Dudley Associates

3 Elizabethan Way, Lutterworth, LE17 4ND

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Dudley Associates Limited is a UK-based contract manufacturer with over 35 years of experience, specialising in precision toolmaking and plastic injection moulding, offering a full product lifecycle service from design to manufacturing. Their advanced capabilities include overmoulding and twin-shot injection moulding, supported by an ISO Class 8 clean room and nine injection moulding machines ranging from 35 to 300 tons, with capacity for larger components up to 1500 tons, utilising a wide array of thermoplastic and thermosetting materials. They provide comprehensive secondary services such as printing, welding, and CNC machining, serving diverse sectors including medical, defence, aerospace, electronics, automotive, and industrial. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and GTMA member, Dudley Associates prioritises quality and manufacturing excellence, differentiating themselves with a structured "No Risk Development" approach that offers transparent investment and future-proof protection for clients, as evidenced by successful partnerships with companies like Kelda Showers, Point Two, and Qioptiq.

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Dudley Associates Limited is a highly experienced UK-based contract manufacturer with over 35 years in the industry, specialising in precision toolmaking and plastic injection moulding. They offer a comprehensive, in-house service that covers the entire product lifecycle from design and development through to manufacturing. Their extensive capabilities and commitment to British quality workmanship position them as a reliable partner for complex manufacturing needs.

The company's core competencies lie in their advanced plastic injection moulding, including overmoulding and twin-shot capabilities, supported by a dedicated ISO Class 8 clean room. They operate nine injection moulding machines with capacities from 35 to 300 tons, and can accommodate larger components up to 1500 tons. Dudley Associates works with a wide range of thermoplastic and thermosetting materials and offers a broad suite of secondary services such as printing, welding, and CNC machining. They serve diverse sectors including medical, defence, aerospace, electronics, automotive, and industrial.

Dudley Associates is ISO 9001:2015 certified and a member of the GTMA, underscoring their commitment to quality and manufacturing excellence. They emphasize a structured, "No Risk Development" approach, providing transparent investment and future-proof protection for their clients. Their proven track record includes successful partnerships with companies like Kelda Showers, Point Two, and Qioptiq, demonstrating their ability to deliver high-quality, traceable components across various demanding industries.

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Press fleet5

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

Moulding capability5

Process specialisms
Max part weight (g)
Cleanroom class
Certified cleanroom
Scientific moulding

Materials2

Material modifiers
ESD-capable

Production3

Batch tiers
Handles prototypes
Handles volume production

Prototyping & NPD1

DFM support

Tooling4

In-house toolroom
Tool services
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Tooling origin
Tool trials offered

Assembly & finishing1

Assembly offered

Quality & inspection2

FAI methodology
CMM

Certifications & accreditations2

ISO 9001
Trade bodies

Identity & contact1

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

Moulding capability: Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Joining methods · Decoration · Product specialisms

Materials: Recycled content offered · Recycled feedstock types

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

Production: Runs 24/7 · Bridge production

Assembly & finishing: Assembly capabilities

Machining: Contract machining

Quality & inspection: 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