From the Very Beginning: A Family Venture in Network Cabling

From the very beginning, the cable and connectivity industry has been a family venture for the Pearsons. Today, that legacy continues at RealCABLE, where more than four decades of industry experience are being carried forward by two generations working together to support customers across the UK. RealCABLE itself was built on the belief that customers deserve knowledgeable people, reliable service, and a supplier they can genuinely depend on.

Peter Pearson has been part of the cabling industry since 1979 and today leads The Real Cable Group. Over the past four decades, he has helped shape and grow businesses that have supplied network infrastructure products to IT professionals across the UK. From the early days of proprietary computer cabling systems through to modern Ethernet networking, Peter has built his reputation on product expertise, reliability, and a commitment to putting customers first. Those principles remain at the heart of RealCABLE today.

Joining him is his son, Greg Pearson, who has returned to the industry after an eight-year hiatus. While his arrival at RealCABLE marks a new chapter, Greg is no stranger to the sector. Between 2014 and 2019, he worked across several businesses within the Cablenet Group, including Cablenet, Cablelines, ConnectorCo, Netshop, and Maxxam Cabling. During this time, he developed in-depth product knowledge across network cabling, connectivity, and structured cabling solutions, whilst gaining first-hand experience of the challenges and requirements faced by customers operating in the IT infrastructure market.

One of Greg’s key roles was as an Account Manager at Cablenet, where he worked closely with customers across a wide range of industries. That experience gave him a strong understanding of what clients need from a supplier: competitive pricing, reliable stock availability, knowledgeable support, and responsive service. It is an approach that aligns perfectly with RealCABLE’s commitment to being a supplier customers can genuinely rely on.

Together, Peter and Greg combine decades of industry knowledge with a shared commitment to delivering excellent service. Their experience, values, and customer-focused approach reflect the culture that runs throughout RealCABLE: one built on expertise, accountability, and long-term relationships.

As RealCABLE continues to grow, the combination of Peter’s industry heritage and Greg’s fresh perspective ensures that the business remains focused on what matters most: helping customers get the right products, at the right price, backed by people who genuinely understand the industry and care about the service they provide.