1986
The beginning
R&M's company story begins in Kirkcaldy on 25 June 1986, founded by Robert Mackie with customer service and product knowledge at its heart.
Our story
Built on service.
Owned by the people who deliver it.
R&M Distribution has been part of Fife's electrical industry since 1986. What began with Robert and Maureen Mackie grew into an employee owned business built around product knowledge, trusted relationships and doing everything possible to look after the customer.
1986Company established in Kirkcaldy
40Years of electrical supply experience
EOTEmployee owned since 2022
Robert & Maureen
A family name with a service-first philosophy.
The company was incorporated on 25 June 1986 and adopted the R&M Distribution name in 1987. The initials stood for Robert and Maureen, Robert Mackie and his wife.
Robert was remembered as a true gentleman and a natural salesman. His approach was simple: know the product, understand the customer and never stop at the first “no”. That product-led, service-focused attitude became the culture of R&M.
Our milestones
Four decades of change, with the same service at the centre.
From a local independent wholesaler to an employee owned industrial supply business, each chapter has built on the last.
Mid 1990s
Independent strength
Around a decade after formation, R&M joined AWEBB, expanding manufacturer access and buying strength while remaining proudly independent.
2000s
Industrial evolution
Neil Duff helped steer R&M through a challenging economic period, strengthening its commercial and industrial focus. He became a director in 2004.
2022
Employee ownership
On Robert's retirement, the business passed to its people through an Employee Ownership Trust. Brian Hunter guided R&M through this new chapter.
2026
The next chapter
Forty years on, Lee Logan is focused on strengthening R&M's industrial position and growing its hazardous area, oil and gas, process and project supply capability.
Experience that stays
Our history still works here.
Several members of the R&M team have been with the business for more than 30 years. That continuity gives customers something difficult to replicate: deep product knowledge, long-standing supplier relationships and people who remember what came before the latest part number.
30+years of service for several members of the R&M team
Industrial by nature
Local service for demanding industries.
R&M supports electrical contractors, maintenance teams, engineers and major industrial sites across oil and gas, energy, water, food and drink, manufacturing and process industries.
ShellExxonMobilINEOSPetrofacGE VernovaDiageoTaylors SnacksKettle ProduceFourstones / Sapphire MillRWEScottish Water
Our experience includes supplying products into organisations, sites and associated supply chains across these sectors. Brand names are shown for context and do not imply endorsement.
The next 40 years
Still product led. Still service led. Ready for what comes next.
R&M's future is focused on control and automation, cable management, industrial lighting, drives, maintenance supply and a growing hazardous area offer for Scotland's industrial market.