78 Engineering

What 78 Engineering does

78 Engineering Ltd. is a private UK engineering services and industrial supply company headquartered in Ulcombe, Kent, operating across South East England with hazardous waste services extending into Greater London. The firm functions as a multi-disciplined engineering solutions provider, distributing industrial components (bearings via JHB, Renold gearboxes, ABB/Schneider/Mitsubishi/Siemens inverter drives, tools, and power transmission parts) and delivering on-site services including electromechanical repairs, condition monitoring (vibration analysis, thermography), hydraulic services, lubrication system design and installation, gearbox refurbishment, industrial automation support, and registered waste brokerage. A separate '78 Electrical' sub-brand extends the offering into electrical engineering. The firm is an official Renold Service Partner and an Environment Agency registered waste broker, with ISO 9001, SafeContractor, and IOSH accreditations supporting credibility with enterprise buyers.

The business operates on a sales-led, quote-based model with revenue drawn from one-time product sales and project- or retainer-based service contracts. Customer acquisition is conducted primarily through direct engagement (phone, email, website contact form) supported by a content-driven website and LinkedIn presence. Target customers are heavy industrial and manufacturing operators in mining, construction, and waste treatment, alongside compliant hazardous-waste generators. Operational scale is small at 1-10 employees and concentrated regionally, and the product-and-service mix is structured around preventative maintenance economics, with company-claimed outcomes of circa 30% annual uptime improvement tied to lubrication management programs.

Revenue streams break into industrial products (bearings, tools, drives, power transmission), engineering services (repairs, condition monitoring, lubrication, hydraulics, automation), and environmental waste services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined by project scope and contract terms. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or external ownership are reported, and management team data is not disclosed, leaving ownership structure unclear beyond privately-held UK Ltd. status.

Name

78 Engineering

Legal name

78 Engineering Ltd.

Website

https://78engineering.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

78 Engineering Ltd. is a private UK engineering firm based in Kent, supplying industrial components (bearings, gearboxes, drives, tools) and delivering repair, condition monitoring, hydraulic, lubrication, and environmental waste services to heavy-industry clients across South East England and London.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering Services

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)

SIC

Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Maintenance Lubrication & Oil Handling Equipment (Greasing, Dispensing, Used Oil) (IMAHALAJ), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial engineering services
• Industrial bearings supply
• Electromechanical repairs
• Condition monitoring services
• Hazardous waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulcombe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Products: Sale of industrial components including bearings (JHB distributor), lubricants, tools, power transmission products, industrial automation equipment (inverter drives from ABB, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Siemens), and hydraulic parts.
2. Engineering Services: Comprehensive service offerings including electromechanical repairs, condition monitoring (vibration analysis, thermography), hydraulic services, lubrication management, industrial automation, gearbox refurbishment, and site services. Services offered both reactively and through planned maintenance contracts.
3. Environmental Waste Services: Hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services in London and South East England. Registered waste broker services for compliant waste stream management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

78 Engineering supplies industrial products (bearings, tools, power transmission components, lubricants, hydraulic parts, and industrial automation equipment from brands such as ABB, Schneider, Mitsubishi, and Siemens) and delivers on-site engineering services including electromechanical repairs, condition monitoring, hydraulic services, lubrication system design and installation, gearbox refurbishment, and hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal. The company also operates a separate electrical engineering division (78 Electrical).

Product overview

78 Engineering is a multi-disciplined engineering services company offering a unified portfolio of industrial products and services. The core offering encompasses 11 main product/service categories: Bearings (JHB distribution), Condition Monitoring (vibration analysis and thermography), Electromechanical Repairs (motors, gearboxes, pumps), Environmental Waste Services, Hydraulic Services, Industrial Automation (inverter drives, control panels), Industrial Gearboxes (Renold products and refurbishment), Lubrication Systems (single-point to multi-level PLC-controlled), Power Transmission, Tools (100,000+ products), and Site Services. A separate electrical division (78 Electrical) provides specialized electrical engineering services. The products function as an integrated engineering solutions ecosystem where services like condition monitoring, lubrication management, and electromechanical repairs support the operational reliability of the physical products (bearings, gearboxes, hydraulic components) they supply.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bearings Supply of specialised bearing products from leading global manufacturers (including JHB) with fast delivery and competitive pricing for industrial customers.
• Condition Monitoring Preventative maintenance service including vibration surveys and thermography reports to identify failing components and avoid costly downtime for industrial operators.
• Electromechanical Repairs Complete repair solutions for electric motors, industrial gearboxes, and pump sets with warranty-backed high-quality component overhauls for industrial users.
• Environmental Waste Services Registered waste broker service providing hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal in London and South East England, compliant with Environment Agency regulations.
• Hydraulic Services Comprehensive hydraulic services including asset management, filtration, hose manufacture, cylinder repair, power pack servicing, and replacement parts supply for industrial operators.
• Industrial Automation Inverter drive supply and servicing for major brands (ABB, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Siemens), control panel building, and breakdown support services for industrial customers.
• Industrial Gearboxes Official Renold Service Partner offering the full Renold product portfolio (Geared Motors, Helical Bevel, Shaft Mount SMX Series, Carter Gear) and gearbox refurbishment for all brands.
• Lubrication Systems Design, supply and installation of complete lubrication systems using industry-recognised brands, from single-point lubricators to multi-level PLC-controlled systems, aimed at improving uptime and reducing acquisition costs.
• Power Transmission Supply of a vast portfolio of power transmission products for industrial applications.
• Tools Hand and power tool supply from major manufacturers with over 100,000 products available next day, including tool kitting tailored to customer needs.
• Site Services Mobile plant repair, planned maintenance, fabrication, welding, and reactive maintenance services delivered on industrial customer sites.
• 78 Electrical Specialist electrical engineering division providing electrical services separate from the company's mechanical engineering offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30%+ per annum improvement in uptime with proper lubrication management strategy
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RenoldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor78 Engineering is an official Renold Service Partner with access to the full Renold product portfolio including Geared Motors, Helical Bevel, Shaft Mount SMX Series, and Carter Gear Refurbishment. They provide Renold's market-leading products into diverse industry segments from mining and construction to waste treatment, backed by Renold's 130 years of experience.
• JHB BearingscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor78 Engineering is a proud distributor of JHB bearings, serving industrial customers with specialized bearing products.
• RenoldcoreTechnology or IntegrationRenold smart monitor provides continuous monitoring of gearboxes with continual analysis of oil condition. 78 Engineering works closely with Renold for gearbox refurbishment services using highest quality replacement parts and modern materials.
• ABBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of industrial automation products including inverter drives.
• Schneider ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of industrial automation products including inverter drives.
• Mitsubishi ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of industrial automation products including inverter drives.
• SiemensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of industrial automation products including inverter drives.
• Environment AgencycoreOthers78 Engineering is a registered waste broker with the Environment Agency, ensuring compliant hazardous waste management, collection, transfer and disposal services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eriks: Eriks is a large UK and European industrial MRO distributor offering bearings, power transmission, fluid power, seals and condition-monitoring services. It is comparable to 78 Engineering as a multi-product industrial MRO provider but operates at a far larger national and multi-national scale.
• Brammer (now part of Rubix): Rubix (incorporating the former Brammer brand) is one of the UK's largest industrial MRO distributors, supplying bearings, power transmission, fluid power and maintenance products. Directly comparable to 78 Engineering's distribution and MRO supply business but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Motion Industries (UK): Motion Industries is a major industrial parts distributor covering bearings, power transmission, fluid power and maintenance supplies across the UK and globally. It competes with 78 Engineering on bearings, tools and industrial MRO distribution, though at much larger scale.
• SKF (UK): SKF is a global bearings and rotating-equipment manufacturer that also offers condition monitoring, lubrication systems and remanufacturing services. Comparable to 78 Engineering's bearings distribution, lubrication systems and condition-monitoring offerings but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Renold plc: Renold is the original equipment manufacturer of industrial gearchains and gearboxes whose full product portfolio 78 Engineering distributes as an official Service Partner. Both serve overlapping end markets in mining, construction and waste treatment with gearbox refurbishment services.
• Hydraulic Supplies Ltd: Hydraulic Supplies Ltd is a UK distributor of hydraulic components, fittings, hoses and power units serving industrial customers. Comparable to 78 Engineering's hydraulic parts and power-pack service offering within the same South East / UK industrial market.
• Hayley Group: Hayley Group is a UK industrial distributor and engineering services provider offering bearings, power transmission, fluid power, tools and repair services. Highly comparable in product breadth and customer profile to 78 Engineering, though operating across multiple UK regions.
• Hoste Industrial: Hoste Industrial is a UK industrial MRO distributor supplying bearings, power transmission, fluid power, tools and maintenance products with field-service capability. Directly comparable as a multi-line UK industrial supply and repair business competing in similar end markets to 78 Engineering.
• Fluid Power Services (FPS): FPS is a UK hydraulic services specialist offering hydraulic cylinder repair, hose manufacture, power pack servicing and on-site support. Directly comparable to 78 Engineering's hydraulic services line of business, though without the broader bearings/gearbox distribution offering.

Regional players

• Wajax Industrial Services: Wajax provides industrial MRO services including bearings, power transmission, fluid power and field services across the UK. Comparable to 78 Engineering's hybrid product-and-service model though typically serving different regional catchments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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