Labone Castleside
Castleside Industrial Estate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8HF
Sets it apart · Injection Moulding — UK · scanned 2026-08-20— click a claim to see its decomposition
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Large-format volume moulder (≥1,000 t press · volume production)
Scope: v2 cluster #1 + #11 (automation leg deferred)
Scan date: 2026-08-20
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A1Large-format press (≥1,000 t)
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The plant list covers 33 machines spanning a tonnage range from 50T to 1080T.
A2Handles volume production
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About
Labone Castleside Ltd., a UK contract manufacturer established in 1965 and operating from a 15,000 sq ft facility in Castleside, Consett, County Durham, specializes in plastic injection moulding and assembly, running 24/5. As part of the €65 million turnover Labone Holdings Ltd. group, they offer end-to-end project engineering from CAD to mass production, utilizing 33 injection moulding machines (50T-1080T), multi-part assembly, Mouldflow analysis, 3D scanning and printing, and tool sourcing. Primarily serving the demanding automotive sector, they are IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, acting as a trusted supplier to Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive clients like Plastic Omnium, Lear, and Marelli, and are integrated into the global supply chains of OEMs including Daimler, Nissan, and Jaguar Land Rover.
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Labone Castleside Ltd is a well-established UK contract manufacturer, founded in 1965 and specializing in plastic injection moulding and assembly. With a significant manufacturing presence in Castleside, Consett, County Durham, the company operates a modern 15,000 sq ft facility and runs 24/5. As part of the broader Labone Holdings Ltd. group, which boasts over €65 million in annual sales across Europe, Labone Castleside benefits from a wider network of manufacturing expertise.
The company offers comprehensive project engineering, guiding products from CAD to mass production, and utilizes advanced tools like Mouldflow analysis. Their extensive capabilities include operating 33 injection moulding machines (50T-1080T), multi-part assembly, 3D scanning and printing, tool sourcing through UK partners, and a range of quality documentation services. Labone Castleside primarily serves the demanding automotive sector, but their expertise extends to other industries through the Labone Holdings group.
Labone Castleside holds IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, underscoring their commitment to quality. They are a trusted supplier to major Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive clients, including Plastic Omnium, Lear, and Marelli, and are integrated into the global supply chains of OEMs such as Daimler, Nissan, and Jaguar Land Rover. Their mission focuses on enhancing customer value through consistent quality, service, and competitive pricing, driven by investment in people and technology.
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Press fleet5
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
- Smallest press (t)
- 50
- Largest press (t)
- 1080
- Press count
- 33
- Large-format (≥1,000 t)
- Yes
Moulding capability3
- Process specialisms
- IML / IMD
- Decoration
- Pad printing
- Product specialisms
- Automotive components
Production2
- Batch tiers
- High volume
- Handles volume production
- Yes
Prototyping & NPD4
- Prototyping routes
- 3D printing (in-house)
- Prototyping offered
- Yes
- DFM support
- Yes
- Mould-flow simulation
- Yes
Tooling1
- Tool services
- Design & build
Assembly & finishing2
- Assembly offered
- Yes
- Assembly capabilities
- Sub-assembly
Quality & inspection1
- FAI methodology
- PPAP
Certifications & accreditations2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- IATF 16949
- Held
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Automotive
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Moulding capability: Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Max part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · Joining methods
Materials: Material modifiers · Recycled content offered · Recycled feedstock types · ESD-capable
Prototyping & NPD: Prototypes in final material · Product-design service
Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tooling origin · Tool trials offered
Production: Handles prototypes · Runs 24/7 · Bridge production
Machining: Contract machining
Quality & inspection: CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC
Certifications & accreditations: ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies