M3 Floodtec

What M3 Floodtec does

M3 Floodtec (legal entity: M3 Global Flood Technologies Ltd) is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and installer of physical flood protection products, operating under the M3 Group umbrella from its Droitwich headquarters in the West Midlands. The company designs, manufactures, and tests flood resilience systems in-house — including barriers, composite/uPVC/timber flood doors, low threshold flood doors, One Man Operational flood gates, retaining walls, anti-flood airbricks, non-return valves, backwater valves, sump and pump systems, and self-inflating FloodSax alternative sandbags — all engineered around passive, self-activating mechanisms that require no human intervention during flood events. Core products are tested to British Standards (BS 851188, PAS 1188) and several hold BSI Kitemark certification, including the world's first Kitemark-certified anti-flood airbrick (KM713574) and the first Kitemark-certified low threshold flood door, backed by UK Patent Application No. 2210123.2.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (unit prices ranging £12–£393) with bespoke commercial installation services and government-funded Property Flood Resilience (PFR) contracts administered by Local Authorities and Defra. Customer segments span domestic homeowners, commercial businesses (retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, heritage, modular housing), and public sector / infrastructure clients. Notable case-study clients include Lidl, Corinthia Hotel, Legal & General Modular Homes, JM Construction, Bayer Environmental Science, Aberdeen City Council, and York Guildhall, alongside schemes protecting 79 properties in Doncaster and 26 properties in Tunbridge Wells.

The company directly employs 29 staff, holds ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and distributes across the UK and European Union via its own e-commerce storefront, direct enterprise sales, and click-and-collect channels. Its marketing relies on a content-and-case-study-driven website, social media presence, Google AdWords remarketing, and email newsletters, with deep specialization in navigating government flood grant schemes and flood insurance requirements.

Name

M3 Floodtec

Legal name

M3 Global Flood Technologies Ltd

Website

https://m3floodtec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

M3 Floodtec is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and installer of BSI-certified passive flood protection systems, serving domestic, commercial, and public sector clients with barriers, doors, gates, valves, and airbricks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flood Protection Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Flood Control & Protection Infrastructure (Levees, Floodwalls, Gates, Pump Stations) (EUANAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Flood Response & Incident Management (Temporary Barriers, Debris Removal) (EUANAEAL), Urban Flood Resilience & Adaptation Planning (Climate, Nature-Based Solutions) (EUANAEAJ)

Keywords

• Flood protection products
• Flood barriers
• Flood doors
• Sewage backflow prevention
• Property flood resilience

Headquarters

HQ city

Worcester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce): Direct online sales through company website shop for consumer and small business purchases. Products include flood barriers, doors, windows, sewage protection devices, and accessories. One-time purchase model with prices ranging from £12 to £393+ per product.
2. Commercial Installation Services: Design, supply and installation services for commercial properties, councils, and infrastructure projects. End-to-end support including site surveys, bespoke solutions, and professional installation.
3. Government Grant Funded Projects: Property Flood Resilience (PFR) installation work funded through government flood resilience grants administered by Local Authorities. Example: 79 properties in Doncaster through Defra funded scheme.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

M3 Floodtec designs, manufactures, and installs a portfolio of physical flood protection products for UK homes, commercial buildings, and public-sector properties. The range spans barriers, doors, gates, walls, windows, airbricks, and sewage backflow prevention systems, with in-house production and certified performance.

Product overview

M3 Floodtec is a specialist provider of advanced flood resilience solutions encompassing a comprehensive portfolio of physical flood protection products and end-to-end services. The core product line includes Flood Defender Barriers (removable barrier systems), Flood Defender Doors (available in Composite, UPVC, and Timber variants including Low Threshold accessible doors), Flood & Storm Tide Gates (OMO One Man Operational gates), Flood Retaining Walls, and Flood Defender Windows. Supporting products include Anti Flood Airbricks (the world's first BSI Kitemark certified airbrick), One Way Weep Vents, Non-Return Valves (Pushfit 110mm and 160/110mm variants), Backwater Valves, Inflatable Toilet Bungs, Sump & Pump Systems, and FloodSax Alternative Sandbags. Services include property flood resilience assessments, survey and installation for domestic, commercial, and community clients, all products are tested to British Standards including BS 851188, with BSI Kitemark certification across key product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FloodSax: Self-inflating flood defence system alternative to traditional sandbags. Lightweight, portable, and 96% biodegradable by weight with 5-year shelf life.

Products and services

• Flood Barriers
• Flood Doors
• Flood Gates
• Flood Walls
• Flood Windows
• Airbricks
• Sewage Backflow Prevention Devices
• Flood Protection Installation Service Professional installation service for M3 Floodtec's flood protection products, delivered by in-house installation teams across the UK for residential and commercial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• First fully tested Low threshold flood door to achieve BS851188 Kitemark certification in the world
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wavin (Orbia): Global manufacturer of water management and drainage solutions including non-return valves and water management fittings. Comparable in the sewage/valve categories and an established incumbent with broader portfolio.
• Hauraton: German-headquartered drainage and stormwater management solutions provider with UK presence. Comparable in surface water management adjacent categories, with broader portfolio and international footprint.
• ACO Water Management: Large UK/international manufacturer of drainage, stormwater management, and water-control products. Operates in adjacent water management categories and overlaps with M3's sewage backflow and surface water solutions at a much larger scale.
• Polypipe (Genuit Group): Major UK manufacturer of plastic piping, drainage, and water management products. Adjacent overlap in sewage backflow prevention and stormwater drainage components, with much larger scale and distribution.
• Hydro International: UK/international stormwater management specialist offering flow control, separation, and treatment solutions. Adjacent to M3's stormwater/surface water protection space at a larger, more diversified scale.

Regional players

• NoFloods (Milford Group): Denmark-based provider of mobile, water-filled flood barriers for municipal and industrial protection. Comparable product category (temporary barriers) but operates primarily in EU markets rather than UK.

Direct peers

• IBS Engineered Products: UK provider of flood defence products including flood barriers, flood doors, and non-return valves. Direct competitor in residential and commercial PFR product categories.
• Flood Control International: UK-based specialist manufacturer of flood barriers, flood gates, and demountable flood defence systems for commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects. Directly comparable in product range (gates, barriers) and customer segments (councils, infrastructure, commercial properties).
• UK Flood Barriers: UK specialist in flood barrier systems and property-level flood protection for residential and commercial clients. Comparable B2B/B2C product offering in demountable and removable flood barriers.
• Geodesign Barriers: UK manufacturer and supplier of demountable and temporary flood barriers (e.g., Floodgate systems). Comparable product offering in the barriers category and overlapping commercial and local authority customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/m3floodtec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/m3-floodtec

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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