Cables Direct Limited | Blog

01/06/2026
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CMS Distribution Completes Integration of Cables Direct

London, United Kingdom – 1 June 2026 – CMS Distribution, a leading value-added technology distributor, today announced the successful completion of the integration of Cables Direct, following CMS Distribution’s acquisition of the business in 2023. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Ripley, UK, Cables Direct has established a strong reputation as a specialist distributor of computer cabling, networking, connectivity, and multimedia products. The integration further strengthens CMS Distribution’s capabilities within the infrastructure and connectivity market, while significantly expanding the product portfolio and service offering available to customers across both businesses. The combined organisation now... Read More

05/06/2025

New EZ-Path Firestopping Devices from Legrand

Cables Direct Ltd are excited to announce our new range EZ-Path Fire Stopping Devices. EZ-Path is a self-sealing, maintenance-free, and easy-to-install system for fire-rated cable pathways. It offers advantages for contractors, healthcare professionals, owners, architects, and cable installers. They are easy to fit and/or retrofit and do not require a specialist fire contractor for system maintenance or upgrades. This versatile, permanent, automatic firestop system is suitable for any structure from concrete walls to lightweight partitions. Simple, Self-sealing Design Nothing to activate. Insert your cables and it’s compliant. No Moving Parts... Read More

18/03/2025

NEW CPR Network Cables

The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) lays down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products in the EU. The Regulation provides a common technical language to assess the performance of construction products. Our new network cables are CPR compliant with various ratings for you needs and will come on reels or in pullboxes. TC-500EA – 305mtr CAT 5E SOLID UTP PVC FULL COPPER 24AWG GREY Eca TC-500EA-LSZH – 305mtr CAT 5E SOLID UTP LSZH FULL COPPER 24AWG VIOLET B2ca TC-555EA – 305mtr CAT 5E STRANDED UTP PVC COPPER 24AWG GREY Eca... Read More

14/02/2025

NEW 100W PD 3.0 USB C GaN Charger

This 100W USB-C Charger is ideal for fast charging your devices by using power delivery 3.0 technology (PD 3.0). Laptops with a PD compatible USB-C port and modern mobile phones that support fast charging also need a compatible charger. With the combination of this and the correct cable, you will be able to charge laptops that require 100W or less power. While this has all the protection features you need, please make sure your USB-C cable can support 100W. What is GaN? GaN stands for Gallium nitride, it is a... Read More

09/01/2025

New Antimicrobial Cables

Our range of antibacterial cables use a new technology, developed by adding antimicrobial powder, which gives plastic surfaces a bacteria-killing property and can, when used in hospitals and laboratory, contribute to raising the standard of hygiene and to minimizing the risk of infection. USB2.0 Type A to Micro B Cable • Antimicrobial Surface• Length: 1 or 2m• Bandwidth: 480Mbps• Power Delivery: 5v, 0.5a• USB-A to Micro-B Part Code Description USB2A-MICB-1M-ANTIMICRO 1m USB2.0 AM to MicroBM Cable – Antimicrobial Jacket USB2A-MICB-2M-ANTIMICRO 2m USB2.0 AM to MicroBM Cable – Antimicrobial Jacket 10Gbps... Read More