HEIGHTWIRE LTD

What HEIGHTWIRE LTD does

Highwire Ltd is a UK-based specialist contractor focused on height safety and safe access solutions, founded around 1997–1999 and headquartered in Dukinfield, Greater Manchester. The company operates within the wider highwire Group structure and, by its own positioning, is one of Manchester's largest installers of fall-protection devices and façade-access equipment, serving customers across the United Kingdom.

The core offering combines engineered product systems with end-to-end professional services. Highwire distributes and installs a broad catalogue of fall-arrest and fall-restraint systems — primarily under a long-standing partnership with Kee Safety Group covering Kee Line lifelines, Kee Guard guardrails, Kee Track overhead rail, Kee Walk/Board-Walk/Valley Walk walkways, Kee Anchor mobile deadweight systems, Kee Platform step-overs, DavitPro arms and bases, and CoverLite/Kee Cover/Kee Dome skylight protection. On the service side, it provides design consultation and site surveys, structural verification, installation, periodic inspection and recertification, specialist access (abseil, rope access, confined space), height-safety training, and BS EN 62305-compliant lightning protection.

The revenue model is predominantly project-based and B2B, with bespoke quotes on receipt of brief, combined with recurring inspection/testing contracts and scheduled training. Distribution is direct via a small field sales team that engages architects, main contractors, developers, facilities managers, and industrial end users, supported by inbound enquiries through the company website. No public pricing is disclosed and revenue figures are not published; named clients include Kirklees Council and Laing O'Rourke, indicating a customer mix that spans local government and tier-one construction.

Name

HEIGHTWIRE LTD

Legal name

Highwire Ltd

Website

https://highwireltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Highwire Ltd is a UK-based specialist contractor that designs, installs, inspects, and certifies fall-protection, façade-access, and lightning-protection systems for commercial, industrial, and public-sector building owners and construction firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Height Safety and Fall Protection Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (54135), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Skylight & Roof Penetration Flashing (Exterior) (HSAPAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grounding, Bonding & Lightning Protection (grounding bars, clamps, earthing systems, lightning arrestors) (IMAGAEAJ), Roof Flashing, Vent & Penetration Repair (Chimney/Skylight/Pipe Boots) (HSAGAKAF)

Keywords

• Height safety systems
• Fall protection equipment
• Façade access solutions
• Rope access services
• Lightning protection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Dukinfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fall Protection Equipment Sales: Sale of height safety equipment including lifelines, anchor points, guardrails, gates, platforms, and skylight protection products
2. Installation Services: Design, installation, and certification of height access and safety systems including façade access equipment and lightning protection
3. Consultancy and Design Services: Site surveys, system design, structural verification, and design consultancy services for fall protection and façade access solutions
4. Training Services: Height safety training courses including FP1 Basic Harness, FP2 Suspended Worker Rescue, FP3 Tower Crane Driver Rescue, FP4 Alsipercha Rescue
5. Inspection and Certification: Periodic inspection, testing, and recertification services for height safety systems to ensure regulatory compliance
6. Specialist Access Services: Confined space access, abseil access, and roofing/gutter works services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Highwire Ltd is a UK height safety specialist that supplies, designs, installs, inspects, certifies, and trains on fall protection, façade access, and lightning protection systems. The company distributes and integrates Kee Safety Group product families (Kee Line, Kee Guard, Kee Klamp, Kee Platform, Kee Track, Kee Dome, Kee Cover, Kee Gate, Kee Access, Kee Anchor, DavitPro) and complements them with in-house engineering, site surveys, training, and recurring inspection contracts for building owners, facilities managers, contractors, and industrial operators across the UK and Europe.

Product overview

Highwire Ltd is a height safety and safe access solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of fall protection products, safety systems, and related services. The core product range includes: lifeline and anchor systems (Kee Line, Kee Anchor, Kee Track) for fall arrest and restraint; guardrail and barrier systems (Kee Guard, Kee Klamp, Kee Gate) for collective protection; skylight protection (Kee Cover, CoverLite, Kee Dome) for roof safety; walkway and platform systems (Kee Walk, Kee Platform, Easi-Dec, Valley Walk, Board-Walk) for safe roof access; abseil and rope access equipment (DavitPro, DAVITPRORAIL, rope access systems); and industrial ladders with vertical fall arrest. The service portfolio encompasses design consultation, site surveys, installation, inspection and certification, height safety training, lightning protection, roofing works, structural verification, and confined space access. The company also distributes complementary products from the Kee Safety Group including Kee Access DDA handrails, Kee Mark demarcation systems, and Kee Pivot pallet gates. All products are designed to meet relevant EN and BS standards for workplace safety compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kee Line: Wire-based fall protection system allowing hands-free work and free movement in both fall arrest and fall restraint applications.
• Kee Guard
• Kee Anchor
• Kee Track
• Kee Walk
• Kee Platform
• Kee Dome
• Kee Cover
• Kee Gate
• Kee Pivot
• Kee Access
• Kee Klamp
• Kee Mark
• DavitPro
• CoverLite
• Easi-Dec
• Mansafe

