Engineering Excellence Since 1857
Ash & Lacy is a leading UK manufacturer delivering innovative engineered solutions across the Construction, Automotive, and Engineering sectors. With origins dating back to 1857 and formal incorporation in 1864, the company has grown from a pioneering metals business into a diversified group serving customers across the UK and worldwide.
Today, the Ash & Lacy Group brings together the combined expertise of Ash & Lacy Construction, Ash & Lacy Automotive, and Engineering forming one integrated organisation built on technical excellence, innovation, and quality.
Construction
Our Construction division is a recognised leader in engineered façade systems, roofing solutions, interior systems, and architectural components for the built environment. We manufacture an extensive range of metal systems and complementary products, including fasteners, load‑bearing components, rainscreen façades, and advanced perforated and acoustic solutions designed to enhance both performance and visual impact. Supported by full in‑house testing facilities, 3D design capability, and engineering analysis, we provide complete project support from early design through to installation.
The division also incorporates specialist capabilities that strengthen our offering across the construction sector. Through our AccordialTM expertise, we deliver high‑performance acoustic movable walls and sliding folding partitions that are manufactured at our West Bromwich facility and installed in leading hotels, conference centres, educational institutions, sporting venues, and commercial spaces. Their reputation for robust engineering, acoustic excellence and long‑term reliability complements our wider portfolio of interior and building‑performance systems.
In addition, Halo Solar enhances the division with integrated solar shading and photovoltaic technologies that help architects and contractors achieve sustainable, energy‑efficient building designs. These renewable solutions sit naturally alongside our architectural façades and screening systems, supporting the growing demand for low‑carbon, future‑focused construction.
Together, these combined capabilities create one of the industry’s most comprehensive construction portfolios, enabling us to deliver façade systems, roofing solutions, interior partitions, acoustic products, and renewable technologies under a unified, technically advanced manufacturing group.
Automotive
Ash & Lacy Automotive supplies a wide range of precision‑engineered components, interior trim products, acoustic solutions, and perforated metal parts for the global automotive industry.
With over 65 years of specialist automotive expertise, we offer complete in‑house capability, from initial design sketches through prototyping, tooling, perforation, pressing, and final production. This vertically integrated approach ensures the highest level of consistency, quality, and performance across each programme.
Our unique metal‑perforating and expansion capabilities position us as the UK’s leading manufacturer in this field. We support both UK‑assembled vehicles and internationally produced models, contributing to the continued global influence of British automotive engineering.
Engineering
The Engineering division of Ash & Lacy brings together advanced perforated metal solutions, bespoke manufacturing services, and engineered components for a wide range of industrial and architectural applications.
Our facilities produce complex perforated sheets, expanded mesh, acoustic panels, and custom‑engineered parts that support sectors including construction, automotive, aerospace, and audio technology. The combination of technical design, specialist machinery, and precision fabrication ensures a dependable supply of high‑performance components for global markets.
A Heritage of Innovation, A Future of Possibility
Throughout our long history, we have continually invested in people, technology, and advanced manufacturing. This includes the introduction of composite panel lines, new production facilities, powder coating technology, cold roll‑forming capabilities, and dedicated regional hubs to better serve customers across the UK.
Today, the Ash & Lacy Group employs more than 350 people across multiple UK manufacturing and distribution sites, supported by an international network that enables global reach. Our long‑standing focus on engineering quality, manufacturing excellence, and customer service continues to guide our future.
United as one organisation, we are committed to delivering high‑performance solutions that shape the built environment, advance automotive innovation, and support precision engineering worldwide.
Joseph Ash
Our Heritage: A History of Growth and Innovation
Ash & Lacy has evolved over more than 160 years through continuous investment, product development, and expansion. Key milestones in our journey include:
1857
Formed first company – Joseph Ash.
1864
Joined with John Pierce Lacy to form Ash & Lacy.
1969
Ash & Lacy Perforators Ltd formed.
1970
Ash & Lacy Steel Products formed.
1984
Flospan Buildings developed and launched. Dekex Fully Sealed Roof System launched.
1986
Continuous Composite Panel Line introduced to produce Kaltech Composite Panels.
1988
Accordial Group Formation.
1989
Ash & Lacy Building Systems formed following sale of cladding business to Conder Group.
1989
AshFix and AshGrid™ AG35 launched.
1991
AshJack and AshGrid™ AG40 patented and launched.
1993
Move from Smethwick to Hill Top industrial estate.
1995
Glasgow Branch Opened, Gem Fasteners Acquired, Fabrication products launched.
1999
London branch opened.
2000
Acquisition by Hill & Smith Holdings plc. Façade products launched.
2003
Specification division formed and Standing Seam products launched.
2011
Acquisition by Jonathan Evans.
2012
Introduction of state of the art production facility for the AshGrid™ bracket and bar system.
2013
Capital investment, including an “Off Coil” processing facility and several new sets of fixings & screw assembly machines
2013
Success in two categories of the NFRC’s Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year and Winners of Vertical Cladding/Rainscreen Category in NFRC Roofing Awards.
2014
Debut new ventilation and solar shading system into Screen product range.
2014
Honiton manufacturing facility established.
2014
Expanded infrastructure at Bromford Lane site to accommodate considerable investment in SFS cold roll forming line.
2015
New manufacturing and distribution facility established in Port Talbot, South Wales.
2016
Share acquisition of AL Perforators Ltd and subsidiaries including Ash & Lacy Perforators Ltd and Ash & Lacy Pressings Ltd.
2016
Acquisition of the business and assets of Accordial Wall Systems Ltd and Accordial Manufacturing Ltd, and the incorporation of Halo Solar.
2017
750k capital investment in powder coating facility based at Bromford Lane site and the formation of Ash & Lacy Perforating Limited.
2020
Ash & Lacy is listed in the 11th annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 which ranks Britain’s mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales.
2021
Creation of Ash & Lacy Group Limited (Holding Company) and the Ash & Lacy Group Limited formally became the controlling entity of Ash & Lacy Perforating Limited.
2022
Automotive capabilities expand to include laser cutting, photo etching and PVD coating lines.
2023
Achieved multiple BUILD Magazine Architecture Awards (Most Innovative Engineering Company [England] and Best Metal Roofing & Cladding System [AshGrid]), advanced digital cladding manufacturing with expanded CNC capabilities, hosted West Midlands Mayor Andy Street to review new cold‑rolled steel framing and high‑tech load‑bearing production lines, and enhanced brick‑slip manufacturing capacity.
2024
Relocation of Halo Solar HQ from the Bromford Lane West Bromwich site to Alma Street, Smethwick.
2025
Accordial listed as acquisition/merged entity under Ash & Lacy, and acquired Vestatec UK Ltd, enhancing capabilities in thin film PVD and decorative automotive components.
A Future Built on Technical Excellence
Our continued investment in technology, engineering capability, sustainability, and people ensures we remain a trusted partner for customers across the world.
United by a commitment to innovation and manufacturing excellence, we deliver high‑performance solutions that shape the built environment, advance automotive technology, and support precision engineering.
