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Built for Your
Workplace

Custom shadow boards, tool boards, cleaning stations and PPE boards — designed around your space, your tools and your workflow. Every board made to order in the UK.

100% Bespoke
UK Made
No Minimum Order
Design Proof Included
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What We Make

Our Products

Every board made to your exact specification. No off-the-shelf compromises.

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Material Quality

Built to Last

Every ToolBoard is engineered from premium materials. Scroll to explore the layers.

Matt Laminate
Anti-glare, wipe-clean top surface
Shadows
Precision tool outlines, your exact kit
Water Repellent
Zero moisture absorption, even with regular factory washdowns
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Board Face
Colour-coded to your exact specification
3mm Aluminium Composite
Rigid, lightweight, industrial-grade core
Backing & Fixings
Pre-drilled, wall-ready, all fixings included

The Process

How It Works

01
Enquire
Tell us your space, tools and requirements
02
Design
We create your bespoke layout proof for approval
03
Produce
Made to order in the UK, precisely to spec
04
Deliver
Wall-ready boards shipped straight to your door

Who We Work With

Our Sectors

From production lines to laboratories — if your workplace has tools, we have a solution.

Manufacturing facility with automated assembly line
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Manufacturing
Laboratory with scientific equipment and researcher
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Laboratories
Large warehouse with organised racking and storage
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Warehousing
Healthcare operating theatre with surgical team
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Healthcare
University library reading room with students studying
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Education
Commercial gym with weights and fitness equipment
Leisure

Our Work

Real Boards, Real Workplaces

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Common Questions

FAQ

We make boards to any size — from small bench-top panels to full wall-length boards. Tell us your dimensions and we design around your space.

Lead time varies depending on the complexity and quantity of your order. We'll always give you a firm timeline upfront before you commit — no surprises.

No minimum. We work with businesses of all sizes — one board for a small workshop through to hundred-board multi-site rollouts.

Yes — send us a list or photos of your exact tools and we'll build the shadows around them. We make the outlines fit your kit, not a generic template.

Absolutely. Your logo, brand colours and messaging can be incorporated into any board. Every board becomes a branded workspace asset, not just a storage solution.

3mm aluminium composite core with a matt laminate surface. Lightweight, rigid, wipe-clean and built for the demands of real industrial environments.

Boards arrive wall-ready with all fixings included. Most clients install in-house — it's straightforward and we include clear instructions with every order.

Get In Touch

Start Your Build

Let's talk about your workspace

Tell us what you need and we'll be back in touch within one business day with ideas, options and a quote.

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1

Send your enquiry

Tell us about your space and tools

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We'll design your board

You'll receive a proof to approve

3

We make and deliver

We'll confirm your timeline upfront

🔧 Tool Boards

The cornerstone of 5S and lean manufacturing. Shadow-cut outlines for every tool mean you know instantly what's where — and what's missing.

Standard tool board
Most PopularAny Size

Standard Tool Board

Shadow-cut outlines for hand tools, power tools or both. Instantly highlights missing equipment. Perfect for production lines, maintenance bays and engineering workshops.

  • Custom shadow outlines for your exact tools
  • 3mm aluminium composite construction
  • Matt laminate, anti-glare finish
  • Any colour — RAL matched
  • Pre-drilled, wall-ready
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ProductionEngineering

Multi-Zone Tool Board

Divided into colour-coded zones for different trades, shifts or departments. For complex workshops with multiple teams.

  • Multiple colour zones on one board
  • Zone labels and dividers included
  • Large format — up to full wall width
  • Ideal for multi-trade environments
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Lean5S

5S Audit-Ready Board

Designed to support 5S audits and ISO inspections. Includes audit checkboxes and clear visual standards that pass every time.

  • Integrated audit check area
  • Designed for ISO 9001 visual audits
  • Laminated instruction card included

🧹 Cleaning Stations

Colour-coded cleaning boards for food production, healthcare, pharma and any facility where cross-contamination is a risk.

Cleaning station with dustpan and brush
Food SafeHealthcare

Colour-Coded Cleaning Board

Shadow outlines for brushes, mops, buckets and cloths — colour-coded by zone to prevent cross-contamination.

  • Up to 7 colour zones on one board
  • Food-safe, wipe-clean surface
  • BRC, HACCP and ISO compliant
  • Custom shadows for your equipment
Industrial cleaning station
WarehouseIndustrial

Industrial Cleaning Station

Heavy-duty cleaning equipment storage for warehousing, logistics and industrial environments. Built for shift handover.

  • Full-size mop, broom and bucket layouts
  • High-visibility colour options
  • Floor-standing or wall-mounted
Lab and pharma cleaning board
LabPharma

Lab & Pharma Cleaning Board

Precision cleaning organisation for laboratory and pharmaceutical environments. GMP compliant with traceability markings.

  • GMP and GLP compliant design
  • Cleanroom-compatible materials
  • ESD-safe options available

⛑️ PPE Boards

Ensure PPE is always in place, always visible, always available. Critical for H&S compliance in construction, manufacturing and hazardous environments.

PPE Station board
H&SCompliance

Site Entry PPE Board

Mounted at entry points — a clear visual checklist of required PPE before workers enter. Demonstrates due diligence to inspectors.

