IES Electrical

What IES Electrical does

IES Electrical (legal entity: Import Export Services Ltd) is a UK-based industrial electrical components distributor serving the wholesale electrical market, founded in 2004 and headquartered in a 30,000 sq ft facility in Avonmouth, Bristol. The company operates as a trading division within the IES Engineering & Logistics group, alongside related businesses in machinery movement and CE marking services. Its customer base is concentrated in the UK electrical wholesale channel, with named enterprise accounts including CEF Warwick, Edmundson Electrical, SED Electrical and Kew Electrical, plus downstream end-markets such as electrical contractors, the leisure/caravan park sector, and industrial installation buyers.

The product offering spans seven core categories: GARO industrial plugs and sockets (IP44/IP67), Socomec switchgear, IDE Electric enclosures, C-Pak protective devices (RCDs, RCBOs, MCBs, isolators), cable grips, caravan hook-up units, and a bespoke/custom distribution board manufacturing service supported by an in-house design, fabrication, prototyping and electrical testing facility. Each major category is anchored by a partnership with a European manufacturer (Socomec, IDE Electric, GARO, LRS Associates/C-Pak), and the company is registered on LuckinsLive, the procurement/estimating data standard used by UK wholesalers.

The revenue model is sales-led B2B distribution: one-time hardware sales of stocked industrial electrical accessories, project-based revenue from custom distribution board builds, and ancillary testing and certification services delivered with each custom build. Pricing is handled as POA or via a downloadable trade price list, with a free-carriage threshold (£150 net) and next-day delivery on ex-stock items. The GTM is direct — phone, email, account management and site visits — supplemented by LuckinsLive data integration. The company is ISO 9001 certified and the parent group context (IES Engineering & Logistics) provides engineering compliance depth relevant to its CE marking capability.

Name

IES Electrical

Legal name

Import Export Services Ltd

Website

https://iese.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IES Electrical is a UK-based distributor of industrial electrical accessories — plugs, sockets, switchgear, enclosures, protective devices, cable grips and custom-built distribution boards — serving electrical wholesalers and contractors nationwide from a 30,000 sq ft facility in Avonmouth, Bristol, since 2004.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Distribution

NAICS

Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical distribution
• Wholesale electrical supplies
• Bespoke distribution boards
• Industrial plugs sockets
• Switchgear enclosures

Headquarters

HQ city

Avonmouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time product sales of industrial electrical accessories including plugs, sockets, switchgear, enclosures, protective devices, cable grips, and caravan units. Revenue generated through direct sales to electrical wholesalers.
2. Bespoke/Custom Distribution Boards: Custom fabrication and assembly of distribution boards to customer specification, including design, assembly, testing, and certification. Revenue from bespoke projects for various applications including temporary site electrics, caravan parks, and industrial installations.
3. Testing and Certification Services: Electrical safety testing, inspection and certification services for electrical products to UK standards and customer specifications. Test certificates provided as standard with custom builds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IES Electrical distributes industrial electrical accessories (industrial plugs, sockets, switchgear, enclosures, protective devices, cable grips, and caravan hook-up units) to the UK electrical wholesale market. The company also operates an in-house fabrication facility for custom-built distribution boards, supported by an on-site electrical testing and certification service, and holds large stock levels at a 30,000 sq ft Bristol facility to enable next-day UK-wide delivery.

Product overview

IES Electrical is a UK-based industrial electrical components distributor serving the wholesale market since 2004. The company operates as a single unified offering rather than a platform architecture, supplying a comprehensive portfolio of electrical accessories organized into seven core product categories: GARO industrial plugs and sockets (IP44/IP67 rated), Socomec switchgear and isolators (IP54/55/65 rated), industrial enclosures from IDE Electric (including STAR, PRYMA, and Ecology ranges), C-Pak protective devices (RCDs, RCBOs, MCBs, isolators), cable grips for pulling and supporting operations, and caravan hook-up units. The company differentiates through its bespoke distribution board manufacturing service, offering custom-built assemblies using IDE enclosures with in-house design, fabrication, and testing capabilities including full UK regulatory certification. Products span from standard stock items to custom-fabricated solutions, with value-added services including technical advice, next-day delivery, and electrical safety testing at their Bristol facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IES Electrical: UK-based supplier of industrial electrical accessories serving the wholesale electrical market.
• IES Semiconductor Parts

Products and services

• GARO Plugs & Sockets

Quantifiable outcome

• Next day delivery for ex-stock items
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LRS Associates (C-Pak Protective Devices)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIES Electrical and LRS Associates are in partnership to supply C-Pak Protective Devices (RCDs, RCBOs, MCBs & Isolators) to the Electrical Wholesale Market. C-Pak is a specialist provider of Low Voltage Circuit Protection Equipment and Accessories with over 50 years of experience in the marketplace.
• SocomeccoreTechnology or IntegrationSocomec is a global leader in electrical breaking technology since 1992, supplying the widest range of Load Break Switches. IES distributes the Socomec switchgear range which is fully rated at AC23 and protected to IP54/55.
• IDE ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationIDE Electric is a globally renowned provider of low voltage industrial application solutions and electricity distribution enclosures. IES has developed a partnership with IDE to supply quality CE marked enclosures for Custom Build Distribution Boards.
• GAROcoreTechnology or IntegrationGARO is a manufacturer of industrial plugs and sockets tested and certified to international and national standards including IEC 60 309-2, IEC 60 309-1, BS 4343, and EN 50 250. Full range available from stock.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• ElectricalDirect: Online-first electrical distributor targeting UK trade and contractors. Represents the digital-disruption alternative to IES's traditional sales-led model, with transparent pricing and next-day delivery on overlapping product categories.

Direct peers

• CEF (City Electrical Factors): The UK's largest specialist electrical wholesaler with a nationwide branch network. CEF is both a customer and a direct competitor to IES Electrical, distributing overlapping industrial plugs, sockets, switchgear and wiring accessories to the same installer base.
• WF Senate: UK independent electrical wholesaler focused on industrial and commercial electrical products. Direct peer to IES in the distribution of plugs, sockets, switchgear and enclosures to wholesale and contractor customers.
• Denmans Electrical: UK national electrical wholesaler with branches across England. Direct peer competing for the same trade customer base on industrial electrical accessories, lighting and wiring products.
• TLC Electrical Supplies: UK specialist electrical wholesaler and distributor of industrial electrical accessories. Competes directly with IES in plugs, sockets, switchgear and protective devices across similar trade customer segments.
• Edmundson Electrical: One of the UK's largest electrical wholesalers with over 250 branches. Edmundson is both a customer and direct competitor, supplying the same industrial electrical accessories and contractor end-market that IES targets.

Broad incumbents

• Rexel UK: Global electrical distributor with substantial UK operations. Rexel competes across the same product categories as IES (industrial plugs, sockets, switchgear, enclosures) but at much greater scale and broader product breadth.
• Screwfix: UK's largest multi-category trade retailer with extensive electrical accessories range. While broader than IES, Screwfix competes for the same trade installer customer with transparent online pricing and rapid click-and-collect distribution.
• Wolseley UK: Major UK distributor of plumbing, heating and electrical products. While broader in scope, Wolseley's electrical division competes with IES for industrial accessories and contractor accounts.

Others

• Garland Cables: UK specialist cable and accessory distributor. Adjacent peer sharing the same electrical wholesale channel and contractor end-customers as IES, with overlapping cable grip and accessory offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/integrated-electrical-solutions

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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