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MAXIMUM SAFETY AS STANDARD. THAT’S LFI.

 
 
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QUALITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT FOR OVER 75 YEARS.

Founded in 1947, LFI is one of the UK’s most established manufacturers of timber, aluminium, and steel ladders for the construction, trade, and hire industries. From hand-crafted timber ladders from the Forest of Dean to a full range of industrial-grade access equipment, we’ve built a proud reputation for quality, safety, and innovation.

Over the decades, we have expanded through strategic acquisitions, including Gough Ladders, Hyde & Clements, Chapman Alloy Products, and Titan Ladders. In 2023, we merged with Lyte Ladders & Towers, creating the largest British ladder and access equipment manufacturing group.

Today, from our manufacturing facility in Swansea, South Wales, we supply scaffold ladders, extension ladders, staging boards, and specialist access products to customers across the UK and Ireland – all backed by our ISO9001:2015 quality assurance and commitment to keeping professionals safe when working at height.

 
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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.

 
 
  • 1947

    Humble beginnings

    Trevor Lane started making ladders in his shed for local builders, sourcing timber from the Forest of Dean.

  • 1948

    LFI was incorporated after demand grew

  • 1971

    Factory Moved to Newent, Gloucestershire

    LFI took over the site from Lancaster Saw Mills on Horesfair Lane.

  • 1980s

    Leader in pole ladders

    LFI acquired Gough Ladders and Hyde & Clements to secure dominant position manufacturing & supplying timber pole ladders.

  • 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

  • 2000s

    Launch of TuFF Steel

    LFI develop and launch a precision engineered steel ladder for heavy duty use within scaffolding.

  • 2010s

    Investment and growth

    New people, new buildings and new products – LFI continues to innovate and develop safe new ways to work at height.

  • 2021

    Company rebrand takes place

    New website goes live

    The next generation PRo Wide Step is launched

  • 2022

    Executive Hire Show exhibitor debut

    New product categories and range expansion

    LFI 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...

 
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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 construction industry’s access equipment and ladder specialist. Maximum safety as standard. That’s LFI.

 

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THE LFI RANGE

LFI TuFF range of products including industrial step ladders, extension ladders, combination ladders

Guaranteed toughness to last 

Made from larger profiles & stronger materials to provide more resistance to heavy use when working at height.

LFI PRo range of products including fibreglass steps, combination ladders, extension ladders, vehicle access

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.

LFI HoME range including steps ladders, combination ladders and extension ladders

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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CONTACT US

Looking for a little help? Not sure which product you need?

Get in touch with us today, and speak to the ladder industries expert team who will help to keep you climbing.

 
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