ModSafe UK & Europe

What ModSafe UK & Europe does

ModSafe UK & Europe, the trading identity of Modular Safety Systems Ltd, is a Bristol-based manufacturer and supplier of modular safety access systems serving construction, infrastructure, and building maintenance buyers across the UK and Europe. The company was founded in 1998 and operates from Bradley Stoke, Bristol, with a headcount of 27 employees and Company Registration Number 7024876. Its product portfolio spans handrails, guardrails, barriers, fall protection, and access systems, organized under three wholly owned brands: ModSafe (the parent/access systems line), Ezi-Klamp (handrail and guardrail systems), and KATT Safety (fall protection and clamps).

The underlying offering is modular mechanical safety hardware designed for re-use across construction sites, rail infrastructure, and occupied building maintenance. Products are configured and quoted per project rather than transacted through a fixed price list, indicating a specification-driven, contractor-focused go-to-market. The customer base disclosed via named logos spans tier-one UK construction and infrastructure firms (Balfour Beatty, BAM Nuttall, Murphy, Network Rail, Amey, Mitie, Sindall, PG), national builders' merchants (Jewson, Keyline), and major end clients (Amazon, Disney, Hyatt, Lilly), implying project-based demand from both main contractors and end-asset owners.

The business model is a direct B2B manufacturer and supplier model with quote-based pricing. Revenue mechanics are project-tied rather than recurring subscription, and commercial reach is geographically defined as UK and Europe. No public funding rounds, management bios, patents, trademarks, or awards are disclosed in the available record, which limits assessment of long-term capital structure and innovation pipeline.

Name

ModSafe UK & Europe

Legal name

Modular Safety Systems Ltd

Website

https://modsafe.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ModSafe UK & Europe is a Bristol-based manufacturer and supplier of modular safety access systems — handrails, guardrails, barriers, and fall protection — serving construction, infrastructure, and building maintenance buyers across the UK and Europe via three brands: ModSafe, Ezi-Klamp, and KATT Safety.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Safety Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Scaffolding, Rigging & Access Systems (EDAOAAAK)

Keywords

• Modular safety systems
• Fall protection equipment
• Key clamp handrail systems
• Construction safety products
• Safe access solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradley Stoke

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ModSafe UK & Europe (Modular Safety Systems Ltd) manufactures and supplies modular safety systems for construction, infrastructure, and building maintenance projects across the UK and Europe. Its portfolio comprises the Ezi-Klamp brand, which supplies key clamp type handrail, guardrail, and barrier systems, and the KATT Safety brand, which provides fall protection and access systems for safe work at height. The company operates as both a manufacturer and supplier, delivering purpose-driven modular safe access solutions to enterprise clients.

Product overview

ModSafe UK & Europe (short for Modular Safety Systems Ltd) operates as a parent company with a portfolio of purpose-driven brands providing modular safe access solutions for the construction, infrastructure, and building maintenance industries. The portfolio consists of the core Modsafe brand together with two sub-brands: Ezi-Klamp, which specializes in key clamp type handrail, guardrail, and barrier systems; and KATT Safety, which provides fall protection and access systems for safe work at height. The company functions as both manufacturer and supplier, offering a comprehensive range of modular solutions designed to elevate safety standards on construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ezi Klamp: Well-established UK based company specialising in the supply of key clamp type handrail, guardrail and barrier systems.
• KATT Safety

Products and services

• ModSafe (Modular Safety Systems Ltd) ModSafe UK & Europe is the parent brand and company (Modular Safety Systems Ltd) acting as a manufacturer and supplier of modular safe access solutions for construction, infrastructure, and building maintenance projects across the UK and Europe.
• Ezi-Klamp Ezi-Klamp is a ModSafe-owned brand that manufactures and supplies key clamp type handrail, guardrail, and barrier systems for construction and infrastructure projects in the UK.
• KATT Safety KATT Safety is a ModSafe-owned brand that provides high-quality fall protection and access systems designed to protect life and enable safe work at height for construction, infrastructure, and building maintenance clients.

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ezi-KlampcoreOthersWell-established UK-based company under the ModSafe family, specializing in the supply of key clamp type handrail, guardrail and barrier systems. Operates as a brand within the ModSafe portfolio of modular safety solutions.
• KATT SafetycoreOthersTrusted provider under the ModSafe family, specializing in high-quality fall protection and access systems that protect life and enable safe work at height. Operates as a brand within the ModSafe portfolio.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Tractel: Global manufacturer of lifting, load measurement, fall protection, and access equipment. Comparable to KATT Safety's fall protection range and to ModSafe's broader access system offerings.
• Kee Safety: UK-based manufacturer of tubular key-clamp handrail, guardrail, and barrier systems plus fall protection products. Directly comparable to ModSafe's Ezi-Klamp and KATT Safety brands in the same UK and European safe-access market.
• Layher: German-headquartered global manufacturer of modular scaffolding and access systems (Allround, Blitz, etc.). Closely comparable to ModSafe's modular safety access offering, though operating worldwide with a broader product line.
• Instant Upright: Manufacturer of modular scaffolding, tower systems, and access solutions with global distribution. Directly comparable to ModSafe's modular access system business in product form and target end users.
• Petzl: French-headquartered manufacturer of fall protection, rope access, and work-at-height equipment. Direct peer to KATT Safety for fall protection and access systems, with a broader climbing/outdoor heritage.
• AT-PAC: Global manufacturer of scaffolding and access solutions (ringlock systems, towers, shoring) for industrial and construction markets. Directly comparable to ModSafe's modular safe-access systems.

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: Global access, scaffolding, and industrial services provider formed from the Brand Industrial Services and Safway Group merger. Overlaps with ModSafe's modular access and fall-protection portfolio but operates at much larger scale across many geographies.
• 3M Fall Protection: Division of 3M (formed via acquisition of Capital Safety) producing fall protection and safety equipment globally. Overlaps with KATT Safety's fall protection systems but sits within a much larger diversified safety portfolio.
• WernerCo: Global manufacturer of climbing, access, and fall protection products including ladders, scaffolding, and personal protective equipment. Adjacent competitor to ModSafe's access and safety offerings across both professional and trade channels.
• PERI: German-based global manufacturer of formwork and scaffolding systems for construction. Comparable to ModSafe in modular access and safety solutions but serves a much broader construction portfolio including formwork.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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