Accu

What Accu does

Accu Limited is a Huddersfield, UK-based private e-commerce distributor of precision engineering components, operating from a UK Companies House registration (No. 08016434) consistent with a circa-2012 founding. The company catalogs over 500,000 SKUs including screws, nuts, bolts, washers, pins, rivets, and complementary hand tools, and has cumulatively sold 750 million components to a customer base of more than 100,000 engineers across 125+ countries. Customer logos and case studies reference medical, aerospace, automotive, electronics, and food processing sectors, with 70% of the world's top 100 manufacturers reported as Accu users. Quality is underpinned by ISO 9001 certification and recognition through the King's Award for Enterprise, with a 4.8/5 Trustpilot rating across 60,000+ reviews.

Name

Accu

Legal name

Accu Limited

Website

https://accu.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Accu Limited is a UK-based e-commerce distributor of 500,000+ precision engineering components, serving 100,000+ engineers and 70% of the world's top 100 manufacturers across 125+ countries from its Huddersfield headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Engineering Components

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors) Retail (CRACAKAA)

Keywords

• Precision engineering components
• Industrial fasteners supply
• Custom precision manufacturing
• Precision measurement tools
• Engineering component distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Huddersfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Component Sales: Sale of precision engineering components (screws, nuts, bolts, washers, pins, tools, etc.) through e-commerce platform. Supports order quantities from 1 to millions. Revenue generated from product sales at various price points with free delivery thresholds.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Bespoke precision component manufacturing service with £250 minimum order value and up to 4 weeks lead time. Supports precision turning, milling, grinding, metal forming, coatings, and 3D printing capabilities.
3. AccuPro Subscription: One-time fee for 12 months of unlimited express delivery. UK: £30; US: $120 USD. Free delivery on all eligible orders for the subscription period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Accu is a direct e-commerce supplier of more than 500,000 precision engineering components - including screws, nuts, washers, spacers, pins, rivets, circlips, thread gauges, hand tools, calipers, micrometers and linear/rotary parts - sold in quantities from a single unit to millions. The offering is rounded out by a Custom Manufacturing Service for bespoke precision parts (turning, milling, grinding, metal forming, coatings and 3D printing) with a £250 minimum order, the AccuPro 12-month unlimited express delivery subscription (£30 UK / $120 US), and supporting configurator tools (Screw Builder, Quick Order BOM manager).

Product overview

Accu is a precision engineering components supplier operating primarily as an e-commerce platform. The core product is the Precision Fasteners & Components catalog featuring over 500,000 items across 17 subcategories including screws, washers, nuts, pins, rivets, hardware, thread gauges, linear & rotary components, circlips, hand tools, caps & plugs, finishing hardware, calipers, cable ties, tapes, and micrometers. The offering is unified by a single e-commerce platform supplemented by value-added services including AccuPro (express delivery subscription), Quick Order (BOM management tool), Screw Builder (custom screw design tool), and Custom Manufacturing Service (bespoke production). The company serves multiple industry sectors including manufacturing, electronics, medical, aerospace, automotive, motorsport, energy, defense, and marine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AccuPro: Unlimited Express Delivery membership service offering next-day delivery on all orders for a one-time fee of £30 (UK) or $120 (US) valid for 12 months.

Products and services

• Precision Engineering Components Catalog More than 500,000 SKUs of precision fasteners and engineering components (screws, nuts, washers, spacers, pins, rivets, circlips, thread gauges, hand tools, calipers, micrometers, linear/rotary parts, finishing hardware, cable ties, tapes, and assembly hardware), orderable from one unit to millions and shipped globally.
• AccuPro Subscription Subscription-style service providing unlimited express delivery for 12 months on eligible orders. UK price £30 one-time; US price $120 USD one-time; minimum order $50 USD in the US for delivery eligibility.
• Custom Manufacturing Service Bespoke precision component manufacturing covering design, prototyping, and mass production via precision turning, milling, grinding, metal forming, coatings/platings, and 3D printing. Minimum order value £250 with up to 4 weeks lead time. Quotes provided within approximately 2 working days.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ components available for same-day or next-day dispatch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Huddersfield TowncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Naming rights partnership for Accu Stadium. Born just miles apart, both local success stories with global ambition. Collaboration on STEM outreach programmes, community development initiatives, and enhanced matchday experiences. Partnership goes beyond football to shared values in people and potential.
• DPDminorOthersUK delivery partner for standard and express shipping services
• UPSminorOthersGlobal delivery partner for international shipping services
• WeraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocking partner for Wera Screwdrivers including Kraftform Stubby and Ratchet Screwdrivers. Range of Torx, Phillips, Pozi and Slotted Screwdrivers available.
• iFixitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocking partner for iFixit repair tools including Pro Tech Toolkit and drive bit sets. Backed by iFixit Lifetime Warranty with Next Day UK delivery.
• InsizeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocking partner for Insize precision measurement tools including micrometers
• MitutoyominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium partner for Mitutoyo calipers and precision measurement equipment. Industry-leading quality for professional metrology applications.
• Formula StudentminorOthersSponsorship of university teams competing in Formula Student engineering competition. Supporting next generation of engineers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights14 records

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: US-listed broad-line industrial MRO distributor (~$17B revenue). Competes with Accu for the same manufacturing engineer/procurement buyer on overlapping categories (fasteners, hand tools, calipers), but at vastly larger scale and breadth.
• Digi-Key Electronics: US-headquartered global electronic components distributor with millions of SKUs and global shipping. Compares on catalogue depth and engineer customer, though Digi-Key's portfolio is electronic components and modules rather than mechanical fasteners and metrology tools.
• Mouser Electronics: US-headquartered global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors with a strong UK and European presence. Comparable on online-first engineer-facing catalogue, but Mouser skews electronic components (semiconductors, passives) rather than mechanical fasteners.
• MSC Industrial Direct: US-listed broad-line metalworking and MRO distributor. Overlaps with Accu on fasteners, cutting tools, and metrology sold to industrial customers; differs in scale, US-centric footprint, and heavier direct/catalog sales motion.
• Fastenal: US-listed industrial supply distributor with deep fastener category presence and onsite vending solutions. Overlaps with Accu on fasteners and tools for manufacturing customers, but Fastenal's model is broader MRO and onsite, not catalogue-style e-commerce for engineers.

Direct peers

• Farnell / element14: UK-headquartered distributor of electronic components, test equipment, and industrial products, part of Avnet. Comparable online B2B catalogue model, engineer customer base, and UK footprint; differs in skew toward electronic rather than mechanical components.
• Würth Industrie: German-headquartered global leader in fastening and assembly technology serving industrial OEMs. Highly comparable to Accu's custom manufacturing and precision fastener focus, though Würth is much larger and primarily B2B-direct rather than self-serve e-commerce.
• RS Components: Global B2B distributor of electronic, electrical, and industrial components with a strong UK presence and multi-country delivery. Directly comparable on e-first distribution, engineer customer base, and overlapping SKUs in fasteners, tools, and test/measurement.
• McMaster-Carr: US-based industrial supplier operating the canonical e-commerce catalogue of millions of components with same-day shipping. Most direct comparable to Accu on business model (online self-serve component marketplace targeting engineers), customer base (industrial engineers and OEMs), and breadth (screws, fasteners, tools, raw materials).
• Bossard Group: Swiss-based specialist in industrial fastening solutions and assembly consulting, listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. Comparable on precision fastener focus, engineering customer base, and value-added services (custom manufacture, logistics, supply chain).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Accu_UK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/accucomponents
• Facebookfacebook.com/accucomponents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accu-uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/accucomponents
• TikToktiktok.com/@accucomponents

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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