What GRABO UK LTD does

GRABO UK LTD (legally Exordia Global Ltd, incorporated in England and Wales, company number 11844256) is the UK and Ireland operator for the GRABO brand of portable electric vacuum lifters, which is owned by Israeli parent Nemo Power Tools Limited. The company distributes and supports a portfolio of battery-powered, motorized suction tools that enable a single operator to lift materials up to 170kg — including paving slabs, porcelain tiles, concrete, drywall, glass, and white goods — without manual pumping or two-person teams. Core products span the GRABO Pro (smart pressure sensor, digital display, auto on/off), GRABO Pro Brushless (brushless motor, universal battery compatibility with DeWalt/Makita/Milwaukee/Bosch/Flex), GRABO Plus and Plus V2 (original battery-powered model), GRABO High Flow (porous materials such as dry cast pavers), and Ottovac, complemented by a deep accessory line (Standard/Slender/Rock/Brace seals, batteries, chargers, ERGUO-T handle, T-Handle, Remote Control System, Hydro-Tail water attachment, Ergoniks Ladder Anchor) and a fixed-price repair service.

The underlying technology centres on a motorized vacuum pump that creates and automatically regulates suction via a smart pressure sensor, replacing traditional manual suction cups that lose grip on porous or rough surfaces. Manufacturing is controlled in-house by Nemo Power Tools at an ISO 9001:2015-certified facility in Huizhou, China, and the core invention is protected by patents in 35+ jurisdictions (USA, EU, China, Israel, Japan, Australia, Canada) with trademarks registered globally including under the Madrid Protocol. GRABO UK earns revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales priced £109–£679 + VAT, recurring accessories and consumables (£8.99–£349), and a £69+ repair service.

The go-to-market combines direct e-commerce (thegrabo.co.uk), product-led content marketing across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and a blog, and a multi-tier channel network of 20+ online dealers (Apex Grange, ITS, Pro Tiler Tools, etc.), local stockists, and hire/rental partners such as ViC Group. Customer segments are led by construction and infrastructure professionals, individual tradespeople (tilers, landscapers, plasterers, glaziers), and select enterprise accounts — most notably Openreach, which has deployed almost 1,000 GRABO units as ladder anchors since late 2023.

Name

GRABO UK LTD

Legal name

Exordia Global Ltd

Website

https://thegrabo.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GRABO UK LTD distributes and supports GRABO portable electric vacuum lifters and accessories for construction, trades, and utilities professionals across the UK and Ireland. The company sells battery-powered suction tools up to 170kg capacity via direct e-commerce and a 20+ dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Vacuum lifting tools
• Material handling equipment
• Construction power tools
• Portable lifting devices
• Trade lifting accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Wickford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Vacuum Lifters: Primary revenue stream from selling GRABO vacuum lifter devices including GRABO Pro, GRABO Plus, GRABO Pro Brushless, and GRABO High Flow models. One-time purchase model with various configurations (body only, kits, twin packs).
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sales of replacement seals (Standard, Slender, Rock, Brace), batteries, chargers, carry bags, and attachment accessories like the Erguo S1 and T-Handle.
3. Repair Services: Fixed-price repair service for GRABO units with estimated 3 working day turnaround, providing an additional revenue stream and customer retention mechanism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GRABO UK distributes and supports the GRABO range of portable, battery-powered electric vacuum lifters that enable a single operator to lift and handle heavy or bulky materials such as paving slabs, concrete, tiles, drywall, porcelain, glass, and furniture up to 170kg. The offering spans multiple lifter models (GRABO Pro, GRABO Plus, GRABO Plus V2, GRABO Pro Brushless, GRABO High Flow, Ottovac by GRABO), specialised seals, ergonomic attachments, the Remote Control System, the ERGONIKS Ladder Anchor, the Hydro-Tail water attachment, consumables, and a fixed-price repair service.

