What Apex Wiring Solutions does

Apex Wiring Solutions is a privately held UK manufacturer, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Durham, England, that designs and produces modular wiring systems for the construction industry. Its core offering is the Apex Modular Wiring System — pre-wired, colour- and mechanically-coded plug-and-play connectorised components (Evo IDC, Evo MDB) that replace traditional twin-and-earth wiring in residential, commercial, healthcare, airport, education, and hospitality projects, reducing on-site labour by 50–80%. The portfolio has been expanded with three adjacent product platforms: Apex Evo IDC (insulation-displacement quick-connect wiring), PowerFlex (underfloor power distribution for commercial offices), and Apex Core (prefabricated utility cupboards housing heating, ventilation, electrical, communication and metering services, manufactured at the UK's largest dedicated PUC facility). The group also includes Artech Lighting for architectural lighting fixtures.

The company operates four business units (Apex Wiring Solutions, Apex Core, Apex IDC, Artech Lighting) with approximately 100 employees across a 160,000 sqft headquarters and a 40,000 sqft Apex Core plant, plus overseas operations in the UAE and Australia. Revenue is generated exclusively through project-based B2B sales on custom quotes: Apex engages directly with Tier 1 main contractors (Skanska, Mace, NG Bailey, Phoenix Electrical, Dornan, Designer Group, ARK/JRL), developers (Landsec, Unite Students, ARK/JRL), and MEP specialists, with products specified at design stage and manufactured to order. There is no e-commerce or self-serve channel, and no public pricing; quotes are issued on a per-project basis. Apex is owned by founders Dave Lewis (Managing Director) and Mike Lewis (Company Director) with no external institutional investment.

Name

Apex Wiring Solutions

Legal name

Apex Wiring Solutions Ltd

Website

https://apexwiringsolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Apex Wiring Solutions is a privately held UK manufacturer of plug-and-play modular wiring systems and prefabricated utility cupboards, supplying Tier 1 main contractors and developers across commercial, healthcare, residential, and infrastructure construction projects in the UK, UAE, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Wiring Systems

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wiring Harnesses & Pre-Fabricated Assemblies (IMADAMAN)

Keywords

• Modular wiring systems
• Prefabricated utility cupboards
• Underfloor power distribution
• Electrical distribution components
• Plug-and-play wiring

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular Wiring Systems (Power & Lighting): Sale of pre-wired modular wiring components including distribution boards (MDBs), armoured and unarmoured extenders, T-connectors, fused spurs, and luminaire/switching connection leads. Products are manufactured to order and delivered ready-to-install. Revenue is project-based, driven by large-scale construction contracts.
2. Prefabricated Utility Cupboards (Apex Core): Sale of fully-assembled and tested prefabricated utility cupboards (PUCs) that serve as the central hub for a home's utilities. Units are delivered pre-assembled and ready to plug in on site. Volume-based revenue tied to residential development projects.
3. PowerFlex Underfloor Power Systems: Underfloor power distribution systems including Master Distribution Boxes, slave boxes, connection components, and power modules for commercial environments. Sold as complete systems or individual components.
4. Evo IDC Modular Wiring Technology: IDC-based modular wiring system sold as a full-room wiring solution. Pre-wired consumer units, second-fix accessories, and pre-wired lighting/switching delivered as a packaged system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Apex Wiring Solutions designs, manufactures, and supplies plug-and-play modular wiring systems, prefabricated utility cupboards (PUCs), and underfloor power distribution systems for residential, commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure construction projects. Its proprietary Evo IDC and Evo MDB product lines replace traditional twin-and-earth wiring with pre-wired, colour-coded, mechanically-coded connectorised components that reduce on-site labour by 50-80%. The Apex Core division operates the UK's largest dedicated PUC manufacturing facility, producing fully-assembled and tested utility cupboards delivered ready-to-install to construction sites.

Product overview

Apex Wiring Solutions is the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of modular wiring, offering a portfolio of interconnected electrical installation solutions. The core offering is the Apex Modular Wiring System—a plug-and-play alternative to traditional twin and earth wiring that reduces installation time by 50-80%. This system is complemented by three specialized sub-brands: Apex Core (prefabricated utility cupboards serving as central hubs for home utilities), Apex Evo IDC (quick-connect IDC wiring for rapid room installation), and PowerFlex (underfloor power distribution for commercial spaces). The product line also includes dedicated Lighting Solutions and Power Solutions components—lighting MDBS/extenders/tees/connections and power MDBS/extenders/spurs/tees respectively—all designed to work together as a unified modular system. Artech Lighting, another Apex Group company, provides architectural lighting fixtures. The company operates from a 160,000sq ft headquarters in Durham with overseas operations in UAE and Australia, serving clients globally since 1980.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apex Core: Prefabricated utility cupboards (PUCs) - central hub for heating, ventilation, electrical, communication and metering services for homes
• Apex Evo IDC
• PowerFlex
• Artech Lighting

Products and services

• Apex Modular Wiring System Plug-and-play modular wiring system for residential and commercial construction projects, replacing traditional twin-and-earth wiring with pre-wired, colour-coded, mechanically-coded connectorised components. Reduces on-site installation time by 50-80% and is sold to main contractors, developers, and MEP specialists.
• Apex Evo IDC Quick-connect wiring system using Insulation Displacement Connection (IDC) technology with pre-wired consumer units, second-fix accessories, and lighting components. Enables a single tradesman to wire a room in minutes via IDC cable, panel mount connectors, branch tees, and splice connectors. Supports 1.5mm up to 10A and 2.5mm up to 20A, 3-core variants with mechanical coding.
• Apex Core Prefabricated Utility Cupboards (PUCs) Fully-assembled and tested prefabricated utility cupboards (PUCs) serving as the central hub for a home's heating, ventilation, electrical, communication, and metering services. Available in full cupboard or simple panel format. Manufactured on the UK's only fully robotic PUC production line with CNC pipe bending eliminating up to 80% of jointing. Delivered fully assembled and ready to plug in on site.
• PowerFlex Underfloor Power Distribution Underfloor power distribution system for commercial environments with smart, sustainable plug-and-play design. Offers Stand-Alone and Integrated system options featuring 6-port and 9-port Master Distribution Boxes, slave boxes, armoured and unarmoured extenders, and zero-termination wiring. Rated at 32A, 250/400V, 50Hz, IP2X protection.
• Apex Lighting Solutions Modular lighting components including Lighting Master Distribution Boxes (MDBS), Lighting Extenders for LCMS, LCM Tees, LCM Connections, 5-Pole DALI daisy-chaining components, luminaire connections, and switching connections. Available in 1.5mm² and 2.5mm² LS0H variants.
• Apex Power Solutions Modular power distribution components including Power Master Distribution Boxes (MDBS), armoured and unarmoured power extenders, fused spurs, power tees, and power connections in 4-pole and 3-core configurations. Colour-coded and mechanically coded to prevent mis-mating.
• Artech Lighting Architectural and technical lighting product range including Tenus, Flowline, and Prolight fixtures. Delivers sophisticated design, manufacturing excellence, and rapid assembly for commercial and architectural lighting applications as part of the Apex Group.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-site labour reduction of 50-80% compared to traditional wiring methods
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, major and minor.

• UK Government (Modern Construction Methods)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2023Apex positions its products as aligned with UK Government's promotion of 'modern construction methods' to address the housing crisis and reduce on-site labour requirements. Apex Core and modular wiring are presented as ideal solutions for government-mandated offsite manufacturing adoption.
• ARK (part of JRL Group)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 February 2023ARK, part of JRL Group, awarded Apex Core the contract to manufacture 450 prefabricated utility cupboards for the Aspen development at Canary Wharf — a £450m, 900,000 sqm mixed-use project with two residential towers (65 and 35 storeys) and a 4-star hotel.
• Be the Business / Landsec / Bryden Wood / Mace / Skanska / Sir Robert McAlpine / LendleasestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2022Apex participated in a Be the Business-led construction productivity initiative alongside major industry names (Landsec, Mace, Skanska, Sir Robert McAlpine, Bryden Wood) to develop and implement seven steps for boosting construction productivity. Apex's The Forge project was used as a case study for this framework.
• Designer GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2022MEP specialist Designer Group appointed Apex Core for the R8 King's Cross development. Designer Group's Pre-Construction Director cited belief in offsite prefabrication as the reason for the partnership, enabling quality delivery, challenging programme adherence, and reduced manhours.
• NG Bailey (Specialist Offsite Team)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2021Apex Wiring Solutions partnered with NG Bailey's specialist offsite team for The Forge project — Landsec's first Net Zero Carbon commercial development in London. NG Bailey appointed Apex as modular wiring supplier for the 130,000 sqft project.
• DornanmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2021Mechanical and electrical contractor Dornan appointed Apex to design and manufacture a complete modular wiring system for UCL's Marshgate Building — part of the £1.1bn East Bank development. Apex supplied 200,000 metres of cable for the £215m project.
• Phoenix ElectricalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2018Phoenix Electrical, one of the UK's largest privately-owned MEP contractors, partnered with Apex Wiring Solutions for the 100 Bishopsgate fit-out project in central London. Phoenix awarded the project to Apex for the delivery of IMDB infrastructure alongside Simmtronic lighting control. The partnership has secured multiple major London projects.
• Piercy & CominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm Piercy & Co designed the R8 King's Cross development where Apex Core supplied 75 prefabricated utility cupboards. Apex Core units were specified in the design as part of the offsite construction approach.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Click Scolmore: UK-based wiring accessories and cable management manufacturer serving electrical wholesalers and contractors. Comparable UK domestic alternative to Apex's wiring device and modular power offering.
• Marshall-Tufflex: UK manufacturer of cable management, trunking, and wiring systems for commercial and residential construction. Direct UK competitor in modular wiring and cable containment.
• Wieland Electric: German-headquartered manufacturer of the gesis modular building installation system. Direct competitor in plug-and-play connectorised wiring for commercial and residential construction across Europe and the UK.
• WAGO: Global manufacturer of the WINSTA modular pluggable connection system for building installations. Competes head-to-head with Apex Evo IDC and Evo MDB in commercial fit-out and modular construction.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure. Offers wiring devices, distribution boards and modular systems overlapping Apex's modular wiring product set across the UK and internationally.
• Hager Group: European leader in electrical installations for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, including distribution boards, wiring accessories and modular solutions. Broad incumbent overlapping Apex's distribution board and wiring device portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment, distribution and building automation provider. Competes with Apex on modular wiring and distribution boards as part of broader commercial construction specification packages.
• ABB Electrification: Global electrical products and systems provider including wiring accessories, distribution boards and modular installation solutions for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Eaton: Global power management company with a UK wiring devices and modular installation portfolio comparable to Apex's distribution board and connector product lines.

Emerging players

• Adels-Contact: German specialist in pluggable electrical installation systems for buildings. Niche European modular wiring competitor with overlap into prefabricated construction applications similar to Apex's Evo IDC range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 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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