ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED
Andrews Bowen Limited is a UK-founded (2005) private manufacturer and installer of proprietary equestrian surfaces, water management infrastructure, and maintenance equipment serving competition venues, racing trainers, educational institutions, and private yards worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersSingleton/Lancashire, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED does
Andrews Bowen Limited is a privately-held UK company, founded in 2005 by David Andrews and Simon Bowen and headquartered in Singleton, Lancashire, that manufactures and installs specialist surfaces and infrastructure for equestrian venues worldwide. Its core technology portfolio includes proprietary wax-coated and sand/fibre surface blends (ProWax Competition, Propell, GP Mix, SafeTrack, the FEI-endorsed 2012 Olympic Mix), the Equaflow modular recycled-plastic water management and sub-base system, and complementary equipment (ProGrade Arena/Gallop maintenance machines) plus stabling products. The 2012 Olympic Mix, originally developed for the London 2012 Games and validated by Professor Lars Roepstorff, anchors the brand's reputation in regulated, high-performance venues, and SafeTrack holds British Horseracing Authority approval for racing applications.
The company generates revenue through four principal streams: one-time sale and installation of surfaces (both supply-only and full install), hardware sales of British-designed maintenance equipment, full turnkey design and build services covering arenas, stabling, gallops and ancillaries (planning through construction), and since August 2020 an asset finance offering delivered through a partnership with Global Venue Finance. Customers span four segments - competition venues and equestrian centres, racing trainers and yards, educational institutions (notably Hartpury College over 15 years), and private equestrian yards - with go-to-market executed through enterprise field sales, free site consultations, fixed-cost quotes and event sponsorship at flagship shows including Horse of the Year Show, British Dressage Premier League venues, London International Horse Show and Bolesworth International.
Operationally, Andrews Bowen maintains in-house installation crews and a proprietary plant fleet, supports projects in the UK, Qatar, USA and South Korea, and has secured long-tenured anchor relationships including 16 years at Qatar's Al Shaqab and 10+ years at HOYS. The company is founder-owned and managed with no disclosed institutional backing or external funding rounds, and reports no subsidiaries or M&A activity in the available source data.
ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED
- Legal name
- Andrews Bowen Limited
- Website
- https://andrewsbowen.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Andrews Bowen Limited is a UK-founded (2005) private manufacturer and installer of proprietary equestrian surfaces, water management infrastructure, and maintenance equipment serving competition venues, racing trainers, educational institutions, and private yards worldwide.
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ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Equestrian Surface Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Training, Stables & Equine Services (MPAEADAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations (AFAEAGAG)
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Where ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singleton/Lancashire
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Surface Sales and Installation: One-time sale and installation of equestrian surfaces (arenas, gallops, racetracks). Customers can purchase surfaces with or without installation. Surfaces include ProWax, Propell, GP Mix, SafeTrack, and specialized competition surfaces.
- Equipment Sales: Sale of maintenance equipment including ProGrade Arena, ProGrade Plus, and ProGrade Gallop arena graders. British-designed and manufactured solid-steel units.
- Design and Build Services: Full turnkey equestrian facility design and construction including arenas, stabling, gallops, canter tracks, lunge pens, and horse exercisers. Includes planning applications, project management, and construction services.
- Asset Finance Partnership: Partnership with Global Venue Finance to offer financing solutions for equestrian facility installations. Enables customers to spread capital costs over multiple years.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Supply-only surface packages |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Full design and build packages |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Andrews Bowen manufactures and installs proprietary equine arena surfaces (wax-coated and sand/fibre blends), the Equaflow modular water management sub-base system, maintenance equipment (ProGrade arena graders), galvanized stabling, doors and windows. It delivers turnkey equestrian facility design, build and installation services for arenas, gallops, canter tracks and complete yards, with optional multi-year asset finance.
Product overview
Andrews Bowen is a manufacturer and installer of equine surfaces, equipment, and equestrian facilities. The product portfolio comprises multiple surface types (ProWax Competition, ProWax Training, Propell, Propell Intro, GP Mix, Prow 'S', RDA, 2012 Mix, SafeTrack, Canter Track, Stability Fibres), infrastructure systems (Equaflow water management base), equipment (ProGrade Arena, ProGrade Plus, ProGrade Gallop maintenance machines, Pole/Jump Trailer), stable products (Elite Range, Standard Range, Doors & Windows), and services (Design & Build, Finance, Surface Installation). The company operates a platform approach where customers can select individual products or complete turnkey packages combining surfaces, base systems, equipment, and construction services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ProWax Competition High-performance wax-coated arena surface system for indoor and outdoor competition arenas. Dust-free with no irrigation required, extremely durable under heavy elite competition use.
- ProWax Training Wax-coated training surface for professional yards, livery establishments and small competition venues. Functions similarly to ProWax Competition but optimised for training use; dust-free, no watering required.
- Propell Cost-effective fully waxed surface for indoor and outdoor arenas. Suitable for professional and amateur riders across livery yards and equestrian centres; dust-free with no irrigation required.
- Propell Intro Most cost-effective light wax surface in the Andrews Bowen range. Fully premixed waxed sand and fibre surface with the lowest wax percentage. Ideal footing for training, livery and private yards; available supply-only or full installation.
- GP Mix Affordable training blend with middle wax percentage designed for private yards. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use across disciplines; versatile, reduced maintenance and no irrigation required.
- Prow 'S' Fully premixed sand and fibre surface for high performance across all disciplines. Wax-free; requires moisture for optimum performance, with fibre content aiding moisture retention.
- RDA Surface Cost-effective waxed surface specifically designed for Riding for the Disabled Association centres. Suitable for indoor and outdoor arenas using the same wax and fibre blend as ProWax with elastic and polypropylene fibres plus multi-washed silica sand.
- 2012 Mix (London 2012 Olympic Surface) Olympic-grade surface made from multi-washed silica sand and three types of specialist polypropylene fibre. Proven across the full range of Olympic and Paralympic disciplines and endorsed by the FEI; the company's most scientifically researched surface.
- SafeTrack British Horse Racing Authority (BHA)-approved racing surface for training gallops and racecourses worldwide. Blend of multi-washed silica sand, elastic, polypropylene and polyester fibres coated with high-quality wax; dust-free with minimal maintenance.
- Canter Track Surface specifically designed for canter and gallop tracks. Components offer stability, support, cushion and excellent shock absorption; does not require irrigation and is dust-free.
- Stability Fibres Specially chopped synthetic polypropylene fibres added to sand or used to stabilise existing arena surfaces, providing root structure and improved arena performance. Used nationwide in professional show jumping, riding schools and livery yards.
- Equaflow Water Management System Modular water management base system for arenas, gallops and walkways manufactured from recycled materials using Permavoid plastic structural blocks. Provides water attenuation, wicking technology for surface irrigation, and water storage for reuse without excavations.
- ProGrade Arena British-designed and manufactured solid-steel arena maintenance machine for grading and rolling synthetic surfaces, featuring split rollers for tight turning circles. Available in 1.2m, 1.5m, 1.75m and 2m widths.
- ProGrade Plus Flexible maintenance unit for arenas using ProGrade Arena base technology. Features heavy-duty spring tines, adjustable levelling bar and nylon guide wheel; available in 1.75m and 2m widths.
- ProGrade Gallop Maintenance machine purpose-built for conditioning synthetic gallops, sharing ProGrade features with tractor PTO and hydraulics. Standard 2.2m width or bespoke.
- Pole/Jump Trailer UK-manufactured galvanised steel pole/jump trailer with foldable 50mm ball hitch, turf tyres on heavy-duty tapered bearing sub axles, lightweight design and detachable 6-pole racks.
- Elite Range Stables Highest quality stables with galvanized finish, optional powder coating in full colour range, 34mm tongue and groove boarding in Oak, hardwood or dense plastic, self-closing stainless steel bolts and choice of finials.
- Standard Range Stables Robust, affordable stable panels with galvanized steelwork to BS EN ISO 146:2009, available with swinging or sliding doors and anti-weave or full grilles options.
- Design & Build Service Full turnkey equestrian facility design and build service including planning applications, project management, stabling, engineering and construction, with in-house specialists offering a single point of contact for arenas, stabling, lunge pens, gallops and horse walkers.
- Asset Finance Service Asset finance partnership with Global Venue Finance offering flexible lending for surfaces, arenas, gallops, horseboxes, horse walkers, water treadmills and stabling, enabling businesses to spread costs over several years.
- Surface Installation Service Complete surface installation service drawing on 20+ years of expertise, delivered with in-house state-of-the-art plant and machinery fleet and experienced employed installation teams.
