What HTS Spares Ltd does

HTS Spares Ltd is a UK-based specialist distributor of spare parts for construction and plant hire equipment, operating since 1989 from its headquarters in Hereford. The company's core product is the HTS Construction Plant Spares e-commerce platform, which offers over 140,000 SKUs across 17+ equipment manufacturer brands including JCB, BOMAG, Hamm, Genie, Hatz, Wacker Neuson, Terex, Manitou, JLG, Skyjack, Kubota, and Yanmar. The platform supports self-serve ordering with next-day UK delivery, a 30-day returns guarantee, and trade account registration for net pricing. HTS also offers Holstor®, a registered proprietary inventory management service delivered in Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers, combining barcode ordering, smart stock control, and fully managed inventory for trade customers. Authorised distributor relationships with major OEMs such as BOMAG FAYAT anchor the product offering in genuine OEM parts, complemented by a parallel aftermarket range for cost-sensitive buyers.

The business operates a primarily transactional revenue model, monetising one-time parts sales through its e-commerce storefront alongside trade account pricing. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across construction companies, plant hire operators (fleets requiring consistent parts supply and rapid turnaround), and international customers in Ireland and other overseas markets. Marketing is multi-channel: the e-commerce site serves as the bottom-of-funnel conversion point, while blog content, YouTube, and social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) drive top-of-funnel awareness, supplemented by an email newsletter. HTS is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, signalling quality and environmental management discipline appropriate to its B2B customer base. The company is privately held, with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or M&A activity, and operates as a standalone independent SME.

Name

HTS Spares Ltd

Legal name

HTS Spares Ltd

Website

https://htsspares.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

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Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hereford

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Parts Sales: One-time transaction-based sales of construction and plant spare parts through e-commerce platform. Trade accounts provide net pricing. Both genuine and aftermarket/non-genuine parts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HTS Spares operates a B2B e-commerce platform supplying genuine and aftermarket spare parts for construction and plant equipment from 17+ manufacturer brands including JCB, BOMAG, Hamm, Genie, Hatz, Manitou, Wacker Neuson and Mecalac. The catalogue holds 140,000+ SKUs with next-day UK delivery, trade account net pricing, and a 30-day returns guarantee. The proprietary Holstor® system provides barcode-based inventory management in Bronze, Silver and Gold service tiers.

Product overview

HTS Spares Ltd operates a B2B e-commerce platform (HTS Construction Plant Spares) as its core product, offering over 140,000 spare parts for construction and plant equipment from multiple manufacturer brands. The product portfolio centers on the main e-commerce platform supplemented by Holstor, a barcode ordering and inventory management system for trade customers. Key product categories include roller parts (Hamm, Bomag, Mecalac, Wacker Neuson), telehandler parts (JCB, Manitou), access platform parts (Genie, JLG, Skyjack), engine parts (Hatz, Perkins), plant electrics (beacons, lighting, switches), and fuel tank caps across major equipment brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Holstor: Holstor® by HTS Spares - easy barcode ordering, smart stock control or fully managed inventory service. Bronze, silver, or gold membership levels for smarter purchasing, seamless stock control, and greater visibility.

Products and services

• HTS Construction Plant Spares E-commerce Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 140,000+ parts in stock
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BOMAG FAYATcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of complete BOMAG roller parts range. HTS is recognised as an authorised distributor partner for BOMAG FAYAT compaction, paving and recycling machine parts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Granit Parts: Granit Parts is a Germany-based specialist distributor of replacement and wear parts for agriculture, forestry, and construction equipment, with a large SKU catalogue and trade/online portal similar to HTS. It competes head-to-head with HTS for European plant hire and construction workshops seeking multi-brand spare parts with next-day fulfillment.
• Sparex: Sparex is a global merchant wholesaler and distributor of replacement parts for tractors, agricultural, and construction equipment with an extensive multi-brand catalogue. It is directly comparable to HTS in operating model (multi-brand spare parts distribution, trade accounts, catalog/portal) and in the construction/ag equipment customer base it serves.

Others

• Mascus: Mascus is an international marketplace for used heavy machinery, trucks, and related equipment, used by construction and plant hire professionals. While not a direct parts distributor like HTS, it addresses the same buyer workflow (sourcing parts and equipment for plant fleets) and represents an alternative digital channel for fleet operators.

Broad incumbents

• TVH Parts: TVH is a global distributor of replacement parts, accessories, and equipment for material handling, construction, and industrial vehicles. It competes with HTS for spare parts demand from plant fleets and access platforms, with a much larger global footprint and broader industrial customer base.
• Kramp Group: Kramp is one of Europe's largest technical wholesalers of replacement parts, accessories, and consumables for the agricultural, construction, and forestry industries. It overlaps with HTS in product breadth and target customer (plant hire, contractors) but operates at significantly larger scale across more geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/HTSSpares
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAa6zLCFAQBaT38dTK04aiQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/HTSSpares
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hts-spares-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/htsspares

Compliance2 records

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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