What Halomec does

Halomec Ltd is a UK-based authorized distributor and systems integrator founded in 2005 by Julian Athawes and headquartered in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The company configures, installs, and services three category-leading product platforms for heavy mobile equipment: SKF/Lincoln automatic lubrication systems, Loadrite (Trimble) onboard weighing and productivity solutions, and, as of March 2025, the Hiboo Total Fleet Telematics platform. Halomec addresses consistent problems in quarrying, construction, plant hire, mining, recycling, ports, and agriculture: equipment failures from inadequate manual lubrication, fragmented fleet data across mixed-brand telematics portals, and inaccurate material weighing and production reporting.

The company does not manufacture proprietary hardware or software; its technical differentiation lies in engineering-led system configuration, manufacturer-accredited installation, and post-sale service. Proprietary-feeling offerings include a six-step SKF/Lincoln/Vogel lubrication pump refurbishment service with 48-hour turnaround and 12-month warranty, UK-wide conveyor scale calibration, and on-site service delivered by regionally based engineers holding formal site safety qualifications and product-specific training. Software touchpoints are third-party: Loadrite's InsightHQ cloud portal provides productivity and e-ticketing dashboards, while Hiboo aggregates telematics data across mixed fleets into a single dashboard for utilization, fuel, idling, fault codes, and CO2 emissions tracking.

Halomec generates revenue through four streams: product distribution (hardware resale of SKF/Lincoln, Loadrite, and Hiboo systems), professional services (specifying, design, installation, commissioning, calibration, and repair), accredited pump refurbishment, and a trade counter plus Lincoln Store e-commerce channel for spare parts and consumables. Pricing is quote-based for systems and services, with no public pricing disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led, driven by regional engineers, industry trade shows (Hillhead, Plantworx, Bauma, Executive Hire Show), and a published case study library featuring enterprise customers including Hanson, Heidelberg Materials, Molson Group, Blackwood Plant Hire, EMR, and Tata Steel. The company is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Halomec

Legal name

Halomec Ltd

Website

https://halomec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Halomec is a UK-based authorized distributor and systems integrator that configures, installs, and services SKF/Lincoln automatic lubrication systems, Loadrite weighing solutions, and Hiboo fleet telematics for heavy mobile equipment operators in quarrying, construction, plant hire, mining, recycling, ports, and agriculture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stroud

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Halomec distributes and resells branded products including SKF/Lincoln automatic lubrication systems, Loadrite weighing and productivity solutions, and Hiboo fleet telematics platforms throughout the UK. Revenue comes from product sales, installation, and ongoing service contracts.
2. Professional Services: Regional engineering teams provide specifying, system design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support services. All engineers hold formal site safety qualifications and manufacturer-delivered product training.
3. Pump Refurbishment: Manufacturer accredited refurbishment of SKF, Lincoln, and Vogel lubrication pumps for less than half the cost of new pumps. Includes full 12-month warranty covering parts and labour with 48-hour turnaround.
4. Calibration Services: UK-wide conveyor calibration service for all brands of conveyor scale, provided by qualified service engineers.
5. Trade Counter and Spare Parts: SKF/Lincoln trade counter at Stonehouse location and online Lincoln Store for spare parts, accessories, and consumables including grease guns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Halomec is a UK-based authorised distributor and integrator of industrial equipment for heavy mobile plant operators, distributing SKF/Lincoln automatic lubrication systems, Hiboo total fleet telematics, and Loadrite weighing and productivity measurement solutions throughout the UK. The company configures, installs, commissions, and services these solutions via regionally deployed engineers, and complements product sales with pump refurbishment, conveyor calibration, and on-site repair services through a Stonehouse trade counter and online Lincoln Store.

