What MacGregor Industrial Supplies does

MacGregor Industrial Supplies Limited is a privately held, family-founded regional industrial supplies distributor headquartered at 15-17 Henderson Road, Longman Industrial Estate, Inverness, Scotland. Operating 8 branches across the North of Scotland — Inverness, Elgin, Portree, Stornoway, Kirkwall, Aberdeen, Inverurie, and Turriff — and employing more than 300 people, the company runs 17 specialist divisions covering construction, agriculture, fencing, forest and ground care, hire equipment, hydraulic and industrial hose, hygiene and catering, ironmongery and fixings, oils and lubricants, paints, personal protective equipment, trailers, welding equipment, aquaculture, autosmart cleaning products, clothing/footwear/branding, and service-repair-calibration. Its catalogue exceeds 120,000 SKUs drawn from brands including Bobcat, Honda, STIHL, Husqvarna, Makita, Hormann, Autosmart, Nilfisk, Kranzle, V-TUF, uvex, John Deere, and Brendon. The company holds certified dealership rights for Bobcat across the North of Scotland and for Honda in Orkney, and is an official STIHL and Husqvarna stockist.

The business generates revenue across four streams: one-time product sales across all divisions; usage-based equipment hire (cleaning, pressure washing, gardening, lighting, Bobcat machinery) billed daily, weekend, or weekly; professional services including repair, maintenance, and calibration across multiple workshop locations; and ancillary services such as clothing branding/embroidery, paint mixing, key cutting, first aid/CPR/AED training, and facefit testing. Pricing is quote-based with VAT-exclusive list prices; trade account customers receive exclusive discounts and 24/7 access through a dedicated trade e-commerce platform (mymacgregors.co.uk, alongside a legacy estore at estore.macgregorsupplies.co.uk). Distribution combines the 8-branch physical network with same-day delivery in select North of Scotland postcodes and next-day delivery elsewhere. Marketing runs through its website, Mailchimp newsletter, Facebook, news and seasonal campaigns, and local chamber-of-commerce membership.

The company serves construction firms, agricultural estates, forestry and ground care professionals, trade contractors, and consumer/DIY customers across Scotland, and also operates four wholly-owned subsidiaries — MacGregors Schoolwear, Highland Locksmiths and Security Systems, Orkney Tool Hire, and the Kindling-Cracker brand — extending the core into adjacent consumer, security, hire, and product-brand verticals. It maintains ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. The business is privately held with no disclosed external institutional investors; leadership transitioned from John MacGregor to Douglas Fraser as Managing Director between July 2025 and early 2026, consistent with a generational handover at the top of the firm.

Name

MacGregor Industrial Supplies

Legal name

MacGregor Industrial Supplies Limited

Website

https://macgregorsupplies.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MacGregor Industrial Supplies is a privately held, Inverness-headquartered regional distributor selling 120,000+ industrial and trade products across 17 divisions and 8 branches in the North of Scotland, serving construction, agriculture, forestry, trade, and consumer customers with OEM dealerships in Bobcat and Honda.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Car Wash, Auto Detailing & Vehicle Cleaning Supplies Distribution (CRAOAGAM), Paint, refinishing & body shop supplies distribution (coatings, abrasives, tools, consumables) (CRAOANAF)

Keywords

• Industrial supplies distribution
• Construction equipment dealer
• Forestry groundcare equipment
• Agricultural supplies retail
• Tools and PPE wholesaler

Headquarters

HQ city

Inverness

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of industrial supplies across 17 divisions including tools, equipment, safety gear, construction materials, and branded products from suppliers such as Makita, STIHL, Husqvarna, Honda, Bobcat, and others.
2. Equipment Hire: Hire of equipment including cleaning equipment, pressure washers, gardening equipment, lighting, and Bobcat machinery for daily, weekend, or weekly rates.
3. Service, Repair & Calibration: Professional service department providing repair and maintenance services for power tools, lawnmowers, Bobcat machinery, and calibration services.
4. Branding Services: Clothing and product branding services including embroidery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MacGregor Industrial Supplies is a multi-divisional industrial supplies retailer and authorised dealer distributing over 120,000 products across tools, construction machinery (Bobcat), power equipment (STIHL, Husqvarna), Honda ATVs/UTVs, PPE, paints, hydraulics, welding, autosmart cleaning products and related consumables through 8 Scottish branches and trade e-commerce platforms. It complements product sales with equipment hire, in-house service/repair/calibration, paint mixing, key cutting, branding/embroidery, facefit testing, and First Aid/CPR/AED training.

