SEAC

What SEAC does

SEAC Ltd is a UK-based, family-owned industrial manufacturer specialising in fixings, fasteners, and roofing products primarily for the construction industry. The firm, with operating history described as 'over 100 years' and a founding date cited variously as 1916 (firmographic source) and 1920 (company data source), is headquartered at Unit 2–4 Chartwell Drive, Wigston, Leicester, and employs between 11 and 50 people. It operates three branded product platforms: POLYTOPS® (plastic-capped colour-coded nails, pins, and screws, first patented by the company in 1981), CON-SERT™ (a multi-purpose, concrete, and baypole screw range), and WRAPTOR® (a BBA-approved breathable roofing membrane manufactured in three-layer thermal lamination and sold in 100gsm, 120gsm, and 140gsm variants). Complementary SKUs include SEAC-branded glazing packers, A4 stainless steel cladding pins, and wall plugs, with applications spanning UPVC fascia and soffit, doors and windows, general construction, roofing, automotive numberplates, and signage/POS.

Technically, SEAC's differentiation sits in materials and form factor rather than software or systems. POLYTOPS® products combine a metal fastener with a coloured plastic cap to provide corrosion resistance, colour coding by application, and an aesthetic finish; WRAPTOR® is a multi-layer breathable membrane meeting BBA certification standards for UK construction. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification alongside CE and UKCA market access markings, and the current website ISO badge is dated 2025, indicating active compliance maintenance.

Commercially, SEAC operates a B2B trade distribution model. Products are sold through a UK network of stockists and trade distributors serving construction contractors and installers; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The stated go-to-market is channel partners and direct trade enquiries, with the company positioning itself on agility, fast delivery, and flexible response to customers with demanding supply chains. End-customer concentration, revenue mix, and absolute financials are not disclosed in the available sources.

Name

SEAC

Legal name

Seac Ltd

Website

https://seac.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEAC is a family-owned UK manufacturer and supplier of specialist construction fixings, fasteners, and BBA-approved breathable roofing membranes, sold through a UK stockist and trade distributor network to construction contractors and installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fasteners & Roofing Products

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners & Joining Consumables (Bolts, Rivets, Welding Wire/Rods, Flux) (IMAJAKAI)

Keywords

• Construction fasteners
• Plastic capped nails
• Breathable roofing membranes
• Industrial screws
• Wall plugs fixings

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener and Fixing Products: SEAC generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of specialist fasteners, fixings, and roofing products primarily to the construction industry. Products include POLYTOPS® plastic capped nails/pins, CON-SERT™ screws, and WRAPTOR® roofing membranes sold through stockists and trade channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SEAC manufactures and supplies specialist fixings, fasteners, and roofing products for the UK construction industry through three principal branded lines: POLYTOPS® plastic-capped nails, pins and screws (the original colour-coded industrial fastener, pioneered and patented by SEAC in 1981); CON-SERT™ multipurpose, concrete and baypole screws; and WRAPTOR® BBA-approved breathable roofing membranes in 100gsm, 120gsm and 140gsm weights. Additional offerings include glazing packers, A4 stainless steel cladding pins, and wall plugs, sold primarily via a UK network of stockists and trade distributors.

Product overview

SEAC is a UK manufacturer and supplier of specialist fixings, fasteners, and roofing products for the construction industry. The company operates three main branded product lines: POLYTOPS® (plastic-capped nails and screws, the original colour-coded industrial fastener brand pioneered in 1981), CON-SERT™ (high-quality multipurpose, concrete, and baypole screws), and WRAPTOR® (BBA-approved breathable roofing membranes available in 100gsm, 120gsm, and 140gsm). Additional products include glazing packers, A4 stainless steel cladding pins, and wall plugs. SEAC serves markets including UPVC Fascia and Soffit, Doors and Windows, General Construction, Roofing, Automotive Industry, Signage and POS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POLYTOPS®: Color-coded plastic capped nails and pins. First pioneered and patented by SEAC in 1981. Remains the original color-coded solution in industrial fasteners.
• CON-SERT™
• WRAPTOR®

