What Epwin Group does

Epwin Group is a vertically integrated UK manufacturer and supplier of low-maintenance, energy-efficient building products, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Solihull. The group operates two reporting segments — Extrusion and Moulding, comprising eight manufacturing sites producing PVC-U and aluminium window and door systems, cellular roofline and cladding, rainwater and drainage, composite decking, and GRP prefabricated components — and Fabrication and Distribution, comprising a national network of more than 90 building plastic trade distribution centres and three fabrication sites. The product portfolio is sold through an umbrella of recognised B2B brands (Swish, Profile 22, Spectus, Stellar, PatioMaster, Permadoor, Kestrel, Ecodek, Kayflow, Marbrex and Stormking) and is supplemented by Poly-Pure, a closed-loop recycler of post-consumer PVC-U frames that feeds material back into extrusion. Proprietary technology includes RCM (Recycled Composite Material) reinforcement, which replaces steel and aluminium sections in window construction with a weldable, fully recyclable PVC-U composite offering a thermal resistance of -0.17 W/mk.

Epwin sells primarily to UK trade and professional customers: window and conservatory fabricators and installers, builders merchants, plastics stockists, roofing and rainwater wholesalers, contractors, architects and specifiers. A direct sales motion targets social housing providers and new build developers, with value-added services such as bespoke design, scheduling, and plot/installation management. The business is wholly UK-based and serves three primary use-case segments — Repair, Maintenance and Improvement (RMI), New Build, and Social Housing — alongside a trade distribution and retail tail. Revenue is generated through B2B product sales across these channels plus materials re-processing through Poly-Pure; the group does not publicly disclose pricing.

Following an AIM listing in July 2014 (ticker EPWN) that funded the acquisitions of Stormking (2015, £27 million) and Poly-Pure, Epwin was acquired and taken private by the global Laumann Group in October 2025, with the EPWN shares delisted on 16 October 2025. The group employs approximately 2,000 people in the UK and holds a leading market position in PVC-U cellular roofline, PVC-U window profile systems, GRP prefabricated components, and post-consumer PVC re-processing, supported by extensive certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 14064, BES 6001, VinylPlus Product Label, BRE-verified Environmental Product Declarations, and BBA approvals.

Name

Epwin Group

Legal name

Epwin Group Plc

Website

https://epwin.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Epwin Group is a vertically integrated UK manufacturer and supplier of energy-efficient, low-maintenance building products — PVC-U and aluminium windows and doors, roofline, cladding, rainwater, composite decking and GRP components — serving trade, social housing and new build customers through eight manufacturing sites and a 90+ centre distribution network, now privately owned by Laumann Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineered Wood Siding, Trim & Mouldings (IMAMACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA), Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG)

Keywords

• PVC building products
• Window door systems
• Roofline cladding systems
• Rainwater drainage products
• Composite decking materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Solihull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: Sale of building products including windows, doors, fascias, cladding, rainwater systems, decking and GRP components to trade customers, merchants, fabricators, installers, social housing providers and new build companies. Revenue is generated through direct sales and distribution channel sales across the UK market.
2. Materials Re-processing: Recycling of post-consumer and post-industrial PVC building materials, including PVC window frames, which are processed and incorporated back into new extruded building products across the Group.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Epwin Group manufactures and distributes energy efficient and low maintenance building products including PVC-U and aluminium windows, doors, fascias, cladding, rainwater and drainage systems, composite decking and GRP prefabricated components. The Group operates through two segments: Extrusion and Moulding (raw material extrusion and component moulding at facilities in Telford, Tamworth, Scunthorpe and Norwich) and Fabrication and Distribution (national network of more than 90 trade distribution centres and three fabrication sites). Brands include Swish, Spectus, Profile 22, Stellar, PatioMaster, Kestrel, Ecodek, Stormking, Permadoor, Kayflow and Marbrex.

