What CT Composites does

CT Composites UK Ltd is a private industrial equipment distributor founded in 1971 and headquartered in Guildford, Surrey. The company supplies GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) fabrication equipment, solvent recovery systems, mould release agents, spare parts, servicing, and operator training to manufacturers in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It holds exclusive UK distribution rights for IRAC solvent recovery systems and is an official distributor of Graco production machinery (gel coat and chop application systems, RTM equipment) and Marbocote semi-permanent mould release agents, including the Spraycote spray-applied product.

The business operates as a field sales organization offering technical consultation, bespoke system specification, installation guidance, and ongoing service contracts to industrial customers in marine/shipbuilding, bath and shower manufacture, underground storage tanks, automotive, aerospace, and general mouldings. Revenue is generated across five streams: one-time equipment sales, recurring fixed-price service packages (from £395 per machine per visit with a 30-day warranty), transactional spare parts (with next-day delivery for orders placed before 2pm), operator training (one-day session for up to 6 operators at £480 plus VAT), and solvent recovery hardware. Service exchange units provide rapid replacement of mission-critical production equipment, reducing customer downtime.

CT Composites positions itself as "the original and still the best" in the UK composites industry, claiming to be the largest supplier of process equipment to the sector. The company has no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, external investors, or funding history, and has operated as an independent private limited company since its founding. Marketing is primarily website-driven with a supplementary LinkedIn and Facebook presence.

Name

CT Composites

Legal name

CT Composites UK Ltd

Website

https://ctcomposites.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CT Composites is a UK and Ireland distributor of GRP fabrication equipment, solvent recovery systems, mould release agents, spare parts, servicing, and operator training, serving industrial manufacturers across marine, bath and shower, automotive, aerospace, and general mouldings sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Manufacturing Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

Keywords

• GRP fabrication equipment
• Solvent recovery systems
• Mould release agents
• Composite manufacturing supplies
• Fibreglass production machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Guildford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new GRP fabrication equipment including GRACO and MVP production machinery for gel coat and chop manufacturing applications.
2. Service Contracts: Fixed-price service packages for GRP production systems and equipment. Starting from £395 per machine per visit, covering spray guns, resin pumps, accumulators, catalyst systems, and hoses.
3. Spare Parts: One of the UK's largest stockists of Graco, MVP and IRAC spares with next-day delivery for orders placed before 2pm.
4. Training Services: Operator and maintenance training courses for GRP production equipment. One day session for up to 6 operators priced at £480.00 plus VAT, includes travel and subsistence.
5. Solvent Recovery Equipment: Sale of IRAC solvent recovery and cleaning systems including spray gun washers, component washers, can washers, and can crushers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CT Composites supplies and distributes industrial equipment, spare parts, fixed-price servicing, and operator training for GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) composites fabrication. Its portfolio covers GRP fabrication equipment (Graco/MVP chop and gel coat systems, RTM systems, guns, cutters), IRAC solvent recovery and cleaning systems, and Marbocote mould release agents, supported by one of the UK's largest stocks of Graco, MVP, and IRAC spares with next-day delivery.

