Cable Ties Unlimited

What Cable Ties Unlimited does

Cable Ties Unlimited is a family-owned, private e-commerce distributor of professional-grade cable ties, wire management products, and adjacent electrical supplies, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Brunswick, Ohio. The company operates a single Shopify storefront at cabletiesunlimited.com from an 18,000 sq ft warehouse on a 9-acre campus, stocking 4,900+ SKUs that span nylon, stainless steel, and specialty fluoropolymer cable ties; cable tie mounts; clamps and hose clamps; electrical terminals, wire nuts, and heat shrink tubing; labels and identification products; security seals; and installation tools. Its catalog aggregates multi-brand offerings from manufacturers including Thomas & Betts (Ty-Rap), HellermannTyton, Panduit, 3M, and Velcro, positioning the company as a one-stop procurement source for specialized fastening and wire management SKUs that are difficult to source in depth from generalist retailers.

The company's customer base spans electrical contractors, HVAC professionals, solar installers, industrial facilities, telecommunications companies, government agencies, and stated Fortune 500 manufacturers, served through a direct e-commerce channel with phone-based product selection support. Pricing is per-unit with bulk volume discounts, spanning roughly $1.30 for basic 18 lb miniature nylon ties up to $4,399.59 for industrial-grade equipment, with quote-based pricing available for large orders. Marketing relies on email signup incentives (10% discount), a Learning Center content hub, and SEO-driven organic traffic through an extensive, filterable product catalog. The business claims a 98.1% same-day shipping rate when orders are placed by 2 PM EST and employs 11-50 people. In December 2025, the company appointed Katrina DeFord as Director of Marketing to lead brand elevation and digital performance, signaling a renewed focus on owned digital channel growth. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and no venture or institutional funding has been reported; the company remains independently held by its founding family.

Name

Cable Ties Unlimited

Legal name

Cable Ties Unlimited

Website

https://cabletiesunlimited.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cable Ties Unlimited is a family-owned, U.S.-based e-commerce distributor founded in 2001 that sells professional-grade cable ties, wire management products, and adjacent electrical supplies from a Brunswick, Ohio warehouse to electrical contractors, HVAC and solar installers, industrial facilities, and government buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wire & Cable Management Products

NAICS

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423610), Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Accessories & Terminations (Lugs/Glands/Heat-Shrink/Splices) (IMADAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK), Cable Management & Raceway Systems (conduits, trunking, cable trays, ducts, fittings) (IMAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Cable ties
• Wire management
• Cable tie mounts
• Fasteners clamps
• Electrical supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (B2C/B2B E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer and business sales of cable ties, wire management products, and related supplies through e-commerce platform. Customers include electrical contractors, HVAC professionals, solar installers, industrial facilities, and government agencies purchasing products for wire and cable management applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cable Ties Unlimited is a family-owned online retailer and distributor that sells professional-grade cable ties, cable tie mounts, wire and cable management products, and related electrical supplies (clamps, fasteners, heat shrink tubing, terminals, wire nuts, labels, security seals, and installation tools) through its own e-commerce storefront. The company stocks over 4,900 SKUs in an 18,000 sq ft Brunswick, Ohio warehouse, supporting same-day shipping primarily to electrical contractors, HVAC professionals, solar installers, industrial facilities, telecommunications providers, and government agencies.

