Cablectrix

What Cablectrix does

Cablectrix Ltd is a UK-based B2B e-commerce distributor specializing in professional cable management tools, electrical connectors, and associated consumables. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Daventry, England, the company operates as a multi-brand specialist supplier, stocking products from over a dozen major manufacturers including Klauke, Panduit, Cembre, Milwaukee Tool, Brady, HellermannTyton, Partex, JST, Greenlee, SES Sterling, Richco, G & B Projects, and Wieland. Its catalog spans tooling (crimping tools, cable cutting and stripping, hydraulic equipment, universal battery tools, hole punching, heat guns), cable management (electrical connectors, solar installation, cable identification, protection, trunking, cabling accessories), printers and identification (thermal transfer, labelling), health & safety equipment (VeriSafe AVT, lockout tagout, safety signs), and electronic assembly (PCB hardware, connector systems).

The company serves a horizontal base of professional tradespeople, including electricians, panel builders, maintenance engineers, solar installers, underfloor heating specialists, plumbing/heating engineers, and electrical safety professionals. Pricing is structured as unit-based hardware sales with prices ranging from approximately £16.89 for entry-level wire strippers to over £4,489 for advanced hydraulic cutting equipment. Cablectrix offers free mainland UK delivery on orders over £50 and credit accounts for qualifying UK businesses, with international shipping available for overseas customers. The go-to-market is direct-to-customer via its own e-commerce website, supplemented by an expert technical advice content resource covering specialist cable management topics. Revenue is generated exclusively through hardware sales, with no subscription, service, or software revenue streams identified.

Cablectrix operates from a single UK location with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, or third-party investment. It has no public listing, no disclosed funding, and no management team information is publicly available. The business model is that of a traditional specialist trade distributor differentiated by multi-brand depth, established manufacturer relationships, and technical advice content rather than proprietary technology or unique products.

Name

Cablectrix

Legal name

Cablectrix Ltd

Website

https://cablectrix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cablectrix is a UK-based B2B e-commerce distributor of professional cable management tools, electrical connectors, and industrial supplies, serving electricians, panel builders, solar installers, and plumbing/heating engineers since 1980.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Cable Management & Electrical Tooling Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB)

Keywords

• Cable management tools
• Electrical connectors
• Crimping equipment
• Hydraulic cutting tools
• Wire stripping tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Daventry

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. Product Sales: Direct sales of professional cable management tools, electrical connectors, hydraulic equipment, and related accessories to tradespeople and businesses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cablectrix is a B2B e-commerce distributor that sells professional-grade cable management products, electrical connectors, hydraulic crimping and cutting tools, wire strippers, identification printers, and electrical safety equipment (e.g., VeriSafe AVT, Lock Out Tag Out) to tradespeople and businesses. The company stocks and ships multi-brand product lines from manufacturers including Klauke, Panduit, Cembre, Milwaukee Tool, Brady, HellermannTyton, and Partex directly through its own website. Sales are made at unit prices excluding VAT, with credit account options available for qualifying UK businesses and free UK mainland delivery on qualifying orders.

Product overview

Cablectrix is a UK-based e-commerce company specializing in professional cable management and electrical tools, with over 40 years of industry experience. The company operates as a multi-brand distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into main categories: Tooling (crimping tools, cable stripping tools, cutting tools, hydraulic tools), Cable Management (electrical connectors, cable identification, protection, trunking), Printers & Identification (thermal transfer printers, labelling), Health & Safety (VeriSafe AVT, Lockout Tagout, safety signs), and Electronic Assembly (PCB hardware, connector systems). Cablectrix stocks and sells products from major manufacturers including Klauke, Panduit, Cembre, Milwaukee Tool, Brady, HellermannTyton, Partex, JST, Greenlee, SES Sterling, Richco, G & B Projects, and Wieland, positioning itself as a one-stop supplier for electrical contractors, panel builders, and industrial professionals needing professional-grade cable installation, termination, and management equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Tooling Professional-grade tooling equipment for cable installation, termination and preparation — including crimping tools, universal battery tools, cable cutting and preparation tools, cable tie guns, hole punching systems, plumbing hydraulic press tools and sets, heat guns, drilling tools, rivet tools, and accessories. Sold to professional electricians, panel builders, maintenance engineers, solar installers, and plumbing/heating engineers via the Cablectrix e-commerce storefront.
• Cable Management Products Comprehensive cable management range covering electrical connectors, solar installation equipment, cable identification products, cable protection materials, cabling accessories, and cable trunking systems. Targeted at electricians, panel builders, solar installers, and industrial buyers needing secure, organized cabling solutions.
• Printers & Identification Products Identification and printing solutions comprising thermal transfer label printers, DIY sign printing systems, labelling/identification products, and label printer accessories. Sourced from manufacturers including Brady, Cembre (MARKINGenius), and Panduit (PXE mobile printers); sold to industrial buyers, electricians, and panel builders needing durable asset and cable identification.
• Health & Safety Products Electrical safety equipment including Panduit VeriSafe AVT absence of voltage testers, Lock Out Tag Out (LO/TO) products, safety signs, and pipe marking solutions. Sold to safety officers, electrical maintenance professionals, and compliance teams needing regulatory-grade verification and lockout equipment.
• Electronic Assembly Products Electronic assembly hardware including PCB hardware (card guides, pullers, pillars and spacers), box build hardware, and connector systems (e.g., JST terminals). Targeted at OEM electronics assembly operations and PCB manufacturing buyers.
• Klauke EK60UNVCFM Battery Hydraulic Universal Tool 18V hydraulic universal tool with interchangeable adapters and dies for crimping (6–300mm²), cutting (max 40mm diameter) and punching, for professional electricians and panel builders.
• Cable Stripping Hand Tools Hand tools for stripping insulating material from electrical cables, featuring replaceable blade cassettes and ergonomic handles; includes self-adjusting wire strippers from Klauke (K432, K433, K432U), Panduit (ST-100), Cembre, and Partex. Sold to electricians and panel builders needing damage-free, repeatable stripping of solid and stranded conductors from 0.02 to 16mm².
• Cable Tie Guns Tools designed to tension and cut cable ties cleanly and safely, available in manual, battery-operated, pneumatic, and automatic installation system variants. Sold for cable bundling applications in industrial and electrical installations.
• Cable Cutting Blades and Hydraulic Cutting Heads Replacement cutting blades and hydraulic cutting heads compatible with Klauke and Milwaukee cable cutting tools — including bolt cutting jaws, replacement blades, cutting dies for universal tools (45mm to 120mm diameter cutting ranges, 30kN to 120kN cutting forces), for use with Klauke system pumps. Targeted at professional tool users maintaining or upgrading their battery hydraulic cutting equipment.
• Threaded Rod Cutting Tools Battery-powered threaded rod cutting tools, including Milwaukee M18 brushless threaded rod cutters for M6–M12 rods and Klauke cutting dies for threaded rods and DIN rail. Sold to electricians and panel builders preparing threaded rod and DIN rail installations on commercial jobs.
• Q&E Expansion Tools Q&E (Quick & Easy) battery-powered expansion tools for PEX pipe jointing systems, including Milwaukee M12 and M18 expanders supporting up to DN75 pipe sizes. Sold to plumbing and underfloor heating installers for PEX plumbing and heating installations.
• VDE Cable Cutters Insulated VDE cable cutters rated for safe cutting of live electrical cables up to 1000V, including battery-powered and hand-operated variants from Klauke. Sold to electrical safety professionals who require certified insulated tooling.
