What Light Gauge Steel Framing does

Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF Ltd.) is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer of light gauge steel framing solutions, operating from facilities in Eastfield, Scarborough (headquarters and primary manufacturing with 16 steel rolling mills) and Helperthorpe, Malton (secondary manufacturing for the Modular Plantrooms division). The company designs, fabricates, and supplies precision-engineered cold rolled steel frames in three formats — Volumised Modules, Pre-Assembled Panels, and Stick Form/Self Assembly — alongside hot rolled steel fabrications including Pre-Packaged Plant Room Frames (PPR), vertical service risers, Unistrut modules, access platforms, and structural fabrications. Core technology is built around cold rolled S450 grade pre-galvanised structural steel, CNC-produced sections, and in-house designed electromagnetic and hydraulic turning tables for volumetric panel operations, with hot rolled fabrications manufactured up to Execution Class 3 under BS EN 1090-1.

LGSF generates revenue primarily through direct B2B hardware sales to modular manufacturers, building contractors, and M&E contractors, supported by in-house CAD design and project management services. The company sells on a bespoke, quote-based, project-by-project basis with no public pricing tiers, and reports that the majority of its work comes from returning clients. End markets span healthcare (Barnsley Hospital), defence/accommodation (RAF Lyneham, Hinkley Point worker accommodation), higher education (UCL student housing, Beacon Barracks), hospitality (Travelodge, The Hideout Country Lodges), retail (Timpson kiosks), and leisure/residential developments. Stated annual capacity exceeds 10 million linear meters of rolled steel and 2.5 million square meters of assembled panels, equivalent to components for over 15,000 homes per year.

The business remains privately held with no external investors, founded originally as Sherburn Forge in the 1990s by Lee and Chris Cade, expanded through the 2006 launch of Modular Plantrooms and the 2008 formation of LGSF by Ian Cade, and now managed by brothers Lee Cade (Operations Director) and Ian Cade (Technical Director). LGSF holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, BS EN 1090-1, CHAS, SCCS, Constructionline, BCSA, and UKCA certifications, and was awarded Manufacturing SME of the Year at the 2025 York and North Yorkshire Top 100 Business Awards.

Name

Light Gauge Steel Framing

Legal name

LGSF Ltd.

Website

https://lgsf.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Light Gauge Steel Framing / Structural Steel Manufacturing

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311), Custom Roll Forming (332114)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA), Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC)

Keywords

• Light gauge steel framing
• Cold rolled steel sections
• Modular steel construction
• Prefab plantroom fabrication
• Structural steel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Light Gauge Steel Frame Products: Manufacture and supply of light gauge steel frames in three formats: Volumised Modules (pre-panelised 3D units), Pre-Assembled Panels, and Stick Form/Self Assembly sections. Sold to modular manufacturers and building contractors for construction projects.
2. Modular Plantroom Solutions: Hot rolled steel fabrications including Pre-Packaged Plant Room Frames (PPR), Vertical Service Risers/Skid Modules, Unistrut Modules, Access Platforms, Staircases, and Structural Fabrications. Custom solutions for M&E sector.
3. Design and Consultancy Services: In-house design team provides comprehensive support from initial design stage through project completion. Works from client drawings or creates drawings to client brief.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) designs, manufactures, and supplies light gauge cold rolled steel frames for the modular construction industry, delivered in three formats: Volumised Modules (pre-panelised 3D units), Pre-Assembled Panels, and Stick Form/Self Assembly sections. Through its Modular Plantrooms division, LGSF also produces hot rolled steel fabrications including Prepackaged Plant Room Frames, Vertical Service Risers, Unistrut Modules, Access Platforms, Staircases, and Structural Fabrications for M&E contractors and direct clients across healthcare, defence, education, hospitality, and residential sectors.

Product overview

Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) operates as a steel manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of light gauge steel framing solutions and modular plantroom products. The product portfolio comprises two main product lines: (1) Light Gauge Steel Frames offered in three formats (Volumised Modules, Pre-Assembled Panels, and Stick Form/Self Assembly) for modular builders and building contractors; and (2) Modular Plantrooms offered through its sister brand, providing hot rolled steel fabrications including Prepackaged Plant Room Frames, Vertical Service Risers/Skid Modules, Unistrut Modules, Access Platforms/Mezzanines/Staircases, and Structural Fabrications. Combined with in-house CAD design services and project management, these products provide a turnkey solution for the construction industry, particularly for offsite construction projects ranging from residential developments to commercial and industrial buildings. The company also produces cold rolled S450 grade structural steel as standard material.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Modular Plantrooms: Specialist division providing hot rolled fabrications including prepackaged plant room frames, vertical service risers, Unistrut modules, access platforms, and structural fabrications.

