What Foresight Innovations Limited does

Foresight Innovations Limited is a UK-based sustainable materials manufacturer operating under the Recorelite brand, producing 100% recycled thermoplastic sandwich panels as a direct replacement for plywood in commercial vehicles, automotive, warehousing, motorsport, point-of-sale, and packaging applications. Founded in 2016 with the Recorelite brand launched in 2021, the company operates a single manufacturing facility in Nottingham (Unit 2, 3 Gibbons Street, Dunkirk, NG7 2SB) and employs 12 people. Named enterprise customers include Ford Transit (L3 Transit Floor), Mini Cooper (seat delete applications), and EVMI (electric vehicle bike boxes). The company operates exclusively in the UK domestic market.

The core technology is a proprietary thermoplastic sandwich panel construction in which a thermoplastic core is fused to a thermoplastic skin laminate using recycled ABS (rABS). The resulting panels are up to 50% lighter than plywood of equivalent thickness, water- and UV-resistant, jet-washable, and 100% recyclable at end of life via a free take-back scheme and mechanical regrounding/re-pelletising process. The product line comprises four SKUs differentiated by surface finish: Pinseal (R10 anti-slip), Smooth/matte (decal-ready), RecoreGrip (R11 anti-slip), and Diamond (R11 anti-slip). Both "Recorelite" and "RecoreGrip" are registered trademarks. R&D is supported by partnerships with the University of Exeter, National Composites Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Tata Technologies, and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The business model is sales-led B2B hardware sales with no publicly disclosed pricing. Customers request a free sample pack for evaluation, then purchase panels via bespoke quotation, with multi-year contract options available for custom requirements. The go-to-market is direct: website contact forms, sample-pack requests, and WhatsApp/email engagement with the engineering team. Distribution is single-country and direct from the UK manufacturing facility. Marketing channels are limited to the company website, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp Business. Material advantages cited are aligned with EU Regulation 2019/631 fleet CO2 targets, giving the product a regulatory tailwind in automotive OEM procurement.

Name

Foresight Innovations Limited

Legal name

Foresight Innovations Limited

Website

https://recorelite.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foresight Innovations Limited is a UK-based sustainable materials manufacturer (Recorelite brand) producing 100% recycled thermoplastic sandwich panels as a lightweight, water-resistant replacement for plywood. It serves commercial vehicle manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and industrial customers across warehousing, motorsport, and packaging applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Recorelite Panel Sales: One-time hardware sales of thermoplastic sandwich panels in various surface finishes (Pinseal, Smooth, RecoreGrip, Diamond). Products sold directly to commercial vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators, and industrial customers. Bespoke options available for custom applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Foresight Innovations Limited manufactures and sells the Recorelite range of thermoplastic sandwich panels made from 100% recycled ABS (rABS). The panels are produced in the UK from locally sourced recycled materials and serve as a lightweight, water-resistant, fully recyclable replacement for plywood across commercial vehicle flooring, warehousing, motorsport, packaging, and point-of-sale applications.

Product overview

Foresight Innovations Limited produces the Recorelite range of thermoplastic sandwich panels made from 100% recycled ABS (rABS), sourced and manufactured in the UK. The product line consists of four panel variants — Pinseal Panel (R101010P), Smooth Panel (R101012S), RecoreGrip Panel (R101015G), and Diamond Panel (R151215D) — each differentiated by surface finish (pinseal, smooth, RecoreGrip anti-slip, and diamond anti-slip). All panels are fully recyclable at end of life, up to 50% lighter than equivalent plywood, and water and UV resistant. The panels serve as a direct replacement for plywood in commercial vehicles (flooring, wall/roof panels, parcel shelves), warehousing, packaging, motorsport, and point-of-sale applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RecoreLite Panels: Lightweight, high-compression recycled plastic thermoplastic sandwich panels made from 100% sustainable, recycled plastic with various surface finishes (Pinseal, Smooth, RecoreGrip, Diamond).

Products and services

• Pinseal Panel (R101010P) Recycled thermoplastic sandwich panel with pinseal surface finish, designed for commercial vehicle flooring and industrial applications where a leather-like textured grip (R10 anti-slip) is desired. Made from 100% recycled ABS and fully recyclable at end of life.
• Smooth/Decal Panel (R101012S) Recycled thermoplastic sandwich panel with a matte smooth surface finish optimised for easy decal adhesion. Used in automotive interior applications and point-of-sale/retail display work where branding, signage, or wrap graphics are required.
• RecoreGrip Panel (R101015G) Recycled thermoplastic sandwich panel with the RecoreGrip anti-slip surface finish, achieving an R11 rating in both wet and dry conditions. Designed for commercial vehicle flooring and high-traction industrial applications where enhanced slip resistance is required.
• Diamond Panel (R151215D) Recycled thermoplastic sandwich panel with diamond pattern surface finish on both faces, rated R11 anti-slip for wet and dry conditions. Used in commercial vehicle flooring and warehouse applications requiring high traction and durability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% weight reduction compared to plywood of same thickness
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Foresight InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of the Recorelite brand. Foresight Innovations is the operating company behind the Recorelite sustainable materials division.
• University of ExetercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to research and development of sustainable materials technology and Recorelite product development.
• National Composites Centre (NCC)coreTechnology or IntegrationUK composites expertise center providing technical knowledge and development support for Recorelite thermoplastic sandwich panel technology.
• Nottingham Trent University (NTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research capabilities and student talent pipeline for sustainable materials development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EconCore: Develops and licenses honeycomb-sandwich panel technology, including recycled-content variants, for packaging, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable as a technology peer in lightweight recycled-material sandwich panels.
• Plascore: Manufactures honeycomb and structural sandwich panels for transportation, marine, and industrial markets. Comparable as a competitor in lightweight sandwich-panel construction serving commercial vehicle and industrial customers.
• Diab: Producer of structural core materials (PET, PVC, balsa) used in sandwich panels for transportation, marine, and industrial applications. Comparable as a supplier of lightweight sandwich-panel technology competing for the same commercial-vehicle interior use cases.
• 3A Composites: Global manufacturer of composite panels (e.g., DIBOND, ALUCOBOND, FOREX) for industrial, transport, and display applications. Comparable as a competitor supplying engineered plastic/laminate panels into vehicle, display, and industrial markets.
• Crane Composites: Manufactures composite panels for transportation, RV, and industrial applications, including flooring and interior panels for commercial vehicles. Directly comparable as an established supplier of lightweight, durable panel substitutes for plywood in vehicle interiors.
• Premier Composite Technologies (PCT): Manufactures lightweight composite panels and components for transport, architecture, and industrial sectors. Comparable as a niche competitor in engineered lightweight panels targeting similar B2B applications.

Broad incumbents

• Continental Automotive: Global automotive supplier of interior and surface materials, including decorative and functional trim panels. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying interior panels and trim into automotive OEMs.
• Trinseo: Global materials company producing engineered plastics and recycled-content resins for automotive, construction, and packaging. Comparable as a broad incumbent in plastics and recycled-content materials serving overlapping end markets.
• Faurecia (FORVIA): Tier-1 global automotive interior systems supplier offering seating, interiors, and lightweight solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying interior components and panels into the same OEM customers Recorelite targets.

Emerging players

• Dynea: Supplier of panels and adhesive systems for commercial vehicles and construction. Comparable as an emerging/mid-sized peer in panel supply for transportation end markets, though traditionally focused on wood-based panels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foresight-innovations-ltd-uk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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