About CIE Group.

CIE Group is a UK-based distributor specialising in professional access control, door intercom, security and audio visual products.

We supply professional installers, integrators and specifiers with high-quality products from leading manufacturers, backed by expert guidance, UK-based technical support and a wide range of value-added services. Our role is to help our customers design, specify and deliver better systems, faster and with confidence.

A distributor with decades of experience.

CIE was founded in 1964 as a specialist audio and electronics distributor. Since then, we’ve grown to become one of the UK’s most established distributors, building a reputation based on expertise, service and long-term relationships.

While technologies and markets have evolved, our approach has remained consistent. We focus on building lasting partnerships, sharing genuine expertise and delivering a level of service that goes far beyond simply supplying products.

CIE remains wholly owned by our directors, giving us the independence to make decisions and respond quickly to changing market demands. It means we can stay close to our customers, understand what they need and deliver a more personal, responsive service at every stage.

Our mission.

To be the number one supplier in the UK, providing unrivalled service and support to our customers. We do that by building strategic partnerships with the industry’s biggest brands to bring the latest technical solutions and developments to the market.

CIE Group team members at a TSE trade show stand
CIE Group technician repairing and testing electronic access control equipment at a workbench
Two people examining smart access control and intercom devices, including a keypad, card reader and video door unit
CIE Group team members demonstrating and configuring access control equipment in a technical workspace
CIE Group team members at the TSE trade show stand, smiling and speaking with visitors
CIE Group team members smiling together at a busy trade show stand

A team of experts on hand to help.

CIE is a true value-added distributor. That means we support our customers with far more than just product availability, helping installers and integrators save time and get the best for their customers.

Our experienced team provides expert product advice, system design guidance and technical support for projects of all sizes. Whether you need help choosing the right product or support with a more complex system, we’re here to offer practical advice every step of the way.