Beeswift

What Beeswift does

Beeswift Limited is a UK-headquartered distributor and manufacturer of personal protective equipment and workwear, operating a 144,000 sqft National Distribution Centre in Birmingham that holds over 20,000 SKUs in stock. Its catalogue spans High Visibility clothing, general Workwear, Weather Proof, Fire Retardant, ARC Flash, Gloves, Footwear, Head & Face PPE, Fall Arrest equipment, Disposable coveralls, Medical Devices, Janitorial supplies, Spill Control, and Safety Signs, alongside proprietary sub-brands (Beeswift Super, Deltic, Essential) and partner brands including 3M, Ansell, DuPont, Honeywell, Bollé, KASK, Moldex, Climax and Pacific Handy Cutter. Products carry extensive European certifications (EN ISO 20471, EN ISO 13982, EN 13034, EN 14126, EN 1073-2, EN 1149-5, EN 149, EN 14116, RIS-3279-TOM) and the firm is a Sedex and ETI member, anchoring a regulatory moat in workplace safety compliance.

The company monetises through direct one-time product sales of certified PPE and workwear, supplemented by embroidery and heatseal personalisation services. Its go-to-market is sales-led: a dedicated sales hotline (+44(0)121 524 2300), account management teams handling bulk orders, an export function, and a 24/7 e-commerce platform (Beeswift Online) that supports quote, flyer and brochure creation. Distribution is fulfilled from the Birmingham NDC using the company's own delivery fleet within a 2-hour radius for emergency orders, with Parcelforce handling outbound logistics under Priority 1 status for UK, Ireland and international territories. Customisation via embroidery and heatseal, plus pallet-quantity discounting, drive repeat enterprise purchasing.

The firm operates as a privately-held UK private limited company (Beeswift Ltd) with a wholly-owned Dutch regional entity (Beeswift B.V., Almelo) serving European customers. Marketing channels include trade shows (A+A Düsseldorf, NEC Birmingham Health & Safety Event), organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn), Sendinblue email newsletters, and physical and digital catalogues. The only named executive disclosed is D R Washbourne, Chief Commercial Officer. The company exhibits no public funding, valuation, or headcount disclosures.

Name

Beeswift

Legal name

Beeswift Limited

Website

https://beeswift.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beeswift is a privately-held UK distributor and manufacturer of certified PPE and workwear, operating a 144,000 sqft Birmingham distribution centre with 20,000+ SKUs and serving industrial, construction, transportation, chemical, and welding customers across the UK, Ireland, and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment and Workwear Distribution

NAICS

Footwear Merchant Wholesalers (424340), Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable / Ethical Apparel & Accessories Wholesale (CRAOADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Work, Safety & Occupational Footwear Retail (CRAAADAD)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Safety workwear
• High visibility clothing
• Safety footwear
• Industrial PPE supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

West Bromwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Workwear & PPE: Beeswift generates revenue through direct sales of workwear, safety products, PPE, and related equipment. Products include High Visibility clothing, gloves, footwear, medical devices, and accessories. The company operates online ordering 24 hours a day.
2. Embroidery and Heatseal Personalisation: Custom embroidery and heatseal services for personalizing workwear and safety garments

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Beeswift supplies and distributes personal protective equipment and workwear from its 144,000 sqft National Distribution Centre in Birmingham, holding over 20,000 products in stock across categories such as High Visibility, Workwear, Weather Proof, Fire Retardant, ARC Flash, Gloves, Footwear, Head & Face PPE, Fall Arrest, Disposable, Medical Devices, Janitorial, Spill Control and Safety Signs. The company sells own-brand lines alongside partner brands (3M, Ansell, DuPont, Honeywell, Bollé) to industrial, construction, transport, chemical and welding customers in the UK, Ireland and internationally, supported by a 24/7 e-commerce platform, direct sales, and an in-house embroidery/heatseal personalisation service.

Product overview

Beeswift is a UK-based PPE and workwear supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of personal protective equipment and workwear products. The core offering spans multiple categories: High Visibility clothing, Workwear, Weather Proof clothing, Fire Retardant clothing, ARC Flash protection, Gloves, Footwear, Head & Face PPE, Fall Arrest equipment, Disposable products, Medical Devices, Janitorial supplies, Spill Control, and Safety Signs. The company operates from a 144,000 sqft distribution centre in Birmingham and also has operations in the Netherlands. Beeswift stocks over 20,000 products and distributes to the UK, Ireland and international territories. They also offer PPE vending machines through their Beeswift Safety Hub platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beeswift Super: Workwear product line including bib & braces and driver trousers
• Beeswift Deltic
• Beeswift Essential

Products and services

• High Visibility Clothing

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major partner, partner and minor.

• 3Mmajor partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3M is a partner brand whose products including 3M 4530 Flame Spread Retardant Disposable Coverall and 3M respirators are distributed through Beeswift. Beeswift holds over 20,000 products in stock including 3M safety equipment.
• Ansellmajor partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnsell is a partner brand whose Microgard 1500 Plus and Microgard 2000 disposable coveralls are distributed by Beeswift alongside their own product range.
• DuPontmajor partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDuPont is a partner brand with products including Tyvek 500 HV, Tyvek 600 Plus, Tyvek 800j, Tychem 4000s, and Tychem 2000 C coveralls distributed through Beeswift.
• HoneywellpartnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoneywell products including Miller fall arrest equipment and Honeywell North respiratory protection are distributed through Beeswift.
• BollépartnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBollé safety eyewear products are distributed through Beeswift. Bollé is internationally recognised in sports and protection, being the first French company to design safety eyewear against laser rays.
• Pacific Handy CutterpartnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacific Handy Cutter safety knives and blades including the PHC Spring Back Safety Knife CQS-21 and PHC Heavy Duty Glass Scraper CSG-22 are distributed through Beeswift.
• Parcelforce / Royal MailminorOthersBeeswift is a Priority 1 customer with Parcelforce for outbound deliveries. The company advises customers of potential delays during Royal Mail strikes due to their Priority 1 status with Parcelforce.
• ClimaxpartnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClimax safety helmets including the Climax Slip Harness Safety Helmet are distributed through Beeswift.
• MoldexpartnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoldex respiratory protection products are distributed through Beeswift as part of their PPE range.
• KASKpartnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKASK safety helmets and head protection products are distributed through Beeswift.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BeeswiftLTD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwiHqOF9mBvnCbYiegzfgtw
• Facebookfacebook.com/BeeswiftLimited
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beeswift-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/beeswiftlimited

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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