What Moore International does

Moore International Ltd is a UK-based, privately held specialist distributor and light manufacturer of precision linear motion components, headquartered in Poole, Dorset, and founded in 1997 by brothers Mark Moore and Colin Moore. The company focuses on ballscrews, leadscrews (including Eichenberger Rondo round-thread and Speedy fine-pitch variants), satellite roller screws, trapezoidal leadscrews, linear guideways, and adjacent motion-control products including robot grippers, linear clamps, anti-vibration mounts, gearboxes, and bearings. It holds an exclusive UK distribution relationship with Swiss manufacturer Eichenberger Gewinde and is positioned as the largest stockist of Eichenberger products outside Switzerland, complemented by core distribution agreements with Schneeberger and HIWIN. The business also operates in-house CNC turning and milling facilities for custom parts, end journal machining, and bespoke ballscrew nut manufacturing with a 250-unit minimum order quantity, supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification valid through 2027.

The underlying technology base rests on cold-rolled ballscrew manufacturing (radial dynamic force between rotating dies forms the thread without cutting the metal grain, producing precise geometries with hardened surface profiles), fully integrated ball recirculation in nuts for extended service life, and satellite roller screw architectures (RV/HRV, RVI, RVR, RVD variants) for high-load applications. Customers are UK-based industrial manufacturers, machine builders, and OEMs integrating precision motion components into CNC machinery, automation systems, robotics, and precision engineering equipment. The company sells through a B2B e-commerce storefront with full technical catalog, screw size calculators, and CAD file availability, alongside direct sales for custom and enterprise engagements, with prices on individual unit basis and quote-based pricing for bespoke work.

Name

Moore International

Legal name

Moore International Ltd

Website

https://mooreinternational.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moore International is a UK-based specialist distributor and light manufacturer of precision ballscrews, leadscrews, and linear motion components, serving industrial manufacturers, machine builders, and OEMs across the UK through e-commerce, direct sales, and custom CNC machining services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Linear Motion Components and Precision Motion Control

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Precision ballscrews
• Leadscrew distribution
• Linear motion components
• CNC machining services
• Power transmission parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Poole

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from direct sales of ballscrews, leadscrews, linear motion components, and related products. Products sold include Eichenberger and Hiwin ballscrews, leadscrews, linear guideways, robot grippers, and power transmission components. Both standard catalog items and custom-manufactured parts.
2. CNC Machining Services: Custom CNC turning and milling services for manufacturing parts to customer specifications. Includes end journal machining, sub-contract machining, and custom ballscrew/lead screw nut manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Moore International manufactures and distributes precision ballscrews, leadscrews, satellite roller screws, linear guideways, and related linear motion components, primarily sourcing Swiss-made Eichenberger and Schneeberger products as the largest Eichenberger stockist outside Switzerland. The company runs in-house CNC turning and milling facilities that produce custom ballscrew nuts and bespoke parts to customer drawings. It also supplies complementary power transmission, clamping, gripping, bearing, and lubrication products from brands including Hiwin, Zimmer Group, Apex Dynamics, and Kluber.

Product overview

Moore International is a specialist distributor and manufacturer of precision ballscrews, leadscrews, and linear motion technology products. The product portfolio centers on Swiss-made Eichenberger cold-rolled ballscrews and leadscrews (including Rondo round thread and Speedy variants), complemented by Hiwin precision ballscrews, satellite roller screws (RV/HRV, RVI, RVR, RVD types), and trapezoidal leadscrews. Linear motion is supported through Schneeberger and Hiwin linear guideways. Additional offerings include Zimmer linear clamps and robot grippers, anti-vibration mounts, bearings, Apex Dynamics gearboxes, and power transmission components. The company provides CNC machining services for custom parts, end journal machining, and specialist coatings. As the UK's largest stockist of Eichenberger precision ballscrews outside Switzerland, the portfolio operates as a unified product ecosystem serving industrial automation, CNC machinery, and precision engineering applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eichenberger Ballscrews Swiss-made cold-rolled ballscrews by Eichenberger Gewinde that convert rotational motion into linear motion with high efficiency, precision, and reliability, using ball bearings housed within the nut to minimise friction. Distributed by Moore International to UK industrial customers.
• Hiwin Ballscrews Precision ballscrews by Hiwin providing exceptional precision, efficiency, and durability for industrial motion control applications, converting rotational motion into smooth linear movement with minimal friction and high load capacity.
• Eichenberger Leadscrews (Rondo and Speedy variants) Swiss-made Eichenberger leadscrews including Rondo (round thread) and Speedy variants (fine pitch, standard thread, and inch thread) providing efficient power transmission for linear motion applications across industrial automation and machine building.
• Satellite Roller Screws High-performance satellite roller screws in RV/HRV, RVI (inverted), RVR (recirculating), and RVD (differential) variants engineered for demanding applications requiring high load capacity and precision positioning.
• Trapezoidal Leadscrews Trapezoidal leadscrews available in steel and stainless steel variants, complementing the ballscrew and leadscrew range for general-purpose linear motion applications.
• Linear Guideways (Schneeberger and Hiwin) Linear guideways from Schneeberger and Hiwin providing modern linear motion guidance with technical and economic advantages for the mechanical engineering industry, including integrated measuring systems such as MINISCALE PLUS.
• Zimmer Linear Clamps Linear clamping solutions by Zimmer including pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and manual hand clamps plus adapting plates for industrial and automation applications.
• Zimmer Robot Grippers Robot grippers by Zimmer available in 2 jaw parallel, 2 jaw angular, and 3 jaw concentric variants, plus tool changers for automation systems.
• Anti-Vibration Mounts Vibration isolation mounts including bobbin mounts, heavy duty bell mounts, and marine mounts designed for various industrial environments.
• Bearings Bearing products including miniature ball bearings, standard ball bearings, ball transfer units, and Oilite bearing bushes for general industrial and motion control use.
• Apex Dynamics Gearboxes Power transmission products including inline planetary gearboxes, right angle gearboxes, spiral bevel right angle gearboxes, and couplings for industrial power transmission applications.
• Power Transmission Components Power transmission components including pulleys, couplings, gears and racks, and bushes for industrial applications.
• CNC Machining Services Precision CNC turning and milling services enabling manufacture of custom parts to customer drawings, including end journal machining, sub-contract machining, and custom ballscrew/lead screw nut manufacturing in aluminium, stainless steel, mild steel, tecaform and peek.
• Specialist Coatings Low friction and protective coatings available for ballscrew nuts to enhance performance, longevity, and wear resistance in industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ballscrews are more efficient and have longer life span than acme or trapezoidal threads due to ball bearings housed within the nut

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Eichenberger GewindecoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distribution partnership for Swiss-made Eichenberger Gewinde cold-rolled ballscrews and leadscrews. Moore International is the UK's leading distributor and largest stockist of Eichenberger products outside Switzerland.
• SchneebergercoreTechnology or IntegrationKey UK distributor of Swiss-made Schneeberger Linear motion products including linear guideways. Schneeberger is synonymous with modern linear guide technology for the mechanical engineering industry.
• HIWINcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of HIWIN ballscrews and linear motion products, complementing the premium Eichenberger range with rolled ballscrew options for various industrial applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• THK: THK is a Japanese global leader in linear motion products including ballscrews, linear guides, and actuators. It competes with Moore International across the UK precision engineering and machine builder customer base for both standard catalog and configured motion component sales.
• Bishop-Wisecarver: Bishop-Wisecarver is a US-based manufacturer of linear guide systems, slides, and motion components for industrial automation. It serves the same OEM machine builder and automation integrator use cases that Moore targets, and is comparable in scale and specialization.
• HepcoMotion: HepcoMotion is a UK-based specialist in linear motion, slides, and heavy-duty guided systems serving machine builders across industrial automation. It directly overlaps with Moore in linear guideways and adjacent motion components for OEM machine-building customers in the British market.
• Hiwin: Hiwin is a Taiwan-headquartered global manufacturer of ballscrews, linear guideways, and linear motion components. It is also one of Moore International's principal brand partners, but as a manufacturer it competes head-to-head with the products Moore distributes, making it the closest direct comparable.
• Eichenberger Gewinde: Eichenberger Gewinde is the Swiss precision ballscrew and leadscrew manufacturer for which Moore International is the largest stockist outside Switzerland. It directly competes with Moore in any end-customer sale where it bypasses distribution, and defines the premium quality and pricing benchmark in Moore's portfolio.
• Igus: Igus is a German manufacturer of polymer bearings, lead screws and linear modules targeting low- to mid-cost industrial automation. It competes with Moore's leadscrew and linear guide offering, particularly for cost-sensitive machine builder customers in the UK and Europe.
• Schneeberger: Schneeberger is the Swiss manufacturer of linear guideways, crossed-roller bearings and linear motion systems that Moore International distributes in the UK. It competes where it sells direct to OEMs and large machine builders, particularly in high-precision mechatronics applications.
• Nook Industries: Nook Industries is a US-based specialist in lead screws, ballscrews, and linear actuators. It is a pure-play direct comparable on lead/ballscrew products and custom machined screws for industrial OEM customers, similar to Moore's custom CNC nut and leadscrew business.

Broad incumbents

• SKF: SKF is a Swedish bearings and motion control incumbent with a broad linear motion offering. While its core is bearings, it directly overlaps with Moore's motion component business for industrial customers seeking single-supplier consolidation across bearings, ballscrews, and linear guides.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a large global motion and control specialist whose portfolio spans linear motion, pneumatics, hydraulics, and assembly technology. It overlaps broadly with Moore's ballscrew and linear guide offering but as part of a much wider portfolio aimed at large industrial OEMs and factory automation customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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