Manufacturers Archive | Plymouth Manufacturers’ Group

PMG members work across a diverse range of sectors, which include defence, marine, medical, household goods, aerospace, rail transportation, automotive, agriculture, construction, food production, home interior products, the list goes on!

Some members have been with us since the group’s foundation over 40 years ago, while some have joined us in recent years as word of the network’s supportive strength and influence reached younger companies and those manufacturers on the far edges of the Plymouth travel-to-work area.

20 20 Plastics

20 20 Plastics Limited manufactures bespoke products made from PVC and polypropylene. Our core business is plastic wallets and pockets. We carry an extensive range of flexible clear PVC wallets used for countless applications. We also make PVC and polyprop ring binders, presentation cases and folders, plus many more unusual items. Every order is made to specification on-site. Products can be screen printed, hot foil blocked or embossed. Alternatively we can encapsulate items with print or supply them plain.

Advanced Medical Solutions

Advanced Medical Solutions (Plymouth) Limited specialises in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of advanced wound care and wound closure medical devices primarily using cyanoacrylate technology.

Aldermans

If it can be made in metal, Aldermans can make it! Respected across the South West as a versatile sub-contract metal fabricator, Aldermans specialises in sheet metalwork and fabricated steel products. Established for over 50 years, Aldermans combines precision engineering and toolmaking skills with the latest CNC technologies, including laser cutting, punching and turning. With ISO 9001 quality, plus design and prototyping skills and exceptional customer service, Aldermans is the preferred metalwork supplier of numerous local manufacturers, serving sectors from furniture to automotive, IT, lighting, marine, construction and many more.

Artemis Optical

Owned equally by the 5 executive directors, Artemis, a world renowned company employs 47 talented staff, with an enviable history of 60 years in the design and application of high precision, technically differentiated optical thin film coatings. Our client portfolio includes blue chip original equipment manufacturers in the defence, aerospace, security, space, photonic surgery and medical and analytical instrumentation markets worldwide.

Babcock

For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.

Bandvulc

As a subsidiary of Continental, one of the world’s largest automotive companies, Bandvulc operates a number of businesses which provide a whole life costs approach to fleet tyre management solutions including new tyres, retreads and casing services.

Barden Corporation

The Barden Corporation (UK) Ltd has been designing and manufacturing some of the most precise bearings in the world for more than 70 years. Our super precision ball bearings are found throughout the industrial and aerospace sectors in some of the most challenging and extreme applications imaginable; from next-generation electric aircraft, satellites and commercial aeroplanes, through to medical robotics and ultra-high vacuum pumps. Our expert engineering team are based in Plymouth and use their skill, experience and imagination to create unique bearing designs which solve our customer’s challenges.

BD

BD is a global medical technology company that designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of products and solutions for use by healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry, academic research institutions and the general public.

Bombardier Transportation

Making reliable, safe, and sustainable transport available for all in a world of urban growth and digital change is at the forefront of Bombardier Transportation activities. Working with our customers, we strive to create holistic, high-quality mobility solutions that anticipate the needs of tomorrow and maximize value for customers and passengers already today. As a team, we never stop moving to keep ideas, people and goods in motion. Combining technology and performance with empathy, we serve as a trusted and strong local partner all over the world. After their acquisition by Alstom, this team is part of the creation of a new global leader centered on smart and sustainable mobility.

Burts Snacks

From our Devon home we make fantastic British potato chips to be enjoyed alone or shared with friends. By carefully hand cooking in small batches we get an unbeatable crunch before adding a range of delicious natural seasonings. Our quest for the perfect potato chip started over 15 years ago with just a single fryer, but bags of enthusiasm. Even then we would only use the finest and freshest natural ingredients. That’s why there’s nothing artificial in a bag of Burts.

Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace is a world leader in the design and production of ‘gun hard’ MEMS inertial sensors and navigation systems, and spinning-mass gyroscopes. AIS also develop and supply navigation systems including TERPROM, a Terrain Referenced Navigation (TRN) and Predictive Ground Collision Avoidance System (PGCAS), and SiNav, an integrated IN/GPS system.

Composite Integration

At Composite Integration our key mission is to help people manufacture composite components. We achieve this through our range of Ciject resin injection equipment and hands on assistance in tooling design, process development and training. Ciject equipment combines innovative design with the highest quality engineering enabling our clients to improve the quality of their product, increase safety for their staff and optimise production efficiency. We provide practical assistance throughout the closed-mould process from RTM to Resin-Infusion and recognise the need for high quality practical training. We are able to provide both on-site and in house training to suit individual needs.

EMX Dynamics t/a Luminati

At EMX Dynamics we pride ourselves on our ability as problem solvers. Established back in 1983 as Luminati Waycon the initial product range revolved around storage cabinets and machine guards. Today we are EMX Dynamics Ltd – a group of brands with innovation at the heart of everything we do. We design and manufacture display solutions, cut plastic sheeting, bespoke number plates, office desktop solutions, home interior products and custom splashbacks for which we are a market leader. We create cutting edge designs for some of the leading brand names in the world.

EuroTech Group plc

EuroTech have been manufacturing market-leading, hi-tech Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) in Devon for over 50 years, and in that time, has grown to become one of the UK’s leading producers and a significant supplier to blue-chip electronics manufacturing companies worldwide. In early 2011 EuroTech moved into a new, purpose-built PCB manufacturing facility in Exmouth – the first dedicated PCB factory built in the UK since the 1990s. The company expanded, through both organic growth and acquisitions, to become The EuroTech Group plc, with three subsidiary companies: TWM Technology Ltd and Inverter Fusion Ltd, both based in Honiton, Devon; and Lyncolec Ltd, based in Poole.

FGS NOV

Fiber Glass Systems are the UK’s leading manufacturer of corrosion resistant Thermoplastic (PP-H, HDPE) products and systems. We can provide lightweight, robust and chemical resistant products and offsite build solutions to suit your project specific requirements. Product line includes custom design and build solutions for water, chemical and industrial applications.

Fine Tubes

Fine Tubes is a leading manufacturer of precision metal tubing in high performance stainless steel, titanium and nickel alloys. Established in 1943, Fine Tubes has developed the unique capability to manufacture both seamless and welded tubes for critical applications in the aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear and medical industries. With a reputation for innovation and product excellence, the engineering teams work closely with customers to develop custom-made tubes to exacting standards for the most demanding environments ranging from outer space to deep sea or from the nuclear core of a power station to inside the human body. Fine Tubes is part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, a division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

Groeneveld UK Ltd

Reducing operational costs for our customers and at the same time increasing uptime, productivity, efficiency and safety of their machines and vehicles, that is what it is all about at Groeneveld Lubrication Solutions. Groeneveld offers both engineered and self-install automatic lubrication, oil management and safety support systems.

Hellerman Tyton

One of the leading suppliers of products for fastening, fixing, identifying and protecting cables and their connecting components. Hellermann Tyton also develop pioneering systems in the field of data and network technology.

Hymec Aerospace

Established in 1978 Hymec Aerospace Manufacturing Group is considered to be one of the most progressive engineering groups within our Industry, Located in the UK, USA, Thailand and Mauritius Africa. We attained a formidable record for extensive manufacturing experience covering the production of precision machined components, sheet metal and structural assemblies for incorporation into all types of industries, aerospace, defence, medical and the telecommunications market.

Hymid Multi Shot

Hymid Multi-Shot Ltd offers innovative tooling and plastic injection moulding solutions from its base in Torquay. Our specialised two colour or two material injection moulding process allows component designers the luxury of integrating value into the core of their products. Windows, seals, grips and text are examples of features that can be built into a single plastic moulding. Hymid serves customers in market sectors such as Medical, White goods, Electronics and Health and Safety.

Kawasaki Precision Machinery

Kawasaki Precision Machinery is a world leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic equipment. From concept through to application, supply and support. Kawasaki supplies hydraulic equipment for mobile, industril, marine and many other engineering applications where there is a requirement for reliable fluid power systems.

Magma Moulding

Magma Moulding Ltd are the proud producers of the world renowned Trunki ride-on suitcase. We are a production facility, specialising in technical and engineering mouldings. We are also skilled in: In-mould labelling, insert moulding, two shot moulding, and have full automation capability utilising Cartesian and six axis robotics. We add further value to your products by offering a full assembly process, state of the art Tampon print and ultrasonic welding. With nearly thirty years of technical moulding and assembly history behind us, we continue to support British business by reinforcing the trend for on-shoring, bringing manufacturing back to the UK.

Manuplas

Manuplas Ltd is a marine engineering company who specialise in the design and manufacture of a range of products including navigation buoys, mooring buoys, floating fenders, vessel fendering and subsurface buoyancy. Manuplas are specialists in processing polyurethane elastomers and have established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Manuplas supply directly to ports, harbours, navies, boat builders, vessel operators, offshore oil and gas industry and the renewables sector. Part of Manuplas is Hippo Leisure who specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of creative water play products.

Mars Wrigley

When you make brands that put smiles on people’s faces and create better moments for millions, you feel a sense of pride in your work. Today, our iconic products like M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA® and Skittles® are enjoyed in more than 180 countries. We’re not just committed to our consumers, we’re focused on positively impacting the planet and the population. From chocolate to chewing gum, we have more than 34,000 Associates working hard to improve the way we source, make and market our products, so our consumers can enjoy them even more.

MB Aerospace

We are an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market.

Meddings

The company was formed by the merger of two long established manufacturers and is family owned. Meddings Machine Tools, supply a full range of engineering drilling machines and accessories. Thermalec Pool & Spa Heaters are regarded as the first choice for electrical heating applications and are exported to the Middle East and Asia. Our Engineering division has a wide range of capabilities in subcontract manufacturing, this includes machining (both manual & CNC), finishing, fabrication & welding. We also design and manufacture electrical control systems to the customer’s specification.

Motortronics

Motortronics is a worldwide-leader specialising in the manufacturing of solid state AC motor controls and motor protection products. The company has shipped over 2 million solid state starters and controllers to virtually all industries around the world. With over 600 employees in multiple facilities and authorised sales & service representatives located around the globe, Motortronics is now one of the largest manufacturers of solid state power controls in the world.

Mouldtech

Mouldtech Solutions are high precision toolmakers manufacturing injection moulds for all sectors and also specialise in product design and development utilising strong knowledge and experience in R&D. They can offer design through to production. They also offer subcontract machining for CNC Milling, CNC turning and CNC spark erosion and include all other aspects of machining services from one-off parts, jig and fixtures, prototyping through to production batches.

MSubs

The MSubs design team – some of whom have over 20 years’ experience in the field – encompass skills in mechanical, composites, electrical, electronic and software design. Each member possesses a combination of skills in both design and implementation which allows flexibility and adaptability in all aspects of design- no matter the project.

Oakmount CS

Oakmount Control Systems are a team of experienced Automation, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers with sites in Plymouth and Yeovil, offering solutions for any Automation or Process Control requirement. We can be involved at every stage of the project from Conceptual Discussions and Design, Precision Tooling, Fabrication, Assembly, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, After Sales Support and Servicing.

Olympus Algram

Olympus Algram is a manufacturer of precision mould tools for the production and assembly of thermoplastic. Algram has a reputation for technological expertise in toolmaking, injection moulding, vacuum forming and finishing in Automotive, electronics, aerospace, medical and telecommunications.

Pandrol Vortok Int.

The focus on quality, safety and cost is why companies like Network Rail, Deutsche Bahn, Siemens and Thales choose us to design and manufacture new rail engineering technology. We think quickly and differently, creating unique solutions to rail track maintenance, rail signalling and rail stressing problems. Our clients experience increased productivity, reduced possession times and improvements to railway and worker safety.

PCMC

Paper Converting Machine Company is a leader in tissue converting, packaging, flexographic printing, bag converting and nonwovens technology — backed by a century of machine design, manufacturing and service experience. With four major production centers in the U.S., England, Italy and Belgium, and 1,000 team members worldwide, PCMC is uniquely equipped to provide customers with a broad range of automated converting solutions.

PEG Precision Engineering

P.E.G. Precision is one of the South West of the UK’s most prominent Precision Engineering companies, renowned for the excellence and detail to quality. We can offer a complete service – design, advice, prototyping through to volume production and then delivery of fully traceable finished components . We work closely with our clients to develop their ideas and products from inception to production. P.E.G. Precision works to the highest industry standards required by our BS EN ISO 9001/2008 accreditation.

Pepper Communications

Pepper offers a complete end-to-end print solution to help you solve your direct mail challenges through bespoke campaigns and designs. At Pepper, we don’t settle for a job well done. We strive for the ‘WOW’ factor because you deserve the best. Our superb facilities enable us to offer a complete service from design and prepress through to delivery and fulfilment. Our success is not only due to the quality of our work; it’s down to attitude, our approach and the way we treat our clients.