Product overview

Cable Ties Unlimited is a family-owned B2B e-commerce company founded in 2001, operating as a single unified platform for professional-grade wire and cable management products. The core product portfolio centers on cable ties (nylon, stainless steel, specialty materials) and cable tie mounts, complemented by related categories including clamps and fasteners, electrical supplies and terminals, heat shrink tubing, labels and identification products, security seals, tools and equipment, and wire and cable management solutions. The company stocks over 4,900 products in their 18,000 sq ft warehouse and sells primarily to electrical contractors, HVAC professionals, solar installers, industrial facilities, and Fortune 500 companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cable Ties & Zip Ties Comprehensive range of cable ties in nylon, stainless steel, and specialty material variants with tensile strengths from 18 lb to 900 lb for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
• Nylon Cable Ties Nylon 6/6 cable ties with excellent tensile strength, temperature resistance (-40°F to 185°F), and UL 94 V-2 flammability ratings, available in natural (indoor) and UV black (outdoor) variants.
• Stainless Steel Cable Ties High-grade stainless steel cable ties rated for extreme temperatures (-100°F to 1000°F) and corrosive/harsh industrial environments, available in 304 stainless (standard) and 316 marine-grade variants.
• Specialty Material Cable Ties High-performance fluoropolymer cable ties for aerospace, nuclear, and chemical applications, including Halar (ECTFE) for plenum ratings and Tefzel (ETFE) for superior chemical resistance and fire resistance.
• Metal Detectable Cable Ties Metal-impregnated cable ties detectable by x-ray machines and metal detectors, designed for food processing and pharmaceutical industries where contamination prevention is essential.
• Releasable & Reusable Cable Ties Cable ties with thumb-release mechanisms allowing multiple reuse cycles, including hook and loop ties and releasable nylon variants for temporary installations and data centers.
• Cable Tie Mounts Mounting solutions including adhesive mounts, general mounts, push-in/fir tree mounts, saddle mounts, and screw & anchor mounts for securing cable ties to various surfaces.
• Clamps & Fasteners Cable clamps (plain edge, ratchet/adjustable, rubber lined P-clamps, standard), hose clamps (all stainless steel, polypropylene, stainless steel w/ zinc plated screw), and retail loop lock fasteners.
• Electrical Supplies & Terminals Electrical enclosures, vinyl electrical tape, heat shrink tubing, terminals and splices (butt, disconnect, flag, fork, ring), and wire nuts & connectors.
• Labels & Identification Label printers and accessories, pre-printed markers, vinyl write-on markers and tags for wire identification and cable management labeling.
• Security Seals Pull-tight security seals for tamper-evident applications.
• Tools & Equipment Cable tie tools, crimping and termination tools, fiber optic tools, and heat shrink guns for professional installation.
• Wire & Cable Management Braided sleeving (nylon, PET, PET with closure), duct straps and conduit accessories, spiral wrap (polyethylene), split loom tubing, and wiring duct (slotted wall, solid wall) for cable protection and organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.1% same-day shipping rate when ordered by 2PM EST
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 3MminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3M products sold through Cable Ties Unlimited's e-commerce platform as part of their multi-brand product offering.
• Thomas & BettscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThomas & Betts (including Ty-Rap brand) is one of the key trusted brands sold, featured prominently on the website. Products include Ty-Rap cable ties and various industrial fastening products.
• HellermannTytoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHellermannTyton is one of the primary trusted brands featured on the website, offering professional-grade cable mounts, ties, and wire management products.
• PanduitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPanduit products featured as a key trusted brand, offering professional cable management and electrical infrastructure solutions.
• VelcrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVelcro Brand hook and loop products sold through the platform as part of reusable and releasable fastening solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• E-Rail Fasteners / Amazon Business: Amazon Business is rapidly expanding into industrial and electrical supplies, putting price pressure on niche cable management distributors like Cable Ties Unlimited. Represents an emerging competitive threat rather than a pure peer.

Direct peers

• McMaster-Carr: Iconic B2B e-commerce distributor of industrial hardware, fasteners, and cable management products with a famously broad catalog and fast shipping. Directly comparable operating model to Cable Ties Unlimited, though vastly larger in scale and assortment.
• Essentra Components: Specialist manufacturer and distributor of cable management, fastening, and hardware components. Closely aligned product focus to Cable Ties Unlimited, particularly in nylon and specialty-material ties and mounts.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Major industrial MRO distributor serving contractors, manufacturers, and facilities. Overlaps on cable management, fasteners, and electrical supplies, but operates a much broader portfolio including safety, tools, and janitorial.
• HellermannTyton: Tier-1 manufacturer of cable ties, mounts, and wire management products. While primarily a manufacturer (and supplier to Cable Ties Unlimited), it also sells direct to end customers, creating a dual peer/supplier relationship.
• MSC Industrial: Large metalworking and MRO distributor with deep contractor relationships. Sells cable ties, electrical supplies, and wire management as part of a much broader industrial supply catalog.
• Fastenal: Large industrial and construction supplies distributor with growing e-commerce and onsite vending operations. Competes broadly with Cable Ties Unlimited for fastener and electrical contractor spend.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Large electronic component distributor with extensive online catalog and rapid fulfillment. Comparable e-commerce-first distribution model, though more focused on electronic components than mechanical wire management.
• Allied Electronics & Automation: Distributor of electronic and electromechanical components, including cable management, wire connectors, and termination products — comparable catalog breadth in adjacent product categories.
• Panduit: Global manufacturer of cable management and electrical infrastructure solutions. Sells direct and through distribution, overlapping on product lines that Cable Ties Unlimited resells.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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