Name

Probe Lockers Ltd UK

Legal name

Probe Lockers Ltd

Website

https://probe-lockers.ltd.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Probe Lockers Ltd UK is a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of steel and aluminium storage lockers and cupboards, serving education, healthcare, office, leisure, and public sector customers with branded and proprietary ActiveCoat antibacterial and AFX fire suppression technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Locker and Storage Product Sales: One-time hardware sales of steel lockers, cupboards, and storage solutions. Products manufactured to order with various configurations (1-16 door options, different sizes, materials). Revenue generated from initial product purchase including standard and specialist configurations.
2. Replacement Parts and Accessories: Sales of replacement locker keys (£4.95 each), master keys (£15.00 each), replacement locks (Type A CAM Key locks £12.99 each, Type B Hasp & Staple £15.00 each), and replacement doors. Ongoing revenue from maintenance and key replacement needs.
3. Design and Layout Services: Free design and layout service for larger multi-floor or multi-site projects. Provides floor plan recommendations and quotations based on occupancy numbers and headcount requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Probe Lockers Ltd UK manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of steel and aluminium storage lockers, cupboards, charging lockers, fire suppression lockers, cloakroom equipment, shelving, and library shelving. Products are made-to-order in the UK under ISO quality management systems with ActiveCoat anti-bacterial powder coating applied as standard. The portfolio covers education, healthcare, office, industrial, leisure, and public sector applications.

Product overview

Probe Lockers Ltd UK is a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of storage solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of steel and aluminium lockers, cupboards, and associated equipment. The product range centres on Probe-branded lockers (IMPERIAL and Metric ranges), which share ActiveCoat antibacterial powder coating technology as standard across all painted steel products. The portfolio includes: (1) Metal/Steel Lockers for schools, offices, and industrial environments in 1-16 door configurations; (2) Leisure Lockers including ZenBox (wet areas), BuzzBox, TimberBox, and ShockBox laminate door variants for style-conscious environments; (3) PowerBox Charging Lockers in single-door/multi-compartment and multi-door/multi-compartment formats with UKCA/CE certified power spines; (4) AFX Fire Suppression Lockers featuring UK-first waterless aerosol fire suppression for lithium-ion battery safety; (5) Laptop/Device Lockers with optional charging; (6) Workplace and Specialist Cupboards including COSHH, Medical, and PPE storage; (7) Cloakroom equipment; and (8) a full range of lock options (mechanical, digital, smart/RAS). All products are manufactured in the UK under ISO quality management systems with a 7-year warranty, and conform to BS 4680:1996 and fire tested to EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Probe Metric Steel Lockers Current production standard steel lockers with ActiveCoat antibacterial powder coating as standard. Available in 1-16 door configurations for schools, offices, healthcare, and industrial environments. Manufactured in the UK to BS 4680:1996 with fire testing to EN 13501-1.
• PowerBox Charging Lockers UKCA/CE certified charging lockers with power spine delivering power to compartments with multiple socket options (Three Pin 240V, USB-A, USB-C, or combined). Eliminates trailing cables with 3-metre lead and 13amp plug. Available in 4, 8, 10, and 16 door/compartment configurations at 960mm or 1800mm heights.
• AFX Fire Suppression Lockers UK's first waterless lithium-ion fire suppression charging locker using AF-X aerosol system. Available in 4, 6, and 10 door configurations. UK-approved by KIWA for safe charging and storage of lithium-ion battery-powered devices including laptops, phones, radios, and body cameras.
• ZenBox Wet Area Lockers Marine grade aluminium locker carcass with Solid Grade Laminate (SGL) doors designed for wet area environments such as swimming pools and leisure centres. ZenBox Ultra variant adds integral door seals for outdoor use. Corrosion-resistant for chlorine and pool environments.
• BuzzBox MFC Lockers Steel carcass lockers with 18mm FSC certified MFC core laminate doors for style-conscious leisure environments. Available in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 compartment options. Not suitable for wet environments.
• ShockBox SGL Lockers Steel carcass lockers with 12mm Solid Grade Laminate (SGL) doors featuring Inset or Overlay door options with contemporary colour choices from Fundermax. Designed for leisure and style-focused environments. Not suitable for wet environments.
• Workplace Cupboards

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% reduction in MRSA and E.coli bacterial population
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 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.

• Locker Shop UK LtdcoreOthersProbe Lockers Ltd is part of the Locker Shop UK Ltd group of companies. Locker Shop UK Ltd serves as the parent/group company structure, with Probe Lockers operating as the UK's major Probe products distributor under this umbrella.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Helmsman Lockers: UK manufacturer and supplier of steel lockers and storage solutions for schools, workplaces, healthcare, leisure and industrial customers. Closest direct competitor to Probe in product range, configuration flexibility and UK distribution model.
• Multy Lift / Multy Safe: European manufacturer of metal lockers and storage cabinets with UK distribution, strong in gym/leisure and workplace segments. Direct competitor to Probe in leisure lockers (ZenBox/BuzzBox) and metal storage.
• Eurospec (UK locker specialist): UK supplier of metal lockers and storage solutions for education, healthcare and workplace customers. Direct peer to Probe in product category and specification-led sales into UK regulated verticals.
• Lock Metalworks Ltd: UK metalworker producing steel lockers, cabinets and bespoke storage products. Direct competitor in UK-made metal storage with similar project-based sales into education, healthcare and industrial customers.
• Steelplan: UK-based manufacturer of bespoke steel lockers, cupboards and shelving, supplying education, healthcare, workplace and industrial customers. Direct peer in UK-made steel storage with comparable product customisation and vertical coverage.

Regional players

• Workspace Office Furniture: UK reseller and integrator of office lockers, storage and workplace furniture competing with Probe on office and hybrid-work storage projects, primarily in the UK mid-market.

Broad incumbents

• Spacestor: Global provider of workplace storage, lockers and space solutions with strong UK presence, targeting modern hybrid-work offices. Overlaps with Probe in office and charging lockers but operates at a larger, more design-led scale.
• C+P Möbel (C+P Lockers): European manufacturer of steel lockers, wardrobes and changing-room solutions with active UK distribution. Competes with Probe across leisure, workplace and industrial verticals with a wider European footprint.
• Bisley: Long-established UK manufacturer of office furniture, steel storage and locker products serving workplaces, education and public sector. Much larger incumbent with broader product portfolio that competes with Probe in office and education lockers.

Others

• Probe Group (manufacturer brand): The original Probe manufacturing brand producing steel lockers in the UK since 1960. Probe Lockers Ltd acts as the UK's major distribution arm for Probe products, so the two entities are vertically related but commercially distinct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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