Parmley Graham

What Parmley Graham does

Parmley Graham Limited is a privately held UK industrial automation and control distributor founded in 1903 and headquartered in Gateshead. The company operates a 10+ branch network across the United Kingdom (Newcastle, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Swansea, Gloucester, Southampton) supplemented by a dedicated Business Development Group and an e-commerce storefront. Itself describing as the UK's No. 1 independent automation and control distributor, the company discloses annual turnover in excess of £80m and employs 101-250 staff. The Managing Director is Mark Berry, and ownership is private with no disclosed external shareholders, parent company, or institutional investment.

The company's core offering is multi-brand industrial automation product distribution, with Siemens Approved Value Added Platinum Partner status as the centrepiece — covering Advanced Factory Automation, SIRIUS industrial controls, Drives & Motion, SENTRON power distribution, and Process Instrumentation. The manufacturer portfolio spans 20+ global brands including Siemens, ABB, Festo, Rittal, WAGO, Pilz, Turck Banner, Pepperl+Fuchs, Bürkert, Georg Fischer, HMS Networks (Ewon), KUKA, Leuze, Schmersal, Stäubli, and others. Products include PLCs (Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2), engineering software (TIA Portal), variable speed drives (SINAMICS G120), process instrumentation, industrial sensors, safety systems, enclosures and climate control, motion control, and industrial networking. Customers access digital configurator tools (Siemens TIA Selection Tool, Siemens Configurator, Rittal, Festo, WAGO Smart Designer) and accredited training including PROFINET/PROFIBUS on HMS Networks.

Parmley Graham generates revenue through transactional hardware distribution (quote-based per-unit pricing with net 28 payment terms and account-based discounts) and associated value-added services including consulting, training, technical support, and modernisation. The go-to-market is sales-led via direct field sales across the branch network, supported by digital content marketing (blog, LinkedIn, YouTube), industry event presence, webinars, and a self-service e-commerce channel. The customer base is diversified across aggregates & quarrying, chemicals & process engineering, airport infrastructure, food & beverage, and general manufacturing, with no dominant single-customer exposure. Recent strategic emphasis has included AI-integrated robotics showcasing (SIMATIC Robot Pick AI Pro with KUKA at Transform 2026), Measurement Intelligence product expansion, and joint deployments in safety-critical airport infrastructure.

Name

Parmley Graham

Legal name

Parmley Graham Limited

Website

https://parmley-graham.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Parmley Graham is a privately held UK industrial automation and control distributor (founded 1903, Gateshead) operating 10+ branches and a Siemens Platinum Partner, distributing products from 20+ manufacturers to manufacturers across aggregates, chemicals, airports, and general industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Distribution

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial automation distribution
• Process instrumentation supplies
• PLC control systems
• Variable speed drives
• Industrial safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Gateshead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Product Distribution: Revenue is generated through the distribution and resale of industrial automation and control products sourced from a broad portfolio of global manufacturers including Siemens, ABB, Festo, Rittal, WAGO, Pilz, Turck Banner, Pepperl+Fuchs, and others. Products span PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, safety equipment, process instrumentation, enclosures, and industrial communication components. The model is transactional, driven by direct customer orders across the UK branch network and e-commerce platform. Payment terms are net 28 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Parmley Graham distributes industrial automation and control products from more than 20 global manufacturers, anchored by its Siemens Approved Value Added Platinum Partner status. The portfolio spans PLCs (Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2), engineering software (TIA Portal), distributed control systems (SIMATIC PCS 7, PCS neo), variable speed drives (SINAMICS), process instrumentation, industrial safety products, sensors, vision systems, enclosures and climate control, motion control, industrial communication solutions, and connectors. It also delivers accredited training, consulting, technical support, and phased automation modernisation services to UK industrial customers.

Product overview

Parmley Graham is the UK's No.1 independent automation and control distributor, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation products and process instrumentation solutions from multiple manufacturer partners. The product offering spans PLCs and automation controllers (Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2, TIA Portal engineering software), variable speed drives (Siemens SINAMICS G120), process instrumentation (Siemens measurement solutions, flow meters, pressure/temperature/level sensors), industrial safety products (safety laser scanners, safety relays, safety switches from Pilz, Leuze, Schmersal, Turck Banner, Mechan Controls), industrial identification and vision systems (Turck Banner LED lighting, vision cameras, industrial sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs), industrial communication networks (HMS Networks Ewon VPN solutions), enclosures and climate control (Rittal enclosures and cooling units), terminals and connection systems (WAGO, ILME connectors), and motion control solutions (Festo servo drives and motors). The company operates as a distributor providing both product sales and associated services including technical support, consulting, training, and modernisation services. The company is a Siemens Approved Value Added Platinum Partner with certified expertise across multiple Siemens technology categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Siemens Automation & Application Bundles Pre-configured bundles combining Siemens PLCs, drives and associated components with expert application support, offering 30% or more savings versus unbundled purchase. Targeted at UK manufacturers and system integrators adopting Siemens automation platforms.
• Parmley Graham Consulting Services Industrial automation consulting covering system design, implementation support and custom solution development for UK manufacturers.
• Parmley Graham Training Services Accredited training programmes including TIA Portal training and PROFINET/PROFIBUS training on HMS Networks solutions, plus application-specific courses.
• Parmley Graham Technical Support Services Technical support covering troubleshooting, configuration assistance and application guidance for automation products purchased from Parmley Graham.
• Parmley Graham Modernisation Services Automation system modernisation including legacy migration (e.g., S7-300 to S7-1500), phased upgrades and risk assessment for future-proofing industrial operations.
• Siemens PLCs, Drives and Control Hardware Distribution of Siemens automation hardware including SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 PLCs, TIA Portal engineering software, SIMATIC PCS 7 distributed control systems, SINAMICS G120 variable speed drives, SENTRON low-voltage power distribution and SIRIUS industrial controls. Targeted at UK manufacturers and system integrators running Siemens platforms.
• Siemens Process Instrumentation Comprehensive Siemens process instrumentation portfolio covering pressure, temperature, flow (SITRANS FM320), level, positioners, weight measurement and process controlling/protection devices for plant reliability and efficiency.
• Rittal Enclosures and Climate Control Industrial enclosures (small, compact, VX25, stainless steel, outdoor and EX-rated) plus climate control solutions (heaters, Blue e+ cooling units, thermoelectric coolers and TopTherm wall/roof-mounted units) for industrial panel builders and OEMs.
• Festo Motion Control Festo servo drives (CMMT-AS, CMMT-ST), servo motors (EMMT-AS) and stepper solutions for industrial automation motion applications, supported by the Simplified Motion Series, Handling Guide Online and Electric Motion Sizing tools.
• Industrial Safety Products Safety products distributed from Pilz, Leuze, Schmersal, Turck Banner and Mechan Controls, including safety laser scanners, safety relay systems, safety control units and RFID/magnetic safety switches for industrial machine safety applications.
• Pepperl+Fuchs Sensors and Intrinsic Safety Factory and process automation sensors (inductive, photoelectric, capacitive, magnetic, ultrasonic), rotary encoders, positioning and RFID identification systems, plus intrinsic safety barriers, signal conditioners, HART interfaces, level measurement and junction boxes.
• Bürkert Fluid Control Systems Valve islands, solenoid valves, control valves, flow measurement sensors (including FLOWave SAW and Coriolis meters) and analytical products for process instrumentation and fluid control applications.
• HMS Networks Ewon Remote Access Industrial VPN routers and remote access solutions enabling secure connectivity to industrial equipment via the Talk2M cloud platform, used for remote monitoring, troubleshooting and predictive maintenance.
• KUKA Industrial Robotics Industrial robots and AGV solutions, demonstrated with Siemens SIMATIC Robot Pick AI Pro for AI-powered autonomous picking of unknown objects in milliseconds.
• WAGO Connection Technology Terminal blocks, connectors and related connection technology for industrial electrical installations, supported by the WAGO Smart Designer and Anybus Gateway configuration tool.
• Turck Banner Vision, Lighting and Pick-to-Light Industrial LED work lights (WLB32, WLS27), heavy-duty lights, tower lights, pick-to-light systems, EZ-LIGHT LED indicators, VE Series Smart Cameras and iVu Image Sensors for industrial vision and identification applications.
• Georg Fischer Piping Systems Maintenance-free plastic piping systems with integrated measurement instruments for flow, pressure, level and temperature measurement, plus valves and valve actuation solutions.
