What CRD Devices does

CRD Devices Ltd is a privately held UK specialist distributor and manufacturer of linear and rotary motion control products, founded in 1995 and headquartered at a 20,000 square foot facility in Shildon, County Durham. The company operates under a direct-to-customer model with phone, email, and online quote-based sales, supported by Sales Engineers available for next-day site visits. Its stated go-to-market emphasises application engineering support, in-house manufacturing, and rapid customisation turnaround.

The company's core offering spans eight product categories: DC geared motors (Bühler Motor, Transtecno Minitecno), planetary and spiral bevel gearboxes (Apex Dynamics, with 100,000+ units held in stock), height adjustable lifting systems (Ergoswiss electric spindle and hydraulic), electric linear actuators (MecVel, Moteck, Hiwin, Warner Linear), linear motion components including Hiwin ballscrews and linear guideways, Hiwin direct-drive linear and torque motors, MecVel and Power Jacks screw jacks, and Hiwin AC servo motors and drives with EtherCAT field bus support. CRD holds the largest UK stock of Hiwin products and offers a custom linear actuator manufacturing service covering prototyping, life testing, and design, as well as a linear actuator repair service. Quality posture is anchored by ISO 9001 and AS9120 certifications and EN60601-1, CE, PSE, UL, and RoHS compliance on medical-grade products.

Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of stocked and custom motion control components, with pricing set per quote on a multi-year contract cadence. The customer base is diversified across at least eight verticals — Aerospace & Defence, Automation & Material Handling, Engineering, Farm & Agriculture, Heavy Industrial, Medical & Healthcare, Renewable Energy, and Off Highway / Construction — with named references spanning industrial (PB Industrial, Tumi Ltd), home care (Home Care UK), and healthcare (Park Dean Hospital) end markets. Geographic reach is centred on the UK and broader European Community, with the multilingual website signalling intent to serve customers further afield.

Name

CRD Devices

Legal name

CRD Devices Ltd

Website

https://crd-devices.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CRD Devices Ltd is a privately held UK specialist distributor and manufacturer of linear and rotary motion control products, founded in 1995 in County Durham, supplying industrial, medical, aerospace, agricultural, and construction customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motion Control Components

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG), Linear Motion & Actuation (Linear Motors, Electric Cylinders, Actuators) (IMAGACAG), Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces) (IMAHAGAJ), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Motion control components
• Linear actuators
• Electric actuators
• Servo motors drives
• Screw jacks

Headquarters

HQ city

Shildon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Motion Control Components Sales: CRD Devices generates revenue through the sale of linear and rotary motion control products including electric linear actuators, gearboxes, ballscrews, linear motors, servo motors, screw jacks, and height adjustable systems. They operate as both a stockist/distributor of branded products and a manufacturer of custom linear actuators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CRD Devices manufactures and distributes linear and rotary motion control products, including electric linear actuators, gearboxes, ballscrews, linear guideways, screw jacks, linear/torque motors, DC geared motors, servo motors and drives, and height adjustable lifting systems. The company operates as both a stockist/distributor of branded partner products (Hiwin, MecVel, Apex, Moteck, Warner Linear, Bühler Motor, Transtecno, YYC, Zimmer Group) and an in-house manufacturer of custom linear actuators, providing prototyping, life testing, application engineering support, and repair services.

Product overview

CRD Devices is a specialist UK distributor and manufacturer of linear and rotary motion control products, operating from a 20,000 square foot facility in County Durham since 1995. The product portfolio is organized around eight core categories: DC Geared Motors (Bühler and Transtecno Minitecno brands), Gearboxes (APEX planetary), Height Adjustable Lifting Systems (Ergoswiss electric spindle and hydraulic), Linear Actuators (MecVel, Moteck, Hiwin, Warner Linear sourced), Linear Motion Components (Hiwin ballscrews, guideways, shafts), Linear Motors and Torque Motors (Hiwin direct-drive), Screw Jacks and Industrial Actuators (MecVel, Power Jacks), and Servo Motors and Drives (Hiwin AC servo). The company also offers repair and manufacturing services for linear actuators, providing engineering support from prototyping through to volume production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DC Geared Motors

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HiwincoreTechnology or IntegrationHiwin Technologies Corp. specialises in the innovation and manufacturing of ballscrew and motion control components. CRD Devices is the largest UK stockist of Hiwin products including linear actuators, linear guideways, ballscrews, and torque motors.
• MecVelcoreTechnology or IntegrationSince 1987 MecVel has been a market leader in developing and manufacturing electric linear actuators and mechanical screw jacks. CRD Devices stocks the full range of MecVel products.
• Buhler MotorcoreTechnology or IntegrationBuhler Motor is renowned across the world for high-quality electric drive technology, providing intelligent solutions with motors, gear motors and pumps for automotive, healthcare, aviation and industrial applications.
• TranstechnocoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Transtecno Group designs, manufactures and markets a complete range of solutions for power transmissions including geared DC motors and gearboxes.
• MoteckcoreTechnology or IntegrationFor over 20 years Moteck has designed and manufactured high quality Linear Actuators and Control Systems. CRD Devices stocks the full range of Moteck products.
• Apex DynamicscoreTechnology or IntegrationFor over 20 years, Apex Dynamics has been a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of planetary gearboxes. CRD Devices offers the APEX range of high-performance planetary gearboxes backed by over 100,000 units in stock.
• Warner LinearcoreTechnology or IntegrationWarner Linear is a global leader in the development of innovative electromagnetic clutch and brake solutions. Products include DC and AC linear actuators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HepcoMotion: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of linear motion components, slides, and actuators. Closely comparable to CRD Devices in product mix (linear guideways, actuators, slides) and UK/EU industrial customer base, with overlapping applications in automation and material handling.
• LINAK: Danish specialist in electric linear actuator systems for medical, healthcare, and ergonomic applications. Directly competes with CRD's medical-grade actuator offering to hospitals, care equipment, and adjustable furniture OEMs.
• Thomson Industries: Specialist manufacturer of linear actuators, ball screws, and linear bearings for industrial and medical applications. Comparable to CRD in product mix and target verticals (medical, industrial automation), with own-brand IP and a broader global reach.
• Ewellix (formerly SKF Linear Motion): Global supplier of linear motion products including actuators, ball screws, and guideways across industrial and medical markets. Closely comparable to CRD's product portfolio with stronger brand IP and broader multinational footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Major manufacturer of linear motion technology (ball screw assemblies, linear guideways, electric cylinders) and factory automation. Direct overlap with CRD Devices' Hiwin-sourced product lines but with proprietary brands, global footprint, and deeper digital configuration tools.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatics and electric actuator manufacturer with extensive distribution in industrial automation. Competes with CRD Devices in linear/rotary motion control but with broader catalogue, direct global supply, and own-brand IP.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies major offering electric linear actuators, servo drives, and gear systems. Competes with CRD in industrial and medical motion control segments via direct sales and authorised distribution.
• HIWIN Technologies: Taiwanese global manufacturer of ballscrews, linear guideways, linear motors, and servo systems — CRD's largest principal supplier. Competes indirectly with CRD when selling direct into UK/EU accounts; relevant for assessing channel conflict risk.
• Festo: Global automation incumbent supplying pneumatic and electric actuators, motion controllers, and servo drives. Comparable to CRD Devices across the linear and rotary motion product stack, but at much larger scale with proprietary technology and direct global sales coverage.

Emerging players

• Apex Dynamics: Manufacturer of high-precision planetary gearboxes that CRD distributes in the UK. Comparable as a product-line peer in the gearbox category, though CRD is a distribution channel rather than competitor; relevant for understanding supply-side dynamics and competitive alternatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crd_devices

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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