Engineering Computer Services

What Engineering Computer Services does

Engineering Computer Services (ECS NZ) is a privately held, locally owned industrial electrical, automation, and networking supplies distributor headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand, operating since 1983. The company sells through a direct e-commerce platform (ECS Express Store at express.ecsnz.com) and phone-based ordering to industrial and commercial electrical contractors, electricians, and maintenance professionals throughout New Zealand. ECS NZ offers a catalog of over 5,000 stocked parts spanning power and control cables, data and Ethernet/fibre cables, cable connectors, SERVO assemblies, cable glands, conduits, switchboard components, automation and networking equipment, sensors, solar installation products, tools, and marking systems, representing more than one million metres of cable inventory held in Hamilton.

The business is built on long-standing distribution agreements with major international industrial brands including LAPP (covering ÖLFLEX, UNITRONIC, ETHERLINE, HITRONIC, EPIC, SKINTOP, FLEXIMARK), ABB, Rittal, WAGO, Wieland Electric, Stäubli, MOXA, Pepperl+Fuchs, and approximately 15 additional manufacturers. ECS NZ pairs this third-party distribution with value-added services: custom cable harnessing and customised cable manufacturing using LAPP components, plus an equipment rental offering. Pre-assembled SERVO harnesses for Siemens, Rockwell, and SEW motor systems extend the offering into integrated automation solutions.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time unit-priced product sales (per metre, per unit, or per bulk pack) with prices excluding GST. Distribution is exclusively domestic, with overnight nationwide delivery from Kaitaia to Invercargill, free delivery on web orders exceeding NZ$100, and no cutting fees on stocked cables. The company employs between 11 and 50 people, operates from a single warehouse and headquarters at 7-19 Ruffell Road in Hamilton, and serves enterprise and trade customers through account-based credit arrangements and promotional campaigns.

Name

Engineering Computer Services

Legal name

ECS Express Store

Website

https://ecsnz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Engineering Computer Services (ECS NZ) is a privately owned Hamilton-based industrial electrical, automation, and networking supplies distributor selling 5,000+ stocked parts from brands such as LAPP, ABB, Rittal, and MOXA to electrical contractors and maintenance professionals throughout New Zealand via an e-commerce platform with overnight nationwide delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK), Power Supplies, Batteries & Charging Components Retail (CRACAKAD)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical supplies
• Cable distribution
• Automation components
• Industrial networking equipment
• Electrical contractor supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

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: ECS NZ generates revenue through the sale of industrial electrical supplies including cables, connectors, automation products, and tools. Products are sold per unit, per meter, or in bulk packs with pricing excluding GST.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Engineering Computer Services (ECS NZ) distributes industrial electrical, automation, and networking products through its ECS Express online store, offering over 5,000 different parts and more than 1 million metres of cable from global brands such as LAPP, ABB, Rittal, WAGO, Wieland, Stäubli, and MOXA. The company supplies power and control cables, data and fibre cables, industrial connectors, cable glands, SERVO assemblies, switchboard components, solar installation parts, automation hardware, sensors, tools, and protective cases to electrical contractors and industrial customers across New Zealand, with overnight delivery nationwide and free delivery on orders over NZD 100.

Product overview

ECS NZ (Engineering Computer Services) is a New Zealand-based industrial electrical supplies distributor operating as an e-commerce platform (ECS Express Store). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 5,000 different parts and stocks over 1 million metres of cable from multiple international brands including LAPP (UNITRONIC, ÖLFLEX, ETHERLINE, HITRONIC, EPIC, SKINTOP, FLEXIMARK), Rittal, ABB, Pepperl+Fuchs, Stäubli, WAGO, Wieland, MOXA, and others. The product offering spans 15 core product categories: Power & Control Cables, Data Cables, Ethernet & Fibre Cables, Cable Connectors, SERVO Assemblies, Cable Glands, Flexible Cable Conduits, Cable Accessories, Solar, Switchboard Products, Automation, Marking Systems, Tools, Sensors, and Cases and Lights. In addition to product sales, ECS NZ provides value-added services including LAPP Harnessing (custom cable assembly), Customised Cables, and Rental Equipment. The company is locally owned in Hamilton, New Zealand, with no cutting fees for stocked cables and offers overnight delivery throughout New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power & Control Cables Industrial power and control cables for various electrical installations, supplied to electrical contractors and industrial customers across New Zealand.
• Data Cables Data transmission cables for signal, instrumentation, fieldbus, and industrial networking applications.
• Ethernet & Fibre Cables Network connectivity cables including CAT-rated Ethernet and fibre optic cables for industrial networking.
• Cable Connectors Industrial cable connectors for power, signal, sensor, and solar applications across automation and building electrical installations.
• SERVO Assemblies Pre-assembled servo cable harnesses compatible with major automation platforms, available in static and dynamic configurations.
• Cable Glands Cable entry solutions for industrial, EMC, hygienic, and hazardous area applications.
• Solar Installation Components Components for solar PV installations including cables, isolators, fusing, MCBs, and surge protection.
• Switchboard Products Switchboard components and control gear for electrical panel building and distribution.
• Automation Products Industrial automation and networking equipment for control systems and remote connectivity.
• Industrial Sensors Industrial sensors for automation and process control applications.
• Industrial Electrical Tools Professional hand tools and tool kits for electrical installation work.
• LAPP Harnessing Service Custom cable harness assembly services built from LAPP components for project-specific industrial requirements.
• Customised Cables Service Custom cable manufacturing and configuration services tailored to specific project requirements.
• Equipment Rental Service Equipment rental services for temporary or project-based electrical installation needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Overnight delivery from Kaitaia to Invercargill
• +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

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LAPPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLAPP is a primary supplier brand for ECS NZ, offering cables under brands including ÖLFLEX, UNITRONIC, ETHERLINE, HITRONIC, EPIC, SILVYN, SKINTOP, and FLEXIMARK. ECS distributes LAPP's industrial cable and connector products throughout New Zealand.
• RittalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRittal supplies electrical enclosures and industrial enclosures that ECS NZ distributes, providing enclosures for electrical installations and automation systems.
• ABBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABB supplies low voltage switchgear including MCBs, RCDs, main switches, and related products that ECS NZ distributes throughout New Zealand.
• WAGOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWAGO supplies terminal blocks, quick connectors, gelboxes, power supplies, and smart printers that ECS NZ distributes for industrial electrical applications.
• Wieland ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWieland supplies DIN terminals, power supplies, and outdoor/indoor lighting connectors that ECS NZ distributes for building and industrial electrical installations.
• StäublicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStäubli supplies MC4 solar cable connectors and industrial connectors that ECS NZ distributes for solar installations and industrial applications.
• MOXAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOXA supplies industrial networking equipment including Ethernet switches, LTE gateways, media converters, and industrial cellular solutions that ECS NZ distributes for automation and networking applications.
• Pepperl+FuchsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPepperl+Fuchs supplies industrial sensors and automation components that ECS NZ distributes for industrial sensing applications.
• NOARKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNOARK Electric supplies low voltage switchgear and electrical components that ECS NZ distributes in New Zealand.
• icotekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributoricotek supplies cable gland solutions including multi-hole frames, circular frames, and split inserts that ECS NZ distributes for cable management applications.
• CIMCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIMCO supplies industrial tool kits and hardshell tool cases that ECS NZ distributes for electrical professionals.
• PC ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPC Electric supplies CEE form cable connectors that ECS NZ distributes for industrial electrical connections.
• MERZminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMERZ supplies cam switches including on/off, changeover, and step switches that ECS NZ distributes for control applications.
• Allied TelesisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllied Telesis supplies industrial networking solutions that ECS NZ distributes for network connectivity applications.
• CAMBIUMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAMBIUM supplies industrial wireless networking solutions that ECS NZ distributes for wireless connectivity applications.
• VECOWminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVECOW supplies industrial computing solutions including embedded PCs and industrial computers that ECS NZ distributes for automation applications.
• GaveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGave supplies industrial electrical testing and measurement equipment that ECS NZ distributes in New Zealand.
• ApacerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApacer supplies industrial storage solutions that ECS NZ distributes for industrial computing applications.
• TemposonicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTemposonics supplies linear position sensors that ECS NZ distributes for industrial automation applications.
• Delta MotionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelta Motion supplies motion control products that ECS NZ distributes for industrial automation applications.
• Leine & LindeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeine & Linde supplies industrial encoders and sensors that ECS NZ distributes for industrial automation applications.
• Satec GlobalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatec Global supplies power quality and energy measurement solutions that ECS NZ distributes for industrial applications.
• LS Industrial SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLS Industrial Systems supplies industrial automation products that ECS NZ distributes for automation applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corys Electrical: Major NZ electrical wholesaler serving industrial and commercial contractors with cables, automation, and electrical components. Competes head-to-head with ECS NZ for the same NZ electrical contractor customer base.
• AutomationDirect: Direct-to-customer industrial automation products distributor specializing in PLCs, I/O, drives, motors, and networking. Overlaps with ECS NZ's automation category and e-commerce-led distribution model.
• Ideal Electrical Suppliers: One of New Zealand's largest electrical wholesalers, distributing cables, switchgear, lighting, and industrial electrical products to contractors. Directly comparable to ECS NZ in customer base, product categories, and NZ market focus.
• element14 New Zealand: Electronics and industrial components distributor serving design engineers and buyers across NZ/Australia. Overlaps with ECS NZ in connectors, industrial networking, and automation product categories.
• RS Components New Zealand: Global industrial components and electronics distributor serving NZ engineers and buyers with broad SKU range including cables, connectors, automation, and tools. E-commerce-led model directly comparable to ECS NZ's express.ecsnz.com platform.

Broad incumbents

• Digi-Key Electronics: Global electronic components distributor offering millions of SKUs including industrial automation, sensors, and connectors. Competes with ECS NZ for component-level sales to NZ industrial customers.
• Mouser Electronics: Global authorized distributor of electronic components and industrial automation products with extensive catalog. Larger scale but competes with ECS NZ for industrial electronic component and connector sales.
• Rexel New Zealand: Global electrical distribution leader with NZ operations, offering broad electrical products, lighting, and energy solutions to industrial and commercial customers. Larger scale and broader portfolio than ECS NZ.

Others

• WAGO New Zealand: Manufacturer of interconnection and automation products (terminal blocks, power supplies, I/O) that ECS NZ distributes. Included as a key supplier relationship defining ECS NZ's product portfolio and a comparable industrial automation business.
• LAPP Australia & New Zealand: Manufacturer of cables, connectors, and cable accessories under ÖLFLEX, UNITRONIC, ETHERLINE, and other brands. Direct supplier to ECS NZ and the anchor brand defining its cable product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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