Powell Gee

What Powell Gee does

Powell Gee, a trading name of The Tibbetts Group Limited, is a UK-based specialist in fasteners and fixings serving the roofing, cladding, agriculture, rainwater, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Atcham, Shrewsbury, the company manufactures and distributes self-drilling screws (in carbon steel, A2, and A4 stainless variants), shaped bolts (produced for over 60 years), and rainwater gutter brackets (a core line since 1960), with in-house washering, moulding, and powder coating capabilities at its Shropshire facilities. It operates as one of Europe's largest stockists of both stainless and carbon steel fixings, with 95% of customer requirements available next day from stock.

The company runs a sales-led distribution model via phone, email, and electronic ordering, with UK and Ireland trade counter collection and global distribution of screws. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue generated through one-time transactional sales of standard catalogue items and bespoke manufactured fasteners. In 2025 Powell Gee completed the integration of Construction Fastener Techniques Ltd (CFT), combining the two businesses into one of the UK's largest roofing and cladding fastener specialists with combined UK stock exceeding £3.5m. As part of the integration, Powell Gee also assumed sole UK and Ireland distribution rights for Guntram End fastening systems, a partnership originally established in 1998. The business operates as a subsidiary of The Tibbetts Group Limited, a diversified industrial group established in 1982 and also active in automotive, aerospace, and security sectors.

Name

Powell Gee

Legal name

Powell Gee

Website

https://tibbetts-powellgee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Powell Gee is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and distributor of self-drilling screws, shaped bolts, and gutter brackets serving roofing, cladding, agriculture, rainwater, and industrial trade customers across the UK and Europe. It operates one of Europe's largest fixings stocks and is integrated with Construction Fastener Techniques Ltd under The Tibbetts Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atcham, Shrewsbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener and fixing sales: One-time transactional sales of self-drilling screws, shaped bolts, and brackets to construction, roofing, cladding, and agriculture industries
2. Bespoke product manufacturing: Custom-designed fasteners and fixings manufactured to customer specifications with in-house modification services (washers, powder coating, moulding)
3. Distribution: Distribution of Guntram End products as sole distributor for UK and Ireland, integrating with Construction Fastener Techniques Ltd products

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Powell Gee manufactures and distributes fasteners including self-drilling screws, shaped bolts, and gutter brackets for the roofing, cladding, construction, agriculture, and rainwater industries. At its Shropshire facilities, the company washer, mould and powder coats its fixings to produce bespoke product designs. Powell Gee is the sole UK and Ireland distributor for German manufacturer Guntram End's fastening systems.

Product overview

Powell Gee is a fastener specialist offering three core product lines: self-drilling screws (the primary product for roofing and cladding), shaped bolts (manufactured for over 60 years), and gutter brackets (since 1960). The company provides in-house manufacturing processes including washering, moulding, and powder coating to customize fasteners. As the sole UK & Ireland distributor for Guntram End products, they also offer fastening systems for steel and aluminium trapezoidal sheets. Their products serve construction, agriculture, rainwater, and industrial sectors, with one of Europe's largest stocks of both carbon and stainless steel fixings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Drilling Screws

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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Guntram EndcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Long-term exclusive partnership dating back to 1998. Powell Gee & CFT are sole distributor of Guntram End products in UK & Ireland. Guntram End, based in Saarbrücken, Germany, provides high-quality fastening systems for steel and aluminium trapezoidal sheets, light and fibre cement panels since 1966. Products available with fast shipping and responsive technical support.
• Construction Fastener Techniques Ltd (CFT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic integration forming one of UK's largest specialists of roofing and cladding fasteners and components. Email and telephone systems combined from April 2025, customer accounts integrated from May 2025, product integration following. Combined stock value over £3.5m in UK facilities.
• The Tibbetts GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowell Gee is part of The Tibbetts Group, established in 1982, serving customers across specialist sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial, Construction and Security. Group provides shared services including finance, HR and operational support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Reyher: Germany's leading fastener distributor with a large catalogue of screws, bolts, and fixings for construction and industrial customers. Comparable fastener distribution model with overlapping product range, primarily serving the German market.

Direct peers

• EJOT: German-headquartered specialist in construction fasteners, including self-drilling screws for roofing and cladding. Directly competes with Powell Gee in the European roofing/cladding fastener category with similar bespoke engineering and finishing capabilities.
• SFS Group: Swiss-listed manufacturer of engineered fasteners and fastening systems for construction, roofing, and cladding applications. Closely comparable product portfolio (self-drilling screws, specialty fasteners for sheet metal and façade systems) and overlapping end markets in European construction.
• Optimas: Global fastener distributor and supply-chain solutions provider serving construction, automotive, and industrial OEMs. Comparable B2B fastener distribution model with engineered product and kitting capabilities.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered global specialist in fastening solutions with strong European construction and industrial presence. Comparable product breadth across screws, bolts, and engineered fasteners, with overlapping customer profile in OEM and construction supply chains.
• TR Fastenings: UK-based fastener distributor and manufacturer serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets. Comparable B2B fastener distribution model with UK-centric operations and similar end-customer base in construction and roofing.
• Guntram End: German manufacturer of fastening systems for trapezoidal sheets, fibre cement, and lightweight panels since 1966. Direct upstream partner and product-line peer whose fastening systems Powell Gee distributes exclusively across UK/Ireland.

Broad incumbents

• Würth: Global market leader in fastening and assembly materials with a broad catalogue covering screws, bolts, anchors, and tools. Overlaps Powell Gee in construction fastener distribution but operates at far greater scale across many product categories.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works): Diversified US manufacturer with significant construction fastener and engineered component businesses. Overlaps with Powell Gee in specialty fasteners for construction end markets but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Hilti: Global construction tools and fastener manufacturer with a strong UK presence serving the same roofing, cladding, and building envelope customer base. Overlaps in screws and fastening systems but operates across a far broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PG_Fasteners
• Facebookfacebook.com/PG.Fasteners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/powell-gee

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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