What Dewhurst Group does

Dewhurst Group Plc is a UK-headquartered, publicly listed (London Stock Exchange since 1948) industrial components manufacturer founded in 1919. The Group supplies quality components to three primary verticals: the lift/elevator industry (pushbuttons, control systems, lift cars, indicator panels), the transport/traffic management sector (notably solar-powered traffic bollards through subsidiary Traffic Management Products), and the keypad industry (ATM keypads and related secure input devices). Its product portfolio spans vandal-resistant pushbuttons (with innovations including tactile, braille, laser-cut legends, and LED illumination), industrial brakes and control gears, sustainable packaging (Ecobox), and waste oil recycling services (Disposoil). Notable technical differentiators include the award-winning US881 vandal-resistant pushbutton (Design Council Award, 1970s) and the 2007-introduced TMP solar-powered traffic bollard.

The Group operates through 12 wholly-owned subsidiaries across four continents, with primary operations in the UK (Feltham headquarters), Canada (Dupar Controls, since 1958), Australia (Australian Lift Components since 2000, plus DUAL, P&R Liftcars, Lift Material), Hungary (2008), Hong Kong (2010), and Singapore (2023). It is family-controlled, with Richard Dewhurst as Non-executive Chairman and Jeremy Dewhurst as CFO, alongside CEO John Bailey. The business model is B2B direct sales to industrial manufacturers and operators; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The Group holds ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001 certifications, has achieved a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions versus baseline, and is targeting carbon neutrality by 2030.

Name

Dewhurst Group

Legal name

Dewhurst Group Plc

Website

https://dewhurst-group.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dewhurst Group Plc is a UK-listed industrial components manufacturer (founded 1919) supplying lift/elevator parts, traffic management products, and ATM keypads to B2B customers globally through 12 subsidiaries across four continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lift and Elevator Components

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Lift components
• Elevator pushbuttons
• Traffic bollards
• ATM keypads
• Industrial controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Feltham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Manufacturing and Sales: Global group manufacturing and supplying quality components to lift, transport, and keypad industries across four continents

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dewhurst Group is a B2B component manufacturer that designs, engineers, and supplies components for the lift (elevator), transport, and keypad industries. The company's offerings span pushbutton components and fixtures for lifts, vandal-resistant ATM keypads, solar-powered traffic bollards, and industrial brakes and control gears. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Feltham, United Kingdom, Dewhurst operates globally across four continents through multiple subsidiaries.

Product overview

Dewhurst Group is a global B2B manufacturer and supplier of quality components serving the lift, transport, and keypad industries. The group's product portfolio centers on industrial components including brakes and control gears (established in the 1940s), ATM keypads (1980s), and vandal-resistant pushbuttons with innovations such as tactile, braille, laser-cut legends and LED illumination. Traffic Management Products (TMP) supplies solar-powered traffic bollards and recycles bollards for the traffic management sector. A&A Electrical provides sustainable solutions including the Ecobox (oil drum replacement) and Disposoil recycling service. The group operates manufacturing and distribution subsidiaries across four continents including Dupar Controls (Canada), Australian Lift Components, Elevator Research and Manufacturing Corp., Dual, P&R Liftcars, and Lift Material.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dupar Controls: Canadian lift components company, first overseas company of the group established in 1958
• Australian Lift Components
• Traffic Management Products (TMP)
• A&A Electrical
• DUAL
• P&R Liftcars
• Lift Material

Products and services

• US881 Pushbutton Component
• Compact Pushbutton Component
• ATM Keypads
• TMP Solar Powered Traffic Bollard
• Ecobox
• Industrial Brakes and Control Gears
• Disposoil Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 33% reduction in carbon emissions in 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EcologiminorOthersDewhurst Group partnered with Ecologi (a B Corp company) at UK sites to offset emissions through funding sustainable projects. This supports the group's aim to become carbon neutral by 2030.
• WaterAidminorOthersDewhurst Group employees participated in Walk for Water Challenge 2025, raising £7,500 for WaterAid to provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene support to communities in need.
• PeopleHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationPeopleHR was selected as the global HR system after evaluating eight potential systems. It covers HR Planning, Recruitment & Selection, Safety & Wellbeing, Employee Engagement, Rewards & Recognition, Careers & Capability, and Compliance across all group companies.
• OXFAMminorOthersDewhurst Group employees collectively walked 15,750 miles in Round the World Challenge raising £10k for the OXFAM Gaza Humanitarian Appeal.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ThyssenKrupp Elevator (TK Elevator): A major global elevator OEM with significant in-house component manufacturing across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Comparable as a broad incumbent that influences component procurement patterns across the industry.
• Schindler Group: A Swiss-headquartered global elevator and escalator OEM operating across Europe, North America, and Asia. Comparable as a major elevator OEM with in-house component capabilities that competes with Dewhurst's lift customer set.
• Kone: A Finnish global leader in elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors with a substantial installed base. Comparable as a global elevator OEM whose component sourcing decisions shape Dewhurst's addressable market.
• Otis Worldwide: The world's largest elevator and escalator OEM with significant in-house component manufacturing. Relevant as both a customer (via its installed base requiring replacement parts) and a competitive incumbent capable of vertical integration.

Emerging players

• Cedes: A Swiss-based specialist in light curtains, sensors, and safety products for elevators and automated doors. Comparable as a niche independent component manufacturer targeting global elevator OEMs with technology-led differentiation.

Direct peers

• Storm Interface: A UK-based specialist manufacturer of rugged and vandal-resistant keypads, keyboards, and input devices for ATMs, kiosks, and industrial applications. Directly comparable as a niche pushbutton/keypad manufacturer serving banking and industrial customers.
• Wurtec: A US independent supplier of elevator components, fixtures, and installation tools used by elevator contractors and OEMs. Comparable independent niche component supplier with a multi-decade operating history serving global lift customers.
• Avire: A UK-headquartered (Halma-owned) manufacturer of elevator and escalator safety, communication, and display products including light curtains and LED indicators. Directly comparable as another UK-based specialist supplier of lift-interface components sold to global elevator OEMs.
• ELSCO: A US-based distributor and manufacturer of elevator parts and components serving independent elevator contractors. Comparable as an independent elevator component specialist with a multi-decade operating history.

Regional players

• Coeval: A UK-based manufacturer of traffic management and highway safety products, including illuminated road studs. Comparable as a UK component supplier in the road-safety / traffic infrastructure space, addressing the same UK/local-authority buyer base as Dewhurst's Traffic Management Products subsidiary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dewhurst-group

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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