Products and services

• Volumised Modules Pre-panelised 3D volumetric units manufactured in-factory for rapid onsite installation, ideal when speed is essential and space is limited; can be factory-finished or transported for site finishing. Targeted at modular manufacturers needing 3D modules to feed volumetric assembly lines.
• Pre-Assembled Panels Pre-assembled steel panels delivered for onsite assembly by building contractors or offsite assembly by modular builders who fit out according to specifications; supports creative and innovative designs with high buildability. Targeted at building contractors and modular builders.
• Stick Form / Self Assembly Pre-engineered steel sections supplied for self-assembly by modular building contractors and manufacturers to feed their assembly lines; features high-quality CNC-produced sections with reliable delivery of volume orders. Targeted at modular building contractors and manufacturers.
• Prepackaged Plant Room Frames (PPR) Offsite prefabricated plant rooms constructed from hot rolled steel, shipped to clients for fit-out with plant, pipework and containment; includes options for transport, installation, composite cladding and fire rating. Targeted at M&E contractors and facility managers across healthcare, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Vertical Service Risers / Skid Modules Modular riser and distribution modules designed for mid- to high-rise residential, commercial, industrial and data centre builds, providing efficient distribution for mechanical and electrical services. Targeted at M&E contractors on multi-storey construction projects.
• Unistrut Modules / Horizontal Modules High-quality Unistrut modules housing electrical and mechanical infrastructure within fabricated modules, designed using DfMA principles with BIM, GA and fabrication drawing services. Targeted at M&E contractors.
• Access Platforms / Mezzanines / Staircases Modular access solutions for working at height, incorporating standard details and components to deliver maximum onsite efficiency; SCCS certified to BS EN 1090 standard. Targeted at industrial, commercial and infrastructure sites requiring safe access.
• Structural Fabrications Portal frame or beam and column fabrications for commercial, industrial and large-scale construction projects across utilities, infrastructure, retail, leisure, hospitality and healthcare sectors; manufactured up to BS EN 1090 Execution Class 3. Targeted at large-scale project contractors.
• CAD Design and Project Management Services Standalone in-house CAD design and project management service covering initial design through project completion; works from client drawings or creates drawings to client brief using DfMA, BIM, GA and fabrication drawing outputs. Targeted at modular manufacturers, building contractors, and M&E clients needing design-led steel framing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 modules per day production rate (equivalent to 10 Travelodge bedrooms)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hague EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHague Engineering partnered with Modular Plantrooms (MPR) to deliver steel gantries for water tank maintenance access. MPR designed and fabricated custom steel gantries based on drawings provided by Hague's tank manufacturer. Gantries were partially fabricated at MPR facility, then galvanised and assembled on-site by Hague's installation team.
• Hilti GroupminorOthersHilti Group supplies professional tooling equipment to LGSF production team. Rich Morley from Hilti conducted an in-depth review of LGSF tooling requirements, resulting in replacement of legacy production hand tooling with Hilti's Nuron 22V cordless range for improved productivity and safety.
• Coast Risk ManagementminorOthersCoast Risk Management, facilitated by Caroline Witts, provided Fire Warden Training to LGSF staff from Scarborough and Helperthorpe facilities. Training included theoretical course and hands-on practical session with fire extinguishers.
• Whiterose TrainingminorOthersWhiterose Training, facilitated by Paul Potts, delivered 'Mental Health and Wellbeing for Line Managers' course to LGSF line managers from both sites.
• ImpellusminorOthersImpellus delivered Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management programme to LGSF managers Daley Wharton and Matthew Burling.
• T3 Training & DevelopmentminorOthersT3 Training & Development provides ongoing support to LGSF apprentices including Erin Wray, Engineering Design Technician Apprentice, throughout their learning journey.
• Latius LtdminorOthersNick Mould from Latius Ltd provided support during LGSF's ISO 14001:2015 certification process, working with the team for over 12 months to achieve the standard.
• K J A Driver TrainingminorOthersGreg at K J A Driver Training provided expert support and guidance to LGSF employees Matthew Burling and Allan Grant for their C1 Driving and CPC Tests.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• voestalpine Metsec: UK cold rolled steel section and framing manufacturer serving construction and modular builders. Closest large-scale direct competitor to LGSF's stick form, panel and modular products.
• Frameclad: UK designer and manufacturer of light gauge steel framing systems for modular and offsite construction. Competes head-to-head with LGSF for modular builder and contractor customers.
• Hadley Group: UK-based manufacturer of cold rolled steel framing, sections and profiles. Directly comparable to LGSF's light gauge steel frame product line in materials, customers (modular builders, contractors) and manufacturing approach.
• EOS Framing: UK light gauge steel frame supplier focused on residential and modular housing developers. Overlaps LGSF's volumetric and panelised offerings for housing customers.
• Metek UK: Specialist UK light steel frame manufacturer for residential and commercial modular/offsite construction. Directly comparable product offering and customer base to LGSF.
• BW Industries: UK cold rolled steel section manufacturer producing structural framing and bespoke profiles for construction. Comparable manufacturing process and customer overlap with LGSF's cold rolled framing line.
• Sigmat: UK light steel frame modular building manufacturer producing volumetric modules and panels. Competes with LGSF's Volumised Modules and Pre-Assembled Panels across residential, education and healthcare.

Broad incumbents

• Wernick Buildings: Established UK modular building manufacturer using both timber and steel frames. Overlaps LGSF's end-to-end modular offering but at broader scale and across multiple frame materials.
• Premier Modular: UK offsite modular construction provider serving education, healthcare, defence and commercial sectors. Competes with LGSF on completed building delivery rather than purely steel frame supply.
• Algeco UK: Major European modular space and building provider with UK operations. Overlaps with LGSF's volumetric modular offering but at much larger scale and with rental/lease business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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