Lyte Ladders and LFI Merge

Lyte Ladders • March 4, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Ladder & Fencing Industries (Newent) Limited (LFI) has merged into a group with Lyte Ladders & Towers Ltd to form Lyte LFI.


Both companies have long trading histories, Lyte as the UK’s leading manufacturer of Aluminium and Glass Fibre access equipment and LFI as the UK’s leading manufacturer of Steel and Wooden ladders.


By joining forces we will offer our customers the highest quality, broadest range and most sustainable products in the market place with the resources to accelerate product development, account management and customer service.


Both companies will operate independently in the short term as we identify and prioritise the opportunities to integrate the businesses. We will keep you informed as our new organisation progresses.


Please contact your usual contact within Lyte and or LFI with any questions.

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