Product overview

Halomec is a UK-based distributor offering three core product brands: Hiboo Total Fleet Telematics for consolidated equipment data management across mixed fleets, Lincoln SKF Automatic Lubrication systems for heavy equipment, and Loadrite Weighing and Productivity solutions for quarrying and construction. The Loadrite portfolio includes wheel loader scales (L2150, L2180, L3180 SmartScale, L5000), conveyor belt scales (C2880), reach stacker scales, and the LR360 loadout management system—all connected via the InsightHQ cloud reporting platform. Services include lubrication pump refurbishment, conveyor calibration, and on-site repair. The company operates as authorised distributor for Loadrite and holds distribution agreements with Hiboo and SKF/Lincoln.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hiboo Total Fleet Telematics Cloud-based equipment data platform that aggregates telematics data from all connected assets regardless of manufacturer, providing a single dashboard for fleet management, utilisation tracking, fuel monitoring, fault codes, maintenance planning, and CO2 emissions reporting. Distributed by Halomec across the UK to plant hire companies and mixed-fleet operators.
• Lincoln SKF Automatic Lubrication Systems Automatic lubrication systems for mobile plant and heavy equipment that deliver precise grease quantities to each lubrication point exactly when needed, reducing wear, preventing failures, and eliminating manual greasing during operation. Distributed, installed, and serviced by Halomec for quarrying, construction, plant hire, agriculture, and ports customers.
• Loadrite Weighing and Productivity Solutions Complete range of onboard wheel loader scales (L-2150, L2180, L3180 SmartScale, L5000), conveyor belt scales (C2880), excavator scales, reach stacker scales, and dump truck payload monitoring systems with real-time data reporting and cloud connectivity for quarrying, mining, and construction productivity measurement.
• Loadrite L5000 Wheel Loader Scale Advanced onboard wheel loader weighing system with 7-inch touchscreen, ground slope compensation, digital sensing technology providing plus or minus 1% accuracy, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS for InsightHQ connectivity, and eTicketing for digital load ticket generation. Targeted at UK quarry loadout operations.
• LOADRITE 360 (LR360) Loadout Management Solution Connected quarry solution that improves loadout operations through performance metric tracking, job data automation, and real-time 360-degree job visibility. Connects loader and weighbridge for wireless data synchronisation, with three-way payload measurement supporting true tare trucking loading.
• Loadrite Smart Haul Automated Load and Haul Tracking Automated load and haul tracking system that improves load and haul efficiency, reduces cycle times, and boosts tons per hour. Combines excavator scale payload data with haul fleet monitoring and cloud reporting to detect delays, under-usage, and bottlenecks, requiring minimal operator interaction.
• InsightHQ Productivity Reporting Portal Cloud-based reporting portal showing near real-time productivity, availability, and performance dashboards for mobile and static plant equipped with Loadrite systems. Includes Snapshot mobile feature, equipment management, site/product tracking, and data management modules.
• Lubrication Pump Refurbishment Service Manufacturer-accredited pump refurbishment service for SKF, Lincoln, Vogel, Doosan, and Komatsu lubrication pumps. Six-step refurbishment process delivered with 48-hour turnaround, full 12-month warranty covering parts and labour, at less than half the cost of new pumps.
• Conveyor Belt Scale Calibration Service UK-wide calibration service for all brands of conveyor scales, provided by qualified service engineers to ensure weighing accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• On-Site Specifying, Installation, Service and Repair On-site service and repair with network of qualified service engineers holding formal site safety qualifications and manufacturer-delivered product training. Covers system specifying, design, installation, commissioning, and after-sales support across all distributed product lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reductions of up to 20% demonstrated through Hiboo fleet management platform by optimizing idle time and fuel consumption.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HiboocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 March 2025Long-term distribution agreement signed between Halomec and Paris-based Hiboo for the Hiboo Total Fleet Telematics platform. The agreement helps accelerate Hiboo's growth in the UK market, leveraging Halomec's existing relationships and UK market expertise in heavy industry, mobile plant, and harsh environments.
• SKF/LincolncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHalomec distributes SKF/Lincoln automatic lubrication solutions throughout the UK. As an authorized distributor, the company provides sales, installation, service, and spare parts for the full range of SKF/Lincoln lubrication systems.
• Loadrite (Trimble)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHalomec serves as authorized UK distributor for Loadrite weighing and productivity solutions, including wheel loader scales, conveyor scales, excavator scales, dump truck payload monitoring, and InsightHQ reporting software. Also authorized distributor for Loadrite Smart Haul automated load and haul tracking system.
• Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHalomec is a supporter of the CPA's mission, particularly around decarbonisation and improving fleet management. The company collaborates with CPA's Decarbonisation & Sustainability Manager Luis Bassett to drive progress towards a greener future for the plant hire industry.
• Oliver LandpowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOliver Landpower hosted Halomec at their Open Day event. The relationship involves showcasing machinery with Halomec's solutions and cementing strong partnership commitments to quality service and innovation.
• Safety KleenminorOthersHalomec works with Safety Kleen to provide environmentally-friendly and audited method of cleaning and waste disposal for pump refurbishment operations. Safety Kleen provides JetKleen aqueous parts washer services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Wajax Corporation: TSX-listed Canadian industrial products and services distributor serving construction, forestry, mining, oil & gas, and utilities. Comparable to Halomec as a regional industrial distributor, but operating primarily in Canada with broader equipment and after-market services.

Broad incumbents

• Applied Industrial Technologies: US-listed broad-line industrial distributor focused on bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and flow control. Comparable to Halomec as an industrial MRO distributor but operates a national scale and broad multi-brand portfolio rather than niche integration.
• MSC Industrial Direct: US-listed broad-line industrial MRO distributor serving metalworking and industrial customers with metalworking, safety, janitorial, and MRO products. Comparable to Halomec at a category level (industrial distribution) but at vastly larger scale and product breadth.
• Würth Group: Global family-owned industrial distribution and fastener specialist with operations across automotive, construction, metal, and industrial trades. Comparable to Halomec at a category level as an industrial distribution integrator, but at substantially larger global scale.

Direct peers

• Diploma PLC: LSE-listed UK specialist industrial distribution group operating niche value-add distribution businesses across seals, fasteners, controls, and sensing. Comparable to Halomec as a focused specialist industrial distributor, though at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Flowtech Fluidpower: UK-based fluid power distribution and integration business serving industrial and mobile equipment customers. Comparable to Halomec as a UK SME distributor integrating third-party fluid and lubrication components into engineered customer solutions.
• Eriks Group: Netherlands-headquartered industrial parts and services provider distributing bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and sealing products across Europe. Comparable to Halomec as a multi-brand specialist industrial distributor with technical integration and service capability.
• Brammer (now part of ITT Inc.): Brammer was a leading UK/European industrial MRO distributor of bearings, power transmission, and fluid power products before being acquired by ITT Inc. in 2022. Comparable to Halomec as a regional multi-brand industrial distributor integrating third-party brands with engineering services for industrial end customers.

Emerging players

• Hansford Sensors: UK-based specialist distributor and integrator of industrial vibration monitoring sensors and condition monitoring equipment. Comparable to Halomec as a small UK industrial sensor/instrumentation distributor targeting heavy industry with engineering-led GTM.

Others

• Rexel: Euronext-listed global specialist distribution group serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers. Comparable to Halomec at a category level (specialist industrial distribution) but focused on electrical rather than mechanical, lubrication, and weighing products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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