Carbon Fibre

What Carbon Fibre does

Carbon Fibre (legally ACT LTD, trading as ACT Performance Products and Carbon Fibre Factory) is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and aftermarket performance parts supplier founded in the mid-1990s and headquartered in Paddock Wood, Kent. The company operates two interlinked businesses: a niche aftermarket parts retailer serving owners of classic British sports cars (primarily TVR models, plus Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, Lotus, Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan GTR, Morgan, and Peugeot), and a custom carbon fibre composite manufacturing service marketed as the Carbon Fibre Factory. Core motorsport products include carbon fibre airboxes, plenums, trumpets, and induction kits (Tornado 1–5 series, Superflare trumpets, CFAB airbox series), with documented performance gains of 5–25 bhp and 10–25 lb ft torque depending on application. Supporting lines include exhaust systems (304 stainless steel), silicone coolant hoses, aluminium radiators, brakes, suspension, polyurethane bushes, and ignition products from Magnecor and Bosch.

The company's distinguishing technical capability is its in-house autoclave design and manufacturing expertise developed since the mid-1990s, enabling pre-preg autoclave production of carbon fibre components — including high-spec parts for motorsport teams ranging from club-level through touring car, rally, and Le Mans programmes. Notable motorsport customers include Hesketh (Hesketh 24 production run), Ralliart/WRS Racing, world class rally teams, and various Le Mans programmes. Jenvey Dynamics throttle bodies are integrated into ACT's plenum and airbox systems as a co-developed product ecosystem.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce (actproducts.co.uk) supplemented by phone/email sales, a single German dealer (acs-pro.de), and bespoke enterprise contracts for custom composite manufacturing. Revenue is driven by one-time hardware sales of premium-priced units (ranging from £39.50 to £1,597) with 2–6 week made-to-order lead times, plus an exchange-unit refurbishment loop for certain products. The company is privately held with 13 employees, no external funding, and operates as a profitable specialist manufacturer in a niche too small to attract large-tier composite competitors.

Name

Carbon Fibre

Legal name

ACT LTD

Website

https://actproducts.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACT Performance Products is a UK specialist manufacturer of custom carbon fibre composites and aftermarket performance parts for TVR and other European sports cars, motorsport teams (club to Le Mans), and custom non-automotive clients via direct e-commerce and a German dealer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Performance Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Performance & Tuning Products Manufacturing (Intakes/Turbos/ECU Tuners/Superchargers) (IMACANAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aftermarket Exhaust & Emissions Components Manufacturing (Mufflers/Catalysts/DPF/EGR) (IMACANAE), Aftermarket Suspension & Steering Components Manufacturing (Shocks/Struts/Bushings/Tie Rods) (IMACANAC), Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG), Body Panels, Doors, Hoods & Closures Manufacturing (IMACAGAH)

Keywords

• Carbon fibre manufacturing
• Motorsport performance parts
• Automotive induction systems
• Aftermarket vehicle components
• Custom composite fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Paddock Wood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Auto Parts Sales: One-time product sales of performance upgrades, components and accessories for TVR and other vehicles including induction systems, cooling products, silencing/exhausts, suspension and brakes, and carbon fibre parts.
2. Custom Carbon Fibre Manufacturing: Bespoke carbon fibre component manufacturing for automotive and non-automotive applications. Customers can commission one-off examples through to larger production runs. Recently produced floor pans and inner door panels for a world class rally team.
3. Distributor Relationships: Sales through dealer networks including a German dealer (acs-pro.de), selling ACT products to customers in additional markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACT Performance Products manufactures carbon fibre automotive components using in-house designed autoclaves and sells aftermarket performance parts primarily for TVR and other performance vehicles. The company offers a custom Carbon Fibre Factory service producing one-off prototypes through to production runs for motorsport teams (club level to Le Mans) and non-automotive clients, alongside standard product lines including induction kits, plenums, trumpets, airboxes, exhausts, cooling products, brakes, suspension components, and ignition parts.

