Lyttelton Engineering Limited is offering for sale the Guardway Business Unit as a going concern. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a modular aluminium handrail, stairway, and walkway system with a proven track record in industrial and commercial applications.
Business Overview
Guardway is a fully compliant modular handrail, stairway, and walkway system that has been successfully used in industrial, wastewater, and public environments. Originally developed over four decades ago, it has been refined through ongoing compliance testing, parametric modelling, and real-world applications.
The system is designed for ease of use, allowing standard sections to be cut to length on-site with simple tools, enabling efficient “as-built” modifications. This balance of precision engineering and practical flexibility makes it highly adaptable for contractors and end-users.
A key recent innovation is the C5 crowd-rated railing system, designed for high-traffic environments and successfully deployed at the Lyttelton Cruise Berth. This segment of the business has significant growth potential, as it has not yet been actively marketed beyond initial installations.
Assets Included in the Sale
- Intellectual Property – Design documentation, compliance certifications, and SolidWorks CAD files for Guardway systems.
- Machinery & Equipment – A selection of key workshop equipment used in the production of Guardway components.
- Stock & Materials – An inventory of aluminium components and fittings necessary for manufacturing and assembly.
- Container Storage – A 40ft container fitted with lighting and racking, used for material storage.
- Financial Performance –The financial performance of the Guardway Business Unit has been extracted to provide an estimate of the business as a standalone entity.
This sale represents an opportunity to acquire a well-established product line with untapped potential. It is ideally suited for an existing engineering or fabrication business looking to expand its product range or an investor seeking to enter the market with a proven, regulation-compliant solution.
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