  • Shadow outlines for helmet, gloves, boots, hi-vis
  • HSE-compliant labelling
  • High-visibility colour options
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ManufacturingVisitor

Visitor PPE Station

A dedicated board for visitor PPE — helmets, hi-vis vests, safety glasses. Makes a strong first impression and ensures compliance.

  • Visitor-specific PPE layouts
  • Size labelling for shared equipment
  • Branded with your company identity
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ChemicalHazmat

Chemical & Hazmat PPE Board

Specialist PPE organisation for chemical handling and high-risk environments. Includes COSHH labelling and emergency procedure references.

  • COSHH and REACH compliant
  • Respirator, apron and glove layouts

🚨 Safety Boards

Emergency equipment, first aid and fire safety — organised, visible and ready when it matters most.

Lockout Station board
LOTOSafety

Lockout Station

Organised storage for padlocks, hasps and lockout devices. Ensures LOTO procedures are followed every time — numbered positions for full accountability.

  • Numbered padlock positions 1–8+
  • Hasp and device shadow layouts
  • Supports ISO 50001 & LOTO compliance
  • Custom to your lockout kit
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Fire SafetyEmergency

Fire Safety Board

Clear organisation of fire extinguishers, hoses, blankets and emergency equipment. Shows what's present and when last inspected.

  • Fire extinguisher type labelling
  • Last inspection date panel
  • BS EN ISO 7010 compliant symbols
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First AidCompliance

First Aid Board

Shadow-organised first aid kit contents — know instantly when anything is low or missing. HSE-compliant with first aider contact panel.

  • Full kit shadow layout
  • First aider name and contact panel
  • HSE minimum kit compliance reference
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5SVisual Management

Visual Safety Station

A complete visual management hub — safety rules, emergency contacts, near-miss reporting and daily checks in one organised board.

  • Modular panel layout
  • Document holder pockets
  • Near-miss reporting area

🎨 Branded Boards

Your brand, built into every board. Not just a sticker — your colours, your logo, your messaging woven into the design.

Branded ToolBoard
FlagshipBrand Identity

Fully Branded Tool Board

Your logo and brand colours built into the board. Looks professional and makes a strong impression on clients and visitors.

  • Pantone/RAL colour matching
  • Logo printed direct to board
  • Print-ready design proof provided
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Multi-Site Branded Rollout

Consistent branded boards across multiple locations. One brief, one brand standard — deployed consistently everywhere.

  • Consistent brand across all sites
  • Volume pricing available
  • Phased rollout management
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ShowroomPremium

Showroom & Display Boards

Premium branded boards for showrooms and reception areas. High-gloss finish options for maximum visual impact.

  • Gloss or satin finish options
  • Backlit options available
  • Exhibition and trade show variants

⚙️ Specialist & Custom

Labs, healthcare, education, leisure — any environment, any requirement. If it doesn't fit a category, that's where we thrive.

Test inserts board
QualityPrecision

Test Insert Boards

Precision-cut shadow boards for gauges, test inserts and quality inspection tools. Each insert numbered and located — instant visual check for completeness.

  • Exact profile cuts for each insert
  • Part numbering on every shadow
  • Used in quality & inspection departments
  • Custom to your full insert set
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CustomLaboratory

Laboratory Equipment Board

Precision organisation for lab instruments, pipettes and specialist tools. ESD-safe and GMP-compliant options available.

  • ESD-safe materials available
  • GMP and ISO 17025 compatible
  • Calibration tracking panel
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EducationD&T

School & Education Boards

Designed for DT departments, science labs and school workshops. Safe, durable and sized for the equipment students actually use.

  • Student-safe rounded edge options
  • STEM colour-coding available
  • Ofsted-ready visual standards
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SportsLeisure

Sports & Leisure Equipment Board

From football clubs to gyms — keep kit organised and accounted for. Ideal for equipment rooms and changing facilities.

  • Wet-area materials available
  • Team branding and colour options
  • Weatherproof outdoor variants

Can't see exactly what you need?

Everything we make is bespoke — if your requirement doesn't fit neatly into a category, tell us what you're trying to solve. We'll design something around you.

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The Evidence

What The Research Shows

54%
Efficiency improvement
After 5S shadow board implementation — time-motion analysis, MDPI Engineering Proceedings 2025
69%
Reduction in lead time
Production lead time fell from 2,252 to 687 minutes after 5S implementation — peer-reviewed manufacturing study
2.5hrs
Lost per worker, per week
Average time UK manufacturing workers spend searching for tools — Pathfindr, 250 senior professionals surveyed

Your Numbers

Calculate Your Cost

Enter your team's details to see what disorganisation is costing you annually.

Your Workplace

Workers who search for tools as part of their role
UK manufacturing average ~£18/hr including on-costs
Research finds ~9 min/day on average in industrial environments

Typical UK full-time working year

Your Annual Cost

Hours lost per person, per year
Total team hours lost
Cost per person
Total Annual Cost to Your Business
in lost productivity

A set of ToolBoards costs a fraction of this — and pays for itself in weeks, not years.

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