Product overview

MacGregor Industrial Supplies is a multi-divisional industrial supplies retailer based in Inverness, Scotland, operating 17 divisions and 8 branches across the North of Scotland. The company offers over 120,000 products including power tools, outdoor equipment, construction machinery, safety equipment, and industrial supplies through both physical branches and online trade shops. Key product categories include Bobcat compact equipment (as official dealer for North of Scotland), STIHL and Honda power tools, pressure washers from multiple brands (Husqvarna, STIHL, Nilfisk, Kranzle, Makita, V-TUF), and specialized divisions covering aquaculture, agriculture, fencing, forestry, hire equipment, hydraulics, hygiene, ironmongery, lubricants, paints, PPE, trailers, and welding. Services include equipment hire, repair and calibration, paint mixing, key cutting, branding, first aid training, and facefit testing. The company serves trade professionals, businesses, and the general public across Scotland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pressure Washers Multi-brand range of pressure washers for domestic, commercial and industrial use including battery, electric and petrol models from Husqvarna, STIHL, Nilfisk, Kranzle, Makita, V-TUF and Brendon, available across branches and online.
• Bobcat Compact Equipment Official Bobcat dealer range for the North of Scotland covering skid-steer loaders, mini excavators (E19, E10z, E20, E27z), compact track loaders (T66) and telehandlers (TL34.65HF, T41.140SLP), available for purchase or hire.
• Honda ATVs and UTVs Honda all-terrain and utility vehicles including TRX 520 FM2/FM6, TRX 420 FM1/FM2 and SXS520 Pioneer, sold through the Kirkwall branch which serves as the official Honda dealer for Orkney.
• STIHL Outdoor Power Equipment STIHL-branded cordless and petrol chainsaws, lawn mowers, battery pruners and pressure washers across the AK and AP battery systems for professional and domestic users.
• Hire Equipment Equipment hire services offering daily, weekend and weekly rental rates for cleaning equipment, pressure washers, gardening equipment, lighting and other industrial tools.
• Service, Repair & Calibration In-house repair, maintenance and calibration services covering power tools, lawnmowers, Bobcat machinery and other industrial equipment, including rapid on-site response, pre-delivery inspections and warranty repairs.
• Paint Mixing Facility Professional paint mixing service enabling customers to choose custom colours for home decoration, car repair cosmetic damage and protective coatings, using high-quality trade paint.
• Key Cutting In-branch key cutting service for customer convenience.
• Branding Service Clothing and product branding including embroidery for workwear and personal protective equipment supplied to businesses.
• First Aid, CPR and AED Training Training courses delivering First Aid, CPR and AED certification to individuals and organisations.
• Facefit Testing Facefit testing service ensuring proper fit of respiratory protective equipment for workplace safety compliance.
• Construction Division Supplies Construction supplies including Bobcat compact equipment as official dealer, building materials, tools and equipment for construction professionals across the North of Scotland.
• Fencing & Agriculture Supplies Fencing materials and agricultural supplies including livestock equipment, oils and Honda ATVs for farms and rural properties.
• Autosmart Cleaning Products Professional cleaning and valeting products for vehicle washing, traffic film removal, degreasing and heavy-duty cleaning for valeting professionals, transport companies, agricultural businesses and contractors.
• Clothing, Footwear & Branding Supplies Workwear, clothing, footwear and custom branding/embroidery services for businesses and trade customers.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE including hearing protection such as the uvex aXess one with Bluetooth connectivity, safety equipment and protective clothing.
• Aquaculture Supplies Specialised supplies and equipment for aquaculture operations in Scotland.
• Hydraulic & Industrial Hose Products Hydraulic and industrial hose products for various applications across construction, agriculture and industry.
• Hygiene & Catering Supplies Hygiene and catering supplies for commercial and industrial kitchens.
• Ironmongery & Fixings Ironmongery and fixings for construction and maintenance applications.
• Oils, Lubricants, AdBlue & Spill Control Industrial oils, lubricants, AdBlue and spill control products including Bobcat oils and filters.
