Betech
Betech is a UK industrial distributor of electric motors, gearboxes, variable speed drives, and electromagnetic clutches and brakes, serving OEMs, resellers, and end users across manufacturing, food and beverage, HVAC, water treatment, and other verticals through a stock-and-assembly model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersHeckmondwike, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Betech does
Betech (legal entity Betech 100pt Ltd, registered in England, company number 240 4937) is a UK-based industrial distributor headquartered in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, that has operated for over 36 years. Its core business is the distribution of electric motors, gearboxes and geared motors, variable speed drives (VFDs), factory automation products, and electromagnetic clutches and brakes sourced from ten principal manufacturers: Motovario, Baldor-Reliance (ABB), Invertek Drives, Clean-Geartech, ABB, TECO, Pujol (exclusive UK distributor), Mitsubishi Electric, Sprint Electric, and Warner Electric. Betech holds ISO 9001 certification and operates the only officially certified Motovario Assembly Centre (MAC) in the UK, with warehouse staff factory-trained in Italy to assemble custom geared motors to manufacturer standards and final inspection.
The company's revenue model is resale and value-added distribution. Pricing is set against manufacturer list prices with discounts determined by customer type, market sector, and business volume; quotations are valid for 30 days and exclude VAT, carriage, and packing unless stated. Betech operates a sales-led go-to-market combining telephone, email, website quote and enquiry forms, brochure downloads, an online Motovario comparison guide, technical content ('Technically Speaking'), and product videos. Orders are fulfilled via nationwide logistics partners including FedEx and James Wilby Logistics (Pallet Track), with same-day transport available for urgent requirements and next-working-day delivery as standard.
Betech serves two primary customer segments: industrial end users across verticals (manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, recycling, HVAC, water and wastewater, oil and gas, mining) and OEM customers seeking components for built equipment, with a parallel resale channel feeding downstream distributors. Customer concentration risk appears low given the absence of named anchor accounts and the breadth of verticals served. In 2024-2025 the company extended its Motovario partnership for five years, launched new high-power VFD and encoder-free motor lines, exhibited at vertical-specific industry events, and acquired and renovated a major new facility to expand operational capacity.
Betech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Betech
- Legal name
- Betech 100pt Ltd
- Website
- https://betech.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Betech is a UK industrial distributor of electric motors, gearboxes, variable speed drives, and electromagnetic clutches and brakes, serving OEMs, resellers, and end users across manufacturing, food and beverage, HVAC, water treatment, and other verticals through a stock-and-assembly model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Betech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Electric Motors and Gearboxes Distribution
- NAICS
- Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Motors & Generators (3621), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)
Keywords
Where Betech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Heckmondwike
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Betech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Distribution and Resale: Betech generates revenue through distributing and reselling industrial electric motors, gearboxes, geared motors, variable speed drives, and electromagnetic clutches and brakes from leading manufacturers. They offer products from Motovario, Baldor-Reliance (ABB), Invertek, Clean-Geartech, ABB, TECO, Pujol, Mitsubishi, Sprint Electric, and Warner Electric. Pricing is typically based on manufacturer list prices with resale discounts offered depending on customer type, market sector and business volume.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard resale pricing with volume-based discounts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Betech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Betech is a nationwide UK distributor of industrial electric motors, gearboxes, geared motors, variable speed drives (VFDs), automation products, and electromagnetic clutches and brakes sourced from leading manufacturers. The company operates as an authorized distribution partner and the official UK Motovario Assembly Centre (MAC) for custom-built Motovario geared motors. Their offering combines stock availability, technical support, and rapid nationwide delivery to serve resale, OEM, and end-user customers in industrial sectors.
Product overview
Betech is a nationwide distributor of industrial electric motors, gearboxes, geared motors, variable speed drives (VFDs), automation products, and electromagnetic clutches and brakes. The company operates as an authorized partner and distributor for leading manufacturers including Motovario (Italian gearbox manufacturer where Betech serves as UK Assembly Centre), Baldor-Reliance (ABB brand for industrial motors), Invertek Drives (variable frequency drives), ABB NEMA Motors, TECO Electric Motors, Pujol Gearboxes (exclusive UK distributor), Mitsubishi Electric (factory automation), Sprint Electric (DC drives), Warner Electric (clutches and brakes), and Clean-Geartech (hygienic products for food/pharmaceutical industries). The core offering centers on electric motors, gearboxes/geared motors, and variable speed drives, supplemented by the MAC Centre assembly service for custom Motovario geared motor builds.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Motovario Geared Motors Italian-manufactured electric motors, gearboxes, and mechanical speed variators used in industrial and civil applications worldwide. Betech is the UK Assembly Centre and Distribution Partner, building Motovario geared motors to manufacturer standards.
- Baldor-Reliance Electric Motors High-quality, reliable, and energy-efficient industrial electric motors including general purpose, severe duty, washdown duty, pump, explosion proof, variable speed, DC, and servo motors. A brand of ABB.
- Invertek Variable Frequency Drives UK-designed and manufactured variable frequency drives (VFDs) including Optidrive E3, ECO, and P2 series for controlling motor speed and torque in industrial applications.
- ABB NEMA Motors High-efficiency NEMA motors including general purpose, explosion proof, and severe duty motors designed for reliable operation with low life cycle costs.
- TECO Electric Motors and Drives Premium efficiency low voltage motors in aluminium and cast iron frames, along with variable speed drives (L510, A510, E510, S510 series) for the European market.
- Pujol Industrial Gearboxes Industrial gearboxes including helical inline, bevel helical, shaft mounted, and worm units with capacities up to 78,000Nm. Betech is the exclusive UK distributor.
- Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation Factory automation systems including variable speed drives (FR-A800, FR-F800, FR-E800, FR-D700 series), servo systems (MELSERVO), programmable controllers (MELSEC), and HMI tools (GOT).
- Sprint Electric DC Motor Controls DC motor controls and drives including chassis mount, din rail mount, PL/X series high performance, SL series analog, and enclosed DC drives up to 1MW.
- Warner Electric Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes Electromagnetic clutch and brake solutions including basic clutches and brakes, wrap spring clutches, electrically released brakes, packaged clutches and brakes, and tension systems.
- Clean-Geartech Hygienic Geared Motors Hygienic geared motors and gearboxes specifically designed for food and beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Includes APM series aluminium motors, SPM series stainless steel motors, and VFD/VFI/VFN series worm gearboxes.
- Motovario Assembly Centre (MAC) Custom Geared Motor Assembly Officially certified Motovario Assembly Centre providing custom-built Motovario geared motors for fast UK-wide delivery. Offers H Series inline helical, S series shaft mounted, B series bevel helical, and NMRV/NMRV-P worm helical-worm gearboxes built to order with components picked, inspected, assembled to manufacturer standards, and final inspection before dispatch.
Quantifiable outcome
- Same day delivery service available for urgent requirements
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Betech
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles8 records
Betech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Betech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/core and core.
- Motovarioflagship/coreBetech is Motovario's UK Assembly Centre and Distribution Partner, officially certified by the main factory in Italy to build a wide range of Motovario geared motors for fast UK wide delivery. Extended partnership for another 5 years in 2024. Stock components in various forms allow maximum flexibility for helical inline, bevel helical, helical worm or parallel shaft mounted units built quickly to order.
- Baldor-Reliance (ABB)flagship/coreBetech has been a distributor of Baldor-Reliance motors for over 25 years and is now an ABB Value Partner, signifying commitment to providing consistent, quality service. Baldor-Reliance is a leading brand of ABB renowned for high-quality, reliable, and energy-efficient industrial electric motors.
- Invertek Drivesflagship/coreBetech is an official Invertek Drives Sales Partner, providing a huge range of variable frequency drives from stock combined with unrivalled technical support and advice. Invertek is a UK-based company specializing in designing and manufacturing sophisticated yet easy to use variable frequency drives.
- Clean-GeartechcoreBetech is Clean-Geartech's distribution partner in the UK, recommending the best solution for customer applications and budgets. Clean-Geartech is the most innovative manufacturer of motor and gearboxes designed specifically for hygienic processes in food & beverage, meat and poultry processing, fish and seafood production and pharmaceuticals.
- ABBcoreBetech is a UK distributor of ABB NEMA motors, offering comprehensive range of reliable and high efficiency motors for all applications. Combining best materials with superior technology, ABB and Baldor-Reliance NEMA motors are designed to operate reliably with low life cycle costs.
- TECO GroupcoreBetech is a trusted distribution partner of the TECO Group, a global industrial powerhouse operating in 45 countries. They bring a diverse range of high-quality, premium efficiency low voltage motors specifically designed for the European market under the TECO brand.
