Protec

What Protec does

Protec (legal entity Protec International Ltd, registered in England, company number 03686287) is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of temporary protection materials serving the construction industry. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Adlington, Cheshire with a warehouse presence in Chesterfield, the company operates within the broader Protec Group and claims to be the UK's leading manufacturer, supplier, and recycler of temporary protection materials, holding Europe's largest range of flame-retardant and JCoP-compliant products. Its 146-SKU catalog spans floor, door, window, kitchen/bathroom, external, scaffolding, and stair protection, supported by extensive fire-safety and quality certifications (LPS 1207/1215, Certifire TS62/TS63 and CF-series, JCoP, Constructionline Gold, ISO 9001/14001/27001, BBA) and a closed-loop remanufacturing scheme for Proplex boards.

The product portfolio is anchored by proprietary lines including Proplex twin-wall polypropylene protection sheets, ImpactBoardFR heavy-duty JCoP-compliant floor protection, DoorProtec padded reusable door covers, ArmaSkin glass protection film, PeelGard peelable coating, Digiscaff digitally printed scaffold sheeting, and TecDura anti-slip mats. Over 60% of materials are manufactured in the UK, distributed from a 9,000-pallet warehouse. The flagship sustainability platform is the GreenCircle Certified ClosedLoop Remanufacturing Scheme — the UK's first certified closed-loop post-consumer waste process for temporary protection — which has recycled 8.12 million kg of plastic and diverted 28.4 million kg of greenhouse gas to date.

Protec generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales to construction trade accounts, supplemented by recurring ClosedLoop collection/remanufacturing services and bespoke/quote-based work for complex project specifications. Distribution combines direct trade accounts with own-fleet delivery, leading UK builders merchants, a national DIY retail partnership with Wickes (launched May 2026 for ProplexRE), and a 146-product e-commerce storefront. Customer concentration spans Tier One contractors, house builders, and major UK construction projects (Battersea Power Station, British Library, Heathrow Airport, Bellway, KIER, Sisk), with the Wickes channel extending reach into tradespeople and DIY consumers.

Name

Protec

Legal name

Protec International Ltd

Website

https://protection.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Protec is a UK manufacturer and supplier of temporary construction-site protection materials, including flame-retardant floor, door, window, and scaffold protection products, serving Tier One contractors, house builders, merchants, and DIY retailers through the UK's first GreenCircle Certified ClosedLoop remanufacturing scheme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Protection Materials

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Jobsite Materials & Site Supplies Retail (Tarps, Erosion Control, Rebar, Forming) (CRAIAEAL)

Keywords

• Temporary protection materials
• Construction site protection
• Flame retardant products
• Floor protection sheets
• Door protection covers

Headquarters

HQ city

Adlington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of temporary protection materials and sustainable site signage to construction industry customers through trade accounts. Products include Proplex sheets, ImpactBoardFR, door protection, floor protection, window films, tapes and accessories. Revenue generated from one-time product purchases with monthly invoicing for trade accounts.
2. ClosedLoop Recycling Services: Collection and remanufacturing of used protection materials into new sustainable products under the GreenCircle Certified ClosedLoop scheme.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Protec manufactures and supplies temporary protection materials and sustainable site signage for the UK construction industry. The portfolio includes Proplex flame-retardant polypropylene sheets, ImpactBoardFR heavy-duty floor protection, padded door covers, window and glass protection films, scaffold sheeting, tapes and accessories, and a flagship GreenCircle Certified ClosedLoop remanufacturing scheme that collects used protection boards and remanufactures them into new products.

