Naiad Plastics
Unit 16,Thorgate Road, Lineside Industrial Estate, Littlehampton, BN17 7LU
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Concept-to-production one-roof (product design · prototypes in final material · toolroom)
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Scan date: 2026-08-20
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A1Product-design service
agent“In 2020 Naiad Plastics became a wholly owned subsidiary of Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), one of the UK’s longest running and most successful product design and engineering consultancies. This allows customers of Naiad Plastics to benefit from IDC’s experience, facilities and expertise, including: 3D printing, prototyping and testing Finite element stress analysis (FEA) Electronics design Full product design and development Design for sustainability Product approvals including for medical device regulations (EU MDR and US FDA)”
A2Prototypes in final material
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We have in house toolmaking capability for rapid and low volume tools. ... We have a range of tooling options available for rapid and low volume tooling, including 3D printed injection mould tools and rapid machined aluminium tools.
A3In-house toolroom
agent“We have in house toolmaking capability for rapid and low volume tools.”
About
Naiad Plastics Limited, a UK-based injection moulding company with over 45 years of experience operating from Wick, Littlehampton, specialises in producing high-quality plastic parts and assembled products across a wide range of production volumes. Their comprehensive capabilities include tooling, assembly, and design support for new product development, utilising a diverse range of injection moulding machines from 20 to 250 tonnes to manufacture parts from a few milligrams to 1kg, accommodating both high and low volume requirements. A key differentiator is their commitment to sustainable plastics and flexible manufacturing, positioning them as a reliable partner for plastic component production.
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Naiad Plastics Limited is a well-established UK-based injection moulding company with over 45 years of experience. Operating from their facilities in Wick, Littlehampton, they specialise in the production of high-quality plastic parts and assembled products, catering to a wide range of production volumes.
The company's capabilities encompass a comprehensive service offering, including tooling, assembly, and design support for new product development. They operate a diverse range of injection moulding machines, from 20 to 250 tonnes, allowing them to manufacture parts ranging from a few milligrams to 1kg. Naiad Plastics is equipped to handle both high and low volume production, from small batches for design verification to continuous high-volume supply.
A key specialism of Naiad Plastics is their commitment to sustainable plastics and flexible manufacturing. While specific certifications and prime-contractor approvals are not detailed, their long-standing experience and broad manufacturing capabilities position them as a reliable partner for plastic component production.
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Press fleet3
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
- Smallest press (t)
- 20
- Largest press (t)
- 250
Moulding capability2
- Max part weight (g)
- 1000
- Product specialisms
- Automotive components, Drug-delivery components, Enclosures & housings, Houseware & consumer, Medical consumables, Seals & gaskets
Materials2
- Recycled content offered
- Yes
- Recycled feedstock types
- Bio-based
Production3
- Batch tiers
- High volume, Low volume, Prototype
- Handles prototypes
- Yes
- Handles volume production
- Yes
Prototyping & NPD5
- Prototyping routes
- Low-volume prototype moulding, Aluminium prototype tooling
- Prototypes in final material
- Yes
- Prototyping offered
- Yes
- Product-design service
- Yes
- DFM support
- Yes
Tooling4
- In-house toolroom
- Yes
- Tool services
- Design & build, Maintenance
- Tooling origin
- UK partner
- Tool trials offered
- Yes
Assembly & finishing1
- Assembly offered
- Yes
Certifications & accreditations1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Consumer goods, Industrial & engineering, Medical & healthcare
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Press fleet: Press count · Press brands · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses
Moulding capability: Process specialisms · Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · Joining methods · Decoration
Materials: Material modifiers · ESD-capable
Prototyping & NPD: Mould-flow simulation
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 14001 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies