What Velox Systems does

Velox Systems (legal name VELOX Building Systems) is a privately held UK construction technology company headquartered in Guildford, Surrey, that supplies Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) building systems for residential and commercial projects. Its core offering is the VELOX ICF building system, which combines expanded polystyrene (EPS) boards with a concrete core to create structural walls with built-in external insulation, thermal mass, air permeability of 0.5-1.5, and U values down to Passive House standards. The portfolio extends to a concrete ceiling/floor system with spans up to 12 meters, acoustic noise barriers, and external finishing products including BrickPlus™ limestone brick slips and StonePlus™ decorative elements (EPS core coated with limestone).

The company monetizes through project-specific quotations for ICF building system components and through professional services encompassing project documentation, technical supervision, staff training, construction site implementation, and 'turnkey' builds delivered by certified technical and advisory service suppliers. Go-to-market is sales-led via the company website, a permanent exhibition stand at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon, and a network of associated companies supplying complementary products such as Parex renders, Tremco illbruck sealing tapes, Newton membranes, Poujoulat chimneys, Monolith bricks, and Duro power tools. Customer segments span residential self-build (Passive Houses, Low Energy Houses, extensions) and commercial/institutional (offices, schools, hotels, hospitals, agricultural).

Velox operates with no disclosed funding, no public revenue figures, and limited verifiable post-2018 activity (the website copyright dates to 2018). The company claims 50,000+ houses and apartments constructed worldwide using the VELOX system, with thousands of new properties built annually, and holds multiple certifications including LABC RD 354, multiple European Technical Assessments (ETAs), and BDA Agrément (NB 1640) for its finishing systems. Ownership structure, leadership team, and recent corporate developments are not disclosed in available sources.

Name

Velox Systems

Legal name

VELOX Building Systems

Website

https://icfsystems.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Velox Systems is a UK-based supplier of VELOX Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) building systems, providing energy-efficient wall, floor, and ceiling components plus technical advisory services for residential self-builds, Passive Houses, and commercial construction projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insulated Concrete Form Building Systems

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Concrete Blocks (IMADABAB)

Keywords

• Insulated concrete forms
• ICF building systems
• Energy efficient construction
• Precast building materials
• External wall insulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Guildford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ICF Building System Products: Sale of VELOX ICF building system components including walls, floors, ceilings, and associated products. The system is sold for residential and commercial construction projects with pricing based on project-specific quotations.
2. Technical and Advisory Services: Technical consulting services including project documentation, technical supervision, staff training, implementation of construction site, or delivery of 'turnkey' builds

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Velox Systems supplies the VELOX Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) building system, combining EPS insulation boards with a concrete core to produce energy-efficient structural walls, floors, and ceilings for residential and commercial construction. The company also markets the BrickPlus limestone brick slip finishing system and StonePlus decorative limestone elements, and provides technical and advisory services including project documentation, technical supervision, staff training, on-site implementation, and full turnkey builds.

Product overview

VELOX Systems is a provider of Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) building systems for eco-friendly construction. The core offering is the VELOX ICF Building System, which combines wood and concrete to create energy-efficient walls, floors, and noise barriers. The system supports various building types including Passive Houses, Low Energy Houses, residential extensions, and commercial structures (offices, schools, hotels, hospitals, agricultural buildings). Related products include BrickPlus™ and StonePlus™ for external finishes, the Parex Therm Render System, and chimney solutions. Technical services include project documentation, supervision, staff training, and turnkey builds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VELOX ICF Building System

Quantifiable outcome

• Air permeability of 0.5-1.5
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Duro Power ToolsminorOthersAssociated company providing power tools compatible with VELOX ICF construction, specifically designed multi-use blades approved by UK's leading railway maintenance contractors with vacuum brazed diamond cutting technology
• Monolith BricksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated company providing brick products for use with VELOX ICF building systems
• Poujoulat ChimneysminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerComplete chimney solution provider for new build applications, working closely with house builders, developers and installers to ensure chimney systems are easy to install, cost effective, aesthetically pleasing, safe and durable
• Surrey Homes ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner that has completed Low Energy properties using VELOX ICF system, referenced in case studies on the VELOX website including a Guildford project
• ParexcoreTechnology or IntegrationExternally, VELOX has been tested, certified and is compatible with Parex renders and accepted by warranty providers. Parex Therm Render System provides high performance anti-crack, shock proof and impact resistant insulated render system with flexible finishes

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BuildBlock Building Systems: US-based ICF manufacturer selling walls, floors and roofing systems to builders and self-builders; directly comparable product breadth and target customer profile to Velox's VELOX ICF system.
• Fox Blocks: ICF wall system brand serving commercial and residential builders in North America with comparable energy-performance positioning; analogous technology and customer use cases as Velox.
• Nudura Corporation: One of North America's largest Insulated Concrete Form manufacturers, offering a comparable ICF wall system for residential and commercial construction; competes for the same energy-efficient building specification Velox targets.
• Beco Wallform: UK-based ICF manufacturer offering insulated concrete formwork for residential and commercial builds; closest UK domestic peer competing for the same self-build and contractor specification.
• Quad-Lock Building Systems: ICF system provider with distribution across North America and Europe; competes with Velox in the same insulated concrete wall category, including for low-energy and Passive House projects.
• Amvic: Manufacturer of ICF forms and insulated concrete solutions with operations in the UK and Europe; overlaps with Velox on wall and floor ICF offerings for energy-efficient builds.
• Durisol UK: UK arm of Durisol, manufacturer of insulated concrete wall forms using wood-cement composite; competes directly with Velox in the UK low-energy construction market.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope manufacturer with insulated panel and structural products overlapping in performance and target market; a much larger incumbent whose Kooltherm and TEK panels compete in the high-performance wall space Velox serves.
• Xella Group (Ytong/Silka): European autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) and calcium-silicate block manufacturer offering thermally efficient wall solutions; competes indirectly for energy-efficient wall specifications in the same UK/EU markets.

Emerging players

• Finnish Wood Research / Stora Enso (CLT): Mass timber and CLT providers targeting the same low-carbon, high-performance building segment with substitute technology; represent a credible alternative specification for Passive House and low-energy developers Velox courts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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