What Graphicshow Cable Accessories (GCA) Ltd does

Graphicshow Cable Accessories (GCA) Ltd is a UK-based B2B distributor and trade supplier of cable accessories and infrastructure components for the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1998 and headquartered at a recently upgraded distribution centre in Saffron Walden, Essex, the company operates as an authorised distributor for tier-one manufacturers including Huber+Suhner, Roxtec, RFS, MAFI, Schneider Electric, and 3M. Its product catalogue is organised into nine categories: cable clamps and cleats, radio frequency connectors and feeder assemblies, fibre optic jumpers and FTTA connectivity, power cables and accessories, cable sealing (Roxtec), cable tray and containment, electrical circuit protection and lightning components, installation fixings, and structural steelwork including MAFI mounting systems.

The company's business model is one-time transactional hardware sales delivered through two complementary channels: a self-serve e-commerce storefront with next-working-day delivery on in-stock orders, and a trade account workflow for business customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is gated behind a trade account application, consistent with B2B trade-distributor economics. Its primary customer segment is telecommunications infrastructure contractors engaged in cell site buildout, network installation, and maintenance, with named institutional visibility through MBNL (Mobile Broadband Network Limited). Geographic scope is domestic UK only, and headcount sits in the 1–10 band, positioning GCA as a focused micro-distributor in a niche vertical rather than a scaled platform. The competitive position rests on authorised brand access, catalogue breadth across the full cell-site cable accessory stack, and operational speed via next-day fulfilment.

Name

Graphicshow Cable Accessories (GCA) Ltd

Legal name

Graphicshow Cable Accessories (GCA) Ltd

Website

https://gcaltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Graphicshow Cable Accessories (GCA) Ltd is a UK-based B2B trade distributor supplying cable clamps, RF connectors, fibre optics, power cables, sealing, and steelwork to telecommunications infrastructure contractors, operating via authorised agreements with brands such as Huber+Suhner, Roxtec, RFS, MAFI, Schneider Electric, and 3M.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecom Cable Accessories Distribution

NAICS

Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD)

Keywords

• Telecom cable accessories
• RF connectors
• Fibre optic jumpers
• Cable sealing systems
• Telecom steelwork

Headquarters

HQ city

Saffron Walden

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Cable Product Sales: One-time transaction sales of telecommunications infrastructure components including cable clamps, RF connectors, fibre optic cables, power cables, cable sealing systems, and steelwork. Revenue generated through direct product sales to telecom contractors and operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GCA is a UK-based B2B distributor supplying telecom infrastructure cable accessories and components. The company distributes products across nine categories — cable clamps, RF connectors and feeder assemblies, fibre optic jumpers and FTTA connectivity, power cables, Roxtec cable sealing systems, cable tray, electrical components, fixings, and steelwork — sourced from major manufacturers including Huber+Suhner, Roxtec, RFS, MAFI, Schneider Electric, and 3M. Customers order via a trade account e-commerce storefront with next-day delivery on in-stock items.

Product overview

Graphicshow Cable Accessories (GCA) Ltd is a B2B distributor and supplier of telecom infrastructure cable accessories. The product portfolio is organized into nine core product categories: Clamps (cable clamps, cleats and assembled kits for cable retention), Radio Frequency (connectors, feeder assemblies and jumper cables for RF transmission), Fibre Optics (fibre jumpers, patch leads, hybrid fibre and FTTA connectivity), Power Cable (power cables, earth cables, TFL cable and accessories), Cable Sealing (Roxtec-branded modular cable transit and sealing solutions), Cable Tray (ladder, tray, channel and trunking systems), Electrical (conductors, distribution boards, circuit protection and lightning protection), Fixings (installation hardware, coldshrink, sealants and site consumables), and Steelwork (antenna poles, brackets and MAFI support systems). The company also distributes products from branded manufacturers including Huber + Suhner, Roxtec, RFS, MAFI, and Schneider Electric. GCA offers next-day delivery on in-stock orders and trade account facilities for business customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clamps Cable clamps, cleats, and assembled kits for telecom infrastructure including double clamps, single clamps, single clamp assembled kits, uni-J clamps, two bolt clamps, waveguide cleats, four way clamps, and single cleats with inserts, used by telecom contractors for cable retention and routing.
• Radio Frequency Connectors and Feeder Assemblies RF cable connectors and feeder assemblies for telecom infrastructure including 1/2" and superflex feeder jumpers, 4.3-10 and 7-16 Din connectors, adapters, cluster jumpers, coaxial cable, N-type connectors, feeder cable, earth kits, hoist grips, weatherproof boots, installation tools, and VET/RET cables.
• Fibre Optic Jumpers and FTTA Connectivity Fibre optic cable jumpers and FTTA connectivity products including Cat 5e/6 cables and patch leads, fibre jumpers (Q-ODC/ODC), fibre patch leads, hybrid fibre, Hybriflex jumpers, multicore fibre assemblies, RJ45 connectors, and power to the antenna boxes (PTTA).
• Power Cable Power cables and accessories including alarm cable, control cable, earth cable (6491X), double insulated power cable (6381Y), SWA power cable, TFL power cable, tri-rated cable, and associated accessories such as bootlace ferrules, cable markers, cable ties, conduit, earth straps, glands, heatshrink sleeving, lugs, pre-insulated terminals, spiral binding, and tools.
• Cable Sealing (Roxtec) Roxtec cable sealing solutions including C/RS/T gland kits, compact modules, compact frames, Comseal cable transit kits, EZ Entry seals, GE/GH/R/S frames, RG/M gland kits, RM modules, and associated lubricants and assembly gel for sealed cable and pipe entry in telecom infrastructure.
• Cable Tray Cable containment systems including cable ladder, cable tray, slotted channel, steel trunking, and associated accessories for routing and supporting cable runs at telecom sites.
• Electrical Electrical products for telecom sites including aluminium and copper conductors, Anderson connectors, distribution boards, earth bars and rods, fused switches, lightning protection clamps and connectors, MCBs, RCCBs, rotary isolators, and surge arrestors.
• Fixings Installation fixings and hardware including 3M Coldshrink, anchor bolts, brass set screws, cutting discs, drill bits, hose clips, nuts and washers, PVC tapes, sealants, self-amalgamating tapes, TEK screws, site signage, steel banding, studding, tower leg and pole adapters, and cleaning products.
• Steelwork Structural steel components for telecom installations including antenna poles, gantry poles, MAFI freestanding solutions, MAFI lightning finials, feeder brackets, stand-off Z brackets, MAFI RRU supports, MAFI wall-mount solutions, catenary ropes, N-bolts, and U-bolts.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Huber+SuhnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Huber+Suhner RF, fibre optic, and power connectivity products including connectors and cable assemblies for telecom infrastructure applications.
• RoxteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Roxtec cable sealing products including gland kits, modules, frames, and transit systems for sealed cable entry in telecom infrastructure.
• RFS (Radio Frequency Systems)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of RFS feeder cable, connectors, and cable assemblies for RF transmission applications in telecom networks.
• MAFI (Millstream Technology)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of MAFI antenna mounting solutions including freestanding kits, RRU supports, wall-mount solutions, and lightning finials for telecom infrastructure.
• Schneider ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of Schneider Electric circuit protection and electrical distribution products including MCBs, RCCBs, and distribution boards for telecom site power.
• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor of 3M Coldshrink products for cable and joint sealing applications in telecom infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Graybar: Large North American distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking products. Comparable distribution model with multi-brand portfolio and contractor focus, though at significantly larger scale.
• HellermannTyton: Global manufacturer and distributor of cable management, identification, and fastening products serving telecom and electrical infrastructure. Similar product overlap with GCA's clamps, fixings, and cable management categories, but operates at much larger scale with direct sales and manufacturing.
• WESCO International (Anixter): Global broad-line distributor of electrical, communications, and utility infrastructure products. Competes with GCA at the high end of telecom infrastructure distribution with broader catalogue and global footprint.
• CommScope: Major telecom infrastructure equipment manufacturer covering RF, fibre, and cabling solutions. Supplies similar product categories to GCA's portfolio (RF connectors, feeder cables, fibre optics) and competes both as a manufacturer GCA distributes and as a direct supplier to operators.

Direct peers

• Tessco Technologies: Distributor of wireless infrastructure products including connectors, cable, and tower components serving carriers and contractors. Closest publicly-traded direct comparable to GCA's telecom infrastructure distribution model.
• Accu-Tech: US-based value-added distributor of network infrastructure products including cabling, connectivity, and wireless infrastructure. Directly comparable B2B distribution model serving telecom and infrastructure contractors with multi-brand product portfolios.
• KGP Logistics: Distributor of telecom network infrastructure products including cabling, power, and wireless equipment. Operates a multi-brand authorized distributor model similar to GCA, serving carriers and contractors with comparable SKUs.

Emerging players

• Hexatronic Group: Supplies fibre optic and telecom infrastructure solutions including cable, connectivity, and active equipment. Overlaps with GCA's fibre optics and FTTA product categories and increasingly serves UK telecom operators.

Others

• Huber+Suhner: Swiss manufacturer of RF, fibre, and power connectivity products for telecom infrastructure. GCA is an authorized distributor of their products, so they are an upstream supplier relationship, but they also compete indirectly through their own direct sales channels.

Regional players

• Van Dam UK: UK-based distributor of passive components for telecom and broadcast infrastructure including cable, connectors, and antennas. Closest UK regional peer to GCA's cable accessories distribution niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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