John L Lord & Son

What John L Lord & Son does

John L Lord & Son is a UK-based specialist commercial and industrial flooring contractor, family-owned and headquartered in Bury, with over a century of trading history. The company manufactures and installs high-performance resin flooring systems, ceramic industrial tiling, and stainless steel drainage and wall protection products for demanding environments where hygiene, chemical resistance, anti-slip safety, and durability are operational requirements. Its primary customer base is UK food and drink manufacturers (Warburtons, Arla, Cranswick, DO & CO, Belton Farm, Butternut Box), with secondary exposure to government and public sector (Royal Air Force, HMP Grampian), education, healthcare and pharmaceutical, automotive and aviation, retail, warehousing, and leisure venues including the Co-op Live arena.

The core technology platform comprises over 30 proprietary resin flooring formulations developed and manufactured exclusively in-house at the Bury facility, organized across the Uragard (polyurethane), Epigard (epoxy), and Acrigard (MMA acrylic) ranges, supplemented by the Vibrogard ceramic vibration tiling system with a 35-year reliability record, RizistalCrete polymer-modified screed, and the exclusive Aspen stainless steel drainage range. The company holds an exclusive UK partnership with BioCote for antimicrobial resin flooring and operates as the sole UK flooring contractor on every lot of the CPC public sector framework, with additional positions on ESPO, PfH, Anchor, and Progress Housing frameworks.

The business model combines four revenue streams: project-based installation services via direct field sales with dedicated project and commercial managers; product sales of proprietary resin systems; ceramic tiling systems; and drainage and wall protection hardware. All pricing is custom and quote-driven based on floor area, substrate condition, product specification, and installation complexity, with no public price list. The Total Responsibility guarantee bundles specification, manufacture, installation, and aftercare into a single supplier relationship, targeting long-term engagements with multi-site enterprise operators across UK-wide coverage.

Name

John L Lord & Son

Legal name

John L Lord & Son (Rizistal) Ltd

Website

https://john-lord.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UK-based family-owned specialist commercial and industrial flooring contractor manufacturing over 30 proprietary resin flooring systems in-house, serving food manufacturers, government, healthcare, education, retail, and leisure clients through direct sales and public sector procurement frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Industrial Flooring Contracting

NAICS

Flooring Contractors (23833), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIAKAG

Floor Coating & Resinous Flooring (Epoxy/PU/Polished Concrete)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Industrial & Commercial Painting, Coating & Surface Treatment

Keywords

• Industrial resin flooring
• Commercial flooring contracting
• Epoxy polyurethane systems
• Hygienic floor installation
• Ceramic industrial tiling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bury Saint Edmunds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flooring Installation Services: Project-based installation of specialist commercial and industrial flooring systems. Full-service from specification through installation to aftercare. One of the largest fully trained installation teams in UK.
2. Resin Flooring Products: Sale of proprietary resin flooring systems including Uragard, Epigard, Acrigard ranges. Over 30 exclusive products manufactured in-house at Bury facility.
3. Industrial Tiling Systems: Vibrogard ceramic vibration tiling systems and associated installation services.
4. Drainage & Protection Products: Aspen stainless steel drainage, wall kerb and protection products for industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

John L Lord & Son is a specialist commercial and industrial flooring contractor that manufactures and installs over 30 proprietary resin flooring systems (Uragard polyurethane, Epigard epoxy, Acrigard MMA acrylic), Vibrogard vitrified ceramic vibration tiling, RizistalCrete polymer screeds, and exclusive Aspen stainless steel drainage and wall protection products. All resin systems are developed and manufactured in-house at the Bury facility in Greater Manchester, and the company operates one of the largest fully trained installation teams in the UK with nationwide project delivery.

Product overview

John L Lord & Son is a specialist commercial and industrial flooring contractor offering over 30 resin flooring systems developed and manufactured exclusively in-house at their Bury facility. Their product portfolio centers on three main resin flooring brands: Uragard (polyurethane-based heavy-duty systems including HT62W, HT110W, HT100, HTAS, HTIF, HDR, MonoCast, MT, MTF, SC sealers, WR Cove Grade, and Primer F), Epigard (epoxy-based systems including SF, SL, SL ESD, Fastrac, and Epiflex Jointing Mastic), and Acrigard (MMA acrylic systems including FK Standard/Designer/Natural, QB, and QS). Supporting products include the Vibrogard HD ceramic vibration tiling system and RizistalCrete polymer modified screed. The company also provides complementary stainless steel drainage systems and commercial flooring materials. Their unique Total Responsibility guarantee covers specification, product manufacture, installation, and aftercare service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Uragard: Heavy-duty polyurethane resin flooring range including HT62W, HT110W, HT100, HTAS, MT, MTF, and sealer coat variants. Designed for food processing, industrial, and wet environments with anti-slip and chemical-resistant properties.
• Epigard
• Acrigard
• Vibrogard
• RizistalCrete
• ASPEN Stainless Steel

Products and services

• Uragard Polyurethane Resin Flooring Systems Heavy-duty polyurethane resin flooring systems manufactured in-house for food processing, industrial, and wet environments. Range includes anti-slip, chemical-resistant, thermal shock-resistant, hygienic, and ESD variants; suitable for sub-zero freezer environments and heavy automated traffic. Customers include food manufacturers, dairies, and industrial operators.
• Epigard Epoxy Resin Flooring Systems Epoxy resin floor coating and screed systems including self-levelling, anti-static, and primer products. Provides durable, chemical-resistant flooring solutions for areas subject to heavy traffic and demanding industrial conditions.
• Acrigard MMA Acrylic Resin Flooring Systems Fast-curing methylmethacrylate (MMA) acrylic resin decorative flooring systems with coloured flake and quartz aggregate finishes. Suitable for fast-track installations and aggressive working environments including food and drink and public-facing venues.
• Vibrogard Ceramic Vibration Tiling System Fully vitrified ceramic industrial floor tiles in hexagonal and rectangular formats, installed via the proprietary vibration tiling method for unrivalled performance in aggressive industrial environments. Targets food manufacturing, bakeries, and heavy industry requiring extreme durability.
• RizistalCrete Polymer Modified Screed Advanced polymer modified screed for high-performance floor finishes, levelling, and intermediate applications. Provides superior adhesion, compressive/tensile/flexural strengths, chemical resistance, slip resistance, and temperature resistance with reduced permeability.
• Aspen Stainless Steel Drainage & Wall Protection Systems Exclusive range of industrial stainless steel drainage channels, gullies, sumps, wall kerb, and wall protection products for hygienic environments. Offered as part of complete flooring and drainage solutions from a single supplier.
• BioCote Antimicrobial Resin Flooring Antimicrobial resin flooring incorporating BioCote silver-ion technology under an exclusive UK partnership. Delivers up to 99.99% bacteria reduction in 2 hours on treated surfaces; targeted at food, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and hygienic environments.
• Commercial Soft Flooring Supply and Installation Commercial and industrial flooring ranges from UK leading manufacturers covering vinyl, carpet tiles, carpets, LVT, linoleum, and timber, supplied with nationwide installation service. Targets retail, education, leisure, healthcare, and office environments.
• Safety Barrier Systems Safety barrier protection systems from UK leading manufacturers, providing protection to people and structures from impact of machinery in industrial and commercial environments.
• Total Responsibility Flooring Installation Service End-to-end specialist flooring installation service covering specification, product manufacture, installation, and aftercare under the Total Responsibility guarantee. Delivered by one of the largest fully trained installation teams in the UK with nationwide coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99.99% bacteria reduction with BioCote technology in just 2 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BioCotecoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive UK partnership between John Lord and BioCote for antimicrobial technology in resin flooring. BioCote technology provides up to 99.99% bacteria reduction on treated surfaces in just 2 hours. This is the only such partnership in the UK resin flooring industry.
• CPC (Constructionline Procurement Community)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJohn Lord is the only UK flooring contractor to hold a position on every lot of the CPC framework. Covers all floor covering types for public sector end-users including education, NHS, central government, local government, housing associations, MOD, DWP.
• ESPO (Education Sponsor Procurement Organisation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic sector owned professional buying organisation framework (Reference 16_22). 4-year duration framework covering supply and fitting of carpet, vinyl, resin, rubber, linoleum, laminate and wood flooring.
• PfH (Procurement for Housing)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProcurement services provider dedicated to social housing sector. 4-year framework covering supply, fit and maintenance of flooring across UK social housing organisations.
• Anchor FrameworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFramework covering supply and fitting of floor coverings across care and social housing in the UK.
• Progress HousingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing association framework for domestic and commercial flooring across UK-wide operations.
• Ferfa (Resin Flooring Industry Association)minorOthersJohn Lord is associated with Ferfa, the trade association for the resin flooring industry.
• AltiusminorOthersJohn Lord is associated with Altius for accreditation and vetting purposes.
• Safe ContractorminorOthersJohn Lord holds Safe Contractor accreditation for health and safety standards.
• UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service)minorOthersJohn Lord is associated with UKAS for quality and testing accreditation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Altro: UK-based manufacturer and installer of resin and safety flooring systems. Direct head-to-head competitor to John Lord in commercial and industrial resin flooring, with overlapping food, healthcare, and education end-markets.
• Flowcrete: Specialist resin flooring manufacturer (acquired by Sika) producing PU, epoxy, and MMA systems for commercial and industrial use. Directly comparable product portfolio and vertical mix to John Lord's Uragard/Epigard/Acrigard ranges.

Broad incumbents

• Mapei: Italian construction chemicals manufacturer with a dedicated resin and industrial flooring product line. Overlaps with John Lord in commercial and industrial flooring systems with broader geographic reach and product breadth.
• Fosroc: Global construction chemicals supplier with a resin flooring range (Nitoflor) used across food, pharma, and industrial sites. Competes on similar specifications to John Lord's Uragard and Epigard systems, typically through applicator networks.
• Sika AG: Swiss multinational with a sizeable flooring and sealing systems division (including Flowcrete). Competes via broader product portfolio, global R&D, and balance sheet scale on the same resin flooring specifications John Lord serves.
• Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine: Global coatings giant with industrial flooring offerings through its Protective & Marine division. Adjacent competitor at the coating/resinous flooring layer with significantly larger R&D and global distribution.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals arm offering Ucrete and other heavy-duty resin flooring systems. Directly competes in the food, beverage, and chemical processing niches where John Lord's Uragard range is positioned.
• Tremco CPG (Flowcrete EMEA peer set): Construction products group offering resin flooring and surface protection systems. Operates as a broader incumbent in the same category as John Lord with multi-region coverage.

Regional players

• Kingdom Floors: UK-based commercial and industrial flooring contractor offering resin and hard flooring installations. Regional peer to John Lord serving similar end-markets (food, manufacturing, retail) within the UK.

Emerging players

• Resin Floor Co: UK specialist resin flooring contractor focused on epoxy and PU installations. Comparable offering to John Lord but at smaller scale and more limited geographic/installation footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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