What Communication Supplies does

Communication Supplies Ltd is a UK-based, privately-held distributor of communication cabling products, headquartered in Worthing, West Sussex (Amelia House, Crescent Road, BN11 1QR). The company supplies fibre optic and copper cabling infrastructure, alongside associated installation tools, test equipment, cabinets and enclosures, cable management, labelling products, and complementary site equipment and PPE. Its product portfolio spans over 25 supplier brands including AFL, Brady, DeWalt, Stanley, Cannon Technologies, Ideal Networks, Fitel, and EPO-TEK, and it also owns and commercialises the proprietary ÅngströmSphere® brand of uniform micron-sized silica spheres used in fibre optic connector polishing, along with related AngstromBond and AngstromLap consumable lines.

The company's business model is a B2B sales-led, hardware-resale motion operated primarily through its own UK e-commerce storefront at communication-supplies.co.uk, with supplementary phone (01424 883485) and email ([email protected]) ordering and credit account facilities for business customers. Pricing is largely quote-based ("P.O.A. – Price on Application"), with volume discounts available for bulk orders and payment processing handled via PayPal; prices include VAT, indicating a UK domestic focus. The primary customer segments are network engineers, IT professionals, electrical and cabling contractors, and trade buyers serving telecommunications, data centre, and structured cabling installations across England.

Communication Supplies Ltd operates as an independent, privately-owned limited company with no disclosed parent, institutional investor, or PE/VC backing. No revenue, headcount, funding, or M&A history is publicly disclosed in the source data, and the company's geographic footprint is restricted to the United Kingdom. The combination of multi-brand distribution depth, a small proprietary specialty product line, and a hybrid e-commerce-plus-direct sales channel defines its current operating posture as a niche B2B trade supplies retailer rather than a scaled technology platform.

Name

Communication Supplies

Legal name

Communication Supplies Ltd

Website

https://communication-supplies.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Communication Supplies Ltd is a privately-held UK distributor of fibre optic and copper cabling products, tools, test equipment, and trade PPE, serving network engineers, IT professionals, and cabling contractors across England via its own e-commerce site and direct sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Cabling Distribution

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

Keywords

• Fibre optic cabling
• Copper cabling supplies
• Network installation tools
• PPE workwear
• Telecommunications equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Worthing

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: Sale of communication cabling equipment, tools, test equipment, safety PPE and site equipment to businesses and professionals. Includes copper cabling, fibre optics, cabinets, tools, and accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Communication Supplies Ltd is a UK-based distributor of communication cabling products and associated installation equipment. The company supplies fibre optic and copper cabling products, tool kits for structured cabling and fusion splicing, test equipment, cabinets and enclosures, cable management products, PPE/workwear, and site equipment. It also offers its own proprietary ÅngströmSphere® brand of uniform micron-sized silica spheres used in fibre optic connector polishing.

Product overview

Communication Supplies Ltd is a UK-based distributor of quality cabling and telecommunications supplies. The product portfolio is organized around several core categories: (1) fibre optic products including ÅngströmSphere® silica spheres, diamond and silicon carbide lapping films, and encircled flux compliant OLTS test kits; (2) copper cabling solutions; (3) complete tool kits for fibre optic and copper structured cabling installation including fusion splicer's kits, connector termination kits, and network engineer/IT tool kits; (4) tool storage solutions including Stanley FatMax tool bags, backpacks, toolboxes, tool cases, and workbenches; (5) comprehensive PPE and workwear including DeWalt safety footwear, gloves, workwear, ear protection, eye protection, dust masks, lockout/tagout safety equipment, and first-aid kits; and (6) site equipment including LED site lighting, 110V transformers, extension reels, and workbenches/vices. The company serves telecommunications and data cabling professionals with branded products from suppliers including AFL, Brady, DeWalt, Stanley, Fitel, Ideal Networks, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ÅngströmSphere®: Brand for uniform micron-sized silica spheres product line

Products and services

• ÅngströmSphere® Silica Spheres

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AFLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFL is a brand whose connectors, cleaning products and test equipment are sold through Communication Supplies Ltd. Products include AFL connectors, AFL cleaning products, and AFL test equipment.
• Brady LabellingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrady labelling products including BMP21 Plus, BMP41, BMP51, BMP61 and BMP71 printers with associated labels and tapes are distributed through Communication Supplies Ltd.
• Cannon TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCannon Technologies floor standing cabinets and accessories are offered through Communication Supplies Ltd.
• Ideal NetworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIdeal Networks test equipment products are distributed by Communication Supplies Ltd, including lockout/tagout devices.
• DeWaltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeWalt tools, safety footwear, workwear and accessories are sold through Communication Supplies Ltd.
• Stanley ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStanley and Stanley FatMax tools, tool boxes, bags and workbenches are distributed through Communication Supplies Ltd.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• CPC Farnell: CPC Farnell is a UK-based broad-line electronics and cabling distributor selling fibre, copper, connectors, tools and PPE to trade installers — directly competing with Communication Supplies on overlap categories and serving the same B2B trade customer base.
• RS Components: RS Components is a major UK multi-category electronics and industrial supplies distributor with substantial cabling, test equipment, tools and PPE ranges — competing head-on with Communication Supplies for the same trade buyer procurement.
• Mayflex: Mayflex is a UK distributor specialising in IP networking, cabling infrastructure, and fibre optics — a closely analogous specialist cabling distributor competing for the same installer and integrator customers.
• Connectix: Connectix is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of structured cabling, fibre, and data centre connectivity products — a closely analogous UK specialist with overlapping customer base in the fibre/copper installer market.

Broad incumbents

• Anixter (Wesco): Anixter, now part of Wesco, is a large global distributor of network, security and communications cabling products — overlapping directly with Communication Supplies' fibre and copper cabling core but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• HellermannTyton: HellermannTyton is an established manufacturer and supplier of cable management, identification, and routing solutions — a brand peer whose products overlap with Communication Supplies' cable management and Brady labelling categories.
• Panduit: Panduit is a global manufacturer of network infrastructure, including copper and fibre cabling, connectors, and cable management — competing as a brand supplier and channel alternative to Communication Supplies' fibre/copper portfolio.
• Draka (Prysmian Group): Draka, part of Prysmian Group, is a major European fibre and copper cable manufacturer — a key upstream supplier whose cable products overlap directly with Communication Supplies' cabling range and which could disintermediate resellers at scale.

Others

• AFL Telecommunications: AFL is a global manufacturer of fibre optic connectors, fusion splicers, cleaning and test equipment — currently a vendor partner of Communication Supplies but a potential competing direct channel if AFL pushes direct-to-installer sales in the UK.
• Brady Corporation: Brady is a global manufacturer of labelling and cable identification solutions whose BMP printer range is distributed through Communication Supplies — a vendor partner that competes indirectly by selling its consumables range direct to large UK installers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

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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