• Paints & Trade Paint Supplies Trade paints with a professional paint mixing facility for custom colours across home, automotive and industrial applications.
• Trailers Trailers for various commercial and agricultural applications.
• Welding Equipment & Consumables Welding equipment and consumable supplies for industrial welding applications.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026MacGregor Industrial Supplies officially joined the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce in January 2026. This membership enables engagement with local businesses, support for regional growth initiatives, and participation in the Chamber's networking and knowledge-sharing activities. The partnership aligns with the company's commitment to strengthening the local business community in the North East of Scotland.
• BobcatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMacGregor Industrial Supplies is the certified Bobcat dealer for the North of Scotland. They offer purchase, hire, and service for the full range of Bobcat compact construction equipment including mini excavators, skid-steer loaders, and telehandlers. The company has dedicated Bobcat sales representatives in Inverness and Inverurie.
• HondacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMacGregor Industrial Supplies is the official Honda dealer in Kirkwall (Orkney) and offers Honda ATVs, lawn & garden equipment, marine, and industrial equipment. The company provides full sales, servicing, and support for Honda products on the island.
• AutosmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutosmart is one of MacGregor Industrial Supplies' divisions, providing professional cleaning and valeting products designed for professional and commercial users. Products include vehicle washing, traffic film removal, degreasing, and heavy-duty cleaning solutions for workshops, agricultural businesses, and contractors.
• John DeereminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJohn Deere products are available through MacGregor Industrial Supplies. Customer data may be shared with John Deere and their service providers for marketing purposes when customers purchase John Deere products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Toolstation: Multi-channel trade and DIY tools/workshop supplier with UK branch network and e-commerce. Comparable on core product set (tools, equipment, fixings) and trade-account pricing; competes on price and convenience.
• Jewson: National builders' merchant serving construction trades with materials, tools and hire. Comparable in construction-focused industrial supply and branch-led distribution; significantly larger scale.
• Wickes: UK home improvement and trade supplier with branches and DIY/trade overlap. Comparable in serving both trade professionals and general public with tools, hardware and consumables.
• Travis Perkins: UK's largest builders' merchant and home-improvement distributor with branch network and trade accounts. Comparable in multi-divisional industrial supply and trade customer base, but operates at national scale rather than regional/northern focus.
• Keyline (Travis Perkins brand): Specialist civils and drainage merchant under Travis Perkins serving infrastructure contractors. Compares to MacGregor's construction and hydraulics/industrial hose divisions in heavy-side trade supply.
• City Plumbing: UK merchant in plumbing, heating and bathroom trade supplies. Comparable in trade-account distribution of specialist categories overlapping with MacGregor's plumbing-related industrial supply lines.
• Screwfix: National trade supplier of tools, hardware and workwear via dense branch network and strong e-commerce. Directly comparable on trade tool/workshop supply and B2B account model; broader catalogue and digital scale than MacGregor.

Regional players

• Bradfords Building Supplies: Regional builders' merchant in the South West of England with multi-branch trade supply. Closely comparable regional distribution model focused on construction trades; differs geographically from MacGregor's North Scotland footprint.
• Barton Industrial Supplies: Independent UK industrial MRO and tool supply distributor. Closely comparable in operating multi-division industrial supplies with trade and B2B customers; size and regional footprint differ.

Others

• MKM Building Supplies:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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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