AKM Fabrications

What AKM Fabrications does

AKM Fabrications Limited is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer established in 1985 and headquartered in Chorley, Lancashire, specialising in roof safety systems, rubbish chutes, and bespoke metal fabrications under the trading identity Evo Safety Solutions. The company's product portfolio centres on two proprietary systems: the EVOrail guardrail range (offering Standard, Non-Trip, Collapsible, Radius, Top Fix, Front Fix, Parapet, and Rooflight Protection variants) providing permanent, non-penetrative edge protection compliant with EN 13374, and the EVOwalk walkway range (Aluminium, Composite, Standing Seam, PVC Membrane, Stepped, Pitched Roof, and Fall Protection Panels) enabling safe rooftop access across all major roof surface types. Supporting offerings include Mobile Man Anchor portable fall-arrest systems independently tested to EN795.1997 by Satra Technology Centre, blow-moulded high-density polyethylene rubbish chutes in 20-, 22-, and 30-inch diameters, air-con unit stands, and bespoke ladders and walkovers — all manufactured in-house from locally sourced materials.

The business operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market model, engaging customers directly via phone, email, on-site surveys, and a website equipped with per-product enquiry forms; pricing is bespoke, not publicly disclosed, and includes a 'beat any genuine quote' competitive stance. Revenue is generated entirely from hardware sales across roof safety products, rubbish chutes, bespoke fabrications, and ancillary survey/consultation services. End customers span construction companies, commercial building owners, facilities managers, and building maintenance contractors requiring fall protection, safe roof access, and debris disposal solutions. The company holds BS EN1090-2 certification for structural fabrications, Made in Britain accreditation, and is registered under the legal entity AKM Fabrications Limited in England and Wales, operating with 11-50 employees from a single manufacturing site in Chorley.

Name

AKM Fabrications

Legal name

AKM Fabrications Limited

Website

https://akmfabrications.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AKM Fabrications is a UK family-owned manufacturer, founded 1985 in Chorley, producing proprietary EVOrail guardrails, EVOwalk walkways, rubbish chutes, mobile fall anchors, and bespoke metal fabrications for construction, facilities management, and commercial building clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chorley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roof Safety Products: Revenue generated from the sale of EVOrail guardrail systems, EVOwalk walkway systems, Mobile Man Anchors, and related roof safety equipment. Products are manufactured in-house at Lancashire premises with locally sourced materials. Sales are quote-based with direct customer engagement.
2. Rubbish Chutes: Sale of rubbish chute systems including standard chutes, top hoppers, side hoppers, and accessories in multiple size configurations for construction and building maintenance applications.
3. Bespoke Metal Fabrications: Custom metal fabrication services including ladders, walkovers, air-con stands, and other bespoke steel products tailored to customer specifications.
4. Survey and Consultation Services: On-site measurement and survey services to assist customers in specifying correct products for their roof safety requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AKM Fabrications manufactures and sells roof safety products including EVOrail guardrail systems, EVOwalk walkway systems, Mobile Man Anchors, rubbish chutes, Air-Con Stands, and bespoke metal fabrications such as ladders and walkovers. All products are manufactured in-house at the company's Lancashire premises from locally sourced materials, with quote-based pricing and direct customer engagement for bespoke consultation and site survey services.

Product overview

AKM Fabrications is a manufacturer of roof safety products and bespoke metal fabrications established in 1985, operating under the Evo Safety Solutions brand. The product portfolio centers on two main safety system brands: the EVOrail guardrail system (offering Standard, Non-Trip, Collapsible, Radius, Top Fix, Front Fix, and Parapet variants, plus Rooflight Protection) providing permanent edge protection without roof penetration; and the EVOwalk walkway system (including Aluminium, Composite/Built-Up, Standing Seam, PVC Membrane, Stepped, Pitched Roof, and Fall Protection options) enabling safe rooftop access. Supporting products include Mobile Man Anchors (6-leg and 8-leg models) for portable fall protection, comprehensive Rubbish Chute systems (Standard, Top Hopper, Side Hopper with Accessories) in 20", 22", and 30" diameters for construction debris disposal, Air-Con Stands (Single Unit, Extension, and Custom Made Frames) for rooftop equipment mounting, and bespoke Ladders & Walkovers. All products are manufactured in Lancashire with locally sourced materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evo Safety Solutions: The brand name for AKM Fabrications' height safety and fall protection products, including EVOrail guardrail systems and EVOwalk walkway systems.

Products and services

• EVOrail Guardrail Systems A complete range of freestanding and fixed guardrail systems (Standard, Non-Trip, Collapsible, Radius, Top Fix, Front Fix, Parapet, and Rooflight Protection variants) providing permanent or temporary edge protection on flat and pitched roofs. Features counterbalance weight systems using recycled rubber, non-penetrative installation that preserves roof membrane warranties, and compliance with EN 13374. Designed for construction firms, building maintenance contractors, and facilities managers needing compliant fall protection.
• EVOwalk Walkway Systems A complete range of aluminium and plastic (uPVC) walkway systems for various roof applications including Standing Seam, Composite, PVC Membrane, Pitched Roof, and Stepped configurations. Features non-slip surfaces, load distribution components, and non-penetrative fixing options compliant with BS 7976, BS 476, and ACR(M)001 standards. Provides safe access routes for maintenance personnel across metal clad, standing seam, composite, membrane, and pitched roofs.
• Mobile Man Anchor Systems Portable fall protection anchors available in 6-leg (260kg) and 8-leg (340kg) configurations for flat roofs where guardrails are not feasible. Tested to EN795.1997 by Satra Technology Centre for use on various roof surfaces including stone chipped, bitumen, paving slab, asphalt, steel, and PVC membrane roofs. Designed for short-term maintenance tasks with rubber-protected steel weights for stability.
• Rubbish Chute Systems Blow-moulded high-density polyethylene rubbish chute systems in 20-inch, 22-inch, and 30-inch diameters for safe disposal of rubble and waste between floor levels on construction, renovation, and demolition projects. Includes Standard chutes, Top Hoppers (entry section at uppermost roof level), Side Hoppers (intermediate floor level access), and accessories including reinforced Y sections, support frames with spreader bars, winch units, and window frames. Steel brackets and chains tested to 1000kg.
• Air-Con Stands Roof-mounted support frames for air-conditioning units, including Single Unit Stands (for 1200mm x 600mm or double 1200mm x 1200mm units with 3.2kN distributed load capacity), Extension Stands (adding capacity to Single Unit Stands), and Custom Made Frames (in-house designed for specific unit sizes and loadings). Features recycled rubber feet protecting roof membranes with easy removal for maintenance.
• Ladders & Walkovers (Bespoke Fabrication) Bespoke metal ladders and walkovers integrating with roof safety systems, including hooped ladders for enclosed rooftop access and custom walkovers bridging obstacles. BS EN1090-2 certified company that provides certificate of conformity for all ladders and walkovers manufactured.
• Survey and Consultation Services On-site measurement and survey services to assist customers in specifying correct products for their roof safety requirements, complemented by bespoke consultation via phone (01257 260441), email ([email protected]), and website enquiry forms. Supports custom product design and integration with existing roof features.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mobile Man Anchor tested to EN795.1997 by Satra Technology Centre for use on multiple roof surface types including steel and PVC membrane
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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Petzl: French manufacturer of climbing and height safety equipment including harnesses, anchors and fall arrest systems. Comparable through shared fall protection and working-at-height product categories, with a much broader global brand and product portfolio.
• WernerCo: Global manufacturer of ladders, climbing equipment and access solutions. Comparable to AKM's ladders and walkovers line, but operating at significantly larger scale across multiple access product categories.
• MSA Safety: Global manufacturer of safety equipment including fall protection systems, harnesses and fixed anchors. Competes with AKM in roof access and fall protection for industrial and commercial buyers, but offers a far wider product catalogue.
• 3M (Fall Protection, formerly Capital Safety): Global safety equipment conglomerate whose Fall Protection division (incorporating Capital Safety, Protecta, DBI-Sala and Safa) competes across edge protection, anchors, harnesses and fall arrest — overlapping AKM's roof safety offering as part of a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• XSPlatforms: Netherlands-headquartered specialist in permanent and temporary fall protection systems, including guardrails, anchors and walkways. Direct product overlap with AKM, though primarily serving continental European rather than UK customers.

Direct peers

• Heightsafe Systems: UK specialist in height safety, roof edge protection, fall arrest systems and rooftop access solutions. Direct competitor to AKM's EVOrail/EVOwalk range for commercial building owners and facilities managers.
• Bilco: Manufacturer of roof access hatches, smoke vents and rooftop safety products. Comparable as a UK-accessible supplier of rooftop access and fall protection equipment for commercial buildings, with overlapping use cases to AKM's ladders and walkovers.
• Bull Products: UK-based manufacturer of construction site safety equipment including rubbish chutes and edge protection products, serving the same UK construction and building maintenance segment as AKM.
• Kee Safety: UK-headquartered manufacturer of roof edge protection, guardrails, walkways and fall protection systems serving the same commercial building and facilities management customers as AKM. Closest direct competitor in the working-at-height niche.
• Fixfast: UK manufacturer of fasteners, roof anchors and working-at-height safety systems. Comparable in scale and customer base to AKM, with overlapping edge protection and fall arrest product categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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