Smart Metering Solutions

What Smart Metering Solutions does

Smart Metering Solutions, trading as Stockshed® (legal entity Stockshed Limited, company no. 08599755), is a UK-based specialist distributor and stockist of Kamstrup ultrasonic thermal energy and water meters. The product portfolio centres on the Kamstrup MULTICAL family — the compact 302, mid-range 403, full-featured 603 (dual communication slots), and flagship integrator 803 (four communication slots, IP65) — covering heat, cooling, and water measurement from 1/2" BSP domestic sizes up to DN300 industrial flanged installations, alongside ultrasonic water meters (flowIQ 2101/MULTICAL 21, MULTICAL 62, flowIQ 3100), M-Bus Multiport masters, USB walk-by readers, optical heads, and a full spare parts catalogue covering both current and obsolete Multical generations. All meters carry MID Class 2 approval per EN1434, Ofgem RHI compliance, WRAS approval for water variants, and BEK 1178 cooling approval, enabling regulated tenant billing and renewable heat incentive scheme participation.

The company monetises primarily through one-time hardware unit sales transacted via a Shopify-based direct e-commerce storefront with publicly listed USD pricing, supplemented by a freephone enterprise sales line for configuration-heavy Multical 803 orders. Revenue is augmented by genuine Kamstrup spare parts (D-cell lithium batteries with 13+ year life, Pt500 temperature sensors in 1.5m to 10m lengths, 230VAC/24VAC power supplies, communication modules, and stainless steel sensor pockets) and by a professional services layer comprising free lifetime technical support, pre-sales meter selection advice, and tenant billing services. The firm operates from a registered office in Eversley, Hampshire and an operational office in Brighton, serving UK customers in renewable energy/district heating installation, property and facilities management, Energy Service Companies (ESCos), industrial cooling, and trade plumbing. It is part of the GLAD Group conglomerate, with international delivery offered on a paid basis to Europe and rest-of-world markets for most SKUs.

Name

Smart Metering Solutions

Legal name

Stockshed Limited

Website

https://smartmeteringsolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smart Metering Solutions (trading as Stockshed®) is the UK specialist distributor of Kamstrup ultrasonic heat, cooling, and water meters, serving district heating installers, ESCos, property managers, and plumbers via e-commerce with next-day UK delivery and free lifetime technical support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermal Energy Meters

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (42371)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

AMI Smart Meters (Electric) & Meter Hardware (EUADAFAA)

Keywords

• Heat energy meters
• Cooling energy meters
• Ultrasonic water meters
• Thermal energy metering
• Meter reading equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Eversley, Hampshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Heat/Cooling Meters: Sale of Kamstrup Multical heat and cooling energy meters ranging from compact economic models (Multical 302) to flagship integrators (Multical 803). Revenue generated through one-time product sales with pricing varying by meter type, size, and communication options.
2. Hardware Sales - Water Meters: Sale of ultrasonic water meters including flowIQ 2101, MULTICAL 21, MULTICAL 62, and flowIQ 3100 for residential, commercial, and industrial water measurement applications.
3. Spare Parts & Accessories: Replacement components including D-cell batteries (13+ year life), power supply modules (230VAC/24VAC), temperature sensors (Pt500 with 1.5m-10m cables), temperature sensor pockets, and communication modules (M-Bus, BACnet, Modbus, Analogue).
4. Meter Reading Equipment: USB optical heads for data acquisition and configuration, USB walk-by readers for wireless M-Bus Mode C1 868MHz enabled meters with free software for meter reading data retrieval.
5. Technical Support & Services: Free lifetime technical support and customer service provided 6 days per week, pre-sales meter selection advice, and post-sales installation guidance. Also provides tenant billing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smart Metering Solutions (Stockshed®) is the UK distributor, stockist and customer service provider for Kamstrup MULTICAL heat and cooling energy meters, ultrasonic water meters, meter reading equipment, and related spares. The company holds extensive UK stock for next-day delivery, supplies MID Class 2 / RHI-compliant meters for tenant billing and renewable heat schemes, and offers free lifetime technical support, pre-sales meter selection advice, and tenant billing services.

