Black Cat Cables

Name

Black Cat Cables

Legal name

MBS Components Ltd

Website

https://blackcatcables.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Cable Assemblies

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD), Wiring Harnesses & Pre-Fabricated Assemblies (IMADAMAN)

Keywords

• Custom cable assemblies
• Network cabling solutions
• Broadcast cable assemblies
• Fibre optic cables
• Military cable harnesses

Headquarters

HQ city

High Wycombe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Cable Assembly Sales: One-time hardware sales of standard and custom cable assemblies including networking, coaxial, fibre, power, SCSI, and speciality cables
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Bespoke cable manufacturing from prototype to production volumes, with custom lengths, connectors, and specifications
3. Installation Services: Network cabling installation services including Copper Cat5e-Cat7, Fibre Optic, and Voice cabling through accredited Excel Cabling Partner programme
4. Media Converters: Sale of media conversion products for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet protocols supporting copper to fibre and fibre to fibre conversion

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Black Cat Cables manufactures and supplies cable assemblies for the Networking, Broadcast, Audio Visual, and Telecoms market sectors. The company offers in-house custom and bespoke cable assembly manufacturing from one-off prototypes to production runs in thousands, alongside a comprehensive catalogue of standardized cables including Cisco-compatible, fibre optic, network, coaxial, mains/DC power, SCSI, telecoms, and military/defence cables. The offering is complemented by accredited structured cabling installation services and active networking media converters.

