What Hexis UK does

Hexis UK is a private UK-limited subsidiary of HEXIS Group, operating from Lichfield, Staffordshire as the dedicated United Kingdom channel for a French-headquartered sign vinyl film manufacturer with production facilities in Sète and Hagetmau. The company distributes a broad portfolio of self-adhesive sign vinyl, cast PVC and calendered films, digital printing media, automotive paint protection and window tint films, marine anti-fouling films, architectural interior vinyl, heat transfer vinyl, and a bespoke family of UK rail-industry film ranges (RU5000 Underground, RO6000 Overground, R7000 PVC-Free, R11000 PVC-Free, RS Rail Safety Series) through its online.hexis.co.uk e-commerce portal and an inside-sales team reachable via phone and email.

Name

Hexis UK

Legal name

Hexis (UK) Limited

Website

https://online.hexis.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hexis UK is the British subsidiary of French vinyl manufacturer HEXIS Group, distributing self-adhesive sign, vehicle wrap, digital print, rail, marine, architectural, and heat transfer films to UK trade customers via online and inside-sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lichfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Vinyl Film and Sign Materials Sales: Hexis UK operates as a B2B distributor and supplier of self-adhesive sign vinyl, digital printing media, vehicle wrap films, textile films, tools, and accessories. Products are sold via an e-commerce portal (online.hexis.co.uk) to professional sign makers, vehicle wrappers, print shops, and tradespeople. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales at stated RRP prices, with volume and account-based commercial terms implied by 30-day payment terms and credit facility references in the terms and conditions.
2. Specialist/Project-Based Product Sales: Rail industry products (RU5000, RO6000, R7000, R11000 ranges) and Seacoat Anti-Fouling Film are offered with contact-based pricing requiring direct engagement with the Operations Director/Rail Industry Technical Sales Manager, indicating project and specification-driven sales for niche industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hexis UK manufactures (via its French parent HEXIS Group) and distributes self-adhesive sign vinyl, cast vinyl films, digital printing media, vehicle wrap films, paint protection films, nano-ceramic window tints, architectural interior vinyl, heat transfer vinyl, antimicrobial protection films, rail-specific films, marine anti-fouling films, and associated application tools to professional sign makers, vehicle wrappers, print shops, and specialist industrial buyers. Products are sold B2B at published RRP through the online.hexis.co.uk e-commerce portal, complemented by phone/email sales and direct rail project sales, with free UK mainland delivery over £175 and same-day dispatch capability.

Product overview

HEXIS UK is a UK subsidiary of HEXIS, a leading European sign vinyl film manufacturing and adhesive coating company headquartered in France with production facilities in Sète and Hagetmau, and a worldwide distribution centre. The company specializes in pressure-sensitive adhesive coating of thin plastic sign vinyl films and has pioneered proprietary processes for high-performance cast vinyl films intended for professional signage, vehicle marking, visual communication, surface protection, and textile decoration. HEXIS operates as a product portfolio company offering multiple interconnected product lines: Sign Vinyl (plotter-cuttable coloured films for signage and vehicle marking), Cast Vinyl Films (high-performance vehicle wrapping and decoration products including Bodyfence/BodyfenceX paint protection films), Digital Printing Media (printable vinyl and specialty media including DIGITAC and HEXGUARD brands for solvent, eco-solvent, UV-curable, and latex inkjet printers), Architectural Vinyl (interior decoration films including HEX'Pression wood series, COVERTAC CT9000, and textured laminates), HTV (heat transfer vinyl for garment decoration with Secabo heat presses), Health Products (Purezone antimicrobial protection films and PETSAFE barrier films), Rail Products (specialized film ranges including RU5000, RO6000, R7000, R11000, and RS Rail Safety Series), Marine Products (Seacoat anti-fouling film, marine wrap vinyl, surface protection, and Majestik ceramic tint films), Tools & Accessories (extensive range of application tools from YelloTools, OLFA, ProSeries, ProThings, and other brands), and online ordering services including ICC profiles and a Quick Order Pad. The company holds HP registered Latex developer status and offers ICC colour profiles for its digital media range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEXIS Skintac: Vehicle wrap vinyl brand operated by Hexis UK.
• Body Fence PPF
• Hexis Crafts
• Secabo UK
• Guandong UK
• HEXIS Academy
• HEXIS SkyTint Majestik
• BodyfenceX
• Pure Zone
• SEACOAT
• COVERTAC

