Kintech

What Kintech does

Kintech Ltd is a UK-based metal fabrication and precision engineering company headquartered in Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire. Established in 2008, it operates a single integrated manufacturing facility equipped with Trumpf CNC laser cutting (0.1mm tolerance, up to 25mm material thickness), CNC tube cutting and manipulation, CNC punching and bending, multi-process welding (TIG, MIG, aluminium, stainless steel), and a fully automated in-house powder coating line with polyester, epoxy, thermoplastic, and low-bake capabilities. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and produces bespoke and standard metal components for clients across healthcare, caravan and leisure, contract furniture, defence, transport, security, and general manufacturing.

The company operates three principal brands under one corporate roof. Orchid Medicare, launched in 2011, supplies specialist bathing and moving-and-handling equipment (shower cradles, chairs, trolleys, a 3-in-1 bathing solution, and Polygiene-treated replacement meshes) to the NHS, local authorities, nursing homes, and occupational therapists. Safe-Stor, a wholly-owned sub-brand, sells made-to-order premium metal storage units (bike, caravan site, garden shed, e-bike/mobility) through direct-to-consumer e-commerce with UK nationwide delivery. Underlying both brands, the Kintech fabrication engineering business delivers bespoke contract manufacturing, laser profiling, and subcontract services to OEMs and tier suppliers.

Kintech's revenue model is based on quote-based, made-to-order sales across B2B and B2C channels. Standard product pricing is not publicly disclosed; all units are priced on application with lead times of 2-6 weeks for Safe-Stor and 4-8 weeks for Orchid Medicare. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining a dedicated sales team, downloadable product brochures, and separate branded websites for each product franchise. Distribution is single-country domestic, primarily UK mainland with nationwide delivery via the company's own fleet. No external institutional investment, M&A activity, or leadership changes have been disclosed; ownership appears founder/management retained.

Name

Kintech

Legal name

Kintech Limited

Website

https://kintech.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kintech Ltd is a Hull, UK-based metal fabricator (est. 2008) operating three brands: Kintech (bespoke fabrication engineering), Orchid Medicare (healthcare bathing equipment for the NHS and care sector), and Safe-Stor (consumer metal storage units), serving B2B and B2C customers across multiple verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication Services: Bespoke manufacturing services for precision metal fabrication, including welding, laser cutting, powder coating, and assembly for defence, aerospace, medical, caravan & leisure, and automotive industries.
2. Safe-Stor Metal Storage Units: Sale of made-to-order metal storage units including secure bike storage, caravan site storage, metal garden sheds, and e-bikes & mobility storage. Units are manufactured in 2-6 weeks lead time.
3. Orchid Medicare Healthcare Equipment: Sale of specialist bathing equipment to healthcare sector including shower cradles, chairs, trolleys, and bathing solutions for NHS, local authorities, nursing homes, and occupational therapists.
4. Contract Furniture (Bed Frames): Manufacture and supply of quality contract bed frames for student accommodation, hostels, and residential centres with slatted and metal mesh base options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kintech manufactures and supplies metal products through bespoke fabrication engineering services, including welding, CNC laser cutting, CNC punching and bending, tube manipulation, laser profiling, and in-house powder coating. The company operates three product brands: Safe-Stor (premium metal storage units for bikes, gardens, and mobility), Orchid Medicare (specialist bathing and moving & handling equipment for healthcare), and contract furniture bed frames for student accommodation and hostels.

