Construction Metal Sales Ltd

What Construction Metal Sales Ltd does

Construction Metal Sales Limited (CMS) is a UK-based cold-formed steel distributor and supplier specialising in construction products for off-site building applications. Established in 2017 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the privately held CMF Group, CMS works in tandem with its sister manufacturing company Construction Metal Forming Limited (CMF), which operates two South Wales production facilities at Pontypool (commissioned August 2008) and Magor (commissioned January 2023), with combined 110,000 sq ft of manufacturing floor, 4,000 tonnes of coil stocking capacity, and throughput exceeding 20,000 tonnes per annum.

CMS's product portfolio is organised around four proprietary brands — MetPurl (purlin and side-rail systems in S450GD+Z275 grade steel including Zeds, Cees, asymmetric flange, and Sigma profiles), MetMezz (mezzanine floor sections), MetClad D33 (trapezoidal cladding profiles), and MetFloor (composite floor decking in 55/60/80 profiles with Magnelis, polyester, and PVC plastisol coatings) — supplemented by advanced coatings and a fibre-reinforced deck line. The company also distributes MetSolutions design software (MetPurl and MetFloor), developed in conjunction with the Steel Construction Institute, which engineers use to perform wind, snow, and composite slab calculations to British Standards and Eurocodes; the software is provided free of charge as a specification driver, and CMS MetPurl macros are integrated into Tekla Structures BIM.

CMS serves industrial, agricultural, and distribution/warehouse construction markets across the UK and Ireland (including Scotland), with customers represented by an extensive roster of named distribution-centre projects. Go-to-market operates through two channels: a national network of distributors and registered installers handling design, supply, and installation of MetFloor products, and direct enterprise field sales via phone and email for project enquiries and technical support. The company holds BS EN ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, CE marking under BS EN 1090 up to Execution Class 3, SCI Assessed status for its design software, and memberships in SCI, BCSA, MPBA, and RIDBA.

Name

Construction Metal Sales Ltd

Legal name

Construction Metal Sales Limited

Website

https://constructionmetalsales.uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK-based cold-formed steel distributor serving industrial, agricultural, and distribution-warehouse construction across the UK and Ireland, supplying proprietary MetPurl, MetMezz, MetClad, and MetFloor product lines manufactured by sister company CMF.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold-Formed Steel Construction Products

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAF

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

SECONDARYIMADACAG

Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

SECONDARYIMADACAM

Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

Keywords

• Cold-formed steel
• Purlin systems
• Structural steel framing
• Composite floor deck
• Light gauge steel

Headquarters

HQ city

Mamhilad, Pontypool

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cold-Formed Steel Products: Sale of cold-formed steel construction products including purlins, siderails, cladding systems, and composite floor deck. CMS distributes CMF's full range of cold-formed steel products to the construction market.
2. Design Software: Free downloadable design software (MetPurl and MetFloor) that enables engineers to carry out structural calculations. Software is available at no cost to support product specification and sales process.
3. MetFloor Design, Supply, and Installation: Design, supply, and installation of MetFloor products available through national network of distributors and registered installers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Construction Metal Sales Limited (CMS) supplies and distributes cold-formed steel construction products including the MetPurl purlin and side-rail system, MetMezz mezzanine floor sections, MetClad D33 trapezoidal cladding profiles, and MetFloor composite floor decking for industrial and agricultural building applications across the UK and Ireland. The offering is supported by SCI-assessed MetPurl and MetFloor design software and delivered through a national network of distributors and registered installers.

Product overview

Construction Metal Sales Ltd (CMS) operates as a cold-formed steel supplier and distributor specialising in construction products for off-site construction. The company's product portfolio centres on four core product lines: MetPurl (purlin and side-rail systems), MetMezz (mezzanine floor sections), MetClad D33 (trapezoidal cladding profiles), and MetFloor (composite floor decking). These steel framing and cladding products are complemented by complementary software tools under the MetSolutions umbrella—specifically MetPurl Software (for purlin/side-rail/mezzanine design) and MetFloor Design Software (for composite slab calculations)—enabling engineers to perform wind/snow load calculations, punching shear checks, and structural designs to British Standards and Eurocodes. The company also supplies associated accessories, coatings (including Magnelis ZM310/ZM430), and technical documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MetPurl: Purlin and side-rail system providing Zed, Cee, asymmetric flange, and Sigma profiles with associated accessories. Fully tested by BRE and ratified by SCI, formed from S450GD+Z275 grade steel.
• MetMezz
• MetFloor
• MetClad

Products and services

• MetPurl Purlin and Side-Rail System Cold-formed steel purlin and side-rail system available as plain Zeds and Cees, asymmetric flange widths and Sigma profiles with all associated accessories. Formed from S450GD+Z275 (450 N/mm²) grade steel, sections are available with wide or symmetric flanges for optimised cladding joints, and either flat-back or sigma profiled eaves beams with top-flanges angled from -20 to +26 degrees. Designed for structural support in industrial and agricultural building applications and supplied through the CMS national distributor and registered installer network.
• MetMezz Mezzanine System Cold-formed steel mezzanine floor section system providing section properties, load-span tables, standard details, and system diagrams. Designed for industrial and agricultural building applications and integrated into the MetPurl design software for engineering calculations.
• MetClad D33 Cladding Profile Trapezoidal cold-formed steel cladding profile available in roof and wall configurations with forward and reverse orientations. Manufactured in S220 and S280 steel grades for use as roof and wall cladding on industrial and agricultural buildings.
• MetFloor Composite Floor Decking Composite floor decking profiles available in multiple depths (MetFloor 55, 60, and 80) with coating options including Magnelis ZM310/ZM430, Polyester HC, and PVC Plastisol. Available with design, supply, and installation services via the national network of distributors and registered installers. CMF is the only decking manufacturer to have carried out SCI Assessed ratification for the entire MetFloor profile range.
• MetPurl Design Software Engineering design software for purlins, side-rails, eaves beams, and MetMezz mezzanine sections. Computes wind and snow loading to British Standards and Eurocodes, collates multiple profile calculations within building sets, and includes drifted snow and cantilever calculations. Available as a free download to engineers specifying CMS cold-formed steel products.
• MetFloor Design Software State-of-the-art CMF decking design software incorporating structural and composite slab tests from Imperial College London and fire tests from Pavus under SCI management. Enables full decking and slab design including concentrated loads and punching shear checks, with calculations produced to British Standards or Eurocodes under the SCI Assessed mark. Available as a free download to engineers.
• BIM Tekla Structures Macros (MetPurl) Building information modelling macros for MetPurl available on Tekla Structures, providing automatic accessory adjustments and state-of-the-art barrel roof functionality for cold-formed steel framing design workflows used by structural engineers and steelwork contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ tonnes per annum production capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Steel Construction Institute (SCI)coreTechnology or IntegrationSCI provides software assessment and ratification for CMF's MetPurl and MetFloor design software. CMF is the only decking manufacturer to have carried out SCI Assessed ratification for its entire profile range. SCI also managed fire testing at Pavus in Czech Republic.
• British Research Establishment (BRE)coreTechnology or IntegrationBRE independently tested and ratified MetPurl profiles, providing third-party validation of product performance and quality.
• Imperial College LondoncoreTechnology or IntegrationCarried out structural and composite slab tests for MetFloor products, providing academic validation of product performance.
• Pavus (Czech Republic)coreTechnology or IntegrationConducted fire tests for MetFloor products under the management of the Steel Construction Institute.
• National Distributor and Installer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational network of distributors and registered installers for design, supply, and installation of MetFloor products throughout the UK. Full details available on CMF website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope group with insulated panels and steel decking products serving industrial and commercial construction. Adjacent competitor at the building envelope layer that CMS serves via MetClad and MetFloor.
• Tata Steel UK: Major steel producer with a UK Colorcoat and structural sections portfolio serving construction. A larger incumbent with broader product breadth but overlapping capability in cold-formed sections and coated steel for industrial buildings.

Direct peers

• Ayrshire Metals: UK cold-formed steel section manufacturer producing purlins, side rails and structural profiles. Directly comparable to CMS on product type and target UK construction market.
• Steadmans: UK manufacturer of metal cladding, roofing and structural products serving industrial, agricultural and commercial buildings. Overlaps with CMS on MetClad-style roof/wall profiles and purlin offerings.
• Joris Ide: European manufacturer of metal cladding, roofing and structural components for industrial and agricultural buildings. Comparable on product range (cladding profiles, structural sections) and end customers.
• Hadley Group: UK and international manufacturer of cold-formed steel sections, profiles and framing systems for construction. Directly comparable on product type, customer base (industrial/logistics builders) and geographic market.
• Voestalpine Metsec: UK-based cold-formed steel section manufacturer producing purlins, side rails and structural sections for industrial and commercial buildings. The most direct head-to-head competitor to CMS in UK cold-formed steel framing.
• Lindab Buildings: European steel building systems manufacturer offering structural sections, roofing and cladding for industrial buildings. Comparable on cold-formed structural systems with broader European distribution than CMS.
• SMD (Steel Metal Decking): UK manufacturer and installer of composite metal floor decking for commercial and industrial buildings. Directly comparable to CMS's MetFloor product line on both product and customer base.
• Tegral Metal Forming: Manufacturer of metal roofing, cladding and structural components primarily serving UK and Irish construction. Comparable product set to CMS MetClad and MetPurl lines with overlapping UK/Ireland geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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