TRS Motorsport

Motorsport Safety Harnessestrs-motorsport.com

TRS Motorsport is a UK-based manufacturer of FIA, ECE, and SFI approved motorsport safety harnesses, founded in 1989 and producing in-house at Huddersfield. The company serves professional racing teams, military vehicle builders, marine operators, aviation customers, and film/stunt productions via a worldwide dealer network and direct e-commerce.

Company typePrivate
Founded1989
HeadquartersDoncaster, United Kingdom
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

TRS Motorsport firmographics

Firmographics

Name: TRS Motorsport
Legal name: Certex UK
Website: https://trs-motorsport.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1989
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: TRS Motorsport is a UK-based manufacturer of FIA, ECE, and SFI approved motorsport safety harnesses, founded in 1989 and producing in-house at Huddersfield. The company serves professional racing teams, military vehicle builders, marine operators, aviation customers, and film/stunt productions via a worldwide dealer network and direct e-commerce.
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TRS Motorsport industry classification

Industry

Product category: Motorsport Safety Harnesses
NAICS: Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360)
SIC: Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)
akta.pro primary industry: Protective Armor & Impact Protection Retail (Body/Back/Chest) (CRAMANAC)

Keywords

Motorsport safety harnesses
FIA approved harnesses
Racing safety equipment
Safety restraint systems
ECE road approved harnesses

Where TRS Motorsport is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Doncaster
HQ country: United Kingdom
HQ region: Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

TRS Motorsport business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Safety Harnesses: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling motorsport safety harnesses including FIA approved (4pt and 6pt), ECE road approved, and SFI homologated products. Available in multiple variants (Standard, Superlite, Ultralite) with various webbing configurations.
Accessories: Supplementary revenue from harness accessories including tow loops, window nets, carbon fibre components, hardware components, heat management products, door pulls, and lashings.
Bespoke/Custom Harnesses: Custom-made racing harnesses tailored to specific vehicle and driver requirements. Customers provide measurements using specification sheets for bespoke manufacturing.
Merchandise: Branded merchandise including T-shirts and keyrings available through the online store.
Bespoke Sewing Service: In-house sewing service for complex bespoke manufacturing projects using TRS-supplied or customer-provided webbing and components.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Standard product catalog with FIA, ECE, and SFI approved harnesses

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

TRS Motorsport product offering

Product offering

Core offering

TRS Motorsport designs, manufactures, and sells motorsport safety harnesses and restraint systems under FIA 8853:2016 (6-point), FIA 8854:98 (4-point), ECE 16.08 (road), and SFI 16.1 homologations. The product range spans FIA competition harnesses, road-approved harnesses, NASCAR-style lever latch harnesses, supporting accessories (tow loops, window nets, carbon fibre components, heat management products), and bespoke custom-manufactured harnesses for motorsport, military, marine, aviation, and film/stunt applications.

Product overview

TRS Motorsport is a UK-based manufacturer of motorsport safety harnesses founded in 1989. The product portfolio centers on three core harness lines: FIA Approved Harnesses (4-point FIA 8854:98 and 6-point FIA 8853:2016 configurations including Magnum, Pro, International, and Single Seater variants), Road Approved Harnesses (ECE 16.08 homologated 2, 3, and 4-point configurations), and Lever Latch/NASCAR-style harnesses (4, 5, and 6-point with lever latch buckles). Supporting these are accessories including tow loops, window nets, carbon fibre components, heat management products, and lashings. The company also offers bespoke custom harness manufacturing and branded merchandise (T-shirts, keyrings). All harnesses are manufactured in Huddersfield, UK, and distributed globally through dealer networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

FIA Approved Harnesses Safety harnesses approved by the FIA for motorsport competition, available in 4-point (FIA 8854:98) and 6-point (FIA 8853:2016) configurations. Trusted by professional racing teams worldwide including Speedworks Motorsport and One Motorsport in the BTCC.
Road Approved Harnesses Harnesses homologated to ECE 16.08 standard for legal road use in the UK and Europe, available in 2-point, 3-point, and 4-point configurations including Westfield and Caterham specific variants. Designed for track-day enthusiasts and performance drivers.
Lever Latch Harnesses (NASCAR-style) NASCAR-style harnesses featuring traditional lever and latch style buckles designed to remain operable in muddy and dirty environments. Available in 4, 5, and 6-point configurations with optional SFI homologation. Targeted at off-road, oval racing, and autograss applications.
Magnum 4 Point FIA Harness 4-point FIA harness with FIA 8854:98 approval. Features snap hook fixings and wrap-around shoulder straps. Available in Standard, Superlite, and Ultralite variants with TRS 140g composite quick release buckle.
Magnum 6 Point FIA Harness 6-point FIA harness for drivers using HANS devices. Features 50mm webbing on upper shoulder, snap hook fixings, and TRS quick release buckle. Available in Standard, Superlite, and Ultralite variants.
Pro 6 Point FIA Harness 6-point competition harness with 50mm lap strap and snap hook fixings. Available in three variants (Standard, Superlite, Ultralite) with options for shoulder straps to wrap around roll cage. Features intercom cable securing tabs.
Pro 6 Point Single Seater 50mm FHR Only FIA Harness FIA-approved single seater harness with 50mm webbing throughout. Features smooth running alloy adjusters, bolt-in fixing plates, and FHR-only design for tight cockpit environments.
International Quick Adjuster 6 Point Ultralite FHR Only FIA Harness 6-point harness with 50mm webbing and quick adjusters for fast driver changes. Features space-saving integrated tongue design on laps. Weighs 2.6kg. Ideal for endurance events.
Tow Loops Fabric and wire tow loops for racing and rally vehicles. Available in standard and adjustable configurations with various webbing colours including high visibility options.
Window Nets Safety window nets for motorsport vehicles. SFI 27.1 approved for compliance in various racing series.
Carbon Fibre Components Carbon fibre interior components including driver and co-driver footwell panels, roof vents and other vehicle interior accessories.
Heat Management Products Heat resistant products for protecting harnesses and vehicle interiors from high temperatures in racing environments.
T-Shirts (Branded Merchandise) Official TRS branded apparel merchandise featuring the brand logo.
Keyrings (Branded Merchandise) Official TRS branded keyrings as merchandise items.
Bespoke Custom Harness Manufacturing Service Custom-made racing harnesses tailored to specific vehicle and driver requirements. Offers wide selection of colours, styles, and configurations with bespoke specification sheets. Customers provide measurements using specification sheets for bespoke manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

