What Blakley Electrics does

Blakley Electrics is a UK-based private limited manufacturer (Blakley Electrics Ltd) headquartered in Crayford, Kent, specialising in low voltage (230V and 400V) and reduced low voltage (110V) electrical distribution, protection, and site lighting equipment. The company operates five core product categories — Permanent Distribution, Temporary Distribution, Protection, Site Lighting, and Transformers (100VA to 250kVA, 12V to 3300V) — and serves twelve distinct verticals including construction, rail (London Underground and Network Rail), nuclear (Sellafield specification), military, events, industrial building services, docks and harbours, education, public realm, power generation, food/beverage/pharmaceutical, and water industry. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware sales of standard catalogue products and bespoke custom-built assemblies, with pricing on a per-unit basis ranging from approximately £11 (LED bulkhead) to several thousand pounds for high-current mains distribution assemblies and custom transformers.

The business is differentiated less by volume scale than by vertical-specific certifications and bespoke engineering capability. Blakley holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 quality and environmental certifications, LUL (London Underground) approval, RISQS rail industry qualification, FORS Silver fleet certification, and UKAS-accredited testing credentials. These accreditations, combined with 65+ years of operating history, enable specification-stage wins in regulated infrastructure projects where procurement is closed to non-approved suppliers. Sub-brands include i-Site (sensor-based intelligent site lighting), Flori-67/3P (110V plug-in lighting range), Power Cluster (bespoke combination socket assemblies), Eco-Tx (energy-efficient transformers), and LineLite LED (110V construction ropelight). Go-to-market is direct-to-customer via e-commerce, phone sales, and a logistics partner network, with two UK collection hubs and same-day despatch on orders placed before 1pm. Customer concentration is diversified across named enterprise accounts (Network Rail, military, nuclear, event organisers, dockside operators) and a long tail of construction SMBs purchasing through the online storefront at a £50 minimum order value.

The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no funding history, no M&A activity, and a headcount of 11-50 employees. The 65-year continuous operating history and absence of disclosed leadership changes or capital events suggests founder- or family-controlled ownership of a stable niche industrial manufacturer. Operational footprint is anchored in the UK, with global shipping available through logistics partners but no disclosed dedicated international sales infrastructure. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary software platforms are disclosed; the technology base is electrical and mechanical engineering, with sensor-based automation embedded in the i-Site lighting range.

Name

Blakley Electrics

Legal name

Blakley Electrics Ltd

Website

https://blakley.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blakley Electrics is a UK-based private manufacturer (est. 1957, 11-50 employees) of low voltage power distribution, protection, transformer, and LED site lighting equipment, serving construction, rail, nuclear, military, and events verticals through direct e-commerce, bespoke engineering, and LUL/RISQS/nuclear-certified products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transformers (Power, Distribution, Instrument, Specialty) (IMAGAAAA), Circuit Protection Devices (MCBs, MCCBs, ACBs, fuses, RCD/GFCI, surge protection) (IMAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Electrical distribution equipment
• Power transformers
• Site lighting solutions
• Low voltage distribution
• RCD protection devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Crayford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Distribution Equipment Sales: Sale of permanent and temporary low voltage distribution equipment including MCB boards, changeover assemblies, power clusters, ground mounted assemblies, CT chambers, pillars, and socket assemblies. Revenue generated through one-time product sales.
2. Site Lighting Products: Sale of LED site lighting products including bulkheads, floodlights, anti-corrosive fittings, festoon strings, ropelights, and intelligent lighting systems. Both standard and custom configurations available.
3. Power Transformers: Sale of transformers ranging from 100VA to 250kVA with voltages from 12V to 3300V. Includes standard industrial, construction site, industry-specific (London Underground, Network Rail, Nuclear), and bespoke custom transformers.
4. Electrical Protection Equipment: Sale of protection products including RCD protected sockets, safe supply units, sensor-based RCDs, earth leakage sensors, and earth continuity monitors.
5. Custom/Bespoke Products: Custom fabrication services for specialized applications including nuclear sector equipment, military power distribution, dockside service units, and industry-specific requirements. Pricing by arrangement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Blakley Electrics designs, manufactures, and distributes low voltage (230V/400V) and reduced low voltage (110V) electrical distribution equipment, power transformers (100VA to 250kVA), and LED site lighting products. The portfolio spans permanent and temporary distribution assemblies, RCD-based protection devices, intelligent and conventional site lighting, and industry-specific certified products for construction, rail, nuclear, military, events, and industrial applications. Both standard catalogue items and custom/bespoke fabrications are supplied, supported by in-house technical engineering.

Product overview

Blakley Electrics is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in high performance power and lighting products with over 65 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of five core product categories: Permanent Distribution (low voltage distribution equipment for permanent installations including distribution boards, changeover assemblies, power clusters, and ground mounted assemblies), Temporary Distribution (equipment for temporary installations including mains distribution assemblies, enclosed isolators, and event power equipment), Protection (RCDs, protected sockets, safe supply units, and earth leakage sensors), Site Lighting (LED lighting products including i-Site intelligent lighting, Flori-67/3P plug-in range, bulkheads, floodlights, and ropelights), and Transformers (100VA to 250kVA ratings for industrial, construction, rail, and nuclear applications). The company is accredited to ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard and provides both standard and custom/bespoke products serving industries including construction, events, military, nuclear, rail, water, docks and harbours, and public realm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• i-Site: Intelligent site lighting system with movement and light level detection technology.
• Power Cluster
• Eco-Tx Series
• LineLite LED
• Flori-67

Products and services

• Permanent Distribution Equipment Low voltage (230V and 400V) and reduced low voltage (110V) electrical distribution equipment for permanent installations, including distribution boards, changeover assemblies, power clusters, ground mounted assemblies, CT chambers, pillars, and socket assemblies. Sold to construction firms, industrial facilities, utilities, nuclear sites, rail infrastructure operators, and public realm customers.
• Temporary Distribution Equipment Low voltage (230V and 400V) and reduced low voltage (110V) electrical distribution equipment for temporary installations, including mains distribution assemblies (Form 4 Standard, B Series 100A-1600A, E Series up to 125A), enclosed isolators, automatic and manual changeover assemblies, event power equipment, and military power distribution assemblies. Sold to construction companies, event organizers, and military/defence customers.
• Electrical Protection Equipment Equipment to protect, monitor, and control electrical circuits, preventing harm to persons and damage to property and equipment. Includes RCD protected sockets (110V, 230V, 400V), safe supply units (CELU, FELU, WELU series), sensor-based RCDs up to 2000A, and earth leakage sensors. Sold to construction sites, educational establishments, laboratories, and industrial users.
• Site Lighting Products Fixed and portable LED lighting products and lighting control systems designed to operate at Reduced Low Voltage (110V), including the i-Site intelligent lighting system with movement and light level detection, LED bulkheads, floodlights, task lights, festoon strings, and ropelights. Sold to construction firms, event organizers, industrial facilities, dockside operations, and rail/depot sites.
• Power Transformers Step-up and step-down power transformers in ratings from 100VA to 250kVA and voltages from 12V to 3300V, including standard industrial transformers, construction site transformers, industry-specific variants for London Underground, Network Rail, and Nuclear sectors, and bespoke industrial transformers. Sold to construction, rail, nuclear, industrial, and military customers.
• i-Site Intelligent Site Lighting System Proprietary intelligent site lighting system with integrated movement (microwave) and ambient light level detection, providing automatic on/off switching and energy savings on construction and industrial sites. Settings are configured on-site. Sold to construction and industrial site operators.
• LED Ultra Floodlight 450W High performance 450W LED floodlight producing 170 lumens per watt with 77,000 lumens total output, 6000K colour temperature, IP65 rated, and compatible with 110V or 230V 50/60Hz supplies. Sold to industrial and site applications users.
• Eco-Tx Series Transformers Energy-efficient industrial transformer series designed for reduced energy consumption in industrial applications. Sold to industrial and commercial customers seeking lower-loss power conversion.
• Power Cluster Combination Socket Assemblies Bespoke-configurable combination socket assemblies rated at 400V and 230V for industrial applications requiring multiple sockets in close proximity, including insulated power clusters, Power Cluster Plus, military hangar variants, and custom configurations. Sold to industrial facilities, military hangars, and M&E contractors.
• Military Power Distribution Equipment Specialised power distribution equipment for UK military applications including portable 13A units, LAPDS, and FEPS compatible assemblies meeting military specifications. Sold to UK armed forces and military bases.
• London Underground and Network Rail Transformers Industry-specific transformers designed to meet the stringent requirements of London Underground (LUL approved) and Network Rail (RISQS qualified) rail infrastructure. Sold to rail operators, depot operators, and rail construction contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• LED Ultra Floodlight delivers 170 lumens per watt efficiency with 77,000 lumens total output
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lucy Electric: UK-based specialist in secondary distribution switchgear and transformer packages for utilities, rail and infrastructure — comparable niche specialist serving overlapping regulated customers.
• Cembre: Manufacturer of electrical connectors, cable accessories, and LV equipment for industrial and rail customers — overlaps with Blakley on installation accessories and rail/infrastructure grade product.
• Hager Group: Specialist in residential and commercial LV distribution boards, panelboards and wiring accessories — direct overlap with Blakley's MCB distribution boards and socket/cluster products, with comparable UK and European presence.
• Legrand: Specialist in wiring devices, distribution boards, and cable management — direct product overlap with Blakley's socket assemblies, protected sockets, and commercial-distribution offerings.
• WAGO: Specialist in electrical interconnection, DIN-rail terminals, and power distribution systems — adjacent product overlap with Blakley's distribution and protection assemblies for industrial/building services.

Regional players

• Rolec Services: UK manufacturer of outdoor electrical hook-ups, EV charge points, and distribution pedestals — comparable UK-based SME targeting public realm, events and EV-charging infrastructure with bespoke manufacturing approach.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Diversified power-management manufacturer with strong LV switchgear, distribution boards, RCDs, and transformer ranges — broad overlap with Blakley's distribution and protection portfolio but at much larger scale.
• ABB: Global electrical equipment and transformer manufacturer with deep presence in UK rail, nuclear and industrial infrastructure — competes with Blakley in distribution assemblies, transformers, and rail/nuclear-qualified products.
• Schneider Electric: Global leader in LV distribution, switchgear, transformers and energy management — competes head-on with Blakley across permanent and temporary distribution, with additional software/digital layers that Blakley lacks.
• Siemens: Major manufacturer of LV switchgear, distribution systems, and transformers; supplies UK rail and infrastructure markets that Blakley also serves, with significant scale advantage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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