Advanced Plastics (NW)

ADVANCED PLASTICS (NW) LIMITED is a leading UK-based contract manufacturer specialising in technical and precision plastic injection moulding. Operating across three sites with 83,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, the company houses 70 injection machines ranging from 22T to 1,600T clamp force. With a turnover exceeding £40 million and over 300 skilled employees, ADVANCED PLASTICS leverages over 80 years of combined heritage to deliver high-quality plastic components.

The company's extensive capabilities include comprehensive design and development services, from design for manufacture and product design to rapid prototyping using in-house 3D printing and soft tooling. Manufacturing is supported by in-house and outsourced toolmaking, advanced automation with six-axis robots and vision systems, and a robust Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). ADVANCED PLASTICS serves blue-chip clients across diverse sectors such as Automotive, HVAC, Filtration, Defence & Marine, Medical, and Lighting, offering secondary operations like assembly, testing, kitting, and various plastic joining and printing techniques.

ADVANCED PLASTICS holds key certifications including IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2015, and Cyber Essentials. They are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability through in-house polymer recycling and energy-efficient operations, alongside a strong focus on employee welfare and ethical practices. The company highlights proven expertise in fluid and gas carrying solutions, highly aesthetic components, life-saving defence products, high-volume medical device production, and specialised lighting components with advanced thermal management and light reflection properties, including specialised light reflection and metalisation finishes.