What Cablecraft Ltd. does

Cablecraft Ltd. is a UK-based distributor and light manufacturer of electrical cable accessories and cable management products, operating as a subsidiary of Shoal Group Limited. The company sells cable markers and identification systems, terminals and connectors, crimping tools (manual, battery-operated, and hydraulic), cable glands, cable ties and fixings, heat shrink sleeving, cable trunking and conduit, test and measurement equipment, and electrical cables and leads, alongside services including custom identification printing, crimp tool calibration and repair, and crimp training. It maintains a 30,000+ SKU catalog available with next-day UK delivery and operates a B2B sales-led go-to-market targeting electrical contractors, panel builders, renewable energy installers, and rail-sector suppliers, with multi-brand distribution partnerships (Klauke, WAGO, Brady, TE Connectivity, VELCRO, Izumi) and proprietary brands including Betaduct (PVC trunking) and the Birch Valley manufacturing division in Plymouth for bespoke heat shrink sleeving.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales to trade and industrial customers via an e-commerce storefront, complemented by paid professional services (calibration, repair, training, custom manufacturing). Trade credit accounts with 30-day payment terms are available to business customers, pricing is predominantly quote-based or listed for standard SKUs, and distribution is concentrated in the UK with a secondary export channel. The company holds rail-sector product approvals (London Underground and Network Rail), ISO quality management certification, and Cyber Essentials certification, and has received a Feefo Trusted Service Award based on an 88% customer service rating.

Name

Cablecraft Ltd.

Legal name

Cablecraft Ltd.

Website

https://cablecraft.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cablecraft Ltd. is a UK-based distributor and light manufacturer of cable accessories, markers, terminals, tools, and cable management products serving electrical contractors, panel builders, rail suppliers, and renewable energy installers under the Shoal Group umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Cable Accessories

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

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), Flexible Cords, Portable Power & Cord Sets (IMADAMAI)

Keywords

• Cable accessories
• Cable management products
• Cable identification systems
• Electrical terminals connectors
• Heat shrink sleeving

Headquarters

HQ city

Dunstable

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sale of cable accessories, tools, terminals, connectors, cable management products, and related equipment to trade and industrial customers. One-time purchase model for standard products.
2. Services: Charged services including crimp tool calibration, tool repair, and crimp training courses. Custom identification and bespoke manufacturing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cablecraft Ltd. manufactures and distributes cable marking systems, cable accessories, terminals, connectors, tools, and cable management products, offering over 30,000 SKUs for next-day UK delivery. The company's product range spans cable markers, crimping tools, cable glands, cable ties, heat shrink sleeving, trunking, conduit, and electrical cables. It also provides value-added services including custom identification printing and engraving, crimp tool calibration and repair, crimp training courses, and bespoke heat shrink sleeving manufacturing through its Birch Valley division.

Product overview

Cablecraft Ltd. is a UK-based supplier of electrical cable accessories offering a comprehensive catalog of physical products rather than a software platform. The core offering consists of cable markers and identification products (including the proprietary Betaduct trunking brand and Birch Valley custom manufacturing division), terminals and connectors (with brands like WAGO, CTT, and TE Connectivity), crimping tools (manual, battery-operated, and hydraulic variants), cable glands, cable ties and fixings, cable sleeving, heat shrink products, cable trunking and conduit, electrical cables and leads, surge protection, and renewables products (EV charging and solar). Services include custom identification printing and engraving, crimp tool calibration, tool repair, and crimping training courses. The company also serves specialised sectors including rail (with approved products like CTT RTB-510 vibration-resistant terminals) and renewables. The offering is distributed through an e-commerce platform with next-day UK delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Birch Valley: UK-based manufacturing division of Cablecraft, producing bespoke heat shrink sleeving and marking solutions.

