Phase 3 Connectors

What Phase 3 Connectors does

Phase 3 Connectors Ltd is a privately owned British manufacturer of industrial power connectors, founded in 2007 by the original Litton VEAM management team and acquired by Andy Glachan in 2015. The company designs, manufactures, and assembles its products at its Liverpool, Merseyside headquarters, selling globally under two brands: Powersafe (single-pole powerlock connectors rated up to 800A, with IP67/IP2X/UL94-VO protection, keyed locking, and crimp or set-screw termination onto copper or aluminium cables) and Showsafe (socapex-compatible multi-pin connectors in 3/5/7/19-pin formats for stage lighting and touring). Supporting product lines include power distribution boxes, environmental dust caps, bimetal aluminium-to-copper connectors, and network connection devices. The product portfolio carries ISO9001, UL, VDE, CE, and RoHS certifications.

The company runs a hybrid go-to-market combining direct online sales through its e-commerce platform and Powersafe Connector Configurator (a quote-driven bespoke order tool) with a global distributor network serving 56+ countries. Wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Peekskill (USA), Brisbane (APAC), Pune (India), and Dubai (MENA) support local sales, stock, and technical service, with an Ireland-based EU distribution base announced for post-Brexit duty-free shipping. Pricing is quote-based rather than list-published, with a 12-month manufacturer warranty and live FedEx shipping rates.

Phase 3 serves five primary verticals: events and entertainment (Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Glastonbury, Royal Wedding, Commonwealth Games), power generation and utilities, military and aerospace (including spacecraft launch power systems), cable assembly, and stage/AV. Named enterprise customers include SES (Entertainment Services) Ltd as a sole supplier, EESCO, and Cross Country Infrastructure Services Canada. The company remains privately held with no disclosed funding rounds and growth funded organically through reinvestment since 2015.

Name

Phase 3 Connectors

Legal name

Phase 3 Connectors Ltd

Website

https://p3connectors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Phase 3 Connectors is a privately owned British manufacturer of industrial power connectors — Powersafe single-pole devices rated up to 800A and Showsafe Socapex multi-pin connectors — sold globally through direct e-commerce and a distributor network spanning 56+ countries to events, power generation, military, and stage/AV customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Connectors

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAEAF

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Electrical Distribution & Wiring Devices (Panels, Breakers, Cables, Connectors)

SECONDARYHDAHAOAA

Connectors (Power/Signal/High-Speed)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Semiconductors & Electronic Components/Connectors, Interconnects & Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

SECONDARYIMAGAEAA

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Electrical Distribution & Wiring Devices (Panels, Breakers, Cables, Connectors)

Keywords

• Industrial power connectors
• Single pole powerlock connectors
• Socapex multi-pin connectors
• High current cable connectors
• Temporary power distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Power Connectors: Revenue generated from the sale of industrial power connector products including Powersafe single-pole connectors, Showsafe socapex connectors, distribution boxes, environmental dust caps, bimetal connectors, and network connection devices. Sales conducted through online e-commerce platform and global distributor network.
2. Product Accessories and Spare Parts: Sales of connector accessories, spare parts, and related equipment through the online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Phase 3 Connectors designs, manufactures, and assembles industrial power connectors in Great Britain, sold under the Powersafe brand (single-pole powerlock plugs and sockets rated up to 800A) and the Showsafe brand (Socapex multi-pin connectors for stage lighting). The company sells directly through its own e-commerce platform and Powersafe Connector Configurator, and indirectly through a global distributor network serving 56+ countries across power generation, events, military/aerospace, cable assembly, and entertainment industries.

