About us
C Tie is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of cable ties and accessory products, trusted by businesses across Europe that value reliability, consistency, and scale.
As a family-run business with over 30 years of experience, we take a long-term approach to building strong customer relationships while delivering a responsive, dependable service.
With distribution centres in the UK and the Netherlands, we provide fast, dependable delivery across Europe—helping our customers keep projects moving and operations running smoothly.
Our Approach
Competitive Pricing
We are confident in offering the most competitive prices in Europe, providing a cost-effective alternative to major brands without compromising on quality.
Scalable Supply
The majority of our products are supplied in neutral packaging, giving our customers the flexibility to scale their business without brand limitations.
Proven Reliability
All products are rigorously tested to ensure consistent performance and durability in demanding environments.
What we do
At our core, we make sourcing simple.
We offer one of the widest ranges of Cable Ties in Europe, supported by a comprehensive portfolio of complementary products, including electrical connectors such as pre-insulated terminals, heat shrink tubing, cable management solutions, and a wide range of tapes for both retail and professional applications.
Our diverse range products are used widely across a variety of industries including electrical, automotive, industrial, and construction - where reliability is essential.
Today, we support over 3,000 active customers across the UK and Europe, including some of the largest and most reputable distributors in the market.
Scale You Can Depend On
We hold some of the largest stocks in Europe, including over 200 million standard nylon cable ties ready for immediate dispatch.
We consistently achieve a 98.4% order fill rate, ensuring our customers receive the products they need, when they need them.
This level of availability allows us to provide consistent supply, minimise lead times, and support our customers as they grow—without disruption.
Our History
2007The Beginning
C Tie was founded from a small garage in Redhill, Surrey, starting with a small range of our standard cable tie lines and a clear focus on delivering value and reliability.2009First Warehouse Expansion
Following strong early growth, we moved into our first industrial unit in Salfords. This allowed us to significantly expand both our product range and stock holding to meet rising customer demand.2012Establishing Our Base in Horley
Continued growth and led to our move to Horley, near Gatwick Airport. Starting with a single unit of 2,500sq ft, we have since expanded across the industrial park and now occupy the majority of the site, significantly increasing our product offering and stock holding.2020Supporting Critical Supply Chains
During the COVID-19 pandemic, C Tie remained fully operational, supporting critical supply chains, including components used in ventilator manufacturing for key producers.2021Expansion into Tapes
Driven by strong service levels and reliability, and in response to growing demand for complementary products, we expanded our range to include tapes—introducing electrical, duct, masking, and foil tapes.2022New Sales Office
To support continued growth, we opened a new sales office, expanding our team across sales, customer support, and marketing functions.2024European Distribution Centre Opens
To better serve our growing European customer base, we opened a 20,000 sq ft distribution centre in Utrecht. This marked a major step in improving delivery times and increasing stock availability across Europe.2025Strengthening Our European Presence
We continued our expansion by growing our sales team with multilingual capability to better support regional markets across Europe.NowToday & The Future
Today, C Tie operates around 50,000 sq ft of warehousing across the UK and Europe, supporting thousands of customers with fast, reliable supply at scale. Looking ahead, our vision is clear: To continue expanding our product range with complementary solutions, strengthen partnerships with leading brands, and enter new markets—establishing C Tie as a prominent global supplier of industrial components.
Why choose us
We combine scale, efficiency, and product quality to deliver a straightforward promise: The right products, at the right price, delivered when you need them.
Because in industries where reliability matters, your supply partner should be just as dependable as the products you use.