Thompsons Eparts

What Thompsons Eparts does

Thompsons Eparts is a UK-based B2B e-commerce distributor specialising in spare and replacement parts for commercial vehicles — specifically tipper trucks, hookloaders, skiploaders, trailers and lorry-loader cranes. Operating from a warehouse in Blackburn, Lancashire, the company holds authorised UK distribution and agency rights for several major European OEM brands including Hyva, Binotto, Edbro, Harsh, Palfinger, Hiab and Kinshofer, and also markets its own Thompsons-branded proprietary products such as Covermaster sheet systems.

The catalog spans more than 9,000 line items priced from £1.50 for small fasteners to over £5,400 for major hydraulic assemblies, with next-day and overnight delivery offered across the UK from its central warehouse. The company has progressively expanded adjacent categories — including electrical components, lighting, workshop tools, and waste-vehicle equipment via BUSI-OMB — and introduced a 'Click & Fit' service that pairs online parts ordering with installation support, extending the offering beyond pure parts supply.

The business model is straightforward B2B parts distribution: Thompsons Eparts purchases from OEM principals, holds inventory at its UK facility, and sells at margin to commercial vehicle operators, workshops, and fleet buyers. No revenue, funding, headcount trend, or financial disclosures are publicly available; the company is registered as a UK private limited company.

Name

Thompsons Eparts

Legal name

Thompsons eParts Ltd

Website

https://thompsonseparts.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thompsons Eparts is a UK-based B2B e-commerce distributor of spare parts for commercial vehicles — tipper trucks, hookloaders, skiploaders, trailers and cranes — selling 9,000+ SKUs across OEM-authorised brands and its own proprietary lines to fleet operators from a Blackburn warehouse with next-day delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle parts
• Tipper truck parts
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Crane parts
• Hookloader parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Blackburn

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Parts Sales: Direct sale of commercial vehicle parts (tipper, hookloader, skip loader components) to operators. Revenue generated through one-time transaction sales of individual parts and components. Products include hydraulic cylinders, tipping valves, seal kits, body fittings, and accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Thompsons Eparts is a UK-based e-commerce retailer and distributor of commercial vehicle parts, specializing in components for tipper trucks, hookloaders, skiploaders, cranes, and trailers. The company stocks over 9,000 line items spanning hydraulic systems (cylinders, rams, pumps, valves, wet kits, oil tanks), body fittings, sheet systems, mudguards, tool boxes, wheel safety products, and workshop tools from brands including Hyva (as official UK distributor), Binotto, Edbro, Harsh, Palfinger, Hiab, and Kinshofer, alongside proprietary Thompsons-branded body parts.

Product overview

Thompsons eParts is a specialized e-commerce distributor of commercial vehicle parts operating from Blackburn, Lancashire. The company offers over 9,000 line items spanning multiple product categories centered on tipper trucks, trailers, hookloaders, skiploaders, and cranes. The portfolio includes proprietary Thompsons-branded body parts and sheet systems alongside distributed branded components from Hyva, Binotto, Edbro, Harsh, Kinshofer, Palfinger, and Hiab. Core product lines encompass hydraulic systems (cylinders, rams, pumps, tanks, valves, wet kits), mechanical components (sheet systems, mudguards, tool boxes), crane attachments (grab buckets, outrigger pads), safety equipment (wheel nut indicators, chevrons), and workshop tools. The company serves commercial vehicle operators with genuine OE specification parts backed by a minimum 12-month warranty, offering overnight delivery on stocked items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tipper & Trailer Sheet Systems
• Hydraulic Oil Tanks
• Tipping Cylinders and Rams
• Ram Seal Kits
• Pumps and PTO Switches
• Grab Buckets and Brick Grabs
• Crane Parts
• Electrical and Lighting
• Wet Kits
• Tipper Load Weighing Equipment
• Mudguards, Flaps and Wings
• Truck Tool Boxes and Storage
• Wheel Safety Products
• Workshop Tools and Equipment
• Skip and Hookloader Parts
• Tipping Valves
• Cab Controls
• Crane Outrigger Pads
• BUSI-OMB Waste Vehicles

Quantifiable outcome

• Overnight delivery on most stocked items from UK warehouse
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HyvacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial UK distributor for Hyva range of front-end cylinders, tipping rams, and genuine cylinder parts including seal kits. Hyva is described as worldwide leader in front-end cylinders offering extensive catalog from 5 to 100 tons.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hyva Group: Global manufacturer of front-end telescopic cylinders, tipping rams, and hydraulic equipment for commercial vehicles. Directly comparable because Thompsons Eparts is its official UK distributor and the product range (5-100 ton cylinders, seal kits) is the anchor of the company's catalog.
• JPM Group (formerly Edbro): UK-based manufacturer of tipper bodies, tipping cylinders, and refuse handling equipment. Comparable because they produce the original equipment whose parts Thompsons Eparts distributes (Edbro seal kits, cylinders, hydraulic components), and they serve the same UK operator customer base.
• FinditParts: US-based e-commerce marketplace for heavy-duty truck and commercial vehicle parts. Comparable as a digital-first, multi-brand distributor of aftermarket truck parts, directly mirroring the Thompsons Eparts model of broad SKU catalog with online ordering.
• FleetPride: North America's largest independent distributor of truck and trailer parts, with over 40,000 SKUs across multiple brands. Comparable as a multi-brand heavy-duty parts distributor serving commercial vehicle operators with similar breadth and next-day delivery model.
• TruckPro: US-based full-service distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, tires, and service. Comparable as a multi-brand truck parts retailer with e-commerce ordering and B2B operator customer base, similar in product breadth and service positioning.
• HDA Truck Pride: North American network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors. Comparable as a multi-brand heavy-duty parts distribution network serving commercial vehicle operators, similar in product mix and customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• LKQ Corporation (Euro Car Parts): UK's largest distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and a subsidiary of global LKQ Corporation. Comparable as the dominant broad-line UK aftermarket parts distributor with e-commerce, though focused on a wider vehicle audience than Thompsons Eparts' tipping niche.
• NAPA Auto Parts (Genuine Parts Company): Global automotive aftermarket parts distribution network with 6,000+ stores. Comparable as a large multi-brand parts distributor with e-commerce and B2B focus, though broader in vehicle coverage than Thompsons Eparts' commercial tipping specialization.
• WABCO (ZF Aftermarket): Global manufacturer of braking systems, air management, and aftermarket parts for commercial vehicles, now part of ZF. Comparable as a major commercial vehicle parts manufacturer with strong aftermarket presence; hybrid since they both supply OE components and compete in the parts distribution channel.
• Parts Alliance: UK's largest independent group of automotive parts distributors, with multiple brands (e.g., GSF, BBS, CIP) across the country. Comparable as a UK multi-brand automotive parts distributor with both wholesale and B2B channels, though broader in vehicle coverage than Thompsons Eparts' specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thompsonseparts
• Facebookfacebook.com/ThompsonsePartsPage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thompsons-eparts-ltd

Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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