What CST Automation does

CST Automation Ltd is a Manchester-based private limited company that supplies cable preparation equipment to the electronics, cable, and wire manufacturing industry in the UK and Ireland. The company's core offering includes wire cutting machines, stripping machines, crimping machines, cut-strip-terminate machines, coaxial strippers, din rail cutters, duct cutters, and fume extraction equipment, sourced from multiple OEMs (GLW, Ulmer, Tekuwa, Schleuniger, BOZWANG, JCW, Wirmec, Ikuma, Karl Enghofer, Loepfe, Rittmeyer, Rometsch, SUDONG). CST Automation is the exclusive authorized GLW distributor for sales and service across the UK and Ireland and additionally operates an authorized spare parts and maintenance service for the installed GLW equipment base (MC25, LC100, EC65, CS60, among others). The company also buys and sells second-user equipment across major brands, and has launched its first own-brand product, the CST-BT20 fume extractor, featuring a vortex-fan motor design.

The business model combines new-equipment hardware sales, used/refurbished equipment resale, and aftermarket service and spare parts. GTM is direct-to-consumer B2B through the cablestripping.co.uk e-commerce storefront, supplemented by phone-based sales (0161 688 7246) and enquiry forms; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Marketing channels are the company website (with product catalog, blog, and news sections) and a YouTube channel for product demonstration content. The company is privately held with no parent, no institutional investors, and no disclosed funding history; reported headcount is 11-50 employees, and there are no named enterprise customer logos or disclosed revenue figures in the available data.

Name

CST Automation

Legal name

CST Automation Ltd

Website

https://cstautomation.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CST Automation Ltd is a Manchester-based exclusive GLW distributor selling new and used cable preparation equipment, spare parts, and service to electronics, cable, and wire manufacturers across the UK and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cable Preparation Equipment

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Strapping & Banding Machines (IMAHAOAM)

Keywords

• Cable preparation equipment
• Wire stripping machines
• Crimping machines
• Cable cutting machinery
• Ferrules and terminals

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new cable preparation equipment including cutting machines, stripping machines, crimping machines, and related accessories. Also offers used/second-user equipment solutions.
2. Service and Spare Parts: Service maintenance and spare parts supply for GLW equipment including MC25, LC100, EC65, CS60 models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CST Automation Ltd supplies and supports cable preparation equipment to the electronics, cable and wire industry in the UK and Ireland, acting as the official exclusive GLW distributor. The company sells new and second-user machines (cutting, stripping, crimping, cut-and-strip, coaxial strippers, din rail cutters, duct cutters, fume extractors, ferrules), plus spare parts and service for GLW equipment. They also purchase used cable preparation equipment from customers.

