Hilton Cannon Electrical Ltd

What Hilton Cannon Electrical Ltd does

Hilton Cannon Electrical Ltd is a Nottingham-headquartered, privately held UK electrical contracting firm founded in 1994 and operating nationally across both public and private sectors. The company delivers end-to-end electrical solutions organised around five service pillars: Power Distribution (systems up to 11kV including UPS, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches); Lighting Systems (energy-efficient LED and emergency lighting); Fire Safety and Alarms (BAFE SP203-1 certified, including voice evacuation and remote monitoring); Security Systems (CCTV and access control); and integrated Facilities Management (building maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, cleaning, compliance, and emergency response). Specialist capability extends to medical-grade electrical systems (IPS and UPS) for healthcare environments such as operating theatres. The firm is NICEIC Approved and holds BAFE SP203-1, CHAS, ConstructionLine, and ECA credentials, supporting eligibility for public sector and large commercial tenders.

The business runs on a project-based, quote-driven commercial model with multi-year contracting for facilities management work. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales working upstream with architects, specifiers, and construction primes (e.g., SDC Builders), combined with a 'Partner with us' engagement model and direct contact via phone, email, and website enquiry. Customer segments are vertical-led and span healthcare (NHS, Queens Medical Centre Nottingham), education (University of Nottingham, NACRO, Fernwood Comprehensive School), research and technology (Cambridge Science Park, Babraham Research Campus), commercial offices (Capital One), and the broader public sector. Stated operational scale includes a 45-strong engineering workforce, £72m of cumulative projects managed, and 2,000+ commercial projects completed, alongside a 96% stated client satisfaction rate.

Operationally, the company is based at Nova House, 103-105 High Street, Arnold, Nottingham (NG5 7DS), with a regional office in Lincoln (LN6 7RY). Ownership appears to be founder/management-led, with Managing Director Andrew Potter and Finance Director Kym Ellington at the helm and no disclosed external investor or parent. The firm is part of a broader Hilton Group of related businesses (including Hilton Cannon Communications and Hilton Bodill Construction) that appear to share common ownership direction rather than formal subsidiary status. In 2024 the company completed a full corporate rebrand, and it has since invested in sponsorship (Tom Wood, Motorpoint Arena Zamboni), active social channels, and content marketing to support national expansion ambitions.

Name

Hilton Cannon Electrical Ltd

Legal name

Hilton Cannon Electrical Ltd

Website

https://hiltoncannon.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK-based electrical contracting firm delivering end-to-end power distribution, lighting, fire safety, security, and facilities management services to healthcare, education, commercial, and public sector clients nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), T&D project/program management & owner’s engineering (EPCM/PMC) (EUADAKAF)

Keywords

• Commercial electrical contracting
• Power distribution systems
• Fire safety installations
• Electrical facilities management
• Building electrical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Design, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems for new builds and refurbishments including power distribution, lighting, fire safety, and security systems. Project-based revenue from large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
2. Facilities Management Services: Ongoing facilities management for commercial and industrial premises including building maintenance, electrical services, plumbing, HVAC, cleaning, and emergency response. Long-term contractual relationships.
3. Maintenance and Emergency Services: Routine maintenance, 24/7 emergency fault diagnosis and repair services, system upgrades, and compliance checks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hilton Cannon Electrical Ltd provides fully integrated electrical contracting services for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and public sector clients across the UK. Core deliverables include design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of power distribution systems (up to 11kV), energy-efficient LED lighting, BAFE SP203-1 certified fire safety systems, CCTV and access control security systems, specialist medical-grade electrical systems (IPS and UPS), and integrated facilities management.

Product overview

Hilton Cannon Electrical Ltd is an electrical contracting company offering a unified suite of integrated electrical services rather than discrete software products. The core portfolio comprises five service pillars: Lighting Systems (LED upgrades, emergency lighting), Power Distribution (up to 11kV systems, UPS, backup generators), Fire Safety & Alarms (BAFE SP203-1 certified fire systems, voice evacuation), Security Systems (CCTV, access control), and Facilities Management (integrated building support). These services are delivered through a Design–Installation–Commissioning workflow, with a 'soft landing' approach for seamless project handover. The company operates nationally across public and private sectors, serving healthcare, education, social care, food industry, hospitality, and commercial office segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Systems Design and installation of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions and emergency lighting systems for commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial facilities.
• Power Distribution Full-service solutions for Distribution Systems up to 11kV, including backup generators, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, and automatic transfer switches (ATS) for commercial and industrial sites.
• Fire Safety & Alarms Design, installation, and commissioning of fire alarm systems including smoke/heat detection, voice evacuation systems, and remote monitoring, certified under BAFE SP203-1.
• Security Systems CCTV surveillance networks and access control systems designed, installed, and maintained for commercial offices, industrial sites, education, and healthcare facilities.
• Facilities Management Integrated building support services including building maintenance, electrical and plumbing services, HVAC, cleaning, safety and security systems, compliance support, and emergency response for commercial and industrial premises.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% client satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ECA (Electrical Contractors' Association)coreOthersMembership in the Electrical Contractors' Association, indicating alignment with industry standards and best practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Quartzelec: UK-based electrical engineering and services provider covering power distribution, industrial installations, maintenance and HV/LV systems for commercial and industrial clients. Strongly comparable in technical capability mix and end-market exposure to Hilton Cannon.
• SES Engineering Services: UK M&E contractor providing design, installation and maintenance of electrical, mechanical and fire systems across commercial, healthcare, education and public-sector projects. Directly comparable in scope (lighting, power distribution, fire, FM) and end markets to Hilton Cannon.
• TClarke: London-listed UK electrical contractor delivering power distribution, lighting, fire and security installations across commercial, data centre, healthcare and public-sector schemes. Closely aligned service portfolio and customer base, with greater scale and national reach.
• NG Bailey: One of the UK's largest independent electrical and mechanical contracting firms, delivering commercial and industrial installations, power distribution, fire safety and FM services nationally. Closely comparable business model, service mix and customer segments to Hilton Cannon, but at materially greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• Crown House Technologies: In-house M&E and technology business of Laing O'Rourke, delivering large-scale electrical, fire and building services on commercial and infrastructure projects. Comparable capability footprint to Hilton Cannon but embedded in a major construction group.
• Imtech UK (now part of EQUANS): Large UK technical services and electrical contractor delivering M&E, fire and FM services to commercial, healthcare, education and public-sector clients. Direct overlap with Hilton Cannon's service pillars but operating as part of a much wider international portfolio.
• SPIE UK: UK arm of European technical services group SPIE, offering electrical, mechanical and FM services to commercial, industrial and public-sector clients. Overlaps with Hilton Cannon across the full electrical services stack but operates as part of a much larger pan-European portfolio.

Regional players

• Bowers & Partners: UK electrical contractor delivering commercial and industrial installations, power distribution and maintenance across regional markets. Comparable service offering and customer profile to Hilton Cannon, though operating on a smaller regional basis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Hilton_Cannon
• Facebookfacebook.com/HiltonCannonElectrical
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hiltoncannonelectrical-ltd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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