Cuthbertson Laird Group

What Cuthbertson Laird Group does

Cuthbertson Laird Group was a UK-based provider of electrical test and measurement equipment, professional calibration services, and safety and compliance training. In 2022 it was acquired by PASS Ltd and now operates as a retained brand under the PASS Ltd umbrella, with the legal entity transitioning to PASS Ltd.

The company runs an integrated three-vertical service model delivered through dedicated UK-facing websites: tester.co.uk sells industry-leading measurement and electrical testing tools, calibrate.co.uk provides professional calibration with fast turnaround times, and pass.co.uk delivers expert-led safety and compliance training at nationwide training centres. The three lines are positioned as a bundled offering for buyers who need equipment, ongoing calibration, and workforce certification within a single procurement relationship.

Commercially, Cuthbertson Laird / PASS Ltd pursues a direct-to-buyer motion through its own e-commerce storefronts targeting SMBs, individual professionals, and industrial/commercial businesses requiring electrical testing and safety compliance. Revenue derives from hardware sales, professional calibration services, and training course fees. No public pricing, revenue figures, headcount, or ownership structure beyond the 2022 acquisition are disclosed in available sources.

Name

Cuthbertson Laird Group

Legal name

PASS Ltd

Website

https://cuthbertsonlaird.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK-based provider of electrical test equipment, professional calibration, and safety compliance training, now operating as PASS Ltd following its 2022 acquisition, serving industrial and commercial businesses across Britain through three dedicated websites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Testing, Calibration & Safety Training Services

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Testing & Certification (Protection Relays, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAHAG), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Electrical testing equipment
• Calibration services
• Safety compliance training
• Test measurement tools
• Instrument calibration

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Test Equipment Sales: Sale of industry-leading measurement and electrical testing tools through dedicated e-commerce platform (tester.co.uk).
2. Calibration Services: Professional calibration services for test equipment with fast turnaround times, offered through calibrate.co.uk.
3. Training Services: Expert-led safety and compliance training courses delivered at nationwide training centres, offered through pass.co.uk.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Cuthbertson Laird Group supplies industry-leading electrical measurement and testing tools, provides professional calibration services for test and measurement equipment with fast turnaround times, and delivers expert-led safety and compliance training courses at nationwide training centres. Since 2022 it has operated as part of PASS Ltd, with the three service lines delivered through the dedicated tester.co.uk, calibrate.co.uk, and pass.co.uk platforms.

Product overview

Cuthbertson Laird Group, now operating under PASS Ltd following a 2022 acquisition, offers a unified portfolio of three interconnected service brands: Tester.co.uk for measurement and electrical testing equipment, Calibrate.co.uk for professional calibration services, and PASS.co.uk for safety and compliance training. The three brands operate as an integrated offering where customers can access test equipment, calibration services, and training through separate branded platforms under unified management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tester.co.uk — Electrical Test Equipment Online platform supplying industry-leading measurement and electrical testing tools for UK industrial and commercial businesses whose staff carry out professional electrical testing.
• Calibrate.co.uk — Calibration Services Professional calibration service for test and measurement equipment, delivered with fast turnaround via a dedicated online platform; intended for businesses that need to maintain the accuracy and traceability of their instruments.
• Pass.co.uk — Safety & Compliance Training Expert-led safety and compliance training courses delivered at PASS Ltd's nationwide training centres, aimed at engineers and safety personnel who need formal certification in electrical safety and regulatory compliance.

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

One partnership is on record.

• PASS LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Cuthbertson Laird became part of PASS Ltd in 2022. This acquisition provides customers with wider access to product range, increased calibration scope, and nationwide training centres. The branding transitioned to PASS Ltd while maintaining the service offerings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Megger Group: UK-headquartered manufacturer and supplier of electrical test and measurement equipment, with growing calibration and training service lines. Directly comparable on equipment portfolio, calibration offering, and target customer (electrical contractors and industrial users).
• Martindale Electric: UK manufacturer of electrical test equipment, socket testers, and voltage indicators serving the same electrical contracting and facility maintenance customers. Direct competitor in the UK electrical test tools category.
• Seaward Group: UK-based manufacturer of electrical safety test equipment and PAT testers, with associated calibration services. Comparable across the equipment + calibration service stack that Cuthbertson Laird / PASS Ltd also offers.
• Kewtech Corporation: UK-based supplier of electrical test instruments and accessories targeting the same electrical contractor and industrial safety market. Closely comparable on product range, geographic focus, and customer segments.

Emerging players

• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: German-headquartered manufacturer of measurement technology expanding into electrical and industrial test instruments. Comparable as a measurement-instrument specialist targeting professional trade customers, though with broader HVAC/thermal heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Fluke Corporation: Global leader in professional test and measurement tools for electrical, industrial, and electronics applications. Comparable on product category and customer base, but operates at significantly greater scale and with a broader international footprint.
• City & Guilds: UK awarding body for vocational qualifications including electrical safety and compliance training. Comparable on the training vertical (pass.co.uk) as the dominant certification body whose accreditations drive demand for the type of courses PASS Ltd delivers.
• Beha-Amprobe: European-based manufacturer of professional test and measurement tools for electrical, HVAC, and building diagnostics. Overlaps with Cuthbertson Laird on electrical testing tools targeting trade and industrial professionals.
• Chauvin Arnoux: French manufacturer of measurement and test instruments for electrical applications with a European distribution network. Comparable equipment portfolio and target industrial customer base.
• Hioki E.E. Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of electrical measurement instruments serving industrial and energy markets globally. Comparable product category (electrical test and measurement), though with broader international reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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