Product overview

Kintech Ltd is a UK-based metal fabrication company offering end-to-end project solutions from concept to completion. The portfolio consists of three main sub-brands: (1) Fabrication Engineering Services encompassing welding, CNC laser cutting, powdercoating, and laser profiling for precision metal fabrication; (2) Safe-Stor, a premium metal storage unit brand offering secure bike storage, caravan site storage, metal garden sheds, and e-bikes & mobility solutions with various accessories; and (3) Orchid Medicare, a healthcare equipment brand providing bathing solutions (cradles, chairs, trolleys, 3-in-1 bathing systems), replacement meshes, and accessories for NHS, local authorities, and nursing homes. Additionally, the company offers commercial storage services and contract furniture (bed frames) for institutional settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orchid Medicare: Specialist bathing and moving & handling equipment brand for the healthcare sector, providing solutions for NHS, local authorities, and nursing homes across the UK.
• Safe-Stor

Products and services

• Fabrication Engineering Services End-to-end metal fabrication services including TIG, MIG, brass, and aluminium welding; precision CNC laser cutting with Trumpf equipment (up to 25mm thickness, 0.1mm tolerances); CNC punching and bending; tube manipulation; and fully automated powder coating. Designed for B2B clients across defence, aerospace, medical, automotive, caravan & leisure, and general manufacturing.
• Safe-Stor Metal Storage Units Premium made-to-order metal storage solutions including secure bike storage, caravan site storage, metal garden sheds, and e-bikes & mobility scooter storage. Features galvanised steel construction, anti-pick and drill locking systems, integrated metal floors, and ventilation. Available for direct purchase by consumers and businesses with mainland UK delivery.
• Orchid Medicare Healthcare Bathing Equipment Specialist bathing equipment for the healthcare sector including shower cradles, shower chairs, shower trolleys, and 3-in-1 bathing solutions. Manufactured with Polygiene antimicrobial-treated 100% polyester mesh fabric. Supplied to NHS, local authorities, nursing homes, and occupational therapists.
• Contract Furniture Bed Frames Quality contract bed frames for student accommodation, hostels, and residential centres, available in slatted and metal mesh base options with various frame sizes and finishes. Built for durability in demanding high-traffic environments.
• Commercial Storage Units Flexible commercial storage solutions in East Yorkshire with short-term and long-term rental options, various unit sizes, and 24/7 security. Located on Sutton Fields Industrial Estate in Hull.

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arjo: Swedish medical device company specialising in patient handling, hygiene, and bathing equipment for healthcare facilities. Direct peer to Orchid Medicare for specialist bathing equipment sold to NHS, care homes, and local authorities.
• Etac: Scandinavian manufacturer of mobility and patient handling equipment including bathing aids and shower chairs. Directly comparable to Orchid Medicare's specialist bathing and mobility equipment for healthcare users.
• WEC Group: UK-based metal fabrication, precision engineering, and contract manufacturing group with laser cutting, welding, and CNC capabilities. Direct peer to Kintech's core fabrication engineering services serving multiple industrial sectors.
• Trimetals: UK manufacturer of metal garden sheds, storage units, and secure outdoor storage products. Direct peer to Safe-Stor's metal garden shed and caravan site storage range with overlapping UK customer base.
• Asgard: UK-based manufacturer of metal storage units including bike stores, garden sheds, and secure metal storage. Direct peer to Kintech's Safe-Stor sub-brand in the metal outdoor storage category with comparable size and UK market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrise Medical: Global manufacturer of mobility products including wheelchairs, power chairs, and seating solutions. Comparable to Orchid Medicare in addressing mobility-impaired users but at much larger scale and broader product scope.
• Stryker: Global medical technology company with a MedSurg division including patient handling and hospital bed/equipment lines. Tangentially comparable to Orchid Medicare in healthcare equipment end-markets but vastly larger and broader.
• Invacare: Global manufacturer of home and long-term care medical equipment including bathing, mobility, and respiratory products. Broader incumbent in the same end-markets as Orchid Medicare, though currently undergoing financial restructuring.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Global manufacturer of mobility, bathroom safety, and patient handling products. Broader incumbent in the same end markets as Orchid Medicare but with a much wider product portfolio spanning many categories.

Regional players

• Biohort: Austrian manufacturer of premium metal garden sheds and storage solutions. Comparable product category to Safe-Stor but primarily serves continental European markets rather than the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kintechltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/KintechLtd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

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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