Metway Electrical Industries

What Metway Electrical Industries does

Metway Electrical Industries Limited is a UK-based, privately-held manufacturer of electrical connectivity and lighting control solutions, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Brighton/Portslade, East Sussex. The company designs, produces, and stocks electromechanical components — including FASTCONN spring terminal blocks (1–5 pole), BESA socket outlets (3/4/6 pole, 16A, BS-compliant), prefabricated wiring leads and tee modules, MCC lighting control modules (switching, dimming, DALI), PIR and microwave presence sensors, addressable scene plates, and a DALI 64 gateway — sold as a cohesive pluggable system where prefabricated leads feed into MCC modules that integrate with DALI gateways and scene plates. In 2024 the company extended this portfolio with the new MCC range, the FASTCONN terminal block line, and the LCS75/LCS75PRO IP66–IP68 luminaire connectors, and added Casambi wireless integration as a core technology partnership.

The company operates a direct sales-led go-to-market through regional Business Development Managers, complemented by an e-commerce storefront for catalog orders, and reaches Ireland and the UAE through channel partners Core Solutions (Dublin) and Acoulite (Dubai). Named end-customers span commercial real estate, financial services, technology, telecommunications, and education — including AIB Bankcentre, LinkedIn City Campus Dublin, Clifford Chance and Ericsson offices in Dubai, and multiple UK schools — indicating project-based specification wins with electrical contractors, construction firms, and OEM manufacturers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are routed to sales for quotes, consistent with project/specification selling rather than transactional retail.

In November 2025, Metway transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust, shifting ownership from prior shareholders to an employee-owned structure while maintaining operations from its 17,500 sq ft Brighton production and warehouse facility. The company holds 11–50 employees and remains privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, revenue figures, or external investors in the available data.

Name

Metway Electrical Industries

Legal name

Metway Electrical Industries Limited

Website

https://metway.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Metway Electrical Industries is a UK manufacturer, founded 1937, producing electromechanical connectors, prefabricated wiring systems, and DALI/Casambi lighting control modules sold to electrical contractors, construction firms, and OEM manufacturers across the UK, Ireland, and the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Connectors and Lighting Controls

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF), Connectors (Power/Signal/High-Speed) (HDAHAOAA), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Electrical connectors manufacturing
• Lighting control modules
• Prefabricated wiring systems
• DALI control products
• OEM electrical components

Headquarters

HQ city

Portslade

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Connectors and Terminals: Sale of electromechanical terminals and connector solutions for the electrical industry
2. Lighting Control Products: Sale of lighting control modules, sensors, scene plates, and associated control equipment
3. Prefabricated Wiring Solutions: Custom prefabricated wiring systems and leads for building installations
4. OEM Products: Connect products and solutions supplied to OEM manufacturers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Metway designs and manufactures electromechanical terminals and connectors, prefabricated wiring systems, and lighting control modules for the UK electrical and electronic industry. Its products include BESA socket outlets, FASTCONN spring terminal blocks, MCC/MDCC lighting control modules, DALI gateways, PIR/microwave sensors, scene plates, and IP66/IP67/IP68 luminaire connectors. Offerings are sold as a cohesive pluggable wiring-and-control system to electrical contractors, construction companies, and OEM manufacturers.

Product overview

Metway Electrical Industries is a UK-based manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of electrical connectivity and lighting control solutions. The core product lines include: (1) electromechanical terminals and connectors — FASTCONN Spring Terminal Blocks (1-5 pole) and BESA Socket Outlets (3/4/6 pole, 16A rated, BS5733 compliant); (2) prefabricated wiring — a comprehensive system of leads including Flat G Type, MCC/MDCC, MA leads, extender leads, and tee modules (41 products total) for plug-and-play luminaire connectivity; (3) lighting control modules — the MCC range including MCC10D (dual supply), MCC5S/MCC10S (switching), MCC5B/MCC8B/MCC10B (dimming), and MDCC12B (DALI dimming) centres; (4) DALI gateway for networked lighting control; (5) scene plates (Addressable, Button Range, Tiled Range) with volt free contact interface; (6) sensors including PIR, microwave, DALI, and smart sensor variants; (7) Casambi wireless integration modules; and (8) LCS75/LCS75PRO IP66-IP68 luminaire mounting connectors. These products are designed as a cohesive pluggable wiring system, where prefabricated leads and connectors feed into MCC/MDCC lighting control modules, which in turn connect to DALI gateways and scene plates for full building lighting management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCC10D Dual Supply Lighting Control Module Dual supply Lighting Control Module designed for use in areas where mains supplies are separated and need to be uninterrupted when continuous efficient illumination is critical. For electrical contractors, construction projects, and OEM lighting installations.
• MCC5S 5 Output Switching Centre 4 pole, 5 x luminaire output single channel device with PIR presence and absence connection for switching lighting control. For commercial lighting installations.
• MCC10S 10 Output Dual Supply Switching Centre 10 x 4-pole luminaire outputs with 2 x 6-pole presence and absence connection for dual supply switching control. For commercial lighting installations.
• MCC5B 5 Output Dimming Centre 6 pole, 5 x luminaire output single channel device with PIR presence or 3 pole absence connection for dimming control. For commercial lighting installations.
• MCC8B 8 Output Dual Channel Dimming Centre 8 x 6-pole luminaire outputs, dual channel dimming centre with 2 x 6-pole presence and 2 x 6+3-pole absence connection. For commercial lighting installations.
• MDCC12B 12 Output DALI Dimming Centre 12 x 6-pole DALI luminaire outputs with 2 x 3-pole DALI sensor connection, 125mA DALI power supply, and option for Bluetooth DALI module installation. For networked DALI lighting projects.
• FASTCONN Spring Terminal Blocks Spring Terminal Blocks offering efficiency, reliability, and user-friendly design for electrical connectivity solutions. Available in 1, 2, 3 and 5 pole variants. For electrical contractors and OEM manufacturers.
• BESA Socket Outlets 3, 4 and 6-pole BESA socket outlets rated at 16A, manufactured in V0 self-extinguishing material with double stacked terminals for loop in and loop out. Complies with BS5733:2010+A1:2014 and BS 733:2010+A1:2014. For commercial installations requiring mechanical containment of cabling in building fabric.
• Prefabricated Wiring Leads Complete range of prefabricated leads including flat G type leads, MCC/MDCC leads, MA leads, extender leads, moulded tee, remote tee modules, and plugs and sockets for luminaire connectivity. For rapid installation in commercial and construction projects.
• Scene Plates Scene control plates available in Button Range and Tiled Range variants, offering 2-8 scene controls with blue LED back lighting. Compatible with addressable control modules and LCM via 4-core cable with RJ12 connector. For commercial lighting installations.
• PIR and Microwave Sensors 360° switching and DALI sensors including PIR and microwave variants for occupancy detection and daylight linking. Available in ceiling-mounted, batten, and corridor configurations. For commercial lighting control installations.
• DALI 64 Gateway Interface between DALI lighting products and addressable control system. Acts as fully functional DALI addressable product with 64 individually programmable addresses. DIN rail mounted in steel powder coated enclosure. For networked DALI lighting projects.
• LCS75/LCS75PRO IP66/IP67/IP68 Luminaire Connectors Innovative IP66/IP67/IP68 connectors allowing luminaire to be securely mounted to ceiling without opening it. External electrical connections provide seamless installation with high performing seal in hazardous environments. For industrial and hazardous commercial lighting installations.
• Casambi Integration Modules Casambi-enabled scene plates, LCMs, sensors, and modules for wireless smart lighting control integration. For commercial and institutional lighting projects requiring wireless control.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and regional.

• Kier ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025Metway is working with Kier Construction and the Department of Education on the St John Vianney Special School project, a replacement school for 160 pupils with SEND.
• CasambicoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2024Metway offers Casambi-integrated products including Scene Plates, LCM's, Sensors, and Modules for wireless lighting control.
• Department of EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Kier Construction for St John Vianney Special School project providing prefabricated wiring and lighting control solutions.
• Core Solutions Control, DublinregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDublin-based distributor supplying Metway products for Irish projects including Cadenza Building and LinkedIn City Campus.
• Acoulite, DubairegionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDubai-based distributor supplying Metway products for projects in the Middle East including Clifford Chance offices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CP Electronics (Legrand): UK-based designer of lighting controls, presence detectors, and DALI solutions, now part of Legrand. Direct peer in the lighting-control and PIR/microwave sensor categories where Metway competes in the UK contractor market.
• Wieland Electric: German-headquartered manufacturer of prefabricated wiring systems (GESIS), industrial connectors (GESIS), and building installation solutions. Wieland is the closest direct peer to Metway, with an overlapping gesis pluggable-wiring portfolio, G-type connector family, and a similar focus on contractor-driven building installation projects.
• Wago: Global leader in spring-clamp terminal blocks (TOPJOB S, 221/2773 series) and WINSTA pluggable connector systems for building installation. Directly comparable to Metway's FASTCONN spring terminals and prefabricated wiring leads in both technology and contractor customer base.
• Weidmüller: German manufacturer of electrical connectivity, terminal blocks, and PCB connectors with a strong UK presence through Weidmüller UK. Directly competes with Metway in terminal blocks and industrial connectors for building and OEM applications.
• Helvar: Finnish/UK specialist in DALI lighting control solutions, sensors, gateways, and lighting management software. Direct overlap with Metway's MCC/MDCC lighting control modules, DALI gateway, and PIR/microwave sensors on the lighting-control side of the portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation company offering KNX/DALI lighting control, wiring devices, and prefabricated wiring systems through brands such as Wiser, SpaceLogic, and Thorsman. Comparable to Metway across both lighting control and connector/wiring devices at much larger scale.
• Phoenix Contact: Large German manufacturer of industrial connectors, terminal blocks (CLIPLINE complete), and building automation/lighting-control interfaces. Overlaps with Metway on connectors, terminals, and DALI-adjacent control products, but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple industries.
• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, including wiring devices (Bticino, Legrand), lighting control (CP Electronics — a UK DALI/presence-detection specialist), and cable management. Comparable through CP Electronics' lighting-control portfolio serving UK contractors.
• Hager Group: European electrical solutions provider with strong UK presence, covering wiring accessories, cable distribution, and building automation including lighting control (Hager Klik, KNX). Comparable to Metway on wiring devices and contractor-channel lighting control products.
• ABB Electrification: Global provider of wiring accessories, industrial connectors, and KNX-based building automation. Comparable through ABB's UK wiring-devices business and i-bus KNX lighting-control portfolio serving the same contractor and OEM customers as Metway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MetwayLtd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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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