Product overview

Phase 3 Connectors manufactures industrial power connectors under two main brands: Powersafe and Showsafe. Powersafe is the core product line featuring single pole connectors (up to 800A), power distribution boxes, environmental dust caps, and bimetal connectors for copper-to-aluminium cable connections. Showsafe is a sub-brand focused on Socapex multi-pin connectors for stage lighting applications. The products are sold as individual components and as complete connector sets, with accessories including network connection devices and dust caps. All products are designed, manufactured and assembled in Great Britain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Powersafe: Single pole connectors rated up to 800A for power distribution. Powersafe connectors are described as the highest rated, safest and finest quality powerlock plugs and sockets, available for crimp or set screw termination onto low voltage copper or aluminium power cables.
• Showsafe

Products and services

• Powersafe Single Pole Connectors Phase 3's flagship product: the highest-rated, safest powerlock plugs and sockets rated up to 800A, featuring keyed locking mechanism, IP67 water and dust protection, UL94-V0 flame retardant materials, and IP2X finger-proof protection. Available for crimp or set-screw termination onto low-voltage copper or aluminium power cables. Sold globally to power generation, events, military/aerospace, and cable assembly industries.
• Powersafe Power Distribution Boxes Electrical connection point for Powersafe single pole connectors, enabling power distribution in industrial applications where single pole connectors are aggregated into a single box for organized deployment.
• Powersafe Environmental Dust Caps Heavy duty protective caps for Powersafe high current power connectors, providing environmental protection against dust and moisture ingress when connectors are not in use.
• Bimetal Connectors Industrial connectors designed to connect aluminium cables in high current circuits that incorporate copper cable and busbars, enabling reliable transition between aluminium and copper conductors in industrial power installations.
• Network Connection Devices Industrial network connection devices chosen by electrical utility and temporary power companies across the globe for power network interconnection in utility and temporary distribution applications.
• Showsafe Socapex Multi-Pin Connectors Phase 3's Showsafe range of Socapex multi-pin connectors designed for professional touring and stage lighting applications. Available in 3-pin, 5-pin, 7-pin, and 19-pin formats with crimp or solder termination. Features gold plated contacts rated up to 25A, IP67 dust and water protection, spider clamp cable strain relief, and UL Certification for use in the US and Canada. Sold as line or panel format source or drain plugs and sockets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Power connectors used at major global events including Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Royal Wedding, Glastonbury Festival, and more
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global electrification, robotics, and industrial automation major with a broad connector, switchgear, and power distribution portfolio. Competes indirectly in industrial electrical connections and power generation adjacencies to Phase 3's customer base.
• TE Connectivity: One of the world's largest connector manufacturers with industrial, aerospace, and energy connector lines. Competes in adjacent high-current connector segments and supplies similar enterprise customers at much larger scale.
• Eaton: Global power management major with industrial control and high-current connection products serving utilities, data centers, and heavy industry. Competes in adjacent segments and is a common incumbent competitor in industrial power distribution.
• Hubbell Incorporated: US electrical products major offering industrial plugs, receptacles, and high-current connection systems alongside a broad wiring device portfolio. Overlaps with Phase 3 in industrial and entertainment power distribution applications.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment major with a broad industrial connector, socket, and power distribution portfolio. Targets overlapping utility, infrastructure, and event/entertainment end customers with much larger scale and geographic footprint.
• Amphenol: Global connector giant with extensive industrial, military, and power connector lines including high-current products. Far broader portfolio and R&D scale than Phase 3, but overlaps directly in industrial/military power connector procurement.

Emerging players

• ITT Cannon (VEAM): ITT's VEAM line is the direct heritage from which Phase 3's Powersafe product descended; today it markets a broader connector portfolio including industrial power connectors. Comparable in industrial/military connector category, though Phase 3 has focused more narrowly on high-current powerlock designs.

Direct peers

• Marechal Electric: French specialist manufacturer of industrial high-current plugs, sockets, and power connectors (DS / DSN product families). Most direct comparable to Phase 3 in the high-current single-pole connector niche for events, power generation, and harsh-environment applications.
• Bals Elektrotechnik: German specialist in CEE industrial connectors, plugs, and sockets for events, construction, and industrial markets. Closely comparable product portfolio (industrial plugs/sockets) and distribution approach via electrical wholesalers.
• MENNEKES: German manufacturer of industrial plugs, sockets, and CEE-type power connectors up to 125A-plus ranges. Direct competitor in industrial power connections used in events, power distribution, and infrastructure with overlapping target customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/phase3ltd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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