Coleshill Plastics

Bodmin Road, Walsgrave, Coventry, CV2 5DB

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Coleshill Plastics Limited, a UK-based specialist contract manufacturer in plastic moulding from Coventry, leverages decades of experience to offer comprehensive compression, transfer, and thermoset/thermoplastic injection moulding services, handling projects from small gram shot capacities to large 860-tonne compression machines. They work with a wide array of materials, from general-purpose plastics to high-specification engineering thermoplastics like PEEK and Ultem, and provide specialist capabilities including in-mould decoration and insert moulding, alongside extensive finishing services such as assembly, spray painting, and printing, positioning them as a complete solution provider. Holding ISO 9001:2015 certification, Coleshill Plastics demonstrates a commitment to innovation through R&D partnerships and has a proven track record supporting major UK rail projects, distinguishing them as a reliable prime contractor.

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Coleshill Plastics Limited, based in Coventry, UK, is a specialist contract manufacturer in plastic moulding. With a history dating back to the 1940s, the company has evolved to offer a comprehensive suite of moulding services, including compression, transfer, and thermoset and thermoplastic injection moulding. Their facility is equipped with a range of compression machines from 40 to 860 tonnes and injection machines with shot capacities from 5 grams to 3500 grams, enabling them to handle diverse project scales.

The company works with a broad spectrum of materials, from traditional thermosets like Melamine and Phenolic to high-specification engineering thermoplastics such as PEEK and Ultem, as well as general-purpose plastics. Coleshill Plastics' capabilities extend to specialist services like in-mould decoration and insert moulding, catering to complex and multi-colour applications. Beyond moulding, they provide extensive finishing services including assembly, spray painting, pad printing, and screen printing, aiming to be a complete solution provider.

Coleshill Plastics holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management. They actively engage in specialist and R&D partnerships, demonstrating their commitment to innovation through projects like developing a roof-integrated solar panel system and resolving quality issues with large compression moulded parts. They have also supported major UK rail projects and facilitated the seamless transition of a customer's in-house moulding facility, highlighting their role as a reliable prime contractor.

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Press fleet4

Moulding processes
Smallest press (t)
Largest press (t)
Large-format (≥1,000 t)

Moulding capability4

Process specialisms
Min part weight (g)
Max part weight (g)
Decoration

Production2

Batch tiers
Handles volume production

Prototyping & NPD1

DFM support

Tooling2

Tool services
Tool trials offered

Quality & inspection1

FAI methodology

Certifications & accreditations1

ISO 9001

Identity & contact1

Industries served
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Press fleet: Press count · Press brands · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses

Moulding capability: Micro moulding capable · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · Joining methods · Product specialisms

Materials: Material modifiers · Recycled content offered · Recycled feedstock types · ESD-capable

Prototyping & NPD: Prototyping routes · Prototypes in final material · Prototyping offered · Product-design service · Mould-flow simulation

Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tooling origin

Production: Handles prototypes · Runs 24/7 · Bridge production

Assembly & finishing: Assembly offered · Assembly capabilities

Machining: Contract machining

Quality & inspection: CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC

Certifications & accreditations: ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies