Smarter support for industrial controls | National Accounts

At CEF, we know that getting industrial projects over the line isn’t just about sourcing parts — it’s about having the right partner behind you. That’s why we’ve sharpened our focus across our Industrial & Rail sectors to offer something a little different. Something better. Whether you're working in utilities, energy, transport, defence, telecoms, aggregates, or manufacturing, our National Accounts team is here to make complex control projects simpler.

A dedicated industrial solutions team – backed by experience

We’ve listened. We’ve done the research. And we’ve built a team focused purely on Industrial Solutions & Projects across the UK and Ireland. From control gear to sensing, enclosures, trunking and more, we’ve put together the products, people and structure to better support customers delivering large-scale industrial work.

Here’s how we go to market:

• Category Managers with over 75 years of industry experience lead strategic business development and framework planning within your sector.

• Solution Managers and our technical team, with over 100 years of Industrial Product Sourcing Experience, offer product advice, system support and guidance.

• Our Customer Service Management team and branch network of 390+ locations then activate on-the-ground delivery — matching customers with local branches, stock and support.

It’s national reach with local know-how, tailored to the needs of fixed-location industrial customers across the UK and Ireland.

Value-added services that go beyond supply

We don’t stop at products. Our team can support industrial clients with a suite of value-added services, including:

• Voltage optimisation – often the biggest energy-saving step post-LED upgrade

• Vendor management of critical spares and stock rationalisation

• Obsolescence survey, risk assessments, and panel build advice

• Waste recycling and calibration services

• LED lighting upgrade designs

• Professional project management support through our dedicated Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs)

• Vending & static store solutions

In short? We’ll help you reduce downtime, cut energy costs and streamline supply — all while improving safety and compliance.

Trusted industrial brands

We’re continually strengthening our supply chain — adding new supplier partnerships and sourcing direct from manufacturers where it brings value.

Our stocked Industrial Controls range includes major brands like:

ABB, Schneider, Eaton/Moeller, Telemecanique Sensors, Finder, Wieland, GIC, Salzer, Shenler, SICK, Siemens and more.

If you're after reliability, availability and proven quality — we’re already there.

Now stocking SICK – Smarter sensors, seamless access

To support this sector further, we’re proud to now offer SICK products through CEF — a new partnership with one of the world’s leading sensor manufacturers for automation and material handling.

From safety control to motion and presence detection, SICK solutions help bring smarter performance and greater protection to any industrial environment.

Let’s make industrial simpler

Whether you're managing site upgrades, driving energy savings, or looking to streamline your control systems, our National Accounts Industrial team is built to help. We’re here to guide, support and deliver.

Want to know more?

Reach out to our Industrial team or speak to your local branch about how we can help with your next project.

Email [email protected] or call 01926 350018 to speak to a member of the Industrial Tech Team.