years of experience in offshore installations and on-site delivery for clients including Blackpool Central MSCP.
• Installation Service Complete installation service covering architectural design, fabrication, and precise delivery to site for mesh-based systems including cladding, tensile structures, curtain walling, and security enclosures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automatic A1 fire rating for stainless steel and aluminium meshes per EU Publication 96/603/EC
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Potter & SoarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Potter & Soar was the UK market leader in the development of metal mesh for architecture and became part of the Locker Group in 2012. Locker Architectural upholds the legacy of innovation established by Potter & Soar by combining their original mesh patterns and designs with their own product range and continuous research and development.
• Locker Group LtdcoreOthersLocker Architectural Ltd is a division of Locker Group Ltd, a larger industrial group based in Warrington, UK. Locker Group encompasses multiple divisions including architectural mesh (Locker Architectural), industrial mesh, and other mesh-related businesses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Banker Wire: Banker Wire is a North American manufacturer of woven and welded wire mesh for architectural applications including facades, partitions, and balustrades. Direct peer offering similar product categories (architectural wire mesh patterns) to architects and contractors for building envelope applications.
• Direct Metals: Direct Metals is a US supplier of perforated metal, expanded metal, and wire mesh products for architectural and industrial applications. Comparable product offering in security screens, facades, and sunscreening with similar project-based business model.
• Expanded Metal Company: UK-based manufacturer of expanded metal mesh products for architectural, industrial, and security applications. Direct competitor in the UK market for expanded metal cladding, sunscreening, and security mesh products.
• Cadisch Precision Meshes: Cadisch is a UK-based specialist supplier of architectural and industrial wire mesh products to designers, architects, and contractors. Direct peer in the UK specification market with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Cercos Architectural Metal Mesh: Cercos is a European specialist in architectural metal mesh and cable mesh systems for facades, balustrades, and safety applications. Closely comparable product offering in woven and cable mesh for the same architect/contractor customer base across European construction projects.

Emerging players

• Progress Architecture: Progress Architecture is a European manufacturer of architectural wire mesh products that has a distribution partnership with Locker Architectural (UK/Ireland). Partial overlap as both manufacturer and partner; competitive in international markets where Locker does not have direct presence.

Broad incumbents

• GKD - Gebr. Kufferath AG: GKD is the global market leader in architectural metal mesh for facades, ceilings, and balustrades. Directly comparable to Locker Architectural in woven wire mesh for building applications, but at a much larger scale with broader product portfolio and international sales infrastructure.
• McNichols Company: McNichols is a large US-based metals service center supplying perforated, expanded, and wire mesh products for architectural and industrial applications. Comparable product range but with distributor-led business model rather than bespoke design-fabrication services.
• RMIG: RMIG is a European leader in perforated and expanded metal products for architecture, acoustics, and industrial filtration. Comparable to Locker's perforated metal and expanded metal offerings at building envelope and screening applications, with broader product portfolio.
• W.S. Tyler: W.S. Tyler is a long-established woven wire mesh manufacturer with products for architectural, industrial, and screening applications. Comparable in heritage and product category but with stronger industrial/screening heritage than architectural specification focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheLockerGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/lockerarchitectural
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/locker-group-ltd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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