Quantifiable outcome
- 60% water savings with Equaflow system compared to traditional irrigation
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
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- No
- API docs
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ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- British DressagecoreOfficial Surface Supplier to British Dressage. Partnership includes sponsorship of Organisers Conference and technical advice/support for BD venues. Andrews Bowen is surface supplier for the vast majority of British Dressage Premier League venues as well as National Championships at Stoneleigh and Hartpury.
- Horse of the Year Show (Grandstand Media)coreOfficial Surface Supplier for Horse of the Year Show for 10+ consecutive years. Recently renewed for a further 5 years (until 2022+). HOYS is one of the biggest indoor horse shows in the UK, hosting around 1,600 horses and 65,000 spectators. The partnership involves installation and maintenance of competition surfaces across multiple arenas.
- London International Horse ShowcoreNew supplier partnership announced for London International Horse Show. Grandstand Media Ltd, organisers of the show, announced partnership with Andrews Bowen as world leaders in equestrian surfaces.
- Stoneleigh Park / NAECcoreLong-standing partnership for surface installation at Stoneleigh Park venues. 120m x 110m outdoor arena installed in 2015 with 2600 tonnes of 2012 competition surface. New third surfaced arena for 2026 season.
- Hartpury Collegecore15+ year partnership with Hartpury University and College. Most recent project: £700,000 Equine and Animal Assisted Arena (EAAA). Andrews Bowen has been working with Hartpury since 2006, developing facilities for multiple disciplines and riders from grassroots to international level.
- Bolesworth International Horse ShowcoreSurface supplier for the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show's iconic international arena. The arena features Andrews Bowen 2012 mix with a unique moat design and amphitheatre-style layout. Venue praised by Olympic riders including Carl Hester and John Whitaker.
- Arden Wood ShavingsminorOfficial Bedding Supplier for Stoneleigh Horse Show, announced alongside Andrews Bowen's new arena installation for 2026 events.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- TruTex: Australian manufacturer of synthetic and waxed equestrian surfaces with international distribution. Comparable offering for arena and racing applications, including fiber-reinforced footing targeting the same competition venue and trainer customer base.
- Martin Collins: UK-based equine surface manufacturer and installer with a comparable portfolio of waxed and sand/fiber arena surfaces plus racing gallop footing. The most direct competitor to Andrews Bowen in the British and international competition/training market, serving similar venue, trainer, and private-yard customers.
- Attwood Equestrian Surfaces: US-based equestrian surface installer offering sand, fiber, and waxed arena systems along with footing renovation services. Direct competitor serving North American private yards and competition venues.
- Premier Equestrian: US-based equine surface and arena footing company offering waxed and sand/rubber arena systems alongside maintenance equipment. Directly comparable to Andrews Bowen's product line for North American competition venues, trainers, and private facilities.
- Equestrian Surfaces: UK-based manufacturer and installer of arena and gallop surfaces, including wax-coated and fiber-blended products. Direct competitor in the British equestrian surface market with overlapping customer segments in competition venues and private yards.
- Footing First: US equestrian footing specialist providing arena surfaces and consultation services. Comparable niche player focused on surface performance and equine biomechanics for riders and trainers.
- Comstock Sand: US-based sand and arena surface supplier serving competition and training facilities. Overlaps with Andrews Bowen's sand-and-fiber surface line for arenas and gallops in the North American market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED leadership team
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Profiles3 records
ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED funding detail
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ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED
What does ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED do?
Andrews Bowen manufactures and installs proprietary equine arena surfaces (wax-coated and sand/fibre blends), the Equaflow modular water management sub-base system, maintenance equipment (ProGrade arena graders), galvanized stabling, doors and windows. It delivers turnkey equestrian facility design, build and installation services for arenas, gallops, canter tracks and complete yards, with optional multi-year asset finance.
Is ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED a public or private company?
ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED founded?
ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED was founded in 2005. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED based?
ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED is headquartered in Singleton/Lancashire, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Surface Sales and Installation is the primary driver. The others are equipment Sales, design and Build Services and asset Finance Partnership.
Who are ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are TruTex, Martin Collins, Attwood Equestrian Surfaces, Premier Equestrian, Equestrian Surfaces, Footing First and Comstock Sand.
Does ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED have an API?
No public API is recorded for ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED.
What industry is ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED in?
ANDREWS BOWEN LIMITED's product category is Equestrian Surface Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAEADAI, Training, Stables & Equine Services, with a secondary code of AFAEAGAG, Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations. Its NAICS code is 33311 and its SIC code is 3523.