Products and services

• Wraptor® Breathable Roofing Membrane BBA approved breathable roofing membrane made with three layers of thermal lamination, available in 100gsm, 120gsm and 140gsm weights; sold to UK roofing contractors and construction merchants for compliant roof ventilation installations.
• POLYTOPS® Plastic Capped Nails Colour-coded plastic-capped nails from the original POLYTOPS® brand pioneered and patented by SEAC in 1981; supplied to UK construction merchants and installers for UPVC, roofing and general construction fastening applications.
• POLYTOPS® Plastic Capped Pins Colour-coded plastic-capped pins and the original colour-coded solution in industrial fasteners, pioneered and patented by SEAC in 1981; sold to UK construction merchants for specialist pinning applications.
• POLYTOPS® Numberplate Screws Plastic-capped screws designed specifically for vehicle numberplate applications, part of the POLYTOPS® industrial fasteners range; supplied to automotive and signage installers via UK trade channels.
• POLYTOPS® Pozi Drive Screws Plastic-capped screws with Pozi drive heads from the POLYTOPS® brand; supplied to trade customers for construction fastening applications requiring standard Pozi drive tools.
• CON-SERT™ Multipurpose Screws High-quality multipurpose screws from SEAC's CON-SERT™ fixings range, intended for general construction applications; sold to UK stockists and trade distributors.
• CON-SERT™ Concrete Screws High-quality concrete screws from SEAC's CON-SERT™ range of fixings; supplied to construction merchants and contractors for fastening into concrete substrates.
• CON-SERT™ Baypole Screws High-quality baypole screws from SEAC's CON-SERT™ range of fixings; supplied through UK trade channels for baypole and similar specialist construction fastening applications.
• SEAC Glazing Packers Packers designed for glazing applications in construction, used to shim and level glass during window and door installation; supplied through UK construction trade channels.
• SEAC A4 Stainless Steel Cladding Pins A4 stainless steel cladding pins for construction applications requiring corrosion-resistant fastening of cladding panels; supplied to UK construction merchants and installers.
• SEAC Wall Plugs Wall plugs in multiple colour-coded sizes (brown, red, yellow groupings) for securing fixtures to various substrates in construction; sold to UK trade stockists and installers.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rawlplug: Established UK/European manufacturer of fixings, fasteners, and anchoring systems for construction. Comparable to SEAC in core product categories (wall plugs, screws, concrete fixings) and B2B trade distribution.
• TIMco: One of the UK's largest independent suppliers of screws, fixings, and power tool accessories, serving the same construction trade and stockist channel as SEAC. Highly comparable on product mix, customer base, and UK distribution model.
• ForgeFix: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of screws, fixings, and fasteners for the construction and trade markets. Closely comparable to SEAC in product range (screws, wall plugs, fixings) and channel (UK trade and stockist distribution).
• Spax (SPAX International): German manufacturer of wood and construction screws, including concrete and multipurpose screws. Closely comparable to SEAC's CON-SERT™ multipurpose and concrete screw lines, and competes for the same trade and stockist shelves.
• Easydur (Rawl R&D): Subsidiary of Rawlplug, this and other small European fastener specialists compete head-to-head with SEAC in concrete screws, wall plugs, and specialty fixings sold through UK and EU trade channels.

Regional players

• Hilka Tools: UK-based supplier of hand tools, fixings, and hardware accessories to the trade and DIY channel. Comparable to SEAC in UK market focus and general construction/DIY end customers, though broader in product range.

Broad incumbents

• ITW Construction Products: Division of Illinois Tool Works offering branded fastening systems (e.g., Spit, Paslode) for construction. Comparable to SEAC on fastener and fixing products but operates globally with much larger scale and capital base.
• Fischer Group: German-based global leader in fixing systems, including wall plugs, screws, and anchoring solutions for construction. Directly overlaps SEAC's CON-SERT™ and wall plug product lines but operates at much greater scale and international scope.
• Hilti: Global manufacturer of tools, fastening systems, and consumables for the construction industry. Overlaps with SEAC's fasteners and fixings business but offers a much broader portfolio including direct sales and services to contractors.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: Leading manufacturer of structural connectors, fasteners, and anchors for construction. Comparable in fastener technology and building-products end market, though focused on engineered structural connections rather than general fixings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/seac_limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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