Product overview

Protec is the UK's leading manufacturer, supplier, and recycler of temporary protection materials and sustainable site signage for the construction industry. The portfolio spans multiple product categories organized under a unified Protection umbrella: Site Set Up and Scaffolding (Scaffolding, Screening, Walkways including TrackTile and SafeRoute, CleanScreen), External Protection (Brickwork, Drainage, Roof, Stone sill), Internal Protection (Dust protection, Edges, Stairs/safety, Walls), Door (Door jamb/frames, Door sleeves, DoorProtec/Padded covers, Proplex door protection sheets), Floor (Carpet, Ceramic/stone/tile/concrete including ImpactBoardFR, Proplex protection sheets, Vinyl/LVT/wood), Kitchen and Bathroom (Bath and shower, Toilet and basin, Units and worktops), Window (ArmaSkin, PeelGard, Protection films, Window sill), Safety and Compliance (Access and platforms, Barriers, FR Certified Products), and Tapes and Accessories. The flagship product lines include Proplex Flame Retardant Protection Sheets (LPS 1207 certified twin-wall polypropylene sheets in multiple thicknesses), ImpactBoardFR (JCoP compliant heavy-duty floor protection), DoorProtec (padded waterproof door covers), ArmaSkin (clear glass protection film), PeelGard (peelable window coating), Digiscaff (digitally printed scaffold wrapping), TecDura Sticky Mat (anti-slip surface), and the GreenCircle Certified ClosedLoop Remanufacturing Scheme (circular economy recycling program). The total product range includes 146 SKUs. Over 60% of materials are manufactured in the UK. The company also offers a sustainability signage line and the UK's only certified ClosedLoop recycling system for temporary protection materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Protec Group: The parent entity and world's leading manufacturer and supplier of sustainable temporary protection materials to the global construction and marine industries.

