Netshop

What Netshop does

Cablenet is a wholesale distributor of computer and network cabling products headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded in 1997. The company was acquired by and now operates as a subsidiary brand of CMS Distribution, a UK-based conglomerate. Cablenet offers more than 3,000 SKUs spanning eight core categories: network patch leads (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a), copper networking cables (U/UTP, U/FTP, S/FTP), fibre networking leads including MPO/MTP pre-terminated solutions, power leads and PDUs, computer cables (SAS, SATA, USB, Thunderbolt), AV and security cables (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, SCART), intelligent power and active products (remotely monitored PDUs), and data centre products (SFP transceivers, DACs, media converters, network switches). The catalogue is complemented by four online product selector tools for configuring copper patch leads, fibre patch leads, power leads, and PDUs, plus an in-house manufacturing capability for bespoke SKUs with plain-label drop-shipment as standard.

The commercial model is B2B wholesale through the CMS Store e-commerce platform, with trade pricing gated behind registered business accounts and no public pricing disclosed. Distribution is executed via CMS Distribution's wholesale network, leveraging same-day dispatch and next-day delivery, alongside dedicated account managers serving primary customer segments of IT resellers, system integrators, managed service providers, and enterprise IT departments requiring bulk cabling for network infrastructure, data centre build-outs, and AV/security installations. Operating geographies are restricted to the United Kingdom and Ireland, with social and educational channels (LinkedIn, X, YouTube, CMS Education Centre) used for top-of-funnel engagement.

Revenue mechanics are hardware sales at trade pricing; financials are not publicly disclosed. Following the 2024 integration into CMS Distribution, Cablenet retains its brand identity while benefiting from the parent's e-commerce infrastructure, logistics footprint, and broader vendor portfolio. There is no disclosed headcount, no funding history (it is a private subsidiary of a private parent), no AI/ML capability, and no app or API platform — the business operates as a distribution-led, catalogue-driven wholesale supplier rather than a software- or data-centric vendor.

Name

Netshop

Legal name

CMS Distribution Ltd.

Website

https://netshop.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cablenet is a UK-based wholesale distributor of computer and network cabling products — offering 3,000+ SKUs across copper, fibre, power, AV/security, and data centre categories — operating as a subsidiary brand of CMS Distribution and selling exclusively through the CMS Store B2B platform to IT resellers, system integrators, and enterprise IT customers in the UK and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Camberley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Cabling Products: Sells a comprehensive range of computer and network cabling products (copper, fibre optic, power leads, PDUs) to resellers and IT professionals through wholesale channels. Revenue is generated through product sales with trade pricing available for registered business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wholesale distribution of computer and network cabling products including copper patch leads, fibre optic cables, power leads, PDUs, computer cables, AV/security cables, and data centre cabling solutions. The company manufactures bespoke cabling products in-house and sells through CMS Distribution's B2B wholesale e-commerce platform (CMS Store) to IT resellers, system integrators, and enterprise IT departments.

Product overview

Cablenet is a wholesale distributor of computer and network cabling products, now operating as a CMS Distribution Company. The product portfolio comprises eight core product categories: Network Patch Leads (pre-terminated RJ45 cables in Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a), Copper Networking Cables (bulk and packaged ethernet cables), Fibre Networking Leads (including MPO/MTP solutions), Power Leads & PDUs (IEC, UK mains, international power cables and distribution units), Computer Cables (SAS, SATA, USB, Thunderbolt, serial/parallel), AV & Security Cables (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, SCART), Intelligent Power & Active (remote monitoring PDUs), and Data Centre Products (SFPs, DACs, media converters). The offering also includes four online product selector tools for configuring copper patch leads, fibre patch leads, power leads, and PDUs. With over 3,000 premium cabling and networking products, Cablenet provides a wholesale solution with next-day delivery service targeting IT resellers, system integrators, and data center operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Network Patch Leads Pre-terminated network cables (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a) with RJ45 connectors for connecting devices within local area networks, available in various lengths, colours, and shielding configurations.
• Copper Networking Cables Bulk and pre-made copper ethernet cables (U/UTP, U/FTP, S/FTP) for networking infrastructure, including Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a grades in various AWG sizes and jacket materials.
• Fibre Networking Leads Fibre optic patch cables and leads including MPO/MTP pre-terminated solutions for high-speed data centre and enterprise networking applications.
• Power Leads and PDUs Power cables including IEC, UK mains, international power cables, and Power Distribution Units (PDUs) for IT equipment power management.
• Computer Cables Internal and external computer cables including SAS, SATA, USB, Thunderbolt, parallel, and serial cables for PC and server connectivity.
• AV and Security Cables Audio-visual and security cables including HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, AV, SCART, and related adapters for commercial and consumer AV installations.
• Intelligent Power and Active Solutions Active power management solutions and intelligent PDUs for remote monitoring and control of power distribution in data centres and network closets.
• Data Centre Products Data centre-specific cabling solutions including MPO/MTP fibre cables, Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers, Direct Attach Cables (DAC), and network switches/media converters.

Segments2 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.

• CMS DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCablenet has been acquired by and integrated with CMS Distribution. It operates as a CMS Distribution Company, with products sold through the CMS Store wholesale platform. The integration provides access to CMS Distribution's e-commerce infrastructure, distribution network, and logistics capabilities including same-day dispatch and next-day delivery.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NetshopUK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/cmsdistribution
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cms-distribution

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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