Access 360 Acquisition Starts New Chapter for Bilco, Profab and Howe Green

ACCESS 360 – home to Bilco, Profab, and Howe Green – is now part of global manufacturer, Quanex.

The company says the move means customers are set to benefit from significant investment and innovation, as part of a new chapter for the roof, wall and floor access specialists.

Under new leadership, Quanex Access Solutions will supply Bilco, Profab, and Howe Green access solutions from its 67,000 sq ft advanced manufacturing facility, which opened near Wolverhampton in 2022.

Recent investment in automation technology has increased manufacturing speed and accuracy, delivering improved levels of service and reliability for customers.

Building on this momentum, Quanex has invested in state-of-the-art TRUMPF machinery to expand its manufacturing capabilities while maintaining the highest levels of quality and consistency.

Quanex has also invested in advanced QA measurement equipment to verify that every product meets the most demanding standards of performance. Plus, an expanded and restructured sales team is bringing better nationwide coverage and customer support.

New Chapter for Bilco, Profab and Howe Green

Peter Santo, President of Quanex Access Solutions

Peter Santo, President of Quanex Access Solutions, said: “This is a refreshing new era for Bilco, Profab, and Howe Green, and our customers are going to be at the very centre of Quanex Access Solutions from day one.

“Our dynamic new leadership team is committed to listening to customers, understanding their needs, and delivering service levels, technical performance and innovation that exceeds expectations.

“It’s a journey that the whole business is behind, from our many long-serving team members to our technical engineers and new faces in sales. We want to develop long-term partnerships, built on trust, open communication, and excellent service, and there is a fresh energy and impetus across the team; we are very much open for business.”

Access 360 was formerly part of Tyman plc, which was acquired by Quanex in late 2024.

Quanex is a global manufacturer operating in many OEM markets.

Quanex Access Solutions will supply architects, specifiers, contractors, and facilities managers with a full suite of access solutions.

Bilco is known for its roof access hatches, smoke vents, and roof safety products.

Profab operates in design and accreditation, supplying wall access products that are independently CERTIFIRE-rated. Howe Green access covers provide solutions for accessing concealed under-floor services.

Peter Santo adds: “Bilco, Profab, and Howe Green are a natural fit for Quanex. There is a shared commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, and the Quanex Access Solutions team will have access to a global network of expertise, innovation, and resources that will deliver even greater value to our customers.”

Quanex Access Solutions

Quanex Access Solutions is committed to becoming a fully sustainable business and is working towards achieving the goals set out in Quanex’s newly published Sustainability Roadmap.

The roadmap focuses on three pillars – Sustainable Products, a Healthy Planet, and Thriving People and Communities. The goal is to provide innovative, sustainable solutions for customers, achieve world-class environmental performance in operations, and to build an inclusive, safe, and thriving workplace by positively impacting people and communities.

As part of this, Quanex Access Solutions is working towards grid independence, generating its own renewable electricity to power its machines and facilities. In addition, it is taking steps to reduce packaging waste and minimise its overall carbon footprint.

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