Products and services

• Bodyfence / BodyfenceX Paint Protection Film (PPF) Premium paint protection films offering ultra-gloss, satin, and matt finishes with self-healing technology for protecting vehicle surfaces against scratches, chips, and environmental damage, priced at £1,025.37-£1,200.00 per roll.
• HEXIS SkyTint Majestik Nano-Ceramic Window Tint High-performance nano-ceramic automotive and marine window tint films available in shade options from 5% to 85% light transmission, providing UV protection, heat rejection, optical clarity, and smooth shrinkability.
• Purezone Antimicrobial Protection Films Antimicrobial protective films composed of transparent cast polymeric PVC with antimicrobial agents and pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive, achieving a 95% reduction in coronavirus presence after 15 minutes contact and nearly 99.9% after 1 hour, suitable for high-hygiene environments.
• Seacoat Anti-Fouling Film Self-adhesive multi-layer cast PVC anti-fouling film with a satin blue finish and solvent-based acrylic adhesive for marine hull protection, offering up to 2 years underwater durability and eliminating the need for sanding and toxic dust associated with traditional antifouling.
• HEXIS Cast Vinyl Films High-performance cast PVC sign vinyl films manufactured in-house at the HEXIS production facilities in Sète, France, intended for medium to long-term outdoor applications including vehicle wrapping and decoration.
• HEXIS Calendered Vinyl Films Monomeric, extruded, and polymeric calendered PVC sign vinyl films with proprietary adhesive formulations suitable for short to long-term signage applications.
• HEXIS Digital Media Range Premium printable self-adhesive and non-adhesive media including digital papers, printable polyesters, fabrics, and specialty media compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, UV-curable, and latex inkjet printers.
• DIGITAC THE200EVO Digital Print Vinyl 70µm high-performance polymeric PVC digital print vinyl with grey permanent solvent acrylic adhesive, designed for eco-solvent, solvent, UV-curable, and latex inkjet printers.
• HEXGUARD V850B Laminate Film 50µm clear high-gloss conformable polymeric PVC laminate film with clear permanent solvent acrylic adhesive for protecting digital prints.
• Secabo Heat Presses Range of clamshell heat presses including TC1 (15x15cm), TC2 (23x33cm), C5 (38x38cm), TC5 LITE ES, and TC5 SMART ES with Bluetooth connectivity for heat transfer applications.
• HEX'Pression WOOD Series Wood-effect architectural vinyl films for interior decoration applications.
• COVERTAC CT9000 Interior Architectural Vinyl Interior architectural vinyl films under the COVERTAC brand including dry-wipe, chalk board, and specialty surface films.
• RU5000 Underground Range Specialised rail film products for underground rail applications including RUC5000 solid colour PVC films, RUP5000 printable films, and RUL5036 laminates, requiring direct contact for pricing and specification.
• RO6000 Overground Range Overground rail film products including ROC6000 solid colour PVC films, ROC60000 cast films, ROC62000 multi-layer cast films, printable films, and RL laminate films, requiring direct contact for pricing and specification.
• R7000 PVC-Free Range PVC-free film products for rail applications including RC7000 solid colour PU films, RP7000 printable films, and RL7500 laminate films.
• R11000 PVC-Free Range Premium PVC-free rail products including RC11000 solid colour films and RL11000 laminate films.
• RS Rail Safety Series Rail safety film products including rail protection films, RS80011 anti-scratch laminate, and RSSEAL protective tapes for rail protection applications.
• RSSEAL Protective Tape PU conformable sealing tapes in 155µm thickness available in various widths for rail protection applications.
• PETSAFE Ultra-Transparent Protection Film 50-micron ultra-transparent adhesive-free PET film designed as a projection barrier for safe working and purchasing environments including supermarket checkouts, reception desks, and offices.
• HEXIS Floor Marking Tapes Floor marking tapes in yellow/black and red/white colour combinations for social distancing, hazard warning, and danger area marking on smooth and rough surfaces.