Product overview

CT Composites is a distributor of industrial equipment for the GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) composites industry, operating since 1971. The core product portfolio consists of GRP Fabrication Equipment (including FRP Chop Systems, FRP Gel Coat Systems, RS Chop Guns, RS Gel Coat Guns, Resin Transfer Moulding Systems, and Fiberglass Cuturers supplied by GRACO and MVP), Solvent Recovery & Cleaning Systems (the exclusive IRAC range including AV20 through AV200 models, Spray Gun Washers, Component Washers, and Can Crushers), and Mould Release Agents (Marbocote products including Spraycote). These products are complemented by Servicing & Spares packages and Operator Training services, creating a comprehensive offering for the composites manufacturing industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GRP Fabrication Equipment (FRP Chop Systems, FRP Gel Coat Systems, Fibreglass Cutters, RTM Systems, RS Chop Guns, RS Gel Coat Guns) Production equipment for GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) fabrication, including chop/wetout systems, gel coat systems, fibreglass cutters, resin transfer moulding dispensers, and ergonomic chop and gel coat guns. Distributed to industrial composite manufacturers in the UK and ROI under official partnerships with Graco and MVP.
• IRAC Solvent Recovery Systems (AV20, AV30, AV70, AV110, AV200) and Cleaning Equipment Exclusive IRAC solvent recovery units (16–174 litre tank capacities) plus spray gun washers, component/can washers, and can crushers for solvent management in GRP fabrication. Sold to industrial composites manufacturers with claimed savings of up to 80% on solvent usage and 90% on disposal costs.
• Marbocote Mould Release Agents (including Spraycote) Semi-permanent mould release agents distributed by CT Composites to the UK GRP industry, including Spraycote, a liquid spray-applied release agent claimed to deliver a high-gloss finish up to 20x faster than traditional paste waxes with no hazardous solvents and high-temperature resistance.
• Servicing & Spares (fixed-price service packages and spare parts supply) Fixed-price service packages for GRP production systems from £395 per machine per visit, covering spray guns, resin and catalyst pumps, accumulators, hoses and full machine test with 30-day warranty. Backed by one of the UK's largest stocks of Graco, MVP, and IRAC spares with next-day delivery for orders placed before 2pm.
• Service Exchange Units Fully tested and guaranteed service exchange units for mission critical GRP production equipment, positioned as the quickest and often least expensive backup versus strip-down, diagnosis and spare-part repair cycles.
• Operator & Maintenance Training Industry-recognised training courses for GRP production equipment, covering machine operation, maintenance, spray techniques and problem solving. One-day session priced at £480 plus VAT for up to 6 operators, including travel and subsistence, delivered at CT Composites' Guildford HQ or on customer premises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 80% in solvent usage
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GracocoreTechnology or IntegrationCT Composites is an official distributor of Graco products. They supply the full range of GRACO production machinery and solutions for gel coat and chop manufacturing applications including proportioners and guns for gel coat and chop applications. Graco is a leading manufacturer of fluid handling systems.
• MarbocotecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCT Composites is the UK distributor of Marbocote products to the GRP industry. Marbocote produces high-tech semi-permanent mould release agents including Spraycote, P11, and other formulations for composite moulding applications.
• IRACcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCT Composites holds exclusive distribution rights for IRAC solvent recovery systems in their territory. IRAC manufactures systems for the use and recovery of solvents including the AV series of solvent recovery units. IRAC solvent recovery systems offer superior quality, reliability, functionality and value.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Composites One: North America's largest distributor of composites materials and equipment, serving manufacturers with a similar distribution-led model across resins, reinforcements, and process equipment. Directly comparable to CT Composites as a multi-brand composites industry distributor.
• BÜFA Composite Systems: German-based composites supplier offering resins, gel coats, and complementary process equipment to manufacturers across Europe. Closely comparable distribution-plus-supply business model serving the same GRP/FRP fabrication customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Scott Bader Company: UK-headquartered composites resin and gel coat manufacturer serving marine, automotive, and construction end-markets. Operates as a broader incumbent in the UK composites value chain that overlaps with CT Composites' customer base.
• Gurit: Swiss-based global composites materials supplier with operations across wind energy, marine, and transportation. Comparable as a European composites industry player serving similar end-customers with broader portfolio reach.
• Polynt Composites: Italian-headquartered European composites manufacturer producing resins, gel coats, and reinforcements. Comparable as a broad incumbent European composites supplier with overlapping customers in GRP fabrication.
• Chem-Trend: Global manufacturer of mould release agents and process solutions for composites, plastics, and polyurethane industries. Direct product overlap with CT Composites' Marbocote mould release line.
• AOC Resins: Global manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, and gel coats for composites fabricators. Comparable as a composites materials incumbent serving CT Composites' downstream customers.

Others

• Magnum Venus Products (MVP): US-based manufacturer of composites fabrication equipment including chop systems, gel coat systems, and RTM equipment. Direct principal supplier to CT Composites and therefore an ecosystem participant rather than competitor.
• Graco: US-headquartered global fluid handling equipment manufacturer whose proportioners, spray guns, and chop systems CT Composites distributes in the UK. Principal supplier relationship makes it an ecosystem participant.

Emerging players

• RAMPF Group: German-based specialty manufacturer of polymer and composites systems, including mould release and dispensing solutions. Comparable as a European composites-adjacent player with overlapping customer needs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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