Product overview

ACT Performance Products operates as a specialised automotive performance parts supplier and custom carbon fibre component manufacturer. Their primary product line is the Carbon Fibre Factory, which utilises autoclave technology to produce bespoke carbon fibre components for motorsport applications ranging from club racing to Le Mans vehicles. The product portfolio centres on induction systems (trumpets, plenums, airboxes) and intake kits for Rover V8 engines and various performance vehicles (TVR, Alfa Romeo, Nissan GTR, Lotus, Jaguar, Porsche, etc.), complemented by silencing/exhaust systems, cooling products, brakes, and suspension components. They offer both standard product lines (Tornado induction kits, Superflare trumpets) and custom manufacturing services. The company serves primarily the TVR enthusiast community while expanding to other marques through their Carbon Fibre Factory custom manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carbon Fibre Factory (Custom Manufacturing Service)
• Carbon Fibre Trumpets
• Carbon Fibre Airboxes and Plenums
• Rover V8 Induction Kits (Tornado Series)
• TI034 ACT/JE Rover V8 Carbon Induction System
• Triple Throttle Plenum Kit (TI033A)
• Twin Throttle Plenum Kit (TI030)
• CFAB01C Alfa V6 Plenum with Intake Pipes
• CFAB10 Nissan GTR Induction Kit
• TVR Silencing/Exhausts and Manifolds

Quantifiable outcome

• Superflare trumpets deliver approximately 10 bhp and increased torque everywhere
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HeskethcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2014ACT was selected by Hesketh to manufacture carbon fibre components for the production run of the Hesketh 24, a 1950cc V twin motorbike built to commemorate James Hunt's 1974 F1 victory in the Hesketh no 24 car.
• Ralliart / WRS RacingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT produced team door panels and navigator floor trays for Ralliart team for WRS Racing, demonstrating their carbon fibre manufacturing capabilities for motorsport applications.
• World Class Rally TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT recently produced floor pans and inner door panels for a world class rally team, working on vehicles from club motorsport through to professional rally programs.
• Jenvey DynamicscoreTechnology or IntegrationACT integrates Jenvey Dynamics throttle bodies, throttle linkage kits, and induction components into their carbon fibre plenum and airbox systems. Products include Jenvey 70mm throttle kits, ball joint throttle linkages, and throttle potentiometers.
• acs-pro.de (German Dealer)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman dealer representing ACT products in the German market, expanding ACT's geographic distribution beyond domestic UK sales.
• RustbusterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT is an official distributor for Rustbuster products, market leaders for chassis/metal painting and rust prevention, and RENOVO products for canvas hood care.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights54 records

Direct peers

• Ramair: UK manufacturer of aftermarket air filters, intake hoses, plenums, and induction kits. Directly competes with ACT in the European performance vehicle induction and airbox aftermarket.
• Pipercross: UK manufacturer of performance air filters, induction kits, and intake systems for road and motorsport applications. Comparable aftermarket induction product category and European vehicle coverage.
• Larini Systems: UK manufacturer of high-performance exhaust systems specifically for TVR and other British sports cars. Closely comparable niche and customer base to ACT's TVR silencing/exhaust product line.
• Forge Motorsport: UK aftermarket performance parts manufacturer offering induction kits, intercoolers, and engine components. Comparable to ACT in serving European performance vehicle owners with bolt-on upgrades.
• ITG (Intake Technology Group): UK-based manufacturer of foam race air filters and induction systems serving club motorsport and production car aftermarket. Comparable to ACT in motorsport-grade induction components.
• Eventuri: UK-based specialist in premium carbon fibre intake systems and airboxes for performance vehicles. Directly comparable to ACT's carbon fibre induction product line, with similar application across European marques and motorsport.

Broad incumbents

• Mountune: UK aftermarket performance brand (originally Ford Focus RS-focused, now multi-marque) offering induction, cooling, and engine upgrades. Comparable in aftermarket performance category with broader model coverage and larger scale than ACT.
• Cosworth: Iconic UK performance brand producing a broad range of aftermarket parts, engine components, and motorsport electronics. Overlaps with ACT in induction and performance upgrades but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• K&N Engineering: Global leader in aftermarket high-flow air filters and increasingly premium intake systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the performance air intake category that ACT's carbon fibre products compete within.

Others

• Jenvey Dynamics: UK manufacturer of throttle bodies, fuel injection, and induction components serving both OEM and motorsport. A key technology partner of ACT, with adjacent (but not directly competing) induction product category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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