• HEXIS Roller Banner Display Systems Roller banner display systems in 800mm and 850mm widths for retail and promotional signage applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Antimicrobial films reduce coronavirus presence by 95% after 15 minutes contact and 99.9% after 1 hour
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hexis SkintacminorOthersHexis Skintac is a sister brand website linked from hexis.co.uk, selling wrap squeegee sets and related products. It operates as a related brand within the Hexis Group network.
• Hexis AcademyminorOthersHexis Academy (Hexis-Academy.co.uk) is a training and education platform linked from the Hexis UK website, providing skills development for the sign making and vehicle wrapping trade.
• Body Fence PPFminorOthersBodyFencePPF.co.uk is a dedicated website for Bodyfence paint protection film products, linked as another Hexis Group brand focused specifically on PPF solutions.
• Hexis GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationHexis UK is the UK subsidiary of Hexis Group, a leading European Sign Vinyl film manufacturing and adhesive coating company with production facilities in Sete and Hagetmau, France. The Group provides manufacturing capability, adhesive technology, and global distribution infrastructure to the UK subsidiary.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ritrama: Ritrama is a European manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyl films for graphic and industrial applications, with a product range overlapping Hexis UK's sign vinyl, digital print, and specialty film categories.
• Drytac: Drytac is a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of print media, laminating films, and mounting adhesives serving sign makers, printers, and vehicle wrappers. Comparable to Hexis UK in product range and customer base, with similar UK market focus.
• Orafol: Orafol (including Orafol Europe GmbH and the ORAJET/ORALITE/ORALUX brands) is a European manufacturer of cast and calendered sign vinyl, vehicle wrap films, and reflective materials. Highly comparable to Hexis UK as a specialty European film manufacturer with proprietary adhesive technology.
• Arlon Graphics: Arlon manufactures cast and calendered vinyl films, print media, and vehicle wrap films (including SLX, Ultimate PremiumPlus, and Series 3170). Directly comparable to Hexis UK in product category, target customers (sign shops, vehicle wrappers), and distribution model.
• ASLAN Selbstklebefolien: ASLAN is a German manufacturer of self-adhesive films for sign making, vehicle graphics, and architectural applications, with an overlapping product portfolio to Hexis UK including digital print media, sign vinyl, and specialty films.
• Mactac (MACtac) / Lintec: Mactac, owned by Lintec Corporation, produces pressure-sensitive adhesive films for graphics, signage, and automotive applications. Comparable to Hexis UK as a manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyl films serving sign makers and vehicle wrappers.

Broad incumbents

• Spandex: Spandex is a leading European multi-brand distributor of sign-making materials, vinyl films, and digital print media, serving sign shops and vehicle wrappers. Highly comparable as a UK-significant channel competitor to Hexis UK's direct e-commerce model.
• 3M: 3M's Commercial Solutions division produces a broad range of sign vinyl films, wrap films, and digital print media, competing with Hexis UK across automotive, signage, and architectural verticals. As a diversified industrial giant, 3M offers overlapping capabilities at much greater scale.
• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison's Graphics Solutions business is a leading global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive vinyl films for vehicle wrapping, signage, and digital print, directly competing with Hexis UK across its core sign vinyl and automotive wrap categories.

Regional players

• Grafityp: Grafityp is a Belgian manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyl films for sign making, vehicle wrapping, and digital printing. Comparable product portfolio to Hexis UK but primarily focused on the Benelux and broader European market rather than direct UK competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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