History & Heritage

Lindapter has a rich heritage in pioneering steelwork connections which began in 1934 when Bradford based engineer, Henry Lindsay first invented an entirely new concept of connecting steelwork with the Lindsay Bolt Adapter. It was a fast, cost-effective and adjustable way to clamp steel beams together without time-consuming drilling or welding.

Henry combined the words ‘Lindsay’ and ‘Adapter’ to create the now famous brand name. Since the 1930s Lindapter has evolved to become a world leading designer and manufacturer of steel-to-steel connections.

Present Day and Product Range

Today we remain true to our roots, by continuing to invent and manufacture high quality products that save steel contractors time and money. Our unique connections can be installed with standard hand tools and allow faster construction, reduced labour costs, on-site adjustability and the preservation of steelwork integrity and protective coatings.

As the pioneer and inventor of steelwork clamping systems we have a respected reputation of providing an independently approved and exclusive product range that includes steelwork fixings, cavity fixings, floor fixings, rail fixings, support fixings and decking fixings. Current accreditations awarded by international associations include CE marking, ICC-ES, Lloyd’s Register, LPCB, TÜV Nord, Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik and Det Norske Veritas.

Whether joining primary structural sections, securing secondary beams or suspending building services, we have a proven, accredited steelwork fixing connection.

Markets

Our products have been used for connection solutions in a vast range of markets and industries including:

• Airports
• Architectural
• Arts & Entertainment
• Bridges
• Building Services
• Construction
• Energy Infrastructure
• Façades & Cladding
• Infrastructure
• Materials Handling
• Modular & Off-Site Construction
• Oil & Gas
• Rail
• Structural Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Transportation

Countless projects across the globe, from Antarctica to the Caribbean, have benefitted from Lindapter products including London Tower Bridge (UK), Target Field Ballpark (USA), Dubai Shopping Mall (UAE) and the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link (South Africa).

People and Customer Service

We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service at every step of the process, from initial enquiry to on-site visits to after sales service. Our people have the necessary business integrity, industry knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver on our values. In addition to these attributes our experienced engineers offer an unrivalled technical support service, including free connection design and bespoke new product development.

The Future – ‘Engineered Solutions’

Continuing product development is one of our core values which is borne out of our Research & Development facility, passionately referred to as ‘Engineered Solutions’. Our team has developed a unique expertise in the field of steelwork connection products and are able to facilitate bespoke solutions for customers. Supported by the latest technology including 3D modelling, rapid prototyping with the aid of two in-house 1,000kN hydraulic test machines and finite element analysis, our engineers can develop products that satisfy your connection demands.

By researching new markets, methods and materials, ‘Engineered Solutions’ keep Lindapter ahead of competitors, creating innovative, bespoke products and expanding the Lindapter range.