Products and services

• Cable Markers & Identification Products Comprehensive range of cable markers including slide-on, clip-on, tie-on, adhesive, heat shrink, and custom-printed markers for cable identification across industrial and rail applications.
• Terminals & Connectors Extensive portfolio of electrical terminals and connectors including cord end crimp ferrule terminals, pre-insulated crimp terminals, uninsulated terminals, copper tube terminals, DIN rail terminals, and electrical connectors such as push-in wire connectors, solar connectors, and RJ45 connectors.
• Test & Measurement Equipment Digital multimeters, clamp meters, voltage indicators, proving units, socket testers, fuse finders, lockout kits, and equipment tagging solutions for electrical testing and safety.
• Crimping Tools Professional crimping tools including manual, battery-operated, and hydraulic options for cord end ferrules, pre-insulated terminals, uninsulated terminals, copper tube terminals, and vibration-resistant terminals (CTT/RTB-510 series for rail applications).
• Cable Glands & Accessories Cable glands in nylon, nickel-plated brass, and stainless steel; including EXE explosion-proof glands, SWA storm glands, plus adaptors, reducers, O-rings, earth rings, washers, and shrouds.
• Cable Ties & Fixings Cable ties in nylon, stainless steel 316, VELCRO brand hook-loop ties, metal content, chemical resistant, high temperature, and outside serrated variants; plus clips, cleats, clamps, bases, and mounts.
• Cable Sleeving, Binding & Grommets Protection sleeving including neoprene, PVC insulated, silicone rubber, braided, glass fibre, fire sleeve, and tin-plated copper braid; plus spiral binding and grommets.
• Heat Shrink Sleeving & Cable Repair Heat shrink products in polyolefin, adhesive-lined, high-temperature (Kynar), diesel-resistant (DR25), and PVC variants; plus end caps, breakout boots, repair sleeves, splices, and heat guns.
• Cable Trunking & Conduit Betaduct PVC cable trunking in various profiles (standard, halogen-free, LFH Noryl, metric, flexible); plus conduit in polypropylene, nylon PA6 halogen-free, nylon PA6 rail-approved, and galvanised steel.
• Cables & Leads Electrical cables including tri-rated cables, single core LSHF cables, multicore cables (YY/SY/LiYCY), data cables (Cat5/Cat6), audio visual cables, fire alarm cables, EV charging leads, photovoltaic cable, and panel wire.
• Surge Protection Surge protection devices and equipment for electrical installations.
• Renewables Products Products for electric vehicle charging and solar power installations including photovoltaic cable, solar connectors, terminals, cable glands, cable ties, tools, identification products, conduit, enclosures, and heat shrink.
• Rail Sector Products Specialised cable accessories for rail applications including AMP terminals and tools, CTT vibration-resistant terminals and tools, copper tube terminals, TE Connectivity and Brady labels and printers, and Critchley Z-Type rail relay markers.
• Earthing, Jointing & Enclosures Earth bars, earthing accessories, electrical enclosures, cable joints and connectors (jointing kits, brass mechanical connectors, resin and gel packs), electrical sealants and tapes, braided wire and earth leads.
• Custom Identification Service In-house printed and engraved labels, markers, and signs made to customer specification with quick lead times and competitive pricing.
• Crimp Tool Calibration Service Calibration service to ensure crimping tools and equipment are working correctly, maintaining crimp accuracy and reducing downtime.
• Tool Repair Service Inspection, servicing and repair service carried out by qualified technicians.
• Crimp Training Course Training course for proper crimping techniques and best practices.
• Birch Valley Manufacturing UK-based manufacturing division producing bespoke heat shrink sleeving, cable markers, and marking solutions in any colour and size to customer specifications.
• Betaduct Cable Trunking Proprietary brand of PVC and halogen-free cable trunking for panel building and electrical installations.
• PRT/PRK Push-In Connection System Fast, secure push-in connection system for wire termination across PRK, PRKD, and PIKD series; modular and reliable with no tools required.
• Z-Mark Pre-Termination Cable Markers Fast, consistent identification markers for panel builds, manufactured in the UK and available in organised kits and refill packs.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KlaukecoreTechnology or IntegrationKlauke manufactures battery operated hydraulic crimping tools and accessories which Cablecraft distributes as part of their tool range.
• WAGOcoreTechnology or IntegrationWAGO produces push-in wire connectors and terminal blocks which Cablecraft offers as part of their electrical connectors product range.
• BradycoreTechnology or IntegrationBrady provides label printers, consumables, and identification solutions distributed by Cablecraft.
• TE ConnectivitycoreTechnology or IntegrationTE Connectivity terminals and tools are offered as part of Cablecraft's rail sector product range.
• BetaductcoreTechnology or IntegrationBetaduct PVC cable trunking products are manufactured by Cablecraft and distributed under their own brand alongside other cable management solutions.
• VELCRO BrandcoreTechnology or IntegrationCablecraft distributes VELCRO Brand cable ties as part of their cable management product range.
• IzumicoreTechnology or IntegrationIzumi battery operated crimping tools distributed by Cablecraft.
• Shoal GroupcoreOthersCablecraft is a division of Shoal Group Limited, the parent company providing corporate infrastructure and group services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Click Scolmore: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of electrical accessories, cable management, and wiring accessories serving electrical contractors and panel builders - directly comparable product categories and customer base.
• Panduit: Manufacturer of cable management, identification, and connectivity solutions for industrial and network applications - overlapping cable accessories portfolio and channel model.
• Cembre: European manufacturer of cable accessories including terminals, connectors, and crimping tools for electrical and rail applications - directly comparable manufactured products and rail sector exposure.
• TLA Distribution: UK specialist distributor of cable accessories, terminals, glands, and tooling for electrical professionals - a close niche peer with overlapping product range and trade customer focus.
• Wieland Electric: Manufacturer of terminal blocks, pluggable connectors, and industrial connectivity products - direct overlap with Cablecraft's DIN rail terminal and connector portfolio.
• HellermannTyton: Global specialist in cable management, identification, and interconnection products - directly overlapping product categories (ties, sleeving, markers) with Cablecraft's core offering.

Broad incumbents

• City Electrical Factors (CEF): UK electrical wholesaler supplying cable, accessories, tools, and installation products to trade electricians - directly overlapping customer segment and many product categories.
• Edmundson Electrical: UK's largest electrical wholesaler distributing cable accessories, tools, and installation products to electrical contractors - same customer base but vastly broader portfolio.
• Phoenix Contact: Global manufacturer of terminal blocks, connectors, and industrial electrical connectivity - overlapping on DIN rail terminals and connectors Cablecraft distributes (including its own Weidmuller/WAGO adjacent lines).
• Rexel UK: Major UK electrical distributor offering cable management, accessories, tools, and renewables products - much larger scale but overlapping product breadth and trade customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cablecraft

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

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