What Heskins Ltd does

Heskins Ltd is a UK-based niche industrial manufacturer specializing in anti-slip, photoluminescent, reflective, and floor-marking safety tapes, founded in 1997 in Brinscall, Lancashire. Its portfolio spans abrasive Safety-Grip products (Standard, Coarse, Extra Coarse), non-abrasive lines (Aqua-Safe, Resilient, FlowGrip), PermaStripe marking systems, SOLAS/ECE104-compliant reflective tapes, anti-slip floor tiles, and a full ancillary line (primers, cleaners, edge fix)—delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries Heskins BV (Netherlands) and Heskins LLC (USA) that provide warehousing and regulatory compliance in the EU and North America.

The company's core technology centers on proprietary adhesive-coating and mineral-particle formulations applied to self-adhesive filmic carriers, complemented by photoluminescent compounds free of phosphorous or radioactive material. Manufacturing capabilities—precision die-cutting (0.2mm accuracy, sizes from 1mm×1mm up to 825mm×1550mm), crush cutting (widths 9mm–1.4m), single knife slitting (down to 2mm), full-color custom printing, Pantone/RAL color matching, laminating, and snapback liners—enable bespoke production for OEM integration and reseller white-labeling.

Heskins operates a sales-led, quote-based direct model with phone, email, WhatsApp, and live-chat channels, complemented by a reseller program offering dropshipping, custom packaging, GS1 barcodes, and unbranded marketing collateral. The customer base spans industrial/warehouse operators, OEMs, marine, aviation, trailer/vehicle, and domestic/commercial building end-markets, with publicly cited reference customers including Adidas, Toyota, Rolls-Royce, Amazon, ASDA, Volvo, Foot Locker, Decathlon, and Red Bull. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the firm holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, UKAS, and Cyber Essentials certifications, and employs 14 staff across the three entities.

Name

Heskins Ltd

Legal name

Heskins Ltd

Website

https://heskins.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heskins Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of anti-slip, photoluminescent, reflective, and floor-marking safety tapes, founded in 1997. It serves industrial, OEM, marine, aviation, trailer, and commercial building customers through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the Netherlands and USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Tapes

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

Keywords

• Anti-slip safety tape
• Floor marking tape
• Reflective safety tape
• Photoluminescent tape
• Industrial safety products

Headquarters

HQ city

Brinscall, Chorley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Anti-Slip and Safety Tape Products: Manufacture and sale of anti-slip tapes (Safety-Grip, Coarse, X-Coarse, Marine, Chemical Resistant, etc.), non-abrasive tapes (Aqua-Safe, Resilient, FlowGrip), glow-in-the-dark tapes, reflective tapes, marking tapes, signage, and anti-slip floor tiles. Products sold in various standard sizes, colors, and formats.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Value-added services including precision die-cutting, crush cutting, custom printing (full width, full colour), sheeting, laminating, single knife slitting, tool-less die cutting, snapback liners, and custom colours. Services support bespoke product manufacturing.
3. Packaging and Branding Services: Custom packaging and rebranding for resellers, including shrink wrap, printed cardboard boxes, GS1 registered barcode generation, and dropshipping services.
4. Dropshipping: Dropshipping service dispatching products directly to reseller customers from Heskins warehouses, with tracking numbers provided and invoicing available in reseller's name.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Heskins Ltd manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of anti-slip safety tapes and related safety products, including abrasive Safety-Grip tapes, non-abrasive Aqua-Safe tapes, glow-in-the-dark photoluminescent tapes, reflective tapes, floor marking systems (PermaStripe), anti-slip floor tiles, and safety signage. The company also provides custom manufacturing services such as die-cutting, crush cutting, sheeting, custom printing, laminating, slitting, and rebranding/packaging for resellers.

Product overview

Heskins Ltd is a safety tape manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of anti-slip, marking, reflective, and photoluminescent tape solutions. The core product line includes nine distinct categories: (1) Safety-Grip abrasive anti-slip tapes including Standard (H3401), Coarse (H3402), Extra Coarse (H3402_UC), MagmaGrip (H3429), PeakGrip (H3456), Marine (H3460), Chemical Resistant (H3447), Glow in the Dark (H3403), Conformable (H3406), Thick (H3404), No-Stretch (H3420), and Removable (H3427) variants; (2) Non-abrasive anti-slip tapes including Aqua-Safe (H3405), Resilient (H3408), Coarse Resilient (H3415), FlowGrip (H3455), and TackyGrip (H3470/3475); (3) Glow in the Dark photoluminescent tapes for emergency egress (H8101 series); (4) PermaStripe marking tapes for floor marking and 5S optimization (H6901-H6909); (5) Reflective hi-vis tapes including High-Intensity (H6604), ECE104 Vehicle (H6632), and SOLAS Marine (H6672); (6) Dual-Purpose Anti-Slip Floor Tiles combining abrasive surfaces with reflective/photoluminescent sections; (7) Signage including Fire Exit Markers (H3416), Floor Signs (H7501), and Custom Floor Signs; (8) Specialist Tapes for corrosion protection (H3453) and heavy-duty bonding (H9910); and (9) Ancillaries including Surface Primer, IPA Cleaner, Edge Fix, and application tools. Manufacturing capabilities include precision die-cutting (0.2mm accuracy, sizes 1mm to 825x1550mm), crush cutting (widths 9mm-1.4m), sheeting, custom printing (full-width colour), custom colours (Pantone/RAL), laminating, single knife slitting (2mm minimum), snapback liners, tool-less die-cutting, packaging/rebranding, GS1 barcodes, and dropshipping. The company operates warehouses in the UK and EU with global shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety-Grip Abrasive Anti-Slip Tape Range Abrasive anti-slip tape product family using mineral particles on a self-adhesive filmic carrier, available in multiple grades (Standard H3401, Coarse H3402, Extra Coarse H3402_UC) and specialist variants for industrial, marine, chemical-resistant, conformable, and removable applications. Designed for industrial environments, warehouses, OEM integration, and high-traffic surfaces.
• Non-Abrasive Anti-Slip Tape Range

Quantifiable outcome

• Photoluminescent materials charge in approximately 2 hours and emit strong glow for electricity-free illumination
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SlipDoctors: SlipDoctors sells anti-slip tapes, coatings, and treads for residential, commercial, and industrial floors, with comparable product positioning to Heskins' Safety-Grip and Aqua-Safe lines in the slip-prevention category.
• Wooster Products: Wooster Products specializes in anti-slip stair treads, walkway products, and safety surfacing, directly competing with Heskins' anti-slip tape and tile ranges in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Antislip Solutions: Antislip Solutions is a UK-based supplier of anti-slip floor treatment and tape products for commercial and industrial settings, directly overlapping with Heskins' UK domestic and commercial segment.
• Jessup Manufacturing Company: Jessup manufactures Safety Track anti-slip tapes, photoluminescent egress products, and floor marking tapes, with very similar SKU coverage to Heskins in slip-resistance and emergency-wayfinding categories.
• 3M (Safety-Walk): 3M's Safety-Walk line is the most globally recognized anti-slip and walkway safety tape product, directly competing with Heskins' Safety-Grip and Aqua-Safe across industrial, commercial, and marine end-markets with overlapping distribution channels.

Broad incumbents

• Scapa Group: Scapa manufactures industrial adhesive tapes including specialty and converting services, comparable to Heskins' custom die-cutting, slitting, and laminating offerings for industrial customers.
• tesa SE: tesa is a global industrial and consumer adhesive tape manufacturer whose product range overlaps with Heskins' custom-printed and specialty tape capabilities, though tesa serves broader markets beyond safety.
• Brady Corporation: Brady is a leader in safety identification, floor marking, and signage products, overlapping with Heskins' PermaStripe floor-marking, photoluminescent, and custom-printed signage portfolios.

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

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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