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About us

Behind every kinley product is a team shaped by experience and driven by ideas.

Our people bring together decades of experience across design, engineering and construction to create systems that are trusted by architects and contractors.

Our Vision

To be the driving force behind the world's most inspiring outdoor spaces.

Our Mission - Inspiring Outdoor spaces

At Kinley, we bring together design insight and practical experience to help our customers build smarter, simpler and better.

Our Story

We have come a long way since our early days in the industry but our focus remains the same. We make the complex easier and deliver bold new solutions that bring outdoor spaces to life. By always innovating, we redefine how outdoor landscapes are designed and built across the world.

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From humble beginnings in a small rented office, Stuart Bowie (founder of the Kinley Group) built Kinley Systems on a belief there’s always a better way to do things. What started as a single idea has grown into a team of designers, engineers and specialists who share a passion for innovation and a genuine care for the people they work with.

Our Leadership team

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What we've been up to

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Outdoor fitness zones: Wellness amenities on commercial terraces

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Breast Cancer Awareness day
Charity day

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5 logistical questions to ask when designing a roof terrace

What we've been up to

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The rise of large-format porcelain tiles: Aesthetic and practical advantages for commercial terraces

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Breast Cancer Awareness day
Charity day

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Introducing the Venice Clips: Raaft’s Innovative Solution to Water Drainage

Our values

Quality

Our products are manufactured in the UK, guaranteeing their quality and suitability for a range of commercial landscaping projects.

Innovation

Through pioneering product research and development, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in landscape edging design.  

Integrity

Our long-standing relationships with clients and industry partners are forged on our reputation as a trusted manufacturer of products that perform as intended.  

Passion

We are committed to providing customers with the products they need to create green spaces that enrich our environment. We take pride in helping shape a greener, more sustainable future.

People

Our staff and customers are central to our success. We listen carefully, respond thoughtfully, and always strive to create meaningful experiences for them. Their loyalty and contribution are invaluable to us.

Our company historical timeline

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2008
Forklift carrying items entering a Greenleaf garden products warehouse with a parked silver SUV outside.

Kinley Systems was founded in March, operating, from Haywood Way, Hastings. The Journey began with a specific focus in, specialist commercial grade landscape Edging.

2010
Small blue and brown boat displayed on grass in urban roundabout with buildings and trees around.

Launched a full suite of landscape edging products in plastic, steel, and aluminium. Our first landmark project: Fishing Boat Roundabout at Hastings Station.

2011
AluExcel

Pioneered the market with our enhanced AluExcel aluminium edging - introducing a rigid format and square top edge.This product was the first of its kind.

2012
Landscaping

We delivered our first large-scale bespoke steel planters project at Serpentine Sackler Gallery, London.

2013
Edging

We completed our first major bespoke steel project: Handyside Park in King’s Cross. Setting a new benchmark for quality and design.

2014
Edging

Kinley’s key standout case study: Endeavour School, Andover - Pre-formed edging. The unique shapes designed by the architect were achieved by utilising the pre-forming service offered by Kinley systems on our ExcelEdge range.

2015
Office building

We moved into our new offices at Northpoint, Compass Park near Bodium.

2017

Raaft was born! Set up as a trading arm within Kinley promoting a composite decking system that rapidly become favoured for rooftop applications in London and other major cities. Uncovering an exciting new direction.

2018
Factory

Paneltech was aquired! Bringing fabrication in-house to boost quality control, streamline operations and support future growth.

2018
Rooftop gherkin

Gherkin Event with Fiona Barratt Campbell.

2018
Edging

City Walk was our first major project in Dubai, featuring Kinley AluExcel aluminium edging.

2019
London Design Studio

The first Kinley showroom was opened at 119 St. John Street, Clerkenwell - bringing our rooftop vision to the heart of London’s architectural community.

2021
Roof terrace scene

Established Raaft Ltd as an independent company specialising in modular, non-combustable terrace systems, responding to industry demand in the wake Grenfell.

2021
The Spiral roof terrace

We launched Raaft USA and secured the Hudson Yards project in New York.

2022
Factory

We opened the Kinley Innovation Centre, a dedicated facility focused on excellence in planter manufacturing and roof terrace systems. All staff were moved into one location.

2023
Roof terrace

Won iconic European Project in Gibraltar.

2024
Factory office

Begun building works at Westpoint and moved factory.

2025
Factory office

We completed our move to Westpoint, bringing manufacturing, design and commercial teams under one roof. Our first purpose-built home.

2026

One name. One offer. From ground level to rooftop. Kinley and Raaft remerged, giving clients a single partner for inspired outdoor spaces.

Our ACCREDITATIONS

We truly care.

It’s why we invest in the growth and personal development of our staff.

We're proud to be ISO 9001 accredited, working towards ISO 14001, and in the process of achieving Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for our pedestals, joists and planters.

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In progress

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