- Pujolflagship/coreBetech is the exclusive UK distributor for Pujol, a renowned brand within the TECO group. With rich history dating back to 1918, Pujol has evolved into a global leader in manufacturing industrial gearboxes including helical inline, bevel helical, shaft mounted, and worm units with capacities up to 78,000Nm.
- Mitsubishi ElectriccoreBetech is a trusted Mitsubishi Electric Distribution Partner, offering cutting-edge factory automation systems including variable speed drives, servo systems, HMI and visualisation tools, and PLC systems. Products available for same or next-day delivery.
- Sprint ElectriccoreBetech is a trusted distributor of Sprint Electric, delivering advanced DC motor control solutions. Sprint Electric, founded in 1987, designs and manufactures a wide range of digital motor control solutions up to 1MW. Betech provides exceptional support, quick delivery, and an extensive stock of Sprint Electric products.
- Warner ElectriccoreBetech is an established UK distributor and Distribution Partner of Warner Electric, with over 30 years experience. Warner Electric is a global leader in developing electromagnetic clutch and brake solutions, utilizing the latest materials and technologies for challenging applications.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Betech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Bonfiglioli UK: Direct UK subsidiary of Italian gearbox and geared motor manufacturer Bonfiglioli, which Betech explicitly compares against on its Motovario comparison guide; an upstream supplier and adjacent peer rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same product category.
Broad incumbents
- Motion Industries: Leading North American industrial parts distributor (a Genuine Parts Company subsidiary) focused on bearings, power transmission, motors, drives and industrial automation; a broad incumbent with the same core product categories as Betech at much greater scale.
- ERIKS UK: Large UK/European industrial MRO and technical distribution group offering motors, gearboxes, bearings, drives and seals; a broad incumbent serving overlapping customer verticals with a much larger catalogue and engineering services footprint.
- Cromwell Tools (Industrial): UK-wide industrial and MRO distributor with a broad catalogue covering power tools, motors, gearboxes and maintenance products; comparable as a multi-channel UK industrial distributor, though with a wider non-motor product mix.
- Applied Industrial Technologies: Major US industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, motors and motion control products to MRO and OEM customers; a broad incumbent peer operating in the same core product categories as Betech, though predominantly in North America.
Direct peers
- Northern Industrial: UK distributor of industrial drives, motors, gearboxes and automation products with nationwide stock and delivery; a direct UK peer overlapping in VFDs, motors and gearboxes.
- Radwell International: Global industrial parts distributor (with UK operations) offering motors, drives, VFDs and automation components; directly comparable to Betech as a value-added distributor of industrial drive products, though with a much larger e-commerce platform.
- R.A. Rodriguez & Co: UK-based distributor of bearings, power transmission products, gearboxes and motors to industrial customers; the closest direct peer to Betech given overlapping product categories (gearboxes, motors, power transmission) and similar UK-focused distribution model.
- Bearing King: UK-based online distributor of bearings, power transmission components, gearboxes and motors serving industrial customers; a direct UK peer competing on stock, price and delivery for the same core mechanical power transmission categories.
Regional players
- Wajax Industrial Components: Canadian industrial distributor of power transmission, bearings, motors, drives and fluid power with a similar value-added technical distribution model; a regional peer operating in a different geography but with directly comparable product categories and customer profile.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Betech social profiles
Digital presenceBetech compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Betech financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Betech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Betech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Betech M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Betech
What does Betech do?
Betech is a nationwide UK distributor of industrial electric motors, gearboxes, geared motors, variable speed drives (VFDs), automation products, and electromagnetic clutches and brakes sourced from leading manufacturers. The company operates as an authorized distribution partner and the official UK Motovario Assembly Centre (MAC) for custom-built Motovario geared motors. Their offering combines stock availability, technical support, and rapid nationwide delivery to serve resale, OEM, and end-user customers in industrial sectors.
Is Betech a public or private company?
Betech is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Betech founded?
Betech was founded in 1988. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Betech based?
Betech is headquartered in Heckmondwike, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Betech make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Distribution and Resale.
Who are Betech's main competitors?
Bonfiglioli UK is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Motion Industries, ERIKS UK, Cromwell Tools (Industrial) and Applied Industrial Technologies. Direct peers are Northern Industrial, Radwell International, R.A. Rodriguez & Co and Bearing King. Wajax Industrial Components is listed as a regional player.
Does Betech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Betech.
What industry is Betech in?
Betech's product category is Industrial Electric Motors and Gearboxes Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAM, Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings). Its NAICS code is 333612 and its SIC code is 3621.