• ABB Automation Products Industrial automation products distributed by Parmley Graham under authorised distributor status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 4-year warranty on PLCs when purchased through Parmley Graham as a Siemens Approved Partner.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SiemenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParmley Graham is a Siemens Value Added Reseller and Platinum Partner — the highest tier in Siemens' Approved Partner network. The partnership covers multiple categories: Advanced Factory Automation, Industrial Controls Electromechanical Products (SIRIUS), Industrial Controls Safety Products and Systems (SIRIUS), Drives & Motion (up to 250kW), Power Distribution Low Voltage (SENTRON), Industrial Controls Electronic & Communication Products and Systems (SIRIUS), and Process Instrumentation. Benefits include up to 4-year warranties on PLCs, enhanced technical support, and access to Siemens configurator tools.
• ABBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of ABB industrial automation products.
• FestominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Festo automation and motion control products, including Simplified Motion Series, Handling Guide Online, and Electric Motion Sizing tools.
• RittalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Rittal industrial enclosures and climate control solutions, with online configurator access.
• WAGOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of WAGO terminal and connection systems, with access to Smart Designer and Anybus Gateway tools.
• PilzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Pilz safety products and systems.
• Turck BannerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Turck Banner industrial sensors, vision, LED lighting, and Pick-to-Light products.
• Pepperl+FuchsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Pepperl+Fuchs industrial sensors, intrinsic safety barriers, HART interfaces, level measurement, purge systems, and junction boxes.
• BürkertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Bürkert fluid control systems including valve islands, solenoid valves, control valves, flow measurement, and analytical products.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems) maintenance-free plastic piping systems, measurement instruments, ultrasonic flowmeters, and valves.
• HMS NetworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of HMS Networks industrial communication products including Anybus gateways and Ewon remote access solutions. PG also provides PROFINET and PROFIBUS training on HMS solutions.
• KUKAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of KUKA industrial robotics and AGV solutions.
• ATG AirportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParmley Graham, together with Siemens, is working with ATG Airports to deliver advanced PLC-based AGL (Airport Ground Lighting) control systems for major international aviation environments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CPC Farnell: Industrial supplies and automation product distributor operating in the UK with a multi-brand catalogue. Comparable model offering PLCs, sensors, enclosures, and automation components with e-commerce-led sales.
• Edmundson Electrical: UK electrical and automation products distributor with branch network coverage. Overlaps in industrial controls, enclosures, and automation components, although with a broader electrical-wholesale focus.
• Farnell (element14): Industrial and electronic components distributor operating in the UK with automation, control, and sensor products from multiple manufacturers including Siemens. Comparable broad-line industrial distribution model with strong e-commerce presence.
• RS Components: UK-based industrial electronics and automation product distributor with a broad catalog spanning PLCs, sensors, drives, and automation components from global manufacturers including Siemens. Directly comparable transactional e-commerce + catalogue distribution model serving UK industrial customers.
• Rexel UK: UK arm of the global Rexel electrical and industrial automation distribution group, distributing automation products, controls, and industrial supplies through a UK branch network. Comparable distributor model and customer base, though owned by a larger global parent.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and energy management manufacturer selling direct and via distribution. Competes in PLCs, drives, and process instrumentation that Parmley Graham distributes.
• Rockwell Automation: US-based automation manufacturer with UK presence, selling PLCs, drives, and control systems via direct and distributor channels. Competes for the same industrial automation wallet but from the manufacturer side rather than the distributor side.
• ABB: Global automation, drives, and instrumentation manufacturer that distributes a portion of its industrial automation portfolio through partners (including Parmley Graham) while also selling directly. Comparable at the product level (PLCs, drives, instrumentation) though as a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
• Siemens (direct sales): The manufacturer of Parmley Graham's core product line (SIMATIC, SINAMICS, PCS7/PCS neo). Operates a parallel direct sales channel that competes for the same enterprise customers, but also supplies Parmley Graham as a Platinum Partner.
• WESCO International (UK): Global electrical, communications, and utility distribution business with UK presence through acquisitions. Distributes industrial automation and control products among broader portfolios, making it a scaled incumbent with deeper capital base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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