Product overview

GRABO UK LTD offers a portfolio of portable electric vacuum lifting tools primarily for construction and trade professionals. The core product line centers on the Grabo family of battery-powered suction cup lifters, including the Grabo Pro (with digital pressure display and smart sensors), Grabo Plus (original model), Grabo Pro Brushless (next-generation with universal battery compatibility), Grabo Plus V2, Grabo High Flow (for porous materials), and Ottovac by GRABO. These are complemented by specialized seals (Standard Foam, Slender, Rock, Brace seals), essential accessories (batteries, chargers, carry bags), ergonomic attachments (ERGUO-T extension handle, T-Handle), safety equipment (Ladder Anchor), smart features (Remote Control System), water management tools (Hydro-Tail), protective accessories (switch protectors, replacement filters), and professional repair services. The product ecosystem is designed to handle materials up to 170kg including tiles, stone, concrete, drywall, glass, wood, and metal across construction, landscaping, tiling, and glazing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ottovac by GRABO: Powered suction cup product line for lifting applications
• GRABO Pro
• GRABO Plus
• GRABO High Flow
• GRABO Pro Brushless

Products and services

• GRABO Pro

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifting capacity up to 170kg
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OpenreachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In late 2023, Openreach deployed GRABO Vacuum Lifters as ladder anchors for engineers working on challenging surfaces like glass shopfronts and heritage buildings. With almost 1000 units now in use, the partnership has significantly improved safety and efficiency while reducing delays and costs. National Safety Manager Pete Evans reported that GRABO enabled completion of jobs that would otherwise have needed rescheduling.
• ErgonikscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErgoniks developed the Ladder Anchor accessory specifically for GRABO Pro vacuum lifter. This specialized safety attachment creates a secure and stable foundation when using ladders on various surfaces by utilizing GRABO's powerful suction technology combined with specialist safety straps.
• DeWaltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration resulted in DeWalt Grabo - a product built by Grabo in partnership with DeWalt. The new GRABO Pro Brushless model features universal battery compatibility with DeWalt batteries, demonstrating cross-brand collaboration for user convenience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AARDWOLF: Australian manufacturer of vacuum lifters and stone-handling equipment, focused on the stone, masonry, and tiling trades. Direct peer in portable vacuum lifting tools for heavy slab and tile handling.
• VIAVAC: Danish manufacturer of vacuum lifters for glass and construction materials. Comparable as a specialist in portable and compact vacuum lifting systems serving similar glazing and construction customers.
• Wood's Powr-Grip: US-based manufacturer of vacuum lifters, glass handling equipment, and material handling products. Direct competitor in vacuum-based lifting tools serving construction, glazing, and industrial customers.
• Veribor: German manufacturer of professional vacuum suction lifters and hand-held vacuum cup systems for glass, tiles, and sheet materials. Closely comparable as a direct competitor in portable/manual and powered vacuum lifting tools for the same trade segments.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker: Parent of DeWalt and a major tools/accessories conglomerate. Broad incumbent with potential to develop or acquire competing vacuum lifting solutions and compete across GRABO's customer base.
• Bosch Professional: Major power tool brand whose 18V batteries are compatible with GRABO Pro Brushless; serves tradespeople and construction professionals with a broad product portfolio including some lifting/accessory equipment.
• Milwaukee Tool: Major US power tool manufacturer with extensive construction and trade product lines, including battery platforms compatible with GRABO Pro Brushless. Broader incumbent with overlapping end users (tradespeople) and battery ecosystem.
• DeWalt: Major power tool brand owned by Stanley Black & Decker; co-branded partner with GRABO and whose batteries are natively compatible with GRABO Pro Brushless. Broad incumbent serving overlapping trades and distribution channels.
• Hilti: Liechtenstein-based construction tools and services company with strong presence in trades and infrastructure. Broad incumbent serving overlapping customers (construction, utilities) where GRABO is gaining traction (e.g., Openreach-style deployments).

Others

• Nemo Power Tools Limited: Israel-based inventor and manufacturer of the GRABO vacuum lifter technology; parent company and IP licensor to GRABO UK. Comparable because it owns and develops the core technology GRABO UK distributes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/grabouk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJ-EXr8ODn7K4Ouk3VB7tyw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Grabo-UK-108818217385118
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grabo-uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/grabo_official
• TikToktiktok.com/@grabo_official

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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