LBS Group
LBS Group is a UK specialist manufacturer and installer of made-to-measure roller shutters, fire protection systems, grilles, and steel doors, serving commercial, industrial, retail, and infrastructure customers across Britain from its Dagenham base. It combines bespoke fabrication, certified installation, and recurring maintenance services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersCity Of London, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LBS Group does
LBS Group, trading legally as LBS Security Services Ltd, is a UK-based specialist manufacturer of roller shutters, fire protection systems, and security doors, founded in the early 1980s by Laurence Bird and operating from its headquarters at Sterling Industrial Estate in Dagenham, Essex. The company designs, supplies, and installs made-to-measure products across four primary categories: roller shutters (retail, industrial, insulated, perforated, aluminium, high-speed PVC, servery); fire protection (FireGuard FM75/TM75 fire-resistant roller shutters, FireGuard V60 insulated shutters, SmokeSafe fire and smoke curtains, fire exit doors); roller grilles and folding doors (car park, shop, brickbond, bi-folding, collapsible lattice); and steel doors and sectional overhead doors (LBS Doorguard, LBS Alpha, LBS Helix, LBS Librum, LBS Metacon). It also offers certified burglar bars to LPS 1175 SR2-4 and a complete service wrap-around including custom design, 24/7 emergency repair, and planned preventative maintenance contracts. The technical proposition rests on LPCB, LPS 1197, LPS 1056, ISO 9001, CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline, and DHF certifications, with products tested to BS EN 16034, BS 9999, BS 476, and PAS 24 standards and fire-rated integrity of up to 4 hours.
LBS Group serves industrial, commercial, retail, car park, and (selectively) residential customers across the UK, with marquee logos including Tate Modern, The Shard, Borough Market, Network Rail, Barts & The London Hospital, Arsenal FC, Rolls-Royce, Bank of America, Selfridges, B&Q, Argos, Claridges, and the UK Government, alongside tier-one construction contractors (Skanska, Mace, BAM, Kier, McLaren, Bowmer & Kirkland, Willmott Dixon, Bouygues UK, HG Construction). The revenue model combines one-off project revenue from design-supply-install of bespoke shutters and doors with recurring maintenance contracts and a trade-supply channel selling fire-resistant products at trade prices to other shutter and door companies. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with technical consultation and direct installation, supported by a 365-day customer service desk and a project portfolio marketed via the company website.
The business remains a privately held, family-run operation under Managing Director Laurence Bird, with a current headcount of 51-100 employees, no institutional or PE ownership, and no disclosed funding rounds. LBS has grown through a combination of organic expansion and the historical acquisition of Russell Shutters, Randford Doors, and Olsen Shutters, and now positions itself as one of the largest roller shutter and door companies in the South East of England with nationwide coverage.
LBS Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LBS Group
- Legal name
- LBS Security Services Ltd
- Website
- https://lbsgroup.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- LBS Group is a UK specialist manufacturer and installer of made-to-measure roller shutters, fire protection systems, grilles, and steel doors, serving commercial, industrial, retail, and infrastructure customers across Britain from its Dagenham base. It combines bespoke fabrication, certified installation, and recurring maintenance services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LBS Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Security Shutter and Door Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Smoke Control, Fire Doors & Egress Door Hardware Inspection Services (BPABAHAG)
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Where LBS Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- City Of London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
LBS Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Manufacturing and Installation: Design, supply and installation of made-to-measure roller shutters, fire shutters, steel doors, roller grilles, and security protection solutions.
- Maintenance and Repair Services: 24/7 emergency repair services, 365-day customer service desk, and planned preventative maintenance contracts ensuring compliance and extending equipment lifespan.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
LBS Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LBS Group designs, manufactures, supplies, and installs made-to-measure roller shutters, fire-resistant roller shutters, fire and smoke curtains, steel doors, roller grilles, sectional overhead doors, and burglar bars for commercial, industrial, retail, car park, and residential premises. They also provide 24/7 emergency repair services and planned preventative maintenance contracts covering their own products and third-party fire/smoke protection equipment.
Product overview
LBS Group is a specialist manufacturer of roller shutters, fire protection, and security door solutions with over 40 years of experience. Their product portfolio is organized into distinct categories: Roller Shutters (including Shopguard retail shutters, Induguard industrial shutters, Insuguard insulated shutters, Viewguard perforated shutters, and aluminium shutters); Fire Protection (FireGuard FM75 and TM75 fire-resistant roller shutters, FireGuard V60 insulated shutters, SmokeSafe fire and smoke curtains, and fire exit doors); Roller Grilles (ProPark high-usage car park grilles, Brickbond grilles, and shop roller grilles); Sectional Overhead Doors (Alpha insulated/glazed doors and Helix industrial doors); Steel Doors (Doorguard steel security doors including exit, plant room, and louvred variants); Folding Doors (straight/curved folding grilles, bi-folding insulated doors, and Diamondguard collapsible lattice gates); Permanent Protection (Permaguard burglar bars certified to LPS1175 SR2-4); and Services (24/7 emergency repairs, planned preventative maintenance, and custom design services). The company operates on a made-to-order basis, manufacturing products to individual specifications for commercial, industrial, retail, car park, and residential applications across the UK.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LBS FireGuard: Fire resistant roller shutter product line
- LBS ShopGuard
- LBS Induguard
- LBS Insuguard
- LBS Viewguard
- LBS ProPark
- LBS ProTect
- LBS Doorguard
- LBS Officeguard
- LBS Alpha
- LBS Permaguard
- LBS Clearlink
- LBS Diamondguard
- LBS Portcullis
- LBS Helix
- LBS Librum
- LBS Metacon
- LBS SmokeSafe
Products and services
- LBS Shopguard Roller Shutters Solid steel roller shutters designed for retail and commercial shopfronts, providing physical protection of doorways, shopfronts, and windows with solid steel lath and pre-formed bottom rail.
- LBS Induguard Industrial Roller Shutters Heavy-duty industrial steel roller shutters with 75mm traditionally curved steel interlocking laths, designed for warehouses and industrial spaces requiring high-usage durability.
- LBS Insuguard Insulated Steel Roller Shutters Insulated steel roller shutters with PU foam insulation bonded to 95mm single-piece laths, providing thermal insulation alongside security for warehouses.
- LBS Viewguard Perforated Roller Shutters Perforated roller shutters allowing visibility and ventilation while maintaining security, suitable for retail display areas and car parks.
- LBS Aluminium Roller Shutters Lightweight aluminium roller shutters designed for retail applications, offering corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal.
- LBS High Speed PVC Roller Doors High-speed PVC roller doors for rapid access in warehouse and industrial environments, designed for high-traffic areas.
- LBS FireGuard FM75 Fire Resistant Roller Shutters Fire-resistant roller shutters certified to provide fire integrity protection for up to 4 hours (size permitting), suitable for larger openings.
- LBS FireGuard TM75 Fire Resistant Roller Shutters Insulated fire-resistant roller shutters for thermal protection, suitable for servery counters and kitchen applications.
- LBS SmokeSafe Fire and Smoke Curtains Automatic fire and smoke curtains that deploy upon alarm signal, providing fire and smoke rated compartments with gravity fail-to-safe functioning.
- LBS Fire Exit Doors Fire-rated and fire exit steel doors designed for emergency evacuation and secure access control.
- LBS ProPark Car Park Roller Grilles High-usage honeycomb pattern roller grilles for car parks with anti-lifting devices, noise reduction system, and LED traffic lights, providing 78% ventilation.
- LBS Brickbond Roller Grilles Aluminium tube and link roller grilles arranged in brickbond or in-line patterns, ideal for high-use car park and ventilation applications.
- LBS Shop Roller Grilles Roller grilles for retail shopfronts providing security with visibility and ventilation options.
