
QUALITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT. MADE IN BRITAIN. FOR OVER 70 YEARS.
LFI is a leading ladders industry manufacturer of aluminium, steel, timber, and fibreglass access equipment in the UK. Based at our site in South Wales, we are proud of our heritage and success in supplying ladders to the trade & construction industries.
As a great British manufacturer and ladder specialist, you can rest assured we have quality at the heart of everything we do. Not only are we accredited to ISO9001:2015, and we also have a culture of continuous improvement.
Our range includes scaffolding ladders and accessories, single and extension ladders, step ladders, staging boards, and component parts.
WHY LFI?
MY WORK. MY SAFETY. MY LADDER.
We take pride in being a responsible UK ladder specialist, and supplier, and manufacturing the safest & most durable ladders in the market.
Whether you're looking for DIY, trade, or industrial access solutions, we’ve got you covered. We offer a choice of UK ladders, step ladders, low-level access, staging boards, scaffolding access equipment, plus a range of accessories to help keep you safe when working at height.
WHY CHOOSE LFI?
FIRST CLASS
SERVICE…
ALWAYS
Here at LFI, we know how important timely and accurate information is to our customers. We pride ourselves in offering an efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly service.
COMPLETE
RELIABILITY
OF SUPPLY
With a strong & established supply chain, along with our streamlined manufacturing – we can help you run lean with quick lead times from a healthy stock of finished goods.
A FOCUS ON
CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT
As an ISO9001:2015 accredited business, we test our systems & products to ever-improving standards to ensure our customers get the best quality & service, every time.
FAST &
DEPENDABLE
DELIVERY
With our fleet and long-established partnerships with nationwide & international logistics companies, we can get what you need, exactly where you need it, fast & efficiently.
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1947
Humble beginnings
Trevor Lane started making ladders in his shed for local builders, sourcing timber from the Forest of Dean.
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1948
LFI was incorporated after demand grew
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1971
Factory Moved to Newent, Gloucestershire
LFI took over the site from Lancaster Saw Mills on Horesfair Lane.
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1980s
Leader in pole ladders
LFI acquired Gough Ladders and Hyde & Clements to secure dominant position manufacturing & supplying timber pole ladders.
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1990s
Development of aluminium products
With the aquisition of Chapman Alloy Products and heavy investment in new buildings and machinery, LFI started it’s journey into the manufacturing and supply of aluminium ladders and steps
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2000s
Launch of TuFF Steel
LFI develop and launch a precision engineered steel ladder for heavy duty use within scaffolding.
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2010s
Investment and growth
New people, new buildings and new products – LFI continues to innovate and develop safe new ways to work at height.
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2021
Company rebrand takes place
New website goes live
The next generation PRo Wide Step is launched2022
Executive Hire Show exhibitor debut
New product categories and range expansionLFI expands it’s product categories with the launch of the TuFF ToWER, whilst bolstering its low-level offering with the introduction of the PRo Deck.
Acquisition of Titan Ladders
With a heritage dating back to 1933, Titan Ladders joins the LFI team, creating 160 years of combined UK manufacturing experience and expertise.
2023
A new British-made alliance
LFI merges with Lyte Ladders to form the largest British access equipment manufacturing group - Lyte LFI.
2024
LFI moved to South Wales
Following the merger with Lyte Ladders in 2023, LFI moved it's manufacturing to the Lyte Ladders site in Swansea
A HISTORY TO BE PROUD OF...

PRODUCT SELECTOR
With users' safety LFI's highest priority, we’ve created a helpful product selector that includes three specific ranges for construction and industrial, trade, and, DIY. Introducing the TuFF, PRo, and HoME range - a carefully curated product lineup that will help keep you climbing, no matter what the job at hand.
British ladders, steps, and other access equipment from the industries access equipment and ladder specialist. Maximum safety as standard. That’s LFI.
THE LFI RANGE
Guaranteed toughness to last
Made from larger profiles & stronger materials to provide more resistance to heavy use when working at height.
A PRo product for the discerning user
The best combination of lightweight design and durability for the professional who needs to depend on their equipment.
Super-lightweight for the HoME
Light-duty access products that are easy to store. Perfect for everyday jobs and DIY projects around the home or garden.

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