RATCHET STRAPS UK LTD

Name

RATCHET STRAPS UK LTD

Legal name

Ratchet Straps UK Ltd

Website

https://ratchetstrapsuk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Load Restraint and Lifting Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD)

Keywords

• Cargo securing equipment
• Ratchet tie down straps
• Lifting chain slings
• Load restraint systems
• Lifting gear supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Alton Priors

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct retail sales of ratchet straps, chain slings, lifting equipment, and related hardware through e-commerce website. Products sold include various configurations of ratchet straps (by length, break force, hook type, colour), lifting chains, shackles, webbing slings, tarpaulins, work gloves, PPE, and skip nets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ratchet Straps UK Ltd manufactures and supplies ratchet straps (BS EN 12195-2:2001 compliant) and complementary load restraint and lifting equipment, including lifting chain slings, G80 chain components, load binders, drum lifters, shackles, webbing slings, tarpaulins, work gloves/PPE, and skip nets, sold primarily through a UK e-commerce website with trade account support. The company combines large UK stock availability with bespoke custom manufacturing for non-standard specifications.

Product overview

Ratchet Straps UK Ltd operates an e-commerce platform selling lifting and load restraint equipment. The core product lines include ratchet straps (manufactured to BSEN12195-2:2001) in various capacities from 800kg to 10,000kg breaking force, available in standard, white, black, hi-vis (orange/yellow), stainless steel, ergonomic, endless, and car recovery variants with multiple hook configurations. Complementary product categories include lifting chain slings (1-4 leg configurations), G80 lifting chain components, load binders and lashing chains, drum lifters, shackles, webbing slings, tarpaulins, work gloves and PPE, and skip nets. The company offers bespoke/custom manufacturing services and holds ISO9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ratchet Straps Load restraint ratchet straps manufactured to BS EN 12195-2:2001 for securing cargo in vans, lorries, trailers, and trucks, sold in multiple colour, material (including stainless steel), ergonomic, endless, and car recovery variants with various hook types and capacities. For haulage, logistics, and individual buyers needing compliant tie-down equipment.
• Ratchet Strap Component Parts Individual replacement components for ratchet strap assembly, including ratchets, ratchet ends with hooks, and webbing straps with hooks, for buyers needing to repair or build custom tie-down assemblies.
• Lifting Chain Slings Multi-leg lifting chain slings in 1, 2, 3, or 4 leg configurations with multiple chain thicknesses and hook types, used for overhead lifting in industrial, warehouse, and construction settings.
• G80 Lifting Chain Components G80 grade alloy steel lifting chain components including chains, multiple hook types (self-locking clevis, self-locking swivel, grab, sling, C-hook), connecting links, and master links in 8mm, 10mm, and 13mm sizes for buyers assembling or repairing lifting systems.
• Load Binders and Lashing Chains Grade 80 lashing chains with load binders in 8mm, 10mm, and 13mm sizes, for cargo securing on vehicles and trailers in haulage and logistics applications.
• Drum Lifters Lifting devices designed for handling steel drums up to 1,000 kg capacity, for industrial and warehouse lifting operations.
• Shackles Lifting and securing hardware for connecting chains and straps, used as rigging components in lifting and load securement setups.
• Webbing Slings Duplex and round lifting webbing slings for overhead lifting applications in industrial and warehouse settings.
• Tarpaulins Heavy-duty tarpaulin covers for protecting cargo during transport and storage, used alongside tie-down equipment.
• Work Gloves & PPE Personal protective equipment including work gloves, supplied for safe handling of lifting and load restraint equipment.
• Skip Nets Premier skip nets used to secure and contain loose loads on skip containers during transport and on site.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• Speedy Hire: UK tool and equipment hire company supplying lifting gear and access equipment to construction and industrial customers. Overlaps in lifting-equipment category though distributed via hire rather than sale.
• Gunnebo Industries: Established supplier of lifting, lashing, and material-handling equipment including chain components and load binders. Overlaps in G80 lifting chain, lashing, and rigging product categories with broader geographic reach.
• TIMCO: UK wholesaler of fixings, fasteners, and ancillary hardware including strapping and lifting accessories. Comparable in trade-channel hardware supply, though TIMCO's catalogue is broader across construction fixings.
• Crosby Group: Global incumbent manufacturer of rigging hardware (shackles, hooks, lifting assemblies) sold through industrial distributors. Comparable as a leading brand in the same lifting/rigging hardware category, though broader in scope than a UK DTC retailer.
• Yale Lifting: Manufacturer of lifting products including chain blocks, lever hoists, webbing slings, and lifting accessories. Comparable in lifting-gear product overlap (slings, components, hardware) at a much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Cromwell Tools: Large UK industrial supplier of tools, PPE, lifting, and material-handling equipment serving industrial buyers. Overlaps in lifting accessories, PPE, and load-restraint SKUs, with broader catalogue and larger B2B account infrastructure.

Direct peers

• SpanSet: Manufacturer and supplier of load-restraint and height-safety equipment, including ratchet straps and lashing systems to EN 12195-2. Comparable as a specialist in the same product category with overlapping compliance-led value proposition.
• Arbil Lifting Equipment: UK supplier of lifting gear, chain slings, webbing slings, shackles, and load-restraint equipment. Comparable in product mix and target customers (industrial buyers, hauliers), with a similar focus on certified lifting gear and trade supply.
• Lifting Gear Direct: UK-based e-commerce retailer of ratchet straps, lifting slings, shackles, and load-restraint equipment serving trade and individual buyers. Directly comparable in product range, customer base (UK haulage/fleet/DIY), and DTC online distribution model.

Emerging players

• Rope Services Direct: UK online retailer of rope, chain, and load-restraint accessories including ratchet straps and lifting gear. Comparable as a specialist UK DTC competitor with overlapping product range in tie-downs, chains, and ancillary hardware.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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