Plessey

Plessey is working with world leaders in consumer technology, who are paving the way with innovative next-generation Augmented Reality and wearable applications, based on advanced microLED display solutions. Drawing on over a decade of semiconductor and optoelectronics expertise, Plessey has developed an award-winning, unique and proprietary GaN-on-Silicon platform and monolithic process at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Princess Yachts

Princess Yachts International was originally founded in 1965 as Marine Projects (Plymouth) LTD to fit out the ‘Project 31’, the first boat to be built at the Company’s original factory facilities in Newport Street, Plymouth. Princess is now at the forefront of marine engineering merging cutting edge technology with traditional craftsmanship.

Pyropress

Pyropress is a leading UK based designer and manufacturer of weatherproof and ATEX/IECEx certified switches and transmitters.

RCR Flooring (Permaban)

RCR Flooring Products is the international specialist in industrial flooring products. We design and manufacture products which are used worldwide in industrial and commercial floor construction. Our brands have been used by global names such as Caterpillar, Coca Cola, Airbus, Honda, Lidl, Primark and many more.

Rittal CSM

Rittal-CSM is the multi-award winning, Roborough-based, UK manufacturing and engineering facility for Rittal, a leading global provider of industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. Our products and technology underpin global brands in industry, electronics, gaming, internet search engines and international social media networks, helping to drive tomorrow’s data centres and automated production lines. Founded in Herborn, Germany in 1961, Rittal is now the largest company in the Friedhelm Loh Group. It operates worldwide across 18 production sites and 78 international subsidiaries. The company employs 11,000 people worldwide.

Schneider Electric

Drayton is part of Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries. Drayton is one of the leading brands in the UK domestic heating market. Manufactured in Plymouth, Drayton is focussed on using new technology in order to introduce innovative, energy efficient products into the market place.

Seetec Pluss

Seetec Pluss and Pluss are part of the wider Seetec Group. Pluss is an award-winning Community Interest Company that supports thousands of people each year to achieve a career and fulfil their true potential.

Source (MyrnaLtd)

Source specialise in precision stainless steel parts. They also work in other materials and apply coatings and adhesives. Source work with clients to solve problems or produce new products. From the design concept and prototypes through to manufacturing and continual product improvement. Source have their own toolmakers using the latest EDM and CNC machines to manufacture progression tooling and special purpose machinery. Working with major manufacturers they also distribute and advise on the selection of cable fixings, identification products and specialised metal fasteners for sheet metalwork.

Spinnaker

Established in 1985, Spinnaker International leads the market in the development and supply of electronic cash protection systems for the secure transport and storage of cash and ATM cassettes. Spinnaker systems are applied and integrated across cash distributors, financial institutions and retailers.

Stovax Gazco

The Stovax Heating Group is a UK brand-leading stove and fireplace manufacturer, dedicated to the design and manufacture of exceptional stoves, fires and fireplaces since 1981 and exporting to over 25 countries worldwide. A subsidiary of the $5BN turnover NIBE Group, the Group’s strong portfolio of wood burning, multi-fuel, gas and electric products are the result of decades of expert craftsmanship and class-leading innovation, representing the pinnacle of British fire design and engineering. Their forward-thinking approach ensures a range of products that will stand the test of time, and they strive to continue to researching alternative technologies that will provide sustainable heating in the years ahead.

Teignbridge Propellers

Established 1974, 85 employees. Products are propellers and stern gear for small to medium sized leisure, commercial and military marine craft. World leader in marine propulsion systems with strong growth and development plans.

The Cornwall Bakery

The Cornwall Bakery (part of Samworth Brothers) is a Savoury Pastry Centre of Excellence with class-leading bakery capabilities. A large scale manufacturer of fresh chilled foods, focussing on four main areas: hot eating savoury pastry pies, savoury slices, pasties and rolls.

Thornbury Manufacturing Ltd

Thornbury primarily manufactures highly engineered quality products: these include thermoplastic injection mouldings, ferrous and non-ferrous metal pressings and assemblies. At Thornbury Manufacturing we believe that our well-equipped facility and highly motivated, technically qualified, capable and experienced workforce, which offers a ‘one-stop-shop’ manufacturing option, has a major advantage in the market place.

Tooltech

Design and Manufacture of one-off tooling primarily for the Aerospace and Power Generation sectors. This tooling is used within a process to produce turbine blades. We have expertise in tooling requirements for the investment casting process (lost wax process) Including manufacturing of wax pattern tooling, fixtures, jigs and gauges.

Vispring

Vi-Spring is a premier UK manufacturer of high-quality hand made beds. The company started in 1901, introducing the first pocketed spring system. It has made beds for a number of famous cruise liners, including the Queen Mary and the Titanic.