Product overview

CST Automation is a distributor and service provider of cable preparation equipment operating in the UK and Ireland. The company offers a portfolio of new and used equipment from brands including GLW (exclusive UK/Ireland distributor), Ulmer, Tekuwa, and others. Core products include wire cutting machines, stripping machines, crimping machines, and fume extractors. The product range covers the full spectrum of cable processing including bootlace ferrules, wire marking, coaxial stripping, ultrasonic welding, and quality assurance equipment. Services include equipment sales, second-user solutions, spare parts, and repair/maintenance services for GLW machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CST-BT20 Fume Extractor Fume extractor with high-quality motor offering low noise, high speed, stable operation, long lifespan, low power consumption, zero motor maintenance, and no consumables required; vortex fan design that is fatigue resistant, operates smoothly, and delivers strong airflow with powerful suction. Sold to production environments in the cable and wire industry.
• GLW MC25 Stripping & Crimping Machine Stripping and crimping machine for cable preparation processing; sold to cable and wire production operations in UK and Ireland.
• GLW EC65 Crimping Machine Crimping machine for wire and cable termination applications; sold to cable and wire production operations in UK and Ireland.
• GLW MC40 Automatic Stripper Crimper Automatic stripper crimper for wire processing operations; sold to cable and wire production operations in UK and Ireland.
• GLW LC100 Cable Cutting Machine Cable cutting machine for wire and cable processing applications; sold to cable and wire production operations in UK and Ireland.
• GLW CS60 Cable processing equipment in the GLW product range; sold to cable and wire production operations in UK and Ireland.
• GLW RC300 Din Rail Cutter Din rail cutter for cutting and preparing din rails in electrical installations; sold to electrical installation contractors and production operations in UK and Ireland.
• GLW DC125 Wiring Duct Cutter Wiring duct cutter for cutting and preparing cable management ducting; sold to electrical installation operations in UK and Ireland.
• Schleuniger MP257 Coax Stripper Coaxial cable stripper for processing coaxial cables; sold to cable processing operations in UK and Ireland.
• BERI AM All Round Rotational Stripping Machine Rotational stripping machine for all-round cable processing applications; sold to cable and wire production operations in UK and Ireland.
• Ferrules and End Sleeves Bootlace ferrules and end sleeves for wire termination; sold to cable and wire termination operations in UK and Ireland.
• Second User Equipment Used and refurbished cable preparation equipment including Schleuniger, GLW, Ulmer, and Tekuwa brands; the company also purchases used equipment from customers for resale.
• Machine Spares and Service Spare parts supply and service maintenance for GLW equipment including MC25, LC100, EC65, and CS60 models; sold to existing GLW equipment owners in UK and Ireland.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• GLWcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCST Automation is the official exclusive GLW distributor for sales and service in the UK and Ireland. They handle new equipment sales, spare parts, and service maintenance for GLW products including MC25, LC100, EC65, and CS60 models.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Tekuwa: Japanese-origin supplier of cable preparation equipment (cutting, stripping, crimping) that CST Automation distributes in the UK/Ireland market. Comparable niche manufacturer with similar product focus but smaller global footprint.
• BOZWANG: Chinese manufacturer of crimping, stripping, and cable preparation equipment. Listed as a brand on CST Automation's website, indicating overlap in product categories with a more emerging, lower-cost market position.

Direct peers

• Komax Group: Swiss-listed manufacturer of automated wire processing machinery for the automotive, industrial, and telecom sectors. Direct competitor in cut-strip-crimp equipment that CST Automation sells and services via its distributor portfolio.
• Eraser Company: US-based manufacturer of wire and cable strippers, cutters, and processing equipment. Direct competitor in stripping and cutting product categories that CST Automation offers through its multi-brand portfolio.
• Yamaichi Electronics: Japanese manufacturer of cable processing equipment and test systems for the wire harness and connector industry. Direct peer in cable preparation and quality assurance equipment categories served by CST.
• Schleuniger: Global Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of wire processing and cable preparation machinery, including cut/strip/crimp machines that directly overlap CST's GLW product portfolio. CST also resells used Schleuniger equipment, confirming category overlap.
• Huestis Industrial: Manufacturer of cable processing equipment including pay-off systems, take-ups, and cable cutting/stripping machinery. Direct overlap with CST's prefeeding, dereeling, and cutting equipment categories.
• Schäfer Werkzeug- und Sondermaschinenbau: German manufacturer of special machinery for cable processing and crimping applications. Direct competitor in the same niche of cut, strip, and crimp equipment that CST distributes from GLW and others.
• WEZAG Group (formerly Artos Engineering): German manufacturer of hand tools and semi-automatic cable processing machinery including crimping, stripping, and cutting equipment. Operates in the same product categories as CST's GLW, Ulmer, and Tekuwa offerings.

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: Global connectivity and sensor giant whose tooling and applicator portfolio includes cable preparation equipment. Overlaps CST's market but as one of many product lines within a much broader electrical components business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCh0ptm9Z-sgsmFGgBlAZAyg?view_as=subscriber
• Xx.com/automationcst
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cst-automation-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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