Products and services

• Proplex Flame Retardant Protection Sheet Twin-wall, flame-retardant impact-resistant polypropylene sheet certified to LPS 1207 (LPCB-approved), used to protect floors, walls, doors, windows, stairs and worktops across construction projects.
• ImpactBoardFR Heavy-duty Joint Code of Practice (JCoP) compliant temporary floor and surface protection material conforming to LPS 1207/1215 and Certifire TS62/TS63 standards, designed for insurance contract fire prevention requirements.
• ProplexRE Temporary protection board manufactured from at least 60% post-consumer recycled polypropylene, designed for collection and remanufacturing under the GreenCircle Certified ClosedLoop scheme to keep used boards out of landfill.
• DoorProtec Door Protection Range Padded waterproof reusable door protection covers, encapsulating sleeves and magnetic door sheets with elasticated and Velcro straps for quick installation; allows doors to remain operational during construction.
• Carpetshield FR Flame-retardant embossed reverse-wound self-adhesive carpet protection film with low-tack adhesive for easy installation on short-pile synthetic fibre carpets, certified to Certifire CF 5088.
• ArmaSkin Glass Protection Film Clear heavy-duty glass protection film with unique adhesive coating for easy application and residue-free removal after up to 12 months; conforms to EN13501 classification B-s1, d0.
• PeelGard Peelable Window Coating Peelable protective coating that forms a skin-tight plastic film over windows, frames, metals, ceramics and concrete for up to 12 months; applied by spray or roller and removed by peeling.
• Digiscaff Scaffold Sheeting and Wrapping Digitally printed flame-retardant scaffold sheeting and wrapping system with custom designs up to 1800mm high for branding, safety messaging and visual screening; certified to Certifire CF 5630.
• Dirt Trapmat / Heavy Duty Trapmat Self-adhesive tacky floor mats with multiple peelable layers (30 standard, 36 heavy duty) that capture dirt and debris from footwear and wheeled traffic at site entrances, with non-slip base and rigid surround.
• TecDura Sticky Mat One-step peel-and-protect anti-slip surface solution for construction sites; fire and smoke retardant, UV, mold and bacteria resistant for up to 9 months on sealed surfaces.
• Kitchen and Bathroom Protection Range Pre-formed flame-retardant protection products for WC, bath, sink and hob/oven installations, designed for second fix protection with lockable tabs and quick assembly; LPS 1207 and Certifire approved.
• LadderHatch and Plasterboard Hatch Steel access hatches with anti-slip checker plate lids providing safe passage between floors (LadderHatch) and reusable heavy-duty steel hatches for transporting plasterboard and large sheet materials (Plasterboard Hatch).
• KerbGuard Kerb Protection Impact-absorbing kerb protection manufactured from heavy-duty recycled PVC, installed with temporary tarmac and reusable across sites; compliant with Section 38 Highways Act for road adoption.
• SafeRoute Hi-Vis Walkway Matting High-visibility anti-slip multi-directional tread walkway mat designed to withstand consistent site traffic; reusable and pressure-washable.
• TrackTile Ground Protection Mat Heavy-duty reinforcement mat for protecting grass areas from vehicular and foot traffic; anti-slip, weather-resistant, reusable and recyclable.
• GreenCircle Certified ClosedLoop Remanufacturing Scheme GreenCircle Certified closed-loop recycling service that collects used Proplex protection boards from construction sites and remanufactures them into new protection sheets, diverting plastic waste from landfill.
• 1000 Gauge Polythene Damp Proof Membrane BBA Approved heavy-duty black damp proof membrane polythene sheeting; waterproof, 4m x 25m roll, made from recycled materials and fully recyclable.
• PVC Mesh Banners and Site Signage Full-colour digitally printed PVC mesh banners for building wraps, project marketing and screening applications; customisable in any size and colour.
• Tapes and Accessories Range Range of masking tapes, low-tack and double-sided tapes, glass tape, Class 'O' aluminium foil tape, barrier tape, adhesive hanger pins and pallet wrap for fixing temporary protection materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,121,000 kg of plastic waste recycled
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WickescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 May 2026Protec launched ProplexRE, a temporary protection board made from at least 60% post-consumer recycled polypropylene, at Wickes stores across the UK. The partnership brings sustainable, circular-economy products to the high street, making professional-grade protection accessible to tradespeople and DIYers while supporting environmental goals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bunzl plc: Bunzl is a UK-listed distribution and outsourcing group supplying consumables including cleaning, hygiene, and safety products to construction and facilities management customers. Comparable as a UK distribution channel serving overlapping end-customers (contractors, merchants) with adjacent product categories.
• Bostik (Arkema): Bostik is a global adhesives and sealants manufacturer serving construction, packaging, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Protec on adhesive tapes and sealants used in construction site protection and serves similar trade/distribution channels.
• Berry Global Group: Berry Global is a large global manufacturer of plastic packaging and engineered materials including films, sheets, and protective products. A broader incumbent whose plastic film and sheet capabilities overlap with Protec's Proplex sheets and could pressure Protec on raw polypropylene sourcing and pricing.
• Sika AG: Sika is a global specialty chemicals company with construction-focused sealants, adhesives, and protective systems for flooring and buildings. A broader incumbent serving the same construction end-market with adjacent (but not identical) protection-related product lines.
• Mapei: Mapei is a global manufacturer of construction chemicals, adhesives, sealants, and surface preparation products serving the building industry. Comparable as a broader construction-materials incumbent with overlapping customers (contractors, distributors) and adjacent product categories.

Regional players

• CCF Ltd: CCF is a UK distributor of interior construction products including drywall, ceilings, insulation, and related site supplies. Comparable as a UK merchant channel competitor serving similar trade customers with site-materials products, though not a direct protection-materials specialist.

Direct peers

• Surface Shields: Surface Shields manufactures temporary surface protection products (carpet films, floor protection, surface tapes) for construction and remodeling markets. Closely comparable product mix and customer base to Protec's protection films, tapes, and accessories category.
• Trimaco: Trimaco produces drop cloths, surface protection, tapes, and accessories for the painting, construction, and DIY markets. Overlaps with Protec across cotton dust sheets, masking tapes, and floor protection films serving similar trade and DIY customer bases.
• Ram Board: Ram Board is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty temporary floor protection for construction and renovation, including the flagship Ram Board product line. Directly comparable to Protec's ImpactBoardFR and Proplex protection sheets in target customer (contractors, housebuilders) and product use case.

Emerging players

• Selena Group: Selena Group is a European manufacturer of construction chemicals including sealants, foams, and adhesives. An emerging player with adjacent construction-protection and sealing products serving similar end-customers but focused more on chemical sealants than temporary protection materials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/protec_uk
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/protec-international-ltd

Compliance25 records

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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