Great Central Plastics
13 Great Central Way, Woodford, Halse, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3PZ
About
Established in 1998 and based in Northamptonshire, Great Central Plastics is a UK contract manufacturer specialising in plastic injection moulding and tooling, offering a comprehensive service from design and in-house toolmaking to finishing. Their capabilities span a range of injection moulding machines (22-160 tonnes) for both small and large volume production, alongside plastic 3D printing and rapid prototyping, supported by 24/7 automated operations. The company works with diverse thermoplastic polymers, with a strong emphasis on sustainable options like biopolymers and recycled materials, reflecting their commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing and circular economy principles. Serving sectors including automotive, food & drinks, promotional products, and industrial, Great Central Plastics holds ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and boasts a proven track record with high-profile clients such as Bentley, Toyota, and Coca-Cola, highlighting their ability to deliver for demanding brands.
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Great Central Plastics is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1998, specialising in plastic injection moulding and tooling. Located in Northamptonshire, the company offers a full-service solution from product design and in-house toolmaking to post-moulding finishing. Their capabilities include a range of injection moulding machines from 22 to 160 tonnes, catering to both small and large volume production runs, operating 24/7 with automated processes. They also provide plastic 3D printing and rapid prototyping services for low-volume parts, facilitating a seamless transition to larger production runs.
The company works with a wide selection of thermoplastic polymers, including certified food-grade, engineering-grade, and a significant focus on eco-friendly materials. These sustainable options include plant-based biopolymers, recycled plastics, biodegradable compounds, and limestone-based alternatives. Great Central Plastics is committed to sustainable manufacturing, evidenced by the installation of solar panels and a focus on recycling manufacturing waste and supporting circular economy principles. They serve a diverse range of industries, with a particular specialism in automotive components, and also cater to the food and drinks, promotional products, and industrial sectors.
Great Central Plastics holds ISO 9001:2015 accreditation. Their in-house tool room utilises a modular insert system and can incorporate complex features, offering maintenance, repair, and modification services. They have worked with a broad range of well-known brands including Bentley, Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, BBC, Coca-Cola, Disney, Smirnoff, Odeon, Cadbury's, and Sea Life, demonstrating their capability to deliver for high-profile clients.
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Press fleet4
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
- Smallest press (t)
- 22
- Largest press (t)
- 160
- Press count
- 13
Moulding capability1
- Decoration
- Hot foiling, Pad printing
Materials1
- Recycled feedstock types
- Bio-based, Recycled (type not stated)
Production3
- Batch tiers
- High volume, Low volume, Prototype
- Handles prototypes
- Yes
- Handles volume production
- Yes
Prototyping & NPD1
- DFM support
- Yes
Tooling3
- In-house toolroom
- Yes
- Tool services
- Design & build
- Tooling origin
- In-house (UK site)
Certifications & accreditations1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Automotive, Food & beverage
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Press fleet: Press brands · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · Premium press fleet · 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 · ESD-capable
Prototyping & NPD: Prototyping routes · Prototypes in final material · Prototyping offered · Product-design service · Mould-flow simulation
Tooling: Tool trials offered
Production: Runs 24/7 · Bridge production
Assembly & finishing: Assembly offered · Assembly capabilities
Machining: Contract machining
Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · 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