Simply Precast Accessories

What Simply Precast Accessories does

Simply Precast Accessories Ltd is a UK-based distributor of precast construction accessories, registered in England (company number 7162924) and operating a parallel Irish entity, Simply Precast Ltd. Founded in 2010, the company self-positions as the UK's largest dedicated supplier of precast construction accessories and serves precast concrete manufacturers, construction contractors, and large infrastructure projects across UK and Ireland through offices in Lancaster, Coventry, Liverpool, Galway, and Athlone.

Its offering spans six product categories: lifting and fixing systems (Threaded Socket up to 12.5T, Pin Anchor up to 32T, Spread Anchor up to 22T), connecting systems (cast-in channels and reinforcing bar couplers), reinforcement spacers (plastic and concrete cover spacers), precast accessories (Casttec hot-melt adhesives, Mesto sprayers, chamfer and formwork items), steel products (mesh, bar, coils via Van Merksteijn), and double-wall systems. Underlying technology consists of engineered mechanical and chemical accessories for handling, joining, and reinforcing precast concrete elements, rather than software platforms. The company also runs an in-house brand, Tru Precast Systems, focused on UK and Ireland production for sustainability.

Commercially, Simply Precast makes money by distributing third-party-manufactured and in-house-branded accessories via online and phone ordering with direct enterprise field sales support, plus design and technical assistance. Pricing is quote-led with pack sizes and a £100 minimum order; products carry LOLER, ISO 9001:2015, CE, and UKCA credentials required for safety-critical specification work. Distribution is built on exclusive UK/Ireland agreements with European tier-one manufacturers (Molenaar, Starcon/Axload, Nevoga, Van Merksteijn, Ancon, Arteon, EBAWE/Progress Group, Technocom). Named enterprise customers include Strabag, Implenia, FP McCann, SCC Design and Build, Roger Bullivant, and Amber Precast, supplying projects such as the £1.1bn Potash Tunnel, Stuttgart 21, a £200m University of Leicester development, Manchester Airport multi-storey car parks, and the 10,800-home Barking Riverside scheme.

Name

Simply Precast Accessories

Legal name

Simply Precast Accessories Ltd

Website

https://simplyprecast.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simply Precast Accessories distributes precast construction accessories — lifting, fixing and connecting systems, reinforcement spacers, steel products, and the in-house Tru Precast Systems brand — to precast manufacturers and infrastructure contractors across the UK and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Construction Accessories

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)

Keywords

• Precast construction accessories
• Lifting fixing systems
• Reinforcement spacers
• Connecting systems
• Construction steel products

Headquarters

HQ city

Halton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

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: Sale of precast construction accessories including lifting systems, fixing systems, connecting systems, reinforcement spacers, steel products, and precast accessories. Products sold with minimum order requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Simply Precast Accessories is a UK and Ireland distributor and supplier of precast concrete construction accessories, offering lifting and fixing systems (Threaded Socket, Pin Anchor, Spread Anchor), connecting systems (cast-in channels, rebar couplers), reinforcement spacers (plastic and concrete), precast production accessories (Casttec hot melt adhesives, Mesto sprayers, chamfers and formwork items), steel products (mesh, bar, coil via Van Merksteijn), and double walling systems, complemented by an in-house Tru Precast Systems brand focused on UK/Ireland production.

Product overview

Simply Precast Accessories is a supplier of precast construction accessories, offering six main product categories: Lifting and Fixing Systems (the core offering including Threaded Socket System up to 12.5 Ton, Pin Anchor System up to 32 Ton, and Spread Anchor System up to 22 Ton), Connecting Systems (cast-in channels and bar couplers), Reinforcement Spacers (Plastic Cover Spacers and Concrete Cover Spacers for maintaining concrete cover), Precast Accessories (Casttec hot melt adhesive systems, Mesto sprayers, levelling shims, chamfer profiles, formwork and transport accessories), Steel Products (mesh, straight bar, coils from Van Merksteijn), and Double walling systems. The company also offers an in-house brand, Tru Precast Systems, focused on sustainable UK/Irish production. Products are distributed throughout the UK and Ireland with next-day delivery capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tru Precast Systems: In-house brand of construction accessories ranging from plastic spacers to lifting systems. The concept is based around sustainability and reducing carbon footprint, with the goal of producing as much of the products in the UK and Ireland as possible. All Tru products are independently tested to ensure conformity with existing standards and are supplied with full technical backup and necessary certification.

Products and services

• Lifting and Fixing Systems Comprehensive range of systems for lifting and fixing precast concrete elements, including Threaded Socket System (up to 12.5 Ton), Pin Anchor System (up to 32 Ton), and Spread Anchor System (up to 22 Ton), with anchors, recess formers, ring clutches, fixing plates, and lifting loops in Plain, Galvanised, and Stainless Steel finishes. For precast concrete manufacturers and construction contractors.
• Connecting Systems Systems for connecting precast concrete elements, including Hot Rolled and Cold Formed cast-in channels in various sizes, plus Male Couplers, Female Couplers, and Starter Bar reinforcing bar couplers. For precast concrete manufacturers and contractors joining precast elements.
• Reinforcement Spacers Spacers for maintaining concrete cover in reinforced precast elements, including Plastic Cover Spacers (standard plastic circles, A-spacers, chairs, wheel spacers, ring spacers, tower spacers, flat base spacers, Speedies, rectangular spacers) and Concrete Cover Spacers (Double and Triple Cover, point supports with clips). For precast concrete manufacturers.
• Precast Accessories Wide range of accessories for precast production, including Casttec hot melt adhesive systems (Bead Guns, Spray Guns), Mesto sprayers, levelling shims, chamfer profiles, formwork accessories (frost blankets, debonding foam, flexi hose), and transport/storage accessories. For precast concrete manufacturers and contractors.
• Steel Products Construction steel products including Standard Mesh (Types A, B, C, A-M, A-FE, A-EC), straight bar, coils, tying wire, and wire chairs, supplied through the partnership with Van Merksteijn International. For precast concrete manufacturers and construction contractors.
• Double Walling Systems Specialised anchors and systems for double wall precast construction, including Double Wall Anchors with crossbars and distance holders in various configurations. For precast concrete manufacturers producing double-wall elements.
• Tru Precast Systems In-house brand of construction accessories ranging from plastic spacers to lifting systems, focused on sustainability with UK and Ireland production. All Tru products are independently tested to ensure conformity with existing standards and supplied with full technical backup and necessary certification. For precast concrete manufacturers and contractors seeking locally produced, lower-carbon-footprint accessories.
• Casttec Precast Adhesives Hot melt adhesive system specifically designed for the precast concrete industry, comprising bead guns (tec3400, tec6100, tec7100), spray guns (tec6300, tec7300), accessories, and adhesive. Enables attachment of weld plates, foam inserts, wood, plastic or metal reveal and chamfer to formwork without nailing, welding, or bolting. For precast concrete manufacturers.
• Pin Anchor System High quality and cost-effective system for lifting all types of precast concrete elements up to 32 Ton. Includes T-Rod anchors, standard pin anchors, curved anchors, eye anchors, plate pin anchors, pipe anchors, lifting shackles, and associated formers and fixing plates, in Plain, Galvanised, and Stainless Steel. For precast concrete manufacturers and contractors.
• Spread Anchor System High quality and cost-effective system for transporting all types of concrete elements up to 22 Ton, comprising flat steel anchors, recess formers, and ring clutches that permit loads in any direction. Available in Plain, Galvanised, and Stainless Steel. For precast concrete manufacturers.
• Threaded Socket System High quality and cost-effective system for transporting all types of concrete elements up to 12.5 Ton. Includes tubular lifting sockets, flat end sockets, straight tailed and wavy tailed sockets, lifting loops, lifting eyes, nailing plates, fixing sockets, and accessories, in Zinc plated or Stainless Steel. For precast concrete manufacturers.
• Plastic Cover Spacers Versatile plastic spacers for maintaining reinforcement cover in precast units, including standard plastic circles, A-spacers (standard, heavy duty, universal), plastic chairs, spider wheels, ring spacers, tower spacers, flat base spacers, Speedies, and rectangular spacers with various clip configurations. For precast concrete manufacturers.
• Concrete Cover Spacers Heavy duty, fibre reinforced, extruded concrete spacers with optimum compatibility with concrete, offering high compressive strength and excellent bonding properties. Meets BS7973 and European Concrete Societies Network best practice guide. For precast concrete manufacturers.
• Mesto Sprayers Professional quality sprayers for concrete curing and surface treatment, in models 3270P, 3275P, 3565P, 3585P, 3595P, and 3615P. For precast concrete manufacturers and contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifting capacity up to 32 Ton with Pin Anchor System
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Molenaar Betonindustrie B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Since 1953 Molenaar have been at the forefront of concrete spacer technology in Europe. In 2012 Molenaar signed an exclusive supplier agreement with Simply Precast to supply their wide range of formwork accessories throughout the UK and Ireland. Concrete spacers are Molenaars' speciality with innovative, constantly adapting products meeting high quality standards.
• Starcon (Axload Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStarcon are part of the Axload group which are the World's largest supplier of lifting systems. Employing 17,000 people worldwide with turnover of €6bn per annum, Axload are market leaders in lifting systems. Starcon offers a complete range including Threaded Socket Systems, Pin Anchor System, Spread Anchor Systems, Cast in Loops and Chain slings with full traceability.
• NevogacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNevoga are one of Europe's largest and oldest suppliers of construction plastics. Established in 1958, the company has been at the forefront of construction plastics development and considered the leader in Precast Plastic production.
• Van Merksteijn InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Merksteijn International are one of Europe's largest and most respected construction steel suppliers. With production and storage sites all over Europe, they are world class in production, delivery, and customer care. Complete range includes Coil, Standard mesh, bespoke mesh and straight bar.
• Ancon (Leviat Group)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAncon are part of the Leviat group, a global leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry. Ancon's range of steel components provide strength and stability to buildings and structures around the world, including masonry support, reinforcement systems, wall ties, shear load connectors and reinforcing bar couplers.
• Arteon (DSI-ARTEON)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 1964, DSI-ARTEON specializes in design and sales of products for commercial buildings and civil engineering. As one of the main French suppliers of Concrete Accessories, they develop, produce and supply a global range of products for specific precast industry needs.
• EBAWE (Progress Group)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEbawe are part of the Progress Group and specialise in turnkey production plants for precast concrete construction. As one of the world's market leaders with more than 60 years of experience, they design industrial production units in accordance with highest technical requirements.
• Technocom (Progress Group)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnocom are part of the Progress Group and specialise in the production of moulds and complete plants for residential, industrial and road construction. Range includes tilting tables, battery moulds for vertical production of reinforced precast panels, moulds for 3D elements, staircases, bridge girders, columns and plinths.
• Progress GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgress Group are a world leader in engineering of efficient production solutions, designing highly automated and customised carousel plants, reinforcement machinery and mesh welding plants, battery moulds, tilting tables and various mould systems. Members include EBAWE (turnkey carrousel plants), Tecnocom (moulding systems), Echo Precast (machinery for pre-stressed concrete), ULTRA-SPAN (pre-stressed precast accessories), and PROGRESS (precase concrete products).
• Tru Precast SystemscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTru Precast Systems is Simply Precast's in-house brand of construction accessories ranging from plastic spacers to lifting systems. The concept is based around sustainability and reducing carbon footprint with products produced in the UK and Ireland. All Tru products are independently tested with full technical backup and necessary certification. Now introduced to several European countries.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• HK Marketing: UK-based specialist distributor of precast accessories and construction components. Closest direct UK competitor to Simply Precast with overlapping product categories and customer base.

Emerging players

• Ratec UK: Supplier of magnetic formwork systems, concrete accessories, and bespoke precast solutions such as the Upcrete pumping method (used by Simply Precast customer Amber Precast for nuclear capsules). Adjacent competitor in specialist precast accessories.

Direct peers

• Peikko Group: Finnish-headquartered supplier of steel connections, lifting systems, and concrete accessories for precast construction. Overlaps directly with Simply Precast's lifting and fixing systems, connectors, and reinforcement spacer categories across European markets.
• Molenaar Betonindustrie: Dutch specialist in concrete spacer technology since 1953, exclusive supplier to Simply Precast since 2012. Competes with Simply Precast's own Tru Precast spacer range in adjacent markets.
• Starcon (Axload Group): World's largest supplier of lifting systems (Axload group). Already a core partner of Simply Precast, but also a direct competitor selling lifting sockets and anchors to the same UK precast manufacturers.
• Dextra Group: Manufacturer and supplier of construction accessories including bar couplers, lifting systems, and precast connections. Directly competitive with Simply Precast's connecting systems and lifting/fixing product categories.
• Halfen (Leviat): Leviat-owned brand specializing in cast-in channels, fixing technology, and precast accessories. Directly overlaps with Simply Precast's connecting systems (cast-in channels) and lifting/fixing systems.
• Jordahl & Pfeifer: European supplier of cast-in channels, anchors, and precast fixing systems with UK presence. Overlaps with Simply Precast's connecting systems and lifting/fixing products.
• Ancon (Leviat): Global leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for construction. Directly competes with Simply Precast's lifting/fixing and connecting systems lines and is already a supplier partner, but also offers overlapping products to the same UK precast customer base.

Others

• Van Merksteijn International: One of Europe's largest construction steel suppliers, supplying coil, mesh and straight bar to Simply Precast under partnership. Adjacent ecosystem participant with potential to disintermediate by selling direct into UK precast manufacturers.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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