Kerridge Commercial Systems

What Kerridge Commercial Systems does

Kerridge Commercial Systems (trading as Klipboard) is a UK-headquartered, privately held vertical-ERP software provider founded over 50 years ago and serving approximately 55,000 customers across more than 70 countries via 30 offices and a 1,750+ employee workforce. The company builds cloud-based ERP platforms purpose-built for narrow industry verticals — wholesale distribution (builders' merchants, electrical, plumbing, janitorial, and 20+ additional sub-verticals), automotive aftermarket (garages, tyre management, parts), rental (plant, access & lifting, events, AV), manufacturing, field service, retail, and transport management. Core platforms include ERP One and ERP Go for distribution, OnRent Office/One/Go/Events for rental, Autowork Online/One/Go and Autopart for automotive, plus a Manufacturing solution.

The product architecture is a platform-plus-modules design: vertical ERP cores are extended by an integrated suite of add-ons spanning Klipboard AI (process automation launched 2024), Klipboard Money (integrated payments), Business Intelligence, CRM, eCommerce, Field Service Management, Supply Chain Management, Data & Catalogue Management, transport modules (Vehicle Tracking, Asset Tracking, Fleet Management, Dash Cam, Telematics), and a mobile eApps suite (eReceipts, eStockCheck, eWarehouse, ePick, ePod). The platform holds ISO/IEC 27001 certification for information security management. A 2026 integration partnership with Netstock extends inventory optimization into ERP One.

Kerridge generates revenue primarily through recurring ERP subscriptions (annual billing, quote-based enterprise pricing with tiered products Go/One/Office/Online for SMB through enterprise) plus professional services revenue from implementation, consultancy, and managed services. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a 'Book a Demo' CTA, complemented by a Klipboard partner/reseller program targeting mid-market. Backed by Accel-KKR since 2015, the company has executed a serial acquisition strategy — including MAM Software (2019), inspHire (2018), Compilator (2023), and Ram Tracking (2025) — to deepen vertical and geographic reach. Leadership comprises CEO Ian Bendelow, CFO Nigel Bedford, founder Des Nangle, and MD UK & Ireland James Mitchell.

Name

Kerridge Commercial Systems

Legal name

Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd

Website

https://www.klipboard.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kerridge Commercial Systems (Klipboard) is a UK-based vertical-ERP software provider serving 55,000 customers across 70+ countries in wholesale distribution, automotive aftermarket, rental, manufacturing, field service, retail, and transport. It offers cloud ERP cores plus integrated AI, payments, BI, and mobile modules via subscription and professional services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO), Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), Retail ERP (Merchandising, POS Back Office) (HDAEAEAD), ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

Keywords

• Wholesale distribution software
• Automotive aftermarket ERP
• Rental management software
• Cloud ERP platform
• Field service software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hungerford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Subscriptions: Subscription-based ERP software solutions sold to businesses across wholesale distribution, automotive, rental, manufacturing, field service, retail, and transport management sectors. Revenue generated through recurring software licenses with various product tiers (Go, One, Office, Online) catering to different business sizes.
2. Professional and Managed Services: Implementation, consultancy, support, and managed services revenue from helping customers deploy and optimize the ERP platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kerridge Commercial Systems (trading as Klipboard) sells cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software to trade, wholesale distribution, automotive aftermarket, equipment rental, manufacturing, field service, retail, and transport management businesses. The offering consists of sector-specific ERP suites (ERP One, ERP Go, Autopart, OnRent Office/One/Go/Events, Autowork Online/One/Go, Manufacturing) augmented by Klipboard AI, Klipboard Money integrated payments, Business Intelligence, CRM, eCommerce, Field Service Management, Supply Chain Management, mobile apps, and telematics/vehicle tracking modules, delivered via subscription with implementation and managed services.

Product overview

Kerridge Commercial Systems (trading as Klipboard) offers a comprehensive platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of industry-specific ERP solutions complemented by specialized add-on modules. The core ERP products are organized by sector: ERP One, ERP Go, and Autopart for Wholesale Distribution; OnRent Office, OnRent One, OnRent Go, and OnRent Events for Rental; Autowork Online, Autowork One, and Autowork Go for Automotive; and Manufacturing for the manufacturing sector. These are augmented by Transport Solutions (Vehicle Tracking, Asset Tracking, Fleet Management, Dash Cam, Transport Management, Telematics), Mobile App Solutions (eReceipts, eStockCheck, eWarehouse, ePick, ePod), Klipboard AI for applied intelligence, Klipboard Money for integrated payments, Business Intelligence, CRM, eCommerce, Field Service Management, Supply Chain Management, and Data & Catalogue Management. The platform is built on 50 years of industry experience and serves 55,000 global customers across wholesale distribution, automotive, rental, manufacturing, field service, retail, and transport management sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ERP One Cloud-based ERP software for wholesale distribution businesses, providing integrated modules for stock control, warehouse management, sales order processing, and accounting.
• ERP Go Cloud-based ERP solution designed for small to mid-sized wholesale distribution businesses, offering scalable functionality as businesses grow.
• Autopart ERP solution for automotive aftermarket businesses, covering stock control to sales and service operations.
• OnRent Office Rental management ERP software providing comprehensive control over contracts, assets, and enquiries for rental operations.
• OnRent One Enterprise rental management solution offering full operational control for rental businesses.
• OnRent Go Mobile-enabled rental management solution for field and on-site rental operations.
• OnRent Events Specialized rental management software for party and event production businesses.
• Autowork Online Cloud-based automotive management software for aftermarket businesses, covering stock control, sales, and service.
• Autowork One Comprehensive automotive business management solution for dealers and service centers.
• Autowork Go Mobile automotive management solution for field service and mobile technicians.
• Manufacturing ERP Industry-specific ERP solution for manufacturers, simplifying production planning, reducing waste, and ensuring consistent quality.
• Compilator (Tyre Industry ERP) ERP solutions for the tyre industry, operated as an acquired brand-retained wholly owned subsidiary across Sweden, Finland and the UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,000 global customers served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NetstockcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Integration partnership between Netstock and Klipboard ERP One for inventory planning and forecasting. Netstock's inventory optimization solution connects with Klipboard ERP One to help distribution businesses make smarter inventory decisions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Epicor: Epicor provides industry-specific ERP software with deep strength in distribution, manufacturing, retail, and automotive aftermarket — directly competing with KCS's vertical ERP portfolio across overlapping customer segments and use cases.
• Infor: Infor offers CloudSuite industry-specific ERP including Infor Distribution SX.e and manufacturing suites, serving mid-market and enterprise customers in verticals that overlap directly with KCS's distribution and manufacturing focus.
• SYSPRO: SYSPRO provides ERP for manufacturing and distribution, particularly in mid-market segments, with comparable industry specialization that competes head-to-head against KCS's ERP One and Manufacturing solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's cloud ERP for SMB and mid-market offers financials, supply chain, and operations functionality that competes with KCS's ERP Go/One products, leveraging the broader Microsoft ecosystem and aggressive go-to-market scale.
• SAP Business One: SAP's SME-focused ERP targets the same wholesale distribution, manufacturing, and mid-market segments as KCS, offering global brand recognition and a larger partner ecosystem as a competing alternative.
• Oracle NetSuite: NetSuite is a leading cloud-native ERP suite for SMB and mid-market, competing with KCS for distribution, wholesale, and manufacturing customers seeking modern cloud-first ERP with broad functionality.
• Sage Group: Sage is a UK-headquartered accounting and ERP software provider with deep presence in British SMB and mid-market — a particularly direct competitor given KCS's UK base and overlapping customer segments in distribution and manufacturing.
• Manhattan Associates: Manhattan Associates provides supply chain, warehouse management, and inventory solutions that overlap with KCS's distribution ERP modules (stock control, warehouse management) and compete for enterprise supply-chain software budget.
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software): Blue Yonder provides supply chain, inventory optimization, and demand planning software that overlaps with KCS's distribution ERP and Supply Chain Management modules, particularly for larger enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• Acumatica: Acumatica is a cloud-native ERP platform with strong distribution, manufacturing, and project accounting capabilities — competing with KCS's mid-market ERP offerings with a modern, browser-based architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KerridgeCS
• Facebookfacebook.com/weareKlipboard

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A17 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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