Behind the scenes: about Morvan Trading Ltd
Origins: Morvan Trading Ltd was established in 1991, building on previous experience in the power cord market, originally to supply bulk cable at wholesale prices.
We have since developed into the UK specialist supplier for UK and international mains power cables.
Born in the depths of a recession, limiting overheads and passing savings onto our customers is core to our philosophy. Starting with a telephone and pencil and pad on a second-hand desk (cost in 1990: £5.00), we’ve grown into two sites with 20,000 square feet of warehouses and storage. We still have the desk, but not the pencil.
We have seen, adapted to, and pre-empted many changes in the main cable market over the years. We had the foresight to anticipate the 1994 requirement for products sold in the UK to have a factory-fitted UK plug, which caused vast demand for moulded BS1363 plugs in a very short period of time, and other similar regulatory changes.
Our environmental, conflict minerals and modern slavery policies explain the standards that support our responsible trading approach.
Explore our full range of international AC power cables, plugs, sockets and connectors.
Our classic Morris Minor
The slow and sad decline of UK based manufacturing led to us becoming an increasingly high volume importer from Taiwan, and then in turn a few years later mainland China. This also means the ability to store large amounts of stock, and foresee demand months and even years in advance.
Recently, the rise of ‘disposable’ products and accessories (including their detachable powercords) has meant changing our stocking and shipping arrangements, with even wider and in-depth stock holding. This includes off-site storage of both loose pallets and entire shipping containers with our import and logistics partners. We continually have to smoothe fluctuating exchange rates and volatile raw copper prices through forward planning and calculated risk taking.
Service you can only get from a family business
We have an ongoing commitment to outstanding customer service, with continuity of supply and continuity of service since 1991. Our decades of experience, industry contacts, and pedigree actually date even further back, with ownership and management of Power Cords International Ltd (PCI), supplying largely the same products and markets.
Our friendly and dedicated UK sales team will respond rapidly to any enquiry, and are happy to talk through any questions with you. We’re proud to say many of our new sales are referrals from existing customers who have recommended us to other companies.
As a Hampshire mains cable supplier, for many years our Almond Green vintage 1960s Morris Minor ‘1000’ van was a regular sight in the Andover area, performing same day deliveries for local customers.
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Market-leading technical knowledge
Knowing what is possible, and what is approved; also knowing what isn’t. Knowing what plug to use where. We at Morvan Trading Ltd understand the production processes behind the manufacturing of mains cables, and take the time to get to know our customers’ individual needs and requirements, then match the two. We go beyond simply supplying products: Morvan Trading Ltd supplies solutions.
We can fulfil almost any requirement off the shelf
Our very large stock holding of almost a million items means we can fulfil almost any requirement off the shelf, but we can also offer custom manufacturing from the Far East for really specialist requirements, or European manufacturing at a premium for urgent jobs.
Morvan Trading Ltd deal only with reputable manufacturers who have passed our strict quality assessment programme and have a proven track record of reliability. The factories are furthermore subject to continuous independent scrutiny and inspections by various test houses such as ASTA, BSI or Nemko for UK plugs, VDE and KEMA KEUR or other EU body for Euopean products, and UL, CSA or ETL for North American items.
We can provide copies of approval certificates, quality documentation, manufacturing drawings, full technical specifications, and samples all free of charge for customer appraisal and approval.
Suppliers to the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world
We supply to a wide range of market types, to be used on essentially any equipment that is electrically powered. We ship to the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world: to factories, manufacturers, resellers, refurbishers, distributors, exporters and importers. This ranges from local one-man-band electricians to flag-carrier airlines.
Some of our specialisms include hospital-grade leads for medical use, high-temperature wire for heating and ovens, submersible cord for pumps, control cable and Hirschmann connectors for factory equipment, DEFSTAN and MIL SPEC cable for military and defence, Fed. Spec. and TAA for supplying the US federal government, rubber cable and heavy-duty plugs for outdoor and industrial purposes, and not forgetting standard pvc cords for domestic and office use.
Morvan Trading details
Morvan Trading Ltd is a private limited company, registered in England and Wales, with company number 3747953. Our Dun & Bradstreet DUNS number is 237541185.
We are registered for VAT in the UK under number GB 730467934; for the EU our EORI number is GB730467934000.
Payments
A 30-day trading account can be opened for qualifying UK customers (based on credit check and trade references), and we accept payment by bank transfer or extraordinarily by cheque; not by card. Our bank details are on our invoices, and can be independently verified by phone or email.
Head Office
Morvan Trading Ltd,
Westover Farm,
Goodworth Clatford,
Andover, Hampshire,
SP11 7LF