Product overview

Epwin Group is a vertically integrated UK manufacturer and supplier of energy efficient and low maintenance building products, operating two distinct business segments: Extrusion and Moulding (manufacturing extruded window profile, cellular roofline, cladding, rainwater, drainage, decking systems, and GRP components from facilities in Telford, Tamworth, Scunthorpe and Norwich) and Fabrication and Distribution (national network of over 90 trade distribution centres plus fabrication sites serving social housing, new build, and RMI markets). The product portfolio spans multiple categories including Windows/Doors/Curtain Walling (under brands Profile 22, Spectus, Stellar, Optima, PatioMaster, Permadoor, Frontier), Fascias and Cladding Systems (Swish Building Products, Kestrel), Rainwater and Drainage (Kayflow), Composite Decking (Ecodek), GRP Prefabricated Components (Stormking), Bathroom Panels (Marbrex), and Insulated Glazing Units. The group also recycles post-consumer PVC building materials through Poly-Pure, creating a closed-loop sustainability model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Poly-Pure: A leading recycler of post-consumer PVC-U window and door frames that fully closes the recycling loop to cover the complete product lifecycle.
• Kestrel

Products and services

• Windows, Doors & Curtain Walling
• Fascias and Cladding Systems
• Rainwater and Drainage
• Composite Decking & Panels
• GRP Prefabricated Components
• Bathroom Panels/Wall Boards
• Insulated Glazing Units

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero to landfill waste policy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Building Research Establishment (BRE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwish Building Products and Stormking partnered with BRE for independent verification of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). BRE is described as a highly respected organisation in the field of sustainability producing authoritative, well-regarded accreditations.
• LinkedInminorOthersSocial media platform used by Epwin Group to connect with industry professionals and share content about products and services.
• Twitter/XminorOthersSocial media platform used by Epwin Group for corporate communications and industry engagement.
• YouTubeminorOthersVideo platform for Epwin Group's corporate communications and product content.
• FacebookminorOthersSocial network platform used for connecting to social networks and sharing product and service interests.
• Universal Trade FramescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLongstanding 25-year partnership with Universal Trade Frames, a Telford-based manufacturer and supplier of cutting-edge window and door products. Universal manufactures the Spectus PVC-U window and door system.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rehau: Global polymer-based building products manufacturer offering PVC-U window systems, underfloor heating, and plumbing. Comparable to Epwin in PVC-U window profile systems but with a much broader polymer product portfolio spanning multiple building trades.
• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope manufacturer focused on insulated panels, rigid insulation, and roofing membranes. Comparable to Epwin in building envelope and energy efficiency positioning but addresses different primary product categories, particularly commercial and industrial rather than residential fenestration.
• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials conglomerate with UK operations across glazing, insulation, interior systems, and distribution. Overlaps with Epwin in fenestration and roofline but at much larger scale and broader portfolio, including competing insulated glazing units.

Regional players

• CR Smith: Scotland-based PVC-U window, door, and conservatory manufacturer and installer primarily serving the Scottish market. Comparable in product category to Epwin Window Systems but with a more regionally concentrated, vertically integrated retail-and-install model.

Direct peers

• VEKA plc: UK subsidiary of the VEKA Group, one of the largest global PVC-U profile systems manufacturers supplying window and door fabricators. Directly comparable to Epwin Window Systems (Profile 22, Spectus) as a competing systems company selling profiles into the same UK fabricator base.
• Eurocell: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of PVC-U window, door, roofline, and conservatory products with its own national branch network. Closely comparable to Epwin's vertically integrated extrusion-plus-distribution model serving RMI, social housing, and new build markets in the UK.
• Freefoam Building Products: UK and Ireland manufacturer of PVC-U fascia, soffit, cladding, and rainwater products. Direct competitor to Epwin's Swish and Kestrel roofline and cladding businesses, particularly in the RMI and trade distribution channel.
• Aluplast: European PVC-U profile systems manufacturer serving UK and international fabricators. Direct competitor to Epwin's Profile 22 and Spectus systems in the PVC-U window and door profile specification market.
• Deceuninck: Belgian-headquartered PVC-U profile systems manufacturer with significant UK operations supplying window and door fabricators. Competes head-to-head with Epwin Window Systems brands in PVC-U window profile specification.

Emerging players

• Marley Plumbing & Drainage: UK manufacturer of rainwater, soil, and drainage products under the Aliaxis group. Direct partial competitor to Epwin's Kayflow rainwater ranges in the UK merchant channel, though Epwin's offering also extends across windows, doors, and roofline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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