Viking Electronics is a respected UK based manufacturer of taximeters with over 40 years of
continuous trading. Founded and led by industry innovator Antony Kirton, the business has
played a key role in the evolution of electronic and digital taximeters across the UK and
Ireland.
What the Business Does
The company designs, manufactures, certifies, and supports professional taximeters used by
taxi operators nationwide. Products are sold and installed through a trusted network of over
100 approved agents across the UK and Ireland.
Current Products
– Viking 5 Mirror Meter
– Viking 5 Dash Mount Taximeter
Both products are fully certified and actively in the market.
Certifications
– MID
– VCA
– ISO 9001
All approvals are current and transferable.
Why Viking Electronics
- Over 40 years of industry credibility
- Strong reputation with licensing authorities
- Loyal and recurring customer base
- High barriers to entry
- Proven products with long service life
- £100,000 of stock included
Reason for Sale
The sale is due solely to the retirement of the owner at age 68. The business is profitable,
operational, and ready for a smooth transition. Full handover and knowledge transfer are
available.
Ideal Buyer
- Industry competitor
- Electronics or transport technology company
- Investor with technical management
- Owner operator with manufacturing or compliance experience
- Sale Information
- Price on application
- Location United Kingdom
- Transition support available
In addition
A rare opportunity to acquire a heritage engineering brand in a specialist regulated market.
- Embedded Software Engineer job
- We are looking for an embedded software engineer to take over my roll when I retire
this year, after manufacturing taximeters since 1982. - Shares and directorship is on offer for the right person.
- We share profits with all of our staff, and if you can bring new product’s we will share profits with you.
- Salary negotiable.
- Hours negotiable start of job April 2026
Send CV to [email protected]