• Klauke Crimping Die Sets Klauke L22SET (6–300mm² copper tubular cable lugs and connectors) and A22SET (10–300mm² aluminium compression lugs to DIN, 11 die pieces) crimping die sets supplied in plastic cases, for use with Klauke battery crimping tools. Sold to panel builders and electrical contractors performing lug crimping across conductor sizes.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• KlaukecoreOthersMajor tool manufacturer whose products are stocked extensively. Product range includes battery crimping tools, cable cutting tools, hand tools, crimping dies, cable strippers, and hydraulic equipment.
• PanduitcoreOthersMajor electrical and network solutions manufacturer. Products include VeriSafe AVT, cable ties, heat stabilised cable ties, edge clip connectors, and flame retardant cable ties.
• PartexcoreOthersManufacturer of wire end ferrules, hand tools for cord end ferrules, and wire markers.
• CembrecoreOthersItalian manufacturer of MARKINGenius printers, battery cutting tools, battery crimping tools, hand crimping tools, hand cutting tools, and copper tube terminals/lugs.
• Milwaukee ToolcoreOthersMajor power tool manufacturer. Products include battery crimping tools, battery cable cutting tools, expansion tools, threaded rod cutters, and cable cutter sets.
• BradysecondaryOthersIdentification and printing solutions provider. Products include handheld printers, M Series label printers, and thermal transfer printers.
• HellermannTytonsecondaryOthersCable management specialist. Products include stainless steel cable ties with RFID transponders, high performance conduit, metal detectable cable tags, RFID readers and accessories.
• JSTsecondaryOthersConnector and terminal manufacturer. Products include JST terminals.
• GreenleesecondaryOthersProfessional tool manufacturer specializing in electrical tools. Products include hole punching systems.
• SES SterlingsecondaryOthersCable management products including cable trunking, chloroprene tubing, silicone sleeving, and neoprene sleeving.
• Richco (Essentra Components UK)minorOthersComponent manufacturer. Products include PCB card guides, pullers, pillars and spacers.
• G & B ProjectsminorOthersPCB hardware manufacturer. Products include PCB pillars and spacers.
• WielandminorOthersElectromechanical components manufacturer.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RS Components: UK-headquartered global distributor of electronic, electrical and industrial components serving trade and engineering customers via B2B e-commerce. Directly comparable business model, customer base (panel builders, electrical contractors, MRO) and catalog breadth to Cablectrix, but at vastly greater scale and with a much larger catalog including cables, connectors and tooling.
• Rapid Electronics: UK-based electronic components, cables, connectors and tools distributor serving trade, education and industry. Comparable product mix (connectors, cabling, tools) and direct-shipping e-commerce model aimed at panel builders and electrical contractors.
• Farnell / element14: Global B2B distributor of electronic components, connectors, cabling and tools with strong UK presence. Overlaps with Cablectrix in connector, cable management and tooling categories serving the same trade and OEM/panel-builder customer base.
• Edmundson Electrical: UK electrical wholesaler with a national branch network serving electricians, contractors and industrial customers. Strongly comparable customer base (electricians, panel builders) and product focus on wiring, cable management and electrical accessories.
• CPC Farnell: UK consumer- and trade-facing arm of the Farnell group, focused on electronic components, connectors and accessories for hobbyists, educators and trade. Shares the B2B/B2C e-commerce distribution model and connector-heavy catalog with Cablectrix.
• City Electrical Factors (CEF): One of the UK's largest electrical wholesalers, with a national trade-counter network and online ordering. Directly comparable trade customer base (electricians, contractors) and product mix across cables, accessories, tooling and safety.
• Rexel UK: UK arm of global electrical distributor Rexel, supplying cable, lighting, automation, tools and safety products to installers and industrial customers. Closely overlaps Cablectrix's customer profile and cable-management/accessories catalog.
• TLC Direct: UK online electrical wholesaler selling cable, accessories, tools, lighting and ventilation to trade and consumers. Closely comparable niche: cable-focused e-commerce distributor serving electricians and installers.

Broad incumbents

• Toolstation: UK-wide trade tools and accessories retailer with hundreds of branches and a strong online store. Overlaps Cablectrix on the trade-customer base and some tool/SKU categories but operates at far broader scale and category breadth.
• Screwfix: UK's largest trade retailer of tools, accessories and hardware with extensive click-and-collect network. Shares Cablectrix's professional tradesperson customer base (electricians, plumbers, heating engineers) but competes on a much broader MRO catalog rather than deep cable-management specialisation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cablectrix
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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