Graepels

What Graepels does

Graepel Perforators & Weavers Ltd (trading as Graepels) is a family-run precision engineered metal manufacturer headquartered in Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland, with additional sales offices in Dublin and Belfast, and a manufacturing and sales facility in Warrington, UK. Established in 1959, the company operates across three core divisions: perforated metal products, woven wire mesh, and CO2 laser cutting services, serving customers in industrial (construction, agriculture, maritime, safety and security), design and architecture (including public art and signage), and processing (food, pharmaceuticals, quarrying, mining, waste management) verticals. The company's technical capabilities span perforation hole sizes from 0.5mm to 154mm, sheet sizes up to 4m x 2m, and materials including stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium, brass, copper, and corten.

The business differentiates through proprietary processes — notably Picture Perf (image-to-perforated-metal conversion) and Alpha Perf (perforated lettering) — alongside LPS 1175 SR1/SR2-certified security mesh, an extensive decorative pattern library, and full in-house tooling capability for bespoke patterns. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of perforated sheets, woven mesh, and laser-cut components, plus custom fabrication services (roll bending, folding, welding, forming, cutting, levelling). Pricing is quote-based, determined by material, thickness, hole size, pattern complexity, and order volume, with go-to-market executed through regional direct sales teams rather than third-party distribution. The company holds ISO 9001, UKAS, and LPS 1175 certifications and is CPD-accredited through the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland.

Graepels is privately held with no disclosed external investment, funding rounds, or ownership transactions. The company maintains an active digital presence across its website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram, participates in industry events, and publishes news/blog content aimed at industrial and architectural buyers. Customer evidence is limited to one named government reference (Cork County Council) and individual SMB testimonials, with the broader book of business distributed across multiple verticals and project sizes from small bespoke orders to major contracts.

Name

Graepels

Legal name

Graepel Perforators & Weavers Ltd

Website

https://graepels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graepels is a family-run Irish precision metal manufacturer (est. 1959) producing perforated metal sheets, woven wire mesh, and laser-cut components for industrial, architectural, and processing customers across the UK and Ireland, with proprietary capabilities in image-based perforation and security-rated mesh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Metal Products

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Grating, Catwalks & Safety Platforms (IMADACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Perforated metal sheets
• Woven wire mesh
• Laser cutting services
• Engineered metal products
• Metal fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kinsale

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Product Sales: One-time sale of precision-engineered perforated metal sheets, woven wire mesh panels, and laser-cut products. Products are sold in standard specifications or bespoke configurations.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Additional metal fabrication services including roll bending, folding, welding, cutting, forming, levelling, and bespoke custom work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Graepels manufactures precision-engineered perforated metal sheets, woven wire mesh products, and CO2 laser-cut metal components in stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium, brass, copper, and corten. The company sells standard and bespoke configurations for industrial, architectural, and processing applications, supported by in-house metal fabrication and surface finishing services.

Product overview

Graepels is a precision-engineered metal manufacturing company offering three core product lines: Perforated Metal Products, Woven Wire Mesh, and Laser Cutting Services. The Perforated Metal division includes Heavy Punch Plate, Perforated Metal Sheets, Perforated Rubber/Plastic, Decorative Metal Sheets, Picture-Perf (perforated images), Alpha Perf (perforated lettering), Expanded Metal Mesh, and Ballast. The Woven Wire division encompasses standard Woven Wire Mesh, Fine Woven Mesh, Security Mesh (SR1/SR2 certified), Alpha-Weave, Welded Wire, and Filters. The Laser Cutting division provides Laser Cutting, Profiled Components, Decorative Laser, and Laser Cut Text. These products serve industrial, architectural, and processing applications across sectors including construction, agriculture, quarrying, food processing, pharmaceuticals, architecture, hospitality, and security. The company also provides metal fabrication services and various surface finishes to complete customer projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Picture Perf: A bespoke product that transforms images, graphics, or photographs into perforated metal sheets using custom hole sizes to create visually striking, functional designs.
• Alpha Perf
• Alpha-Weave
• SafeDeck
• SecureGuard Mesh
• GraepelStrade

Products and services

• Perforated Metal Sheets Precision-engineered flat metal panels with mechanically pierced holes in customizable shapes, sizes, and patterns for industrial, architectural, and decorative applications.
• Heavy Punch Plate Heavy gauge perforated metal sheets made from thicker materials offering superior strength, durability, and resistance to impact and deformation for industrial applications.
• Perforated Rubber / Plastic Custom perforated rubber and polyurethane screening materials for quarrying, recycling, and agricultural industries, offering durability, abrasion resistance, and noise reduction.
• Decorative Metal Sheets Customizable perforated metal sheets with decorative patterns, shapes, and finishes for architectural screens, interior design, and branded installations.
• Picture-Perf Custom perforated metal product that transforms images, graphics, or photographs into sheet metal through precise hole sizes creating visually striking, functional designs for signage and architectural installations.
• Alpha Perf Perforated lettering product that creates custom text, signage, and inscriptions on metal sheets using various fonts including Arial, Barlow, and Bunchlo Nua.
• Expanded Metal Mesh Metal mesh manufactured by slitting and stretching metal sheets to create diamond-shaped openings, available in raised or flattened forms for guarding, grilles, platforms, and walkways.
• Woven Wire Mesh Interlaced crimped metal wires in over-under patterns creating strong, flexible mesh for architecture, industry, and security applications, available in stainless steel, high tensile, mild steel, and corten.
• Fine Woven Mesh Tightly interlocked metal fabric with small, precise apertures for high-accuracy filtration applications in food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing.
• Security Mesh (SR1 & SR2) High-strength certified woven mesh tested to LPS 1175 standards, available in SR1-rated for opportunistic attacks and SR2-rated for determined attacks, for utilities, data centres, and high-risk environments.
• Alpha-Weave Customizable woven wire product with unique designs for filtration, separation, and aesthetic applications with framed rigidity.
• Welded Wire Durable prefabricated grid made from welded steel wires for construction, industrial, and residential applications.
• Filters Custom metal filters manufactured for various applications using different metals.
• Laser Cutting Precision CO2 laser cutting services to create intricate designs and components from stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium.
• Profiled Components Precisely laser-cut parts optimized for material utilization and tailored to customer specifications.
• Decorative Laser Intricate laser-cut metal designs for decorative patterns in various materials for diverse applications.
• Laser Cut Text Custom laser-cut text for signage and architectural applications ensuring legibility and aesthetic appeal.
• SafeDeck Flooring Slip-resistant metal flooring panels offering long-term safety and durability for industrial, public, and commercial spaces.
• GraepelStrade Balustrade Balustrade infill system using perforated metal for architectural applications.
• Metal Fabrication Services Comprehensive metal fabrication including roll bending, folding, welding, forming, cutting, and custom bespoke work for all product lines.
• Metal Finishes Surface treatment services including powder coating, hot dipped galvanising, anodizing, electroplating, electro polishing, and self-colour options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Technical capabilities: perforation from 0.5mm to 154mm hole sizes, sheet sizes up to 4m x 2m, open area from 20% to 60%, sheet thickness from 0.75mm to 20mm

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Expanded Metal Company: UK-based expanded metal and perforated metal manufacturer serving construction, security, and industrial markets; a regional peer operating in the same UK territory with overlapping expanded-mesh, grating, and security-rated product lines.

Broad incumbents

• McNichols: US-based broad-line metal products distributor and manufacturer offering perforated metal, expanded metal, wire mesh, and grating across dozens of applications — a broader incumbent with overlapping product lines but a distribution-led model versus Graepels' manufacturing-led approach.
• Bekaert: Global Belgian leader in steel wire transformation and coated wire products serving construction, automotive, energy, and industrial markets — a much larger broad incumbent with overlapping woven-wire and fencing/security mesh product families at global scale.

Direct peers

• Direct Metals: US manufacturer and distributor of perforated metal, expanded metal, and wire mesh products for architectural, industrial, and security applications — direct peer in perforated sheet, expanded metal mesh, and architectural cladding categories.
• Banker Wire: US manufacturer of woven and welded wire mesh for architectural and industrial applications, including security and filtration products — directly comparable to Graepels' Woven Wire, Fine Woven Mesh, and Security Mesh offerings across architecture and processing customers.
• GKD Group: German global leader in technical woven metal mesh for architecture, filtration, and industry — comparable to Graepels' woven wire and decorative architectural products, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• RMIG: Danish-founded global perforated metal manufacturer with standard and bespoke perforation patterns, expanded metal, and architectural applications — direct competitor in the same product category serving industrial and architectural customers with comparable punch-pressing capabilities.
• TWP Inc: US supplier of wire mesh, filtration fabrics, and architectural metals serving industrial and architectural customers — comparable woven-wire and filtration product overlap with Graepels' Woven Wire and Fine Woven Mesh categories.
• Accurate Perforating: US contract perforator producing custom perforated metal sheets and coils for industrial, architectural, and OEM customers — directly comparable custom perforation and fabrication capabilities serving similar industrial and design segments.
• Niles International: Specialty manufacturer of perforated and expanded metals with custom fabrication services for industrial filtration, architectural, and processing customers — directly comparable custom perforation capability and product mix to Graepels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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