Caspian Group Limited

What Caspian Group Limited does

Caspian Group Limited is a family-owned UK scaffolding equipment manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, with additional depot locations in Hull and at Midland Road. Founded approximately 1983 by Bob Tyler and led since 2003 by Managing Director Neil Garrison, with his daughter Rachel Garrison serving as Accounts Director, the company operates BSI Kitemark certified production under certificate KM564923 for both visual and machine strength graded timber scaffold boards to BS2482:2009. Inputs are premium European Whitewood sourced from mills in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic under a PEFC Chain of Custody accreditation (2018); manufacturing is supported by Micromatic Strength Grading machines calibrated daily and audited bi-annually by BSI, with ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification covering manufacturing and distribution.

The product portfolio spans BSI-certified timber scaffold boards (including Euroclass B fire retardant, kiln dried, and plastic/steel alternatives), galvanised steel scaffold tubes to EN39:2001, drop forged and pressed steel fittings in multiple tube-clamp sizes, the AFIX Fast X52 modular system (added January 2024), stair towers, aluminium and steel beams, debris netting, harnesses and lanyards, brickguards, foam tube sleeves, acrow props, screw jacks, and ancillary access equipment. Each scaffold board carries BSI certification marking enabling full traceability. Caspian holds memberships in the Scaffolding Association and NASC (Supplier member since 2024).

Revenue is generated through two streams: one-time product sales and recurring equipment hire, distributed via a 24/7 e-commerce platform (caspiangroup.co.uk), a UK direct sales team handling trade accounts, and a dedicated export operation delivering to 35+ countries with in-house documentation handling (EUR1, CMR, SONCAP, letters of credit). Pricing is publicly listed with volume-based tiered discounts; scaffolding contractors and construction firms are the primary customer base, supplemented by an export book covering yacht building, aerospace, and pipeline industries, plus trade and DIY buyers acquiring smaller volumes on a transactional basis.

Name

Caspian Group Limited

Legal name

Caspian Group Limited

Website

https://caspiangroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caspian Group Limited is a UK-based scaffolding equipment manufacturer and supplier producing BSI Kitemark certified scaffold boards and supplying tubes, fittings, modular system scaffolding, and PPE via e-commerce, trade accounts, and export to over 35 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scaffolding Equipment

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jobsite Materials & Site Supplies Retail (Tarps, Erosion Control, Rebar, Forming) (CRAIAEAL), Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard) (IMAMAIAC)

Keywords

• Scaffolding equipment
• Scaffold boards
• Scaffold tubes
• System scaffolding
• Access equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Scunthorpe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Scaffold Products Sales: Caspian Group generates revenue primarily through the sale of scaffold boards, scaffold tubes, fittings, netting, sheeting, tube clamps, system scaffolding, beams, access equipment, tools, PPE, and ancillary products. Products are sold directly via the company's e-commerce platform and through trade accounts. The company offers both purchase and hire options for equipment.
2. Equipment Hire: Caspian Group offers hire of scaffolding equipment including scaffold boards, tubes, fittings, and other access equipment. Hire periods commence when the customer takes possession and end upon return or repossession. The company provides delivery and collection services as part of its hire offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Caspian Group Limited manufactures and distributes BSI Kitemark certified timber scaffold boards and supplies a complete range of scaffolding equipment including scaffold tubes, fittings, system scaffolding, beams, access equipment, safety tools, and PPE. The company operates a 24/7 e-commerce platform, dedicated UK trade accounts, and international export to 35+ countries, offering both purchase and hire options for construction and scaffolding industry customers.

Product overview

Caspian Group Limited operates as a scaffolding equipment supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for both purchase and hire. The core offering centres on BSI Kitemark certified timber scaffold boards (manufactured to BS2482:2009 with both visual and machine strength grading) and galvanised steel scaffold tubes conforming to EN39:2001. These primary products are complemented by a full range of scaffold fittings (drop forged and pressed steel couplers), tube clamps in four sizes, system scaffolding (AFIX Fast X52 modular system with stair towers), and aluminium/steel beams and ladder beams. The product line extends to safety equipment including debris netting, safety harnesses and lanyards, hardhats, brickguards, foam tube sleeves, and tube end caps. Additional support equipment includes Acrow Props, screw jacks, U-Heads, gin wheels, ladders, rubbish chutes, fencing, and trestles. The company serves both domestic UK and international export markets across 35+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Timber Scaffold Boards

Named customers2 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• AFIX Group UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2024Caspian Group announced a strategic partnership with AFIX Group UK in January 2024 to bring the AFIX Fast X52 modular system scaffolding to the north of England. Caspian now offers the complete AFIX Fast X52 system scaffolding range, including engineering calculations and financing options for both hire and sale. AFIX Group NV is an internationally acclaimed vertically integrated scaffolding manufacturer with global presence in construction, industrial, infrastructural, and event projects. CEO Neil Garrison expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration as a major milestone.
• NASC (National Access & Scaffolding Confederation)moderateOthers · 1 January 2024Caspian Group became an official Supplier member of NASC in 2024. NASC is the UK trade body for access and scaffolding established in 1945, serving over 400 firms. Membership provides access to industry standards, SSIP-accredited audit scheme, toolbox talks, training funding (£300,000 available), NASC guidance publications, and networking at NASC awards and meetings. The partnership enhances Caspian's credibility and aligns with its philosophy of continuous improvement in competence and risk minimisation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Tubes & Clamps Ltd: UK supplier of scaffold tubes, clamps, fittings, and boards. A smaller, more narrowly focused distributor overlapping Caspian's core catalog and competing for similar trade and contractor customers in the UK.

Direct peers

• Scafom-rux: European manufacturer of scaffolding (tubes, fittings, modular systems) sold through hire and sales channels. Comparable to Caspian as a scaffolding equipment specialist with both component manufacturing and distribution across multiple countries.
• Turner Access: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of scaffolding tubes, fittings, and system scaffolding with hire capability. Comparable as a directly competing UK scaffolding equipment specialist serving similar contractor and construction customers.
• Instant Upright: Manufacturer and supplier of scaffolding products including system scaffolding and accessories, with a global distribution footprint similar to Caspian's export model across 35+ countries.
• John Brash & Co: UK timber products manufacturer including scaffold boards and decking. The most direct manufacturing peer to Caspian for BSI-graded timber scaffold boards, and the prior employer of Caspian's current Production Manager.
• AFIX Group: International manufacturer of modular system scaffolding (Fast X52). Caspian is AFIX's distribution partner in northern England, so AFIX is both a supplier and a closely aligned competitive peer in the system scaffolding category.

Broad incumbents

• Layher UK: UK arm of Layher, the German global leader in modular system scaffolding. Directly competes with Caspian's AFIX Fast X52 system offering and provides a benchmark for what a fully proprietary system scaffolding incumbent looks like in the UK market.
• PERI UK: UK operations of global formwork and scaffolding manufacturer PERI. A broad incumbent offering system scaffolding and access solutions to UK contractors, overlapping Caspian in both product range and target customer base.
• Sunbelt Rentals UK: Large UK equipment rental company offering scaffolding hire alongside a wide range of plant and access equipment. Competes with Caspian's hire business and serves similar construction and contractor customers at much greater scale.
• Hünnebeck UK (BrandSafway): UK presence of the BrandSafway/Hünnebeck scaffolding and access group. Competes with Caspian across tube-and-fitting and system scaffolding, with a broader portfolio and greater scale than Caspian's specialized offer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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