Products and services

• Kee Line Safety Lifeline System Wire-based horizontal lifeline system providing hands-free fall arrest and fall restraint protection for up to 3 users simultaneously, with 8mm grade 316 stainless steel cable and Progressive Absorbing System technology, tested to EN 795:2012.
• Kee Anchor Mobile Man Anchor System Non-penetrating mobile deadweight anchor system for flat roofs up to 5-degree pitch, providing secure attachment point for safety harnesses with total weight of 250kg, conforming to BS EN 795 Type E and BS 7883.
• Kee Track Overhead Fall Protection System Rigid rail overhead fall arrest system providing durable, low-maintenance protection with modular design for quick installation and reconfiguration, tested to EN 795:2012 and OSHA standards.
• Kee Guard Roof Guardrail System Free-standing, non-penetrating rooftop edge protection system with counterbalance weight design suitable for various roof surfaces including asphalt, concrete, and PVC membranes, tested to EN 13374 Class A.
• Kee Gate Self-Closing Safety Gates Spring-loaded self-closing safety gates providing permanent edge protection for industrial and rooftop environments, certified to BS 6375-2:2009 and CE-certified to EN 1090.
• CoverLite Temporary Skylight Protection Reusable GRP skylight protection panel (12.6kg) with patented lattice design, tested to ACR Red Book Class B and BS EN 1873 for temporary rooftop access.
• DAVITPRORAIL External Abseil Rail System Lightweight versatile abseil rail system for overhead and horizontal façade access applications, supporting up to 2 users per span with 3m maximum span, tested to BS 8610:2017.
• DAVITPRORAIL Internal Abseil System Fully integrated internal rail system for façade access with 600mm radius corner units, rated for 250kg SWL in lifting operations and 2-person operations within 3m bay, tested to BS 8610:2017 and EN 795:2012.
• Inspection and Certification Services Comprehensive periodic inspection, testing, and recertification services for fall protection and lightning protection systems ensuring compliance with UK legislation, delivered as recurring multi-year contracts.
• Height Access System Installation Design, installation, and certification of height access and safety systems including fall protection equipment, façade access equipment, and lightning protection across the UK.
• Height Safety Training and PPE Specialist training courses including FP1 Basic Harness, FP2 Suspended Worker Rescue, FP3 Tower Crane Driver Rescue, FP4 Alsipercha Rescue, harness overview, correct fitting, system access, rescue procedures, and PPE supply with certificates valid for 1 year.
• Consultation, Design and Site Surveys Fall protection site surveys including one-day site tour, personnel interviews, hazard identification, and solution recommendations, plus system design, structural verification, and design consultancy services.
• Lightning Protection Systems BS EN 62305-compliant lightning protection systems including air terminals, down conductors, grounding systems, surge protection devices, Faraday Cage, and ESE systems for high-rise buildings, industrial plants, data centres, airports, historic buildings, and renewable energy sites.
• Confined Space Access Complete service for confined spaces including site survey, liaison with design team, product specification, structural calculations, supply, installation, and user training.
• Abseil Access Services Bespoke abseil access solutions designed in conjunction with professional abseilers for challenging internal and external access scenarios, with products crafted from stainless steel and aluminium for UK weather conditions.
• Bespoke Structural Fixings Custom structural fixings design and installation from scaffold fixings to gate hoists for any purpose, delivered with an Operations and Maintenance Manual.
• Façade Access and Maintenance Strategies Strategic development of façade access solutions including Davit systems design, fall prevention, rope access strategies, and testing certification, targeted at architects, main contractors, developers, and facilities managers.
• Roofing and Gutter Works Multi-disciplined commercial and industrial roofing services including gutter cleaning and repairs, roof and cladding work, cut edge corrosion treatment, and leak detection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Continuous protection with hands-free movement for up to 3 simultaneous users
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kee Safety GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic product partnership providing access to Kee Safety's range of fall protection and safety products including KeeGuard guardrails, KeeKlamp handrails, Kee Line lifeline systems, Kee Platform access platforms, Kee Access DDA handrails, Kee Anchor mobile anchors, and Kee Track overhead rail systems. Products are designed, tested, and manufactured to meet international safety standards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SafeLine (Lifting & Fall Protection): SafeLine supplies and installs fall protection and façade access solutions across the UK, including lifelines, anchors, and inspection. It competes closely with Highwire in the UK mid-market for height safety installation and maintenance.
• Heightsafe Systems: Heightsafe Systems is a UK specialist installer of fall protection, roof access, and façade access solutions. It directly competes with Highwire on rooftop guardrails, lifelines, and inspection/certification across UK commercial and industrial customers.
• Petzl: Petzl is a leading global manufacturer of rope access, fall protection, and work-at-height equipment. Its product portfolio (harnesses, lanyards, descenders, ascenders) and training services overlap with Highwire's rope access and height safety training offerings.
• Triton Group (Height Safety / Façade Access): Triton Group provides height safety installation, façade access solutions, and lightning protection in the UK. Its services and target customer base (commercial buildings, facilities managers, contractors) closely mirror Highwire's full-service height safety offering.
• Tractel Group: Tractel is a global manufacturer and service provider of height safety, fall arrest, lifting, and access equipment with a strong UK and European footprint. It directly overlaps Highwire's lifeline, davit, rope access, and fall protection offering for both products and installation/inspection services.
• SpanSet UK: SpanSet is a UK and European provider of height safety equipment, lifting solutions, and training. It overlaps with Highwire across fall arrest equipment, training courses, and inspection services for industrial customers.
• Safety & Access Ltd: Safety & Access is a UK specialist in working-at-height safety systems, providing design, supply, installation, and inspection of fall protection. It is a direct peer to Highwire for UK commercial and industrial customers across lifelines, guardrails, and access platforms.

Broad incumbents

• MSA Safety: MSA Safety (incorporating the former Honeywell Miller fall protection line) is a global safety equipment manufacturer serving industrial customers. Its fall protection portfolio (harnesses, SRLs, anchorage) and training services make it a broad-competitor to Highwire's product and service offerings.
• 3M Fall Protection: 3M Fall Protection (formed from the acquisition of Capital Safety, including Latchways and Protecta) is a global incumbent offering fall arrest, davit, and roof anchor systems with associated training and inspection. It competes with Highwire via broad product distribution and contract-driven inspection programmes.

Others

• Kee Safety Group: Kee Safety Group is Highwire's core product partner and supplies the proprietary Kee Line, Kee Guard, Kee Klamp, Kee Platform, Kee Track, and Kee Walk systems. As the underlying product manufacturer with its own UK distribution and installation presence, Kee Safety is the most strategically entangled peer, with supply-and-competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance35 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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