FIA harnesses valid until 31st December of year (year of manufacture + 5)
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Companies that use TRS Motorsport

Customer profile

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

TRS Motorsport technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

TRS Motorsport partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

Speedworks MotorsportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2025Technical partnership for the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). TRS provides International 6 Point FIA-approved harnesses (8853:2016 standard) for all 4 Speedworks BTCC cars. This partnership demonstrates TRS's presence in top-tier UK motorsport.
One MotorsportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2025Technical partnership for the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). One Motorsport runs TRS International 6 Point FIA-approved harnesses (8853:2016 standard) in both their BTCC cars. Partnership aligns TRS with championship-winning team mindset.
Certex UKflagshipOthers · 6 January 2017TRS is a trading name of Certex UK. Certex UK belongs to Lifting Solutions within Axel Johnson International group. TRS became a trading name of Certex UK effective 6th January 2017.
Axel Johnson InternationalflagshipOthersSwedish family-owned corporate group headquartered in Stockholm. Axel's business unit Lifting Solutions comprises 24 companies with 100+ service centres worldwide, serving industries including oil & gas, renewable energy, shipping, automotive manufacturing, ports, and more. Group achieved 420 MEUR in annual sales since 2005.
TRL (Transport Research Laboratory)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRS uses TRL test facilities in the UK for safety testing. TRL is one of the few harness manufacturers that ensures safety testing meets highest standards through independent verification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

TRS Motorsport competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Sabelt: Italian manufacturer of motorsport safety belts and harnesses with FIA approval, supplying F1, WRC, and major racing series globally. Directly competes with TRS in OEM and aftermarket professional motorsport harnesses.
RaceQuip: US-based motorsport safety equipment brand offering SFI-approved harnesses, helmets, and racing suits. Comparable in serving club-level and entry-professional motorsport with homologated safety products.
OMP Racing: Italian motorsport safety equipment manufacturer with FIA homologated harnesses, racing suits, and seats. Direct competitor in the FIA-approved harness category and adjacent motorsport safety product categories.
Sparco: Italian motorsport safety and racing equipment manufacturer with FIA-approved harnesses and a global racing product portfolio. Direct competitor across multiple FIA harness SKUs and broader professional racing equipment.
Schroth Racing: German-based manufacturer of motorsport safety harnesses with FIA homologation, directly competing with TRS in 4-point and 6-point professional racing harness categories. Comparable product breadth across motorsport restraint systems.
Stand 21: French motorsport safety equipment manufacturer specializing in FIA-approved harnesses and racing safety gear. Directly competes with TRS in professional motorsport harnesses, particularly rally and touring car applications.
Simpson Race Products: US-based manufacturer of motorsport safety equipment including SFI-approved harnesses and racing restraints. Direct competitor in SFI 16.1 homologated harnesses and NASCAR-style lever latch products.
Willans: UK-based harness manufacturer with heritage in motorsport safety harnesses and FIA-approved product lines. A domestic UK peer with overlapping product range and customer base in British motorsport.

Emerging players

Corbeau Seats: UK-based motorsport seating and harness supplier offering FIA-approved harnesses and racing seats. Overlaps with TRS in UK motorsport channels and FIA-approved product categories, particularly for road and track day customers.

Broad incumbents

Joyson Safety Systems (formerly Takata Racing): Global automotive safety systems company (formerly the racing arm of Takata) supplying OEM seatbelts and safety restraint systems. Adjacent to TRS's motorsport harness business with broader automotive safety exposure and significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

TRS Motorsport compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance6 records

TRS Motorsport financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

TRS Motorsport leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

TRS Motorsport funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

TRS Motorsport M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about TRS Motorsport

What does TRS Motorsport do?

Is TRS Motorsport a public or private company?

TRS Motorsport is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was TRS Motorsport founded?

TRS Motorsport was founded in 1989. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is TRS Motorsport based?

TRS Motorsport is headquartered in Doncaster, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does TRS Motorsport make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Safety Harnesses are the primary driver. The others are accessories, bespoke/Custom Harnesses, merchandise and bespoke Sewing Service.

Who are TRS Motorsport's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Sabelt, RaceQuip, OMP Racing, Sparco, Schroth Racing, Stand 21, Simpson Race Products and Willans. Corbeau Seats is listed as an emerging player. Joyson Safety Systems (formerly Takata Racing) is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does TRS Motorsport have an API?

No public API is recorded for TRS Motorsport.

What industry is TRS Motorsport in?

TRS Motorsport's product category is Motorsport Safety Harnesses. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMANAC, Protective Armor & Impact Protection Retail (Body/Back/Chest). Its NAICS code is 336360 and its SIC code is 3714.