Your One-Stop Shop
for Industrial Supply & Procurement

Supporting manufacturing, automation, food & beverage, packaging and energy businesses with exceptional service and industry expertise.

Delivering what you NEED when YOU need it!

Industries we work with

We work with businesses across a diverse range of industries, supplying the products and procurement support needed to keep operations moving. While the sectors below represent some of our core markets, our experience and supplier network allow us to support organisations of all sizes across many different industries.

Food & Beverage
We support food and beverage manufacturers with the products and procurement expertise needed to keep production running smoothly. From planned maintenance to urgent requirements, we help businesses source the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components they rely on every day.
Packaging
The packaging industry relies on efficiency, reliability and minimal downtime. We help packaging businesses source the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic products they need, supported by responsive procurement services and a commitment to delivering what you need, when you need it.
Energy
From utilities and renewable energy providers to large infrastructure organisations, the energy sector depends on reliable supply chains and responsive service. Our procurement expertise and extensive supplier network help keep projects, maintenance programmes and day-to-day operations running smoothly.
Procurement
When businesses need a product quickly, finding the right supplier can take valuable time. Our procurement service helps organisations source the products they need efficiently, drawing on an extensive supplier network and industry knowledge to deliver reliable solutions.
Manufacturing
Keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly requires access to the right products at the right time. We work closely with production and maintenance teams, helping source the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components needed to minimise downtime and maintain productivity.
Automation
Modern automation systems rely on countless components working together seamlessly. When parts fail or replacements are needed, fast access to the right products is essential. We help businesses source the components required to keep automated processes operating efficiently and reliably

Repairs

At TESS we offer a wide range of Inspection, Repair, Service and Re-Manufacturing solutions.

  • Electrical - Small PCB boards, through to 500KW+ Power Inverters & Drives.
  • Electromechanical - Electric Motors Re-Winds and rebuilds, including ATEX  approved items.
  • Mechanical - Power Transmissions, Shafts and Axles, Pulleys & Sprockets, Couplings & Clutches
  • Re-Manufacturing - Reverse engineering of obsolete parts, bespoke, one-off items or high-volume, low-cost sacrificial parts.

With a large portfolio of trusted Business Partners built over many years, if it can be repaired or remade, we'll find you a solution!

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About Tess

Based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, we have been helping businesses source the products they need since 2010. Today, we work with customers across the UK, Europe and beyond, providing trusted procurement solutions and industrial supplies backed by over 130 years of combined industry experience. We are proud to support hundreds of customers across a wide range of sectors, building long-term relationships through exceptional service, industry knowledge and a commitment to delivering what you need, when you need it.

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Meet the team

Simon Thompson

Simon Thompson

Managing Director

After spending 15 years in the electrical and mechanical wholesale sector, Simon founded Tess in 2010 with just two staff, a single office and a hired van. Built on exceptional customer service and commitment, the business has grown into its own commercial premises with a dedicated team of eight. Simon continues to thrive on the challenges and opportunities each day brings.

About Me

After spending 15 years in the electrical and mechanical wholesale sector, Simon founded Tess in 2010 with just two staff, a single office and a hired van. Built on exceptional customer service and commitment, the business has grown into its own commercial premises with a dedicated team of eight. Simon continues to thrive on the challenges and opportunities each day brings.

Tina Thompson

Tina Thompson

Finance Manager

Following a career in media credit management, Tina balanced family life with supporting the financial side of Tess behind the scenes. As the business continued to grow, she joined the company full-time in 2016 and now oversees finance, HR and much more. Tina plays a vital role in keeping the business running smoothly every day.

About Me

Following a career in media credit management, Tina balanced family life with supporting the financial side of Tess behind the scenes. As the business continued to grow, she joined the company full-time in 2016 and now oversees finance, HR and much more. Tina plays a vital role in keeping the business running smoothly every day.

Francis Beck

Francis Beck

Office Manager

Francis brings over 20 years of experience within the electrical wholesale industry, covering warehousing, sales, account management and branch management. He first met Simon as a customer before joining Tess in early 2022. Since then, he has become a valued member of the team and continues to enjoy the variety and opportunities each day brings.

About Me

Francis brings over 20 years of experience within the electrical wholesale industry, covering warehousing, sales, account management and branch management. He first met Simon as a customer before joining Tess in early 2022. Since then, he has become a valued member of the team and continues to enjoy the variety and opportunities each day brings.

Kriss Collopy

Kriss Collopy

Internal Sales & Logistics

Kriss has worked within the manufacturing sector for over 11 years, building extensive experience in internal sales, account management and customer relationship development. At Tess, he also oversees the logistics side of the business, helping ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time. With a strong customer-focused approach, Kriss enjoys the variety each day brings and looks forward to supporting customers for many years to come.

About Me

Kriss has worked within the manufacturing sector for over 11 years, building extensive experience in internal sales, account management and customer relationship development. At Tess, he also oversees the logistics side of the business, helping ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time. With a strong customer-focused approach, Kriss enjoys the variety each day brings and looks forward to supporting customers for many years to come.

Andy Morrow

Andy Morrow

Internal Sales

Andy has spent the last 20 years working across procurement, customer service, warehousing and logistics within production and stores environments. Having joined Tess in February 2026, he has quickly become part of the team, bringing valuable experience, a practical approach and a strong commitment to supporting customers and colleagues alike.

About Me

Andy has spent the last 20 years working across procurement, customer service, warehousing and logistics within production and stores environments. Having joined Tess in February 2026, he has quickly become part of the team, bringing valuable experience, a practical approach and a strong commitment to supporting customers and colleagues alike.

Craig Stewart

Craig Stewart

Consultant Sales Engineer

As a Consultant Sales Engineer, Craig has worked alongside Tess for over 10 years, providing mechanical engineering expertise, account management and business development support. His industry knowledge and technical experience make him a valuable extension of the team, and he looks forward to continuing to support Tess and its customers in the years ahead.

About Me

As a Consultant Sales Engineer, Craig has worked alongside Tess for over 10 years, providing mechanical engineering expertise, account management and business development support. His industry knowledge and technical experience make him a valuable extension of the team, and he looks forward to continuing to support Tess and its customers in the years ahead.

Kerry Hagger

Kerry Hagger

Accounts Assistant

Kerry has over 31 years of accounts experience gained across a diverse range of industries. For the past five years, she has supported the management and sales teams at Tess, helping to keep the financial side of the business running smoothly. Having first met Tina as a fellow school mum, she is enjoying this latest chapter working together.

About Me

Kerry has over 31 years of accounts experience gained across a diverse range of industries. For the past five years, she has supported the management and sales teams at Tess, helping to keep the financial side of the business running smoothly. Having first met Tina as a fellow school mum, she is enjoying this latest chapter working together.

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Delivery Driver

Keith spent 24 years with the Post Office before moving into logistics and joining Tess in 2025. He plays a key role in ensuring orders are delivered promptly, vehicles are maintained and the warehouse operates efficiently. Having been Simon and Tina’s postman for more than a decade, he is proud to now be part of the Tess team.

About Me

Keith spent 24 years with the Post Office before moving into logistics and joining Tess in 2025. He plays a key role in ensuring orders are delivered promptly, vehicles are maintained and the warehouse operates efficiently. Having been Simon and Tina’s postman for more than a decade, he is proud to now be part of the Tess team.

Why choose Tess?

For over 16 years, businesses have trusted Tess to source the products they need and deliver the service they deserve. Our reputation has been built on three simple principles: experience, service and attention to detail.

Experience

Experience

With more than 130 years of combined industry experience across our team, we understand the challenges businesses face every day. Our knowledge, supplier relationships and practical approach help us find solutions quickly and efficiently, no matter the requirement.

Service

Service

Exceptional service sits at the heart of everything we do. From sourcing hard-to-find products to responding quickly to urgent requests, we take pride in building long-term relationships and providing the dependable support our customers can rely on.

Detail

Detail

We understand that getting the right product at the right time matters. By taking the time to understand each requirement, we help ensure accuracy, minimise delays and provide solutions that meet the needs of every customer.

What our customers say...

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