Keyfix
Keyfix manufactures non-combustible cavity tray systems for UK high-rise construction. Founded in 2020 as a division of The Keystone Group, it produces A1 fire-rated Grade 304 stainless steel components—NCCT, NCCTL, NCRD, and NCW systems—for developers, principal contractors, and brickwork specialists.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- Headquarters—
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Keyfix does
Keyfix is a UK-based manufacturer of non-combustible cavity tray systems for the construction industry, founded in 2020 as a division within The Keystone Group. The company produces Grade 304 stainless steel components designed for use in high-rise and multi-storey buildings, with all products achieving A1 fire rating classification aligned with Document B 2019 fire safety regulations introduced after the Grenfell Tower inquiry. The core product range comprises NCCT, NCCTL, NCRD, and NCW systems, all featuring patented mechanically-fixed Stop Ends and tested to BS EN 846-4:2001 standards with a stated 125+ year product lifespan.
The business model centres on direct supply of certified cavity tray components to construction firms, housebuilders, developers, and brickwork contractors operating primarily on UK residential and commercial projects. Revenue is generated through the manufacture and sale of specification-grade components that are accepted by warranty providers including Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty, and listed on NBS Plus and BIM Library platforms to enable integration into architect-led specifications and digital construction workflows. Customer evidence points to enterprise clients such as Durkan, Galostar, Wates Group, Fairview New Homes, Lee Marley Brickwork, EcoWorld, Countryside Partnerships, and Ferguson Construction, indicating a B2B model focused on large developers and principal contractors rather than long-tail distribution.
As one of seven sister brands within The Keystone Group—which includes Keystone Lintels, IG Lintels, Keylite Roof Windows, Smartroof, IG Masonry Support Systems, and Showersave—Keyfix benefits from shared manufacturing and distribution infrastructure across eight sites in the UK and Poland. This divisional structure provides scale, distribution reach, and operational synergies that an independent manufacturer of this size could not achieve alone, while allowing Keyfix to focus on its specialised product category within the parent group's broader construction products ecosystem.
Keyfix firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Keyfix
- Legal name
- Keyfix Limited
- Website
- https://keyfix.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Keyfix manufactures non-combustible cavity tray systems for UK high-rise construction. Founded in 2020 as a division of The Keystone Group, it produces A1 fire-rated Grade 304 stainless steel components—NCCT, NCCTL, NCRD, and NCW systems—for developers, principal contractors, and brickwork specialists.
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- akta.pro rank
Keyfix industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Non-Combustible Building Materials
- NAICS
- Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)
- SIC
- Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Masonry Accessories & Reinforcement (Lintels, Ties, Mesh, Rebar) (IMADABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Masonry Prefabricated Elements (Panels, Lintels, Sills) (IMADABAM)
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Keyfix business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Non-Combustible Building Materials Sales: Keyfix generates revenue through the sale of non-combustible cavity solution products including cavity trays, cavity tray lintels, retaining discs, and weep vents to construction contractors, developers, and specifiers for use in medium to high-rise building projects requiring Document B compliance.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
Keyfix product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Keyfix manufactures and supplies a complete non-combustible cavity solution for external masonry facades in medium to high-rise building projects. The portfolio comprises four A1 fire-rated Grade 304 stainless steel components — Non-combustible Cavity Tray System (NCCT), Non-combustible Cavity Tray Lintel (NCCTL), Non-combustible Retaining Disc (NCRD) and Non-combustible Stainless Steel Weep (NCW) — sold to construction developers, main contractors, brickwork contractors, architects and specifiers to deliver DPC protection, water management, and compliance with Approved Document B.
Product overview
Keyfix provides the complete non-combustible cavity solution for external masonry facades in high-rise building projects. The product portfolio consists of four integrated components: the Non-combustible Cavity Tray System (NCCT) providing DPC protection over lintels and fire barriers, the Non-combustible Cavity Tray Lintel (NCCTL) for cavity tray detailing over lintels, the Non-combustible Retaining Disc (NCRD) for secure tie retention, and the Non-combustible Stainless Steel Weep (NCW) for moisture drainage. All products are manufactured from Grade 304 stainless steel and hold A1 Fire Ratings to exceed Approved Document B requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NCCT: Non-combustible Cavity Tray System providing DPC protection over lintels, masonry supports and other elements in the cavity.
- NCCTL
- NCRD
- NCW
Quantifiable outcome
- Speed of installation significantly reduced compared to traditional DPC systems due to self-supporting design and pre-formed units
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Keyfix
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Keyfix technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Keyfix partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Keystone GroupcoreKeyfix is part of the Keystone Group of companies. The Keystone Group is the UK's largest Steel Lintel manufacturer and Europe's fastest growing Roof Window manufacturer, consisting of Keystone Lintels, IG Lintels, Keylite Roof Windows, Smartroof, IG Masonry Support Systems, Keyfix, and Showersave. Founded in 2020, Keyfix is the most recent addition to the group.
- Keystone LintelscoreSister company within the Keystone Group. For the Park East project, Keystone Lintels supplied 890m of Non-Combustible Cavity Tray Lintel, which was powder coated as per client request.
- IG Masonry SupportmajorSister company within the Keystone Group. For the Gallions Place project, IG Masonry Support designed and supplied its B.O.S.S. A1 (A1 fire-rated Brick on Soffit System), Masonry Support, and brick cutting services. Both companies supported the delivery of the development to the highest standards of construction efficiency, building safety, and aesthetic design.
- Broadway MalyanminorArchitecture firm that specified Keyfix products for the Verdo-Kew Bridge development in Brentford, West London.
- ECD ArchitectsminorArchitecture firm that specified Keyfix products for the Shuttleworth Road and Park East developments.
- PRP ArchitectsminorArchitecture firm that specified Keyfix products for the Gallions Place development in Newham, London.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Keyfix competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Catnic (Tata Steel): UK steel lintel and structural building component manufacturer, owned by Tata Steel. Comparable as a long-established cavity wall and lintel manufacturer serving the same UK construction market with competing steel-based solutions.
- Keystone Lintels: Sister company within The Keystone Group and the UK's largest steel lintel manufacturer. Highly comparable as Keyfix's NCCTL product directly competes with and complements Keystone Lintels' steel lintel range, often specified together on the same high-rise projects.
- IG Lintels: Another Keystone Group sister brand manufacturing steel lintels. Comparable as a UK steel lintel supplier operating in the same cavity wall detailing space with overlapping customers and project specifications.
- IG Masonry Support Systems: Sister company within The Keystone Group supplying masonry support systems including the B.O.S.S. A1 fire-rated Brick on Soffit System. Closely comparable as both companies supply non-combustible A1 fire-rated components for high-rise masonry facades.
- ACS Stainless Steel Fixings: UK manufacturer of stainless steel construction fixings, masonry ties, and structural components. Highly comparable product range in masonry accessories and stainless steel building components for the same specification-driven UK construction market.
- Vista Engineering: UK-based manufacturer of cavity wall products including lintels and wall ties. Comparable as a competing cavity wall component supplier with overlapping products in the UK new-build residential and commercial construction market.
- Birtley Group: UK manufacturer of steel lintels and building products. Comparable as a competing supplier of steel lintels and cavity wall components to the same UK developer and contractor base.
Broad incumbents
- Wienerberger: Major European clay brick and wall system manufacturer with UK operations. Comparable as a broader incumbent in external masonry wall systems where Keyfix's cavity tray products are specified.
- Forterra: UK manufacturer of masonry products including bricks, lintels, and walling systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving UK developers and contractors with adjacent masonry wall products.
- Leviat (Halfen / Ancon): Global construction accessories manufacturer (CRH-owned) with UK operations supplying masonry ties, lintels, and structural connections. Comparable as a broader incumbent in masonry accessories with overlapping high-rise construction customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Keyfix social profiles
Digital presenceKeyfix compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Keyfix financial estimates
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Keyfix leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Keyfix funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Keyfix M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Keyfix
What does Keyfix do?
Keyfix manufactures and supplies a complete non-combustible cavity solution for external masonry facades in medium to high-rise building projects. The portfolio comprises four A1 fire-rated Grade 304 stainless steel components — Non-combustible Cavity Tray System (NCCT), Non-combustible Cavity Tray Lintel (NCCTL), Non-combustible Retaining Disc (NCRD) and Non-combustible Stainless Steel Weep (NCW) — sold to construction developers, main contractors, brickwork contractors, architects and specifiers to deliver DPC protection, water management, and compliance with Approved Document B.
Is Keyfix a public or private company?
Keyfix is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Keyfix founded?
Keyfix was founded in 2020. It employs 11 to 50 people.
How does Keyfix make money?
One revenue line is on record: non-Combustible Building Materials Sales.
Who are Keyfix's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Catnic (Tata Steel), Keystone Lintels, IG Lintels, IG Masonry Support Systems, ACS Stainless Steel Fixings, Vista Engineering and Birtley Group. Broad incumbents are Wienerberger, Forterra and Leviat (Halfen / Ancon).
Does Keyfix have an API?
No public API is recorded for Keyfix.
What industry is Keyfix in?
Keyfix's product category is Non-Combustible Building Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADABAK, Masonry Accessories & Reinforcement (Lintels, Ties, Mesh, Rebar), with a secondary code of IMADABAM, Masonry Prefabricated Elements (Panels, Lintels, Sills). Its NAICS code is 3323 and its SIC code is 3440.