Product overview

Black Cat Cables is a manufacturer and supplier of cable assemblies for Networking, Broadcast, Audio Visual, and Telecoms markets, established in 1979 and operating as a division of MBS Components Ltd. The product portfolio centers on custom and bespoke cable assemblies but encompasses a comprehensive range of standardized cable products including Cisco-compatible cables, fibre optic cables (multimode and singlemode), telecoms cables, network cables (Cat5e through Cat7), coaxial/RF cables, power cables (IEC, UK mains, DC, commando), SCSI cables, IDC flat cables, and connectors/adaptors. Supporting the hardware products, the company offers installation services as an accredited Excel Cabling Partner (providing structured cabling with a 25-year warranty) and active networking products including Planet Networking media converters. Specialized offerings include military cable assemblies, locking IEC power cables, and powered USB cables for point-of-sale applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Cables Bespoke cable assemblies manufactured in-house to client specification, from one-off prototypes to production runs in thousands. Offers custom lengths, colours, and connector configurations with stringent quality procedures.
• Cisco Cables Compatible Cisco cables including serial, X.21, DTE/DCE, stacking, and InfiniBand cables. Offered as one of the largest selections of compatible Cisco cables in the UK with technical advisory capability.
• Fibre Cables Multimode 62.5/125 OM1, Multimode 50/125 OM2, OM3, OM4 and singlemode OS1/OS2 patch cords from stock in lengths 0.5m to 30m. Connectors include LC, SC, ST, MTRJ, FC, E2000, MU, VF45. Each cable supplied individually bagged with test report.
• Telecoms Cables BT-approved telecoms/voice cables including RJ21 telco cables made with BT Spec CW1308 cable in PVC, LSF or LSZH. Available with 90°, 120°, 180° covers and male/female/open-end configurations. All cables are 100% tested on Cirris Touch 1 tester before dispatch.
• Network Cables Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7 network cables including patch cords, crossover cables, telco cables, external/armoured cables, SFP+ cables, and X.21/V.35/RS232 interface cables.
• Coaxial Cables RF/microwave coaxial cable assemblies with BNC, MINI BNC, Euro, FME, F Type, MCX, MMCX, N Type, SMA, TNC, Type 43, HDC, UHDC, DIN 1.0/2.3, DIN 1.6/5.6 connectors. RG series, URM series, and Belden cables for HD-SDI broadcast applications.
• Mains & DC Power Cables Fully moulded range of power cords including IEC C13-C14, C19-C20, C15-C16, Y-split power cables, UK plug to C13/C19/C15/C5/C7 cables, European power cables, IEC 309 cables, and DC power cables. Custom lengths and connectors available.
• SCSI Cables SCSI I to VHDCI (SCSI V) cables in any length, compatible with HP and IBM. External SCSI VHDCI and HD68 assemblies with Madison or Hitachi U320 LVD/SE cable, RoHS compliant.
• Connectors & Adaptors 34 position V.35 connectors supplied as kit with moulded insulator and shielded hood, plus D-Sub gender changers (DB9, DB15, DB25, DB37, HD15), Sun Monitor DB13W3 to HD15 adaptors, and inter-series adaptors.
• IDC Flat Cables Standard IDC ribbon cables including ATA100, 40-way IDE, 44-way IDE, DB9 to IDC, and 10-way IDC rainbow ribbon cables.
• Active Networking (Media Converters) Media converters supporting copper-to-fibre and fibre-to-fibre conversion for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet protocols. Includes 10/100 and 10/100/1000Base-T/TX converters.
• Installations Accredited Excel Cabling Partner providing structured cabling installations including Copper (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7), Fibre Optic, and Voice cabling. Free site survey available, backed by 25-year application warranty.
• Broadcast and Audio Visual Cables Professional broadcast and AV cable assemblies for major camera system manufacturers including 12G/4K/8K UHD broadcast camera cables using Belden 4694R and Neutrik UHD BNC connectors. Tightly specified coaxial and interconnect transmission lines with UL listing.
• Military Cable Assemblies and Harnesses Custom military cables and electronic wire harnesses for Military, Defence, and Aerospace applications. Includes ruggedised assemblies built for harsh environment specifications.
• Powered USB Cables 12V and 24V Powered USB cables for point-of-sale and till equipment compatible with IBM/NCR systems. Includes powered USB to DC, Mini DIN, and USB Type B configurations.
• Locking Mains Power Cables and Cisco/APC Power Cords IEC-lock and IEC-Lock+ power leads preventing accidental disconnection (C13-C14 and C19-C20 configurations in multiple colours) and power cords compatible with Cisco and APC equipment for data centre and networking applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% testing on Cirris Touch 1 before dispatch
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Excel Cabling Partner (ECP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited Excel Cabling Partner programme enabling Black Cat to install complete range of Excel Structured Network Cable products with backup of 25-year warranty. Provides access to Excel's third-party independent approval from Delta test house.
• DPD LocalminorOthersUK time critical logistics carrier providing next day shipping, pre-12 and pre-10:30 timed delivery options with real-time tracking. Award-winning delivery service with one-hour delivery windows.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lapp Group: German-headquartered manufacturer of custom cable assemblies, wiring harnesses and connectivity solutions for industrial, networking and broadcast applications — closely comparable in customisation model and end-market mix to Black Cat Cables.
• Volex plc: UK-listed specialist in power cords, cable assemblies and connectors serving data centre, industrial and consumer customers. Highly comparable as a UK-based custom cable assembler with similar end-markets including networking and POS/retail.
• HellermannTyton: Manufacturer of cable management solutions, connectors and pre-terminated cable assemblies for networking, telecoms and industrial customers — directly comparable in product scope and customer verticals to Black Cat Cables.
• Excel Networking Solutions: UK manufacturer of structured cabling systems whose Cabling Partner programme Black Cat is accredited under. Directly comparable in the Cat5e–Cat7 copper and fibre structured cabling installation business.
• Weidmüller: German manufacturer of industrial connectivity including custom cable assemblies, connectors and electronics for industrial automation, telecoms and power — comparable product mix and customisation focus to Black Cat.

Broad incumbents

• Belden Inc. Major US-headquartered manufacturer of signal transmission cable and connectivity, including broadcast-grade coaxial (Belden 4694R referenced by Black Cat) and networking cables. Overlaps directly with Black Cat's broadcast and data centre product lines.
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer with broad fibre optic, telecom and energy cable lines. Comparable to Black Cat's fibre patch cord and structured cabling business, though at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• CommScope: Global provider of network cabling, fibre and broadcast infrastructure equipment. Overlaps with Black Cat's structured cabling, fibre patch cord and broadcast cable assembly offerings, especially through enterprise and carrier channels.
• Molex: Global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions including cable assemblies, connectors and adaptors (e.g. D-Sub, V.35 style products). Broad incumbent with significant overlap to Black Cat's connector/adaptor and cable assembly portfolio.
• RS Components: UK-based broad-line electronics and industrial product distributor stocking cables, connectors and networking components. Adjacent competitor for standard cable and connector SKUs, though not a custom manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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