- LBS Alpha Sectional Overhead Doors Insulated and glazed sectional overhead doors for warehouses and loading bays, available in 40mm, 60mm, and 80mm panel thicknesses with U-values from 0.25 W/m2K to 0.52 W/m2K.
- LBS Helix Industrial Sectional Doors Industrial sectional overhead doors designed for commercial and industrial applications requiring high performance and durability.
- LBS Doorguard Steel Doors Steel security doors including exit doors, plant room doors, and louvred doors available in SR2 and fire-rated variants.
- LBS Bi-Folding Insulated Doors Insulated bi-folding doors for industrial applications including SMART aluminium profile system and Visofold 2000 Bi-Folding door options.
- LBS Permaguard Burglar Bars Certified burglar bars and fabricated protection meeting LPS1175 SR2-4 security ratings, available as permanently fixed or hinged mesh grilles within steel angle frames.
- Maintenance and Repair Services 24/7 emergency repair service, 365-day customer service desk, and planned preventative maintenance contracts ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Considerate Constructors Scheme Score: 41/45 EXCELLENT
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Companies that use LBS Group
Customer profileNamed customers42 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
LBS Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
LBS Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Spence Refit LtdcoreLBS Group worked in partnership with Spence Refit Ltd to install bi-folding doors for Network Rail's railway arch refurbishment project at Scoresby. LBS provided supporting steelwork, fabricated high-level curved arch profiles, SMART aluminium profile system and Visofold 2000 Bi-Folding doors.
- Trinity Fire and Security SystemscoreLBS Group worked with Trinity Fire and Security Systems to replace 65 timber fire-exit and access doors around Intu Lakeside Shopping Centre with new Flush Faced Steel hinged fire exit doors.
- McLaren Construction (South) LtdcoreMultiple projects including St James Building in Brentwood (numerous steel exit personnel doors, fire doors, plant room steel doors, car park grilles) and Rolls-Royce Technology & Logistics Centre.
- HG Construction LtdcoreMultiple projects including Wing Yip Croydon Business Centre (security roller shutters, fire curtains, automatic fire curtains) and Bow London smoke curtain installation.
- SkanskacoreLBS Group worked for Skanska Barts & Royal London providing fire-resistant and security roller shutters, burglar bars and mesh panels at Barts & The London Hospital.
- Kier SoutherncoreLBS Group provided Fire Resistant and High Security doors for The Keep archive centre in Brighton, a £19 million project. The doors provide up to 4 hours fire protection.
- Bowmer and Kirkland LtdcoreLBS supplied and fitted 12 steel door sets (some SR2 rated and fire rated) at The Porter Building in Slough, the first UK building to achieve WELL Building Standard certification.
- MacecoreLBS Group worked with Mace on the Tate Modern project, installing high security rolling shutters, automatic fire curtains, fire rated rolling shutters, and steel hinged door-sets.
- Lee Warren Fabrication & DesignminorWorked with Lee Warren Fabrication & Design on the Tate Modern project.
- Beck InteriorsminorWorked with Beck Interiors on the Tate Modern project.
- Herzog & De MeuronminorArchitectural firm for the Tate Modern project where LBS Group provided security solutions.
- Knight HarwoodcoreLBS Group worked with Knight Harwood on The Tea Building project providing automatic fire curtains, and on the Gansevoort Hotel project.
- Allford Hall Monaghan MorrisminorArchitectural firm for The Tea Building project where LBS Group provided fire curtains.
- Bouygues UKcoreLBS Group provided automatic fire and smoke curtains, insulated overhead door, and insulated roller shutters to Bouygues UK at the Gansevoort Hotel in Shoreditch.
- New World BuilderscoreLBS Group fitted shop roller shutters for New World Builders at Big Yellow Self Storage in Wapping.
- Havering Building Specialists Ltd (HBS)coreLBS Group provided insulated sectional doors, steel security doors, and roller shutters for Chiltonian Industrial Estate refurbishment (32+ doors total).
- Private ClientscoreComplete property refurbishment for private clients including Knightsbridge House project valued over £1 million, including external works, roofing, internal refit, rewiring, plumbing, and kitchen/bathroom fitting.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LBS Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Allmand-Smith: Allmand-Smith is a UK manufacturer of industrial roller shutters, fire shutters and steel doors supplying the commercial and industrial market. Closely comparable as a UK-made roller shutter/fire shutter specialist with similar product mix and customer segments.
- Garador: Garador is a UK manufacturer of garage doors and roller doors serving residential and light-commercial markets. Comparable in being a UK-based door manufacturer with made-to-measure products, though focused more on the residential end of the market than LBS's commercial/industrial mix.
- Janus International: Janus International is a large US-headquartered manufacturer of commercial sectional doors, roll-up doors and steel doors for self-storage, warehouse and industrial customers. Comparable product set (steel rolling/sectional doors) and similar industrial customer base to LBS.
- Cornell Iron Works: Cornell Iron Works is a US manufacturer of rolling steel doors, fire-rated doors, grilles and sectional doors with project-based sales to commercial and industrial customers. Closely comparable fire-rated product portfolio and commercial-project sales motion.
- Rytec Doors: Rytec is a US manufacturer of high-speed industrial doors, including insulated high-speed roller doors that overlap with LBS's ISO-AL high-speed insulated roller shutter line. Comparable in targeting warehouse, logistics and industrial customers with rapid-cycle door products.
- Novoferm: Novoferm is a European manufacturer of industrial doors, roller shutters, sectional doors and fire-protection door systems with established UK distribution. Directly comparable offering across the same commercial, industrial and car-park customer segments.
- Teckentrup: Teckentrup is a German manufacturer of steel doors, roller shutters and fire-rated door systems sold across the UK and Europe. Closely comparable on steel doors, fire-rated products and project-based sales to industrial and commercial customers.
- J&D Pierce Contracts: J&D Pierce is a UK specialist contractor installing roller shutters, fire curtains, steel doors and security doors for commercial and industrial projects. Directly comparable UK-based specialist installer competing for similar landmark-project work.
- Hörmann: Hörmann is the largest European manufacturer of roller shutters, industrial doors, sectional doors and fire-rated doors, with a comprehensive UK sales and installation network. Directly comparable product portfolio (steel roller shutters, fire-rated shutters, sectional doors, steel doors) and target customers (commercial, industrial, retail).
Broad incumbents
- ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is a global access solutions conglomerate that owns Seceuro/SWS UK (roller shutters) and a wide portfolio of fire/smoke curtains, steel doors and sectional doors. Overlaps with LBS on fire-rated doors and shutters, but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth as part of a much wider security/access portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
LBS Group social profiles
Digital presenceLBS Group compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance19 records
LBS Group financial estimates
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LBS Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
LBS Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
LBS Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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LBS Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about LBS Group
What does LBS Group do?
LBS Group designs, manufactures, supplies, and installs made-to-measure roller shutters, fire-resistant roller shutters, fire and smoke curtains, steel doors, roller grilles, sectional overhead doors, and burglar bars for commercial, industrial, retail, car park, and residential premises. They also provide 24/7 emergency repair services and planned preventative maintenance contracts covering their own products and third-party fire/smoke protection equipment.
Is LBS Group a public or private company?
LBS Group is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was LBS Group founded?
LBS Group was founded in 1983. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is LBS Group based?
LBS Group is headquartered in City Of London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does LBS Group make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Manufacturing and Installation is the primary driver. The others are maintenance and Repair Services.
Who are LBS Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Allmand-Smith, Garador, Janus International, Cornell Iron Works, Rytec Doors, Novoferm, Teckentrup, J&D Pierce Contracts and Hörmann. ASSA ABLOY is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does LBS Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for LBS Group.
What industry is LBS Group in?
LBS Group's product category is Security Shutter and Door Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAE, Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters, with a secondary code of BPABAHAG, Smoke Control, Fire Doors & Egress Door Hardware Inspection Services. Its NAICS code is 332321 and its SIC code is 3442.