What Martek Composites does

Martek Composites Ltd is a privately held UK fibreglass/GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered in a single handmade production facility in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The company operates with between 1 and 10 employees and serves both commercial and domestic customers through a quote-based direct sales model conducted by phone (01484 431527) and website contact form, with no disclosed public pricing, distributor network, or external investors.

The product portfolio spans five horizontal verticals: bespoke GRP fabrication (machine guards, caravan panels, motorhome body parts, ponds, planters, signage); Easy Access Bathing (a four-model walk-in bath range targeting elderly and less-mobile users, comprising Adagio, Adagio Grande, Delta and Jubilee); GRP flat roofing supplied with a 20-year guarantee; cast iron effect glass fibre guttering, hoppers and downpipes for heritage and listed buildings; and motorsport composite parts (sidecar fairings, seats, wheel arches, air-boxes, mudguards for F1, F2, F350, Pre-Injection, Classic and Vintage vehicles). The underlying technology is manual pattern making, mould production, GRP lay-up and finishing, with capabilities to handle both one-off bespoke commissions and higher-volume production runs.

The business model is project-based bespoke manufacturing with all revenue generated through one-off transactions rather than recurring contracts; pricing is quote-only and not publicly disclosed. The company markets primarily through its own website with no identified social media, paid advertising, content marketing, or third-party distribution channels. No funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, certifications, patents, trademarks, or partnerships are recorded in the source data.

Name

Martek Composites

Legal name

Martek Composites Ltd

Website

https://martek-composites.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Martek Composites is a UK-based handmade fibreglass/GRP manufacturer in Huddersfield, producing bespoke commercial fabrications, walk-in baths, flat roofing, cast iron effect guttering, and motorsport composite parts for residential, commercial, motorsport and accessibility customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Huddersfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom GRP Product Manufacturing: One-off and production run manufacturing of bespoke GRP/fibreglass products for domestic and commercial customers
2. GRP Flat Roofing Installation: Supply and installation of GRP flat roofing products including 20-year guarantees
3. Easy Access Bathing Products: Manufacture and supply of walk-in baths for elderly and less mobile customers with optional extras

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Martek Composites designs and fabricates bespoke fiberglass (GRP) products, including easy-access walk-in baths, GRP flat roofing systems, cast iron effect guttering, motorsport components, and sidecars. The company offers a custom pattern-making and moulding service for both commercial clients requiring specialised fiberglass fabrications and domestic customers needing home improvement products. Operations are based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, with over 20 years of experience in GRP product design and manufacture.

Product overview

Martek Composites Ltd is a fibreglass/GRP manufacturer based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, founded in 1998, offering both bespoke custom manufacturing services and a portfolio of branded product lines. The core offering spans Bespoke GRP (custom glass reinforced plastic products), Easy Access Bathing (walk-in baths comprising four models: Adagio, Adagio Grande, Delta, and Jubilee), GRP Flat Roofing, Cast Iron Effect Guttering, and Motorsport products including Sidecars. All products are handmade in the Yorkshire factory with pattern making, mould production, manufacturing, and installation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adagio: Best-selling easy access walk-in bath with compact design, integral seat, and 45mm threshold option.
• Adagio Grande
• Delta
• Jubilee

Products and services

• Bespoke GRP Fabrication
• Easy Access Baths (Adagio Range)
• GRP Flat Roofing
• Cast Iron Effect Guttering
• Motorsport Components
• Sidecars

Segments4 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

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• NP Aerospace: Larger UK composite manufacturer serving defence, automotive, and motorsport markets with engineered composite components. Operates broadly in same materials science space but at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Formaplex: UK-based composites manufacturer producing bespoke GRP and carbon fibre components for motorsport, automotive, and industrial markets. Highly comparable custom-moulded fibreglass capability serving overlapping customer segments.
• Velocity Composites: UK-based composite engineering manufacturer supplying advanced composite parts to motorsport and aerospace customers. Comparable bespoke composite manufacturing for racing and high-performance applications.
• Excelsior Composites: UK-based fibreglass and composite fabricator producing bespoke GRP mouldings for industrial and commercial applications. Closely comparable custom GRP manufacturing business with overlapping product scope.
• Premier Care in Bathing: UK market-leading supplier of walk-in baths and accessible bathing solutions for elderly and less mobile customers. Direct overlap with Martek's primary 'Easy Access Bathing' segment.
• KS Composites: UK composite manufacturer focused on motorsport bodywork and bespoke GRP/carbon parts. Directly comparable to Martek's motorsport and sidecar fairings offerings.
• Fibreglass Solutions UK: UK-based custom GRP/fibreglass fabrication and moulding company serving commercial and industrial customers. Directly comparable bespoke manufacturing service and product range.
• Mobility Plus Bathing: UK mobility retailer specialising in walk-in baths and accessible bathing products. Directly competes with Martek's Adagio, Delta, and Jubilee walk-in bath ranges.

Emerging players

• Rexen GRP Products: UK manufacturer of GRP architectural and roofing products including flat roofing systems. Comparable to Martek's GRP flat roofing and cast iron effect guttering product lines.

Regional players

• Safe & Save Walk-in Baths: UK accessible bathing retailer and manufacturer serving elderly and disabled customers with walk-in bath installations. Overlaps with Martek's primary elderly/mobility customer segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MartekComposite
• Facebookfacebook.com/MartekCompositesLTD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/martek-composites-limited

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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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