Paul Norman Plastics
Unit S5 Inchbrook Trading Estate, Bath Road, Woodchester Stroud, GL5 5EY
About
Paul Norman Plastics Limited, a UK contract manufacturer based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, leverages over 40 years of expertise in plastic injection moulding and mould toolmaking, offering a full service from design and prototyping to long and short production runs. Their capabilities include thermoplastic injection moulding, over-moulding, and insert moulding using Haitian machines from 22T to 250T, producing parts from a few grams up to 750g (unfilled) or 1000g (filled) with most thermoplastic polymers. Beyond moulding, they provide in-house secondary operations like ultrasonic welding, pad printing, assembly, and fulfilment from their 5,000 sq ft warehouse, serving diverse sectors including electronics, construction, and aerospace. The company, ISO 9001 accredited since 1994, distinguishes itself through its strong Design for Manufacture (DFM) expertise, focusing on cost-effectiveness and efficiency via material selection, design simplification, mould flow simulation, and prototyping, alongside on-site tool maintenance and storage.
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Paul Norman Plastics Limited, established in 1983 and based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, is a UK contract manufacturer with over 40 years of experience in plastic injection moulding and mould toolmaking. They offer a comprehensive service from initial design and prototyping through to full-scale production, catering to both long and short production runs.
Their capabilities encompass thermoplastic injection moulding, over-moulding, and insert moulding, utilising Haitian moulding machines from 22T to 250T to produce parts weighing from a few grams up to 750g (unfilled) or 1000g (filled), working with most thermoplastic polymers. Beyond core moulding, they provide in-house secondary operations such as ultrasonic welding, pad printing, and assembly, alongside direct fulfilment and pick & pack services from their 5,000 sq ft warehouse. Paul Norman Plastics serves a diverse range of industries including electronics, construction, vending, veterinary, agriculture, aerospace, electrical, and food & beverage sectors.
The company is ISO 9001 accredited, a certification held since 1994, underscoring their commitment to quality. A key differentiator is their expertise in Design for Manufacture (DFM), focusing on cost-effectiveness and efficiency through material selection, design simplification, mould flow simulation, and prototyping. They also offer on-site tool maintenance and storage, working with toolmakers in the UK and China. Notable projects include custom moulding for railway wear strips, the Oralift dental device, and the conversion of a metal lighting control module to a polycarbonate component.
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Press fleet5
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
- Smallest press (t)
- 22
- Largest press (t)
- 250
- Press brands
- BOY, Haitian
Moulding capability3
- Process specialisms
- Insert moulding, Overmoulding
- Max part weