Glossbrook Engineering
Westrigg 47 Craig Street, Blackridge, Bathgate, EH48 3AU
About
Glossbrook Engineering Limited, a UK-based contract manufacturer with nearly 50 years of experience in Bathgate, specialises in precision injection moulding and expert toolmaking, supporting clients from concept to finished goods. Their comprehensive capabilities include in-house bespoke mould toolmaking with advanced design software, injection moulding on Krauss Maffei machines (25-500 tonnes) with robotics, and a range of secondary processes such as CNC machining, decorative finishes, and functional joining techniques. The company also offers 3D printing for prototyping, assembly, and packaging, serving diverse sectors including industrial, consumer, and notably, the medical sector. Holding both ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 accreditations, Glossbrook ensures rigorous quality control and the production of safe, reproducible parts, differentiating itself through its integrated approach and commitment to client market success via clear communication, budget adherence, and rapid response.
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Glossbrook Engineering Limited is a highly experienced UK-based contract manufacturer, operating for nearly 50 years from its facility in Bathgate. They specialise in precision injection moulding and expert toolmaking, supporting clients throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept and design to the manufacturing of finished goods.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of manufacturing capabilities, including in-house toolmaking for bespoke and complex mould tools, supported by cutting-edge design software and mould flow analysis. Their injection moulding operations utilise Krauss Maffei machines with capacities from 25 to 500 tonnes, enhanced by automated robotics. Beyond moulding, Glossbrook provides a range of secondary processes such as CNC machining, gasket and resin deposition, decorative finishes like UV laser etching and printing, and functional processes including hot tip inserting and ultrasonic welding. They also offer 3D printing for prototyping, alongside assembly and packaging services, serving diverse sectors including industrial, consumer, and notably, the medical sector.
Glossbrook Engineering is committed to quality, holding both ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 accreditations, ensuring rigorous quality control and the production of safe, reproducible parts. Their project management is characterised by clear communication, adherence to budget and schedule, and a demonstrated flexibility and rapid response to client demands, contributing to client market success.
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Press fleet5
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
- Smallest press (t)
- 25
- Largest press (t)
- 500
- Press brands
- KraussMaffei
Moulding capability1
- Decoration
- Hot foiling, Laser marking, Pad printing, Painting
Prototyping & NPD1
- DFM support
- Yes
Tooling3
- In-house toolroom
- Yes
- Tool services
- Design & build
- Tool trials offered
- Yes
Assembly & finishing1
- Assembly offered
- Yes
Certifications & accreditations1
- ISO 13485
- Held
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Oil Sector
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Press fleet: Press count · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · All-electric presses
Moulding capability: Process specialisms · Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Max part weight (g) · 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: Tooling origin
Production: Batch tiers · Handles prototypes · Handles volume production · Runs 24/7 · Bridge production
Assembly & finishing: Assembly capabilities
Machining: Contract machining
Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC
Certifications & accreditations: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies