LER

What LER does

LER Ltd is a UK-based electromechanical engineering company founded in 1978 in Stanton by Dale, South Derbyshire, providing electric motor and pump repair, rewinding, and maintenance services to industrial customers across Derby, Nottingham, the East Midlands, and on a nationwide basis for emergency response. The company operates a single facility at Unit A3 Langham Park, Lows Lane, Stanton by Dale (DE7 4RJ), with field engineers delivering on-site services and a 24/7 emergency repair capability. The customer base spans general industrial manufacturing, facilities requiring heavy machinery relocation, and commercial shipping fleets.

The company's core offering is a 'total engineering service' combining motor repair and rewinding (AC motors up to 500kW, DC motors, servo, fan, geared and brake motors), predictive maintenance diagnostics (vibration analysis using Emerson 2140 data collectors with Dragon Vision motion-tracking software, laser shaft alignment, thermographic surveys), shaft voltage testing using 100MHz digital oscilloscopes, spark erosion testing, and authorised installation of AEGIS Shaft Grounding Rings for VFD-driven motor bearing protection. Complementary product sales cover new motors and components from ABB, Baldor, Brook Crompton, SEW Eurodrive, Siemens, WEG, Lenze, pumps (Calpeda, Ebara, ITT Flygt), inverters, gearboxes, and fans (Nicotra, Sifan, Woods). Documented outcomes include shaft voltage reduction from over 40V to under 2V on compressor motors and 25% reduction in operational downtime plus 15% fuel-consumption reduction for a commercial shipping fleet.

Revenue is generated across three mechanics: per-job professional services (repair labour and diagnostic engagements, quote-based pricing), hardware sales (new motors, pumps, gearboxes, inverters, and AEGIS components from the stocked parts inventory), and recurring monthly subscription maintenance contracts that bundle inspections, condition monitoring, dynamic balancing, and preventative repairs. Distribution is direct via field engineers, walk-in/phone orders for parts, and a national service capability for emergency work; the company is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certified, plus NICEIC, SafeContractor, SSIP, and RISQS accredited. In March 2026 LER was acquired by Acorn Industrial, part of Swedish conglomerate Axel Johnson International, with the deal supported by Benchmark International.

Name

LER

Legal name

LER Ltd

Website

https://ler.ltd.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LER Ltd is a UK electro-mechanical engineering firm, founded 1978 in Stanton by Dale, Derbyshire, providing electric motor and pump repairs, vibration analysis, laser alignment, thermography, shaft voltage testing, and AEGIS Ring bearing protection to industrial manufacturers across the East Midlands and nationwide under 24/7 emergency service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electromechanical Maintenance Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Rotating Equipment Maintenance (Turbines, Generators, Motors, Pumps, Compressors) (EUAEAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance for Energy Facilities (EUAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Electric motor repairs
• Vibration analysis services
• Laser shaft alignment
• Industrial pump maintenance
• Thermographic inspections

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilkeston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Repair and Maintenance Services: Electric motor and pump repair services, including rewinding, overhaul, and preventative maintenance. Revenue generated from service labour, with pricing based on job complexity and materials required. Services include electric motor repairs, pump repairs, vibration analysis, laser alignment, thermography, and shaft voltage testing.
2. New Motor and Component Sales: Sale of new electric motors (AC, DC, servo, fan, geared motors), pumps, gearboxes, inverters, and control gear from manufacturers including ABB, Baldor, Brook Crompton, SEW Eurodrive, Siemens, and WEG. Also supplies fans from Nicotra, Sifan, Woods and pumps from Calpeda, Ebara, ITT Flygt.
3. Lift & Shift and Installation Services: Heavy lifting and relocation services for machinery, including removal, repair, refit, and laser alignment of drive motors. Also includes panel building services for electrical cabinets and turnkey project management.
4. Motor Contracts and Maintenance Agreements: Ongoing maintenance contracts providing regular inspections, condition monitoring, preventative repairs, dynamic balancing, and motor refurbishment services. Aims to minimise motor failures and reduce unexpected breakdowns for contracted clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LER is an electromechanical engineering company that repairs, rewinds, and supplies electric motors and pumps, alongside condition-monitoring services such as vibration analysis, laser alignment, thermography, and shaft voltage testing. The company also installs AEGIS Shaft Grounding Rings on VFD-driven motors, provides lift & shift heavy machinery relocation, and offers recurring preventative maintenance contracts on a 24/7 basis.

Product overview

LER is an electro-mechanical engineering firm offering a unified suite of industrial engineering services, primarily serving customers in Derby, Nottingham, the East Midlands, and nationwide. The core offering centres on Electric Motor & Pump Repairs (including rewinding, overhaul, and new motor supply), complemented by a range of specialised diagnostic and maintenance services: Vibration Analysis (using Emerson 2140 data collectors and Dragon Vision motion tracking software), Laser Alignment, Thermography, Shaft Voltage Testing, and Spark Erosion Testing. The company also distributes and installs the AEGIS Ring product line (Shaft Grounding Rings) for VFD-driven motor bearing protection, alongside Lift & Shift heavy machinery relocation services. LER positions itself as a 'total engineering service' provider with 24/7 availability and nearly 50 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Motor & Pump Repairs

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% reduction in operational downtime for commercial shipping fleet
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EST-AEGIScoreTechnology or IntegrationEST-AEGIS is the manufacturer and technology partner for AEGIS Shaft Grounding Rings. LER is an authorised installer of AEGIS products, providing shaft grounding solutions to protect VFD-driven motors from electrical bearing damage. LER promotes the AEGIS Bearing Protection Handbook and directs customers to est-aegis.com for product information and additional case studies.
• ABBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABB is a motor manufacturer whose products LER stocks and supplies as an authorised distributor. Motors available off the shelf 24 hours a day.
• SEW EurodriveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSEW Eurodrive is a gearbox and motor manufacturer whose products LER stocks, supplies, and services as an authorised distributor.
• SiemensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSiemens is a motor manufacturer whose products LER stocks and supplies as an authorised distributor.
• WEGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWEG is a motor manufacturer whose products LER stocks and supplies as an authorised distributor.
• Vertical ResponseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVertical Response is an email marketing service provider that LER uses to deliver newsletters and group mailings to customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Augury: AI-driven predictive maintenance platform for rotating equipment, targeting industrial customers with sensor-based condition monitoring. Represents a software-led, emerging alternative to LER's manual vibration analysis services.

Broad incumbents

• Sulzer (Rotating Equipment Services): Global rotating equipment service provider offering motor and pump repair, refurbishment, and field services across industrial markets. Significantly larger and broader portfolio but overlaps directly with LER's core repair and rewind service lines.
• SKF (Industrial Service & Condition Monitoring): Global rotating-equipment specialist offering bearing services, condition monitoring, laser alignment, and motor reliability programmes. Overlaps with LER's vibration analysis, alignment, and bearing-protection offerings at much larger scale.
• ABB Service & Motors: Major motor OEM offering extensive aftermarket service, installation, and condition monitoring for its installed base. Competes with LER for service revenue and is also one of LER's distribution partners.
• WEG Service Network: Global motor manufacturer with an aftermarket service arm covering repair, rewinds, and field service across regions. Both competing peer and distribution partner to LER.

Others

• Brüel & Kjær (HBK): Supplier of sound and vibration measurement hardware and software used in industrial condition monitoring. Provides the type of diagnostic instrumentation LER uses for vibration analysis work.
• Fluke (Fortive) - Vibration & Condition Monitoring: Manufacturer of diagnostic instruments including vibration analyzers and shaft voltage testers used for the type of predictive maintenance LER delivers. Enabling technology provider rather than direct service competitor.

Direct peers

• Houghton International: UK-headquartered specialist in electric motor and generator rewinds, repairs, and condition monitoring for industrial customers. Most directly comparable peer in motor repair scope, geographic base, and customer profile to LER.
• Acorn Industrial (Axel Johnson International): LER's new parent company and a UK-based industrial service group offering power transmission, bearing, and maintenance services. Strategic and operational peer given the ownership relationship and overlapping service menu.
• EMKA Industrial Services: UK-based electromechanical service company providing motor rewinds, repairs, and on-site maintenance for industrial clients. Closely comparable regional competitor in motor repair and rewinds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lerltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ler-ltd

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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