Product overview

Smart Metering Solutions (trading as Stockshed) is a UK distributor of Kamstrup thermal energy metering products. The product portfolio centers on Kamstrup MULTICAL heat and cooling meters (Models 302, 403, 603, and 803), supplemented by ultrasonic water meters (MULTICAL 21/flowIQ 2101, MULTICAL 62, flowIQ 3100), meter reading equipment (USB Optical Heads, USB Walk-by Readers, M-Bus Masters), and essential spare parts (communication modules, power supplies, temperature sensors, temperature sensor pockets). The MULTICAL 302 is the economic compact option for smaller applications; MULTICAL 403 serves mid-range needs with expandable communication; MULTICAL 603 is the full-featured option with dual communication slots for larger installations; and MULTICAL 803 is the flagship integrator for demanding metering challenges. All meters are MID Class 2 approved to EN1434 and RHI compliant for tenant billing and renewable heat incentive schemes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kamstrup MULTICAL 302 Heat Meter Economic compact heat meter available in 1/2" BSP and 3/4" BSP sizes with 6 or 12 year non-replaceable battery and wired or wireless M-Bus output, featuring a 1.2m fixed display cable with integrated 1.5m temperature sensors. Designed for small residential and light commercial heating installations requiring MID Class 2 approval for RHI and tenant billing.
• Kamstrup MULTICAL 302 Cooling Meter Economic compact chilled water (cooling) meter available in 1/2" BSP and 3/4" BSP sizes with 6 or 12 year non-replaceable battery and wired or wireless M-Bus output. BEK 1178 (National Danish cooling approval) approved per EN1434 for cooling applications.
• Kamstrup MULTICAL 403 Heat Meter Mid-range heat meter available in 1/2" BSP to DN50 sizes with one optional communication module. Features replaceable battery or AC power supply and Pt500 temperature sensor cable options of 1.5m, 3.0m, 5.0m or 10.0m for flexible installation. Fixed 1.5m display cable.
• Kamstrup MULTICAL 403 Cooling Meter Mid-range chilled water meter available in 1/2" BSP to DN50 sizes with one optional communication module and replaceable battery or AC power supply. BEK 1178 (National Danish cooling approval) approved per EN1434.
• Kamstrup MULTICAL 603 Heat Meter Full-featured heat meter available in 1/2" BSP to DN300 sizes with two communication slots for optional outputs (wired/wireless M-Bus, BACnet, Modbus, analogue). Standard 2.5m display cable available in longer lengths; disconnectable at calculator and flow meter ends on DN150 and larger meters. Replaceable battery or AC power supply with configurable Pt500 sensor cable lengths.
• Kamstrup MULTICAL 603 Cooling Meter Full-featured chilled water meter available in 1/2" BSP to DN300 sizes with two communication slots for optional outputs. BEK 1178 (National Danish cooling approval) approved per EN1434. Replaceable battery or AC power supply with configurable temperature sensor cable lengths.
• Kamstrup MULTICAL 803 Energy Meter Flagship integrator heat/cooling energy meter with all options available for the most demanding metering challenges. Features four communication slots for multiple outputs and IP65 approval with dust and moisture resistance.
• Kamstrup flowIQ 2101 / MULTICAL 21 Ultrasonic Water Meter Ultrasonic water meter available as hot water meter up to 70°C (T70) and cold water meter. Battery powered with Wireless M-Bus 868MHz, MID type approved per OIML R49. Available in Q3 1.6-4.0 m3/h sizes with G3/4B or G1B connections. Brass unions/gaskets included. UK shipping only.
• Kamstrup MULTICAL 62 Ultrasonic Water Meter Modular ultrasonic water meter with multiple communication options (pulse, M-Bus, Wireless M-Bus, BACnet, Modbus RTU) for trade, industry and housing installations. Cold water up to 50°C and hot water up to 90°C. MID and WRAS approved.
• Kamstrup flowIQ 3100 Ultrasonic Water Meter Ultrasonic water meter with MID and WRAS approval for all sizes from 1/2" BSP to DN100. Available with Wireless M-Bus, wired M-Bus or Sigfox communication, powered by long life lithium battery.
• Kamstrup M-Bus Master Multiport Systems M-Bus Master Multiport units available with or without display, supporting up to 250 slaves. Integrated 100-240V 50/60Hz power supply, primary/secondary/enhanced secondary addressing, wild card search with collision detection, and RS-232, RS-485, USB and optical eye communication ports. Used by ESCos and large property portfolios to aggregate meter readings.
• Kamstrup USB Optical Head (Infrared) Infrared optical reading head with USB plug for data acquisition. Required for obtaining historical readings and assists with configuration changes to Kamstrup Multical meters. Includes free software download.
• Kamstrup USB Walk-by Meter Reader (USB-030000) USB reader for walk-by meter reading of Wireless M-Bus Mode C1 868MHz enabled Kamstrup Multical meters. Requires power supply from Windows laptop or tablet. Includes free software.
• Kamstrup USB Walk-by Meter Reader with Battery (USB-030100) USB reader for walk-by meter reading of Wireless M-Bus Mode C1 868MHz enabled Kamstrup Multical meters. Features own battery power supply for portable walking around data collection. Includes free software.
• Kamstrup Communication Modules Range of plug-in communication modules including Data + 2 Pulse Outputs (PN: 403X11), M-Bus + 2 Pulse Inputs (PN: 403X20), M-Bus + 2 Pulse Outputs (PN: 403X21), BACnet MS/TP (RS-485) + 2 pulse inputs, Modbus RTU (RS-485) + 2 pulse inputs, and Analogue 2 x 0/4-20mA Output.
• Kamstrup D Cell 3.6V Lithium Battery Genuine Kamstrup long-life lithium D Cell 3.6V battery with connector, compatible with Multical 402, 602, 403 and 603 energy meters. Expected life 13+ years under normal conditions.
• Kamstrup 230VAC Power Supply Module Genuine Kamstrup 230VAC power supply module for all Kamstrup Multical energy meters.
• Kamstrup 24VAC Power Supply Module Genuine Kamstrup 24VAC power supply module for all Kamstrup Multical energy meters.
• Kamstrup Pt500 Temperature Sensors Pt500 temperature sensors available in 1.5m, 3.0m, 5.0m and 10.0m cable lengths, supplied as 1 pair, compatible with all Multical meters.
• Kamstrup Temperature Sensor Pockets Stainless steel temperature sensor pockets available in 1/2" BSP connection with lengths of 65mm (for DN15-DN32 meters), 90mm (for DN40-DN125 meters), and 140mm (for DN150-DN300 meters).
• Free Lifetime Technical Support and Tenant Billing Services Free lifetime technical support and customer service provided six days per week, pre-sales meter selection advice, post-sales installation guidance, and tenant billing services. Differentiates the company from plumbers merchants and catalogue companies that lack deep metering expertise, and supports customers who purchased meters elsewhere and cannot obtain technical support from original suppliers.

Quantifiable outcome

• MID Class 2 approval per EN1434 for RHI compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kamstrup A/ScoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive UK distributor of Kamstrup Multical heat and cooling energy meters. Kamstrup A/S is a Danish manufacturer of ultrasonic energy meters and meter reading solutions. Stockshed holds extensive UK stock and provides free lifetime technical support for Kamstrup products. All meters are MID approved per EN1434 and RHI compliant. Kamstrup uses Force-Dantest CERT in Denmark for MID approval.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brunata: Heat cost allocator and metering services company with UK presence serving property managers, ESCos, and district heating operators. Offers comparable sub-metering solutions including meter reading, energy data services, and tenant billing — direct competitor for Smart Metering Solutions' target customers and use cases.
• ista: One of the largest global sub-metering and heat cost allocation service companies, with UK operations serving property managers, ESCos, and district heating operators. Provides comparable offerings — heat/cooling/water metering, tenant billing, and energy data services — directly overlapping with Stockshed's customer base.
• Switch2 Energy: UK-based heat metering services provider focused on district heating networks, CHP installations, and sub-metering for multi-tenant buildings. Direct competitor serving the same UK installer and ESCO customer segments that Stockshed targets, with overlapping tenant billing and heat cost allocation offerings.
• Techem: Major provider of sub-metering and energy data services with UK operations focused on heat cost allocation and tenant billing. Directly comparable business model serving property managers, facility operators, and ESCos, competing with Stockshed for the same B2B customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Itron: Major global smart metering solutions provider with UK operations across heat, water, and electricity metering. Represents broader incumbent competition in the UK metering market with deeper resources, broader product portfolio, and established relationships with larger utilities and municipal customers — competitive pressure at the top end of Stockshed's addressable market.
• Diehl Metering: Major manufacturer of heat, water, and electricity meters with global operations including UK. Competes with Kamstrup across the metering stack and represents an alternative meter brand UK distributors could carry — direct competition to the supplier base Stockshed relies on for its exclusive product offering.
• Zenner: International meter manufacturer with heat, water, and gas products distributed globally including the UK. Competes for the same UK metering distribution opportunities through alternative meter brands and broader product portfolio, representing an alternative supplier option for UK metering customers.
• Engelmann Sensor: Major European heat meter manufacturer competing with Kamstrup's technology. Represents the alternative supply source available to UK distributors and direct competition for Kamstrup-based distributors like Stockshed, with comparable MID-approved ultrasonic heat meters in similar size ranges.
• Sontex: Swiss heat meter manufacturer whose fluid oscillation technology is referenced alongside Kamstrup's ultrasonic time-of-flight in Stockshed's product positioning. Competes with Kamstrup Multical meters in the UK distribution market with alternative ultrasonic and oscillation-based technologies.

Emerging players

• Qundis: Provider of sub-metering solutions and AMR/AMI systems focused on radio-based data collection for heat cost allocation. Targets similar property managers and ESCO customer segments with technology-adjacent offerings (wireless meter reading, consumption data management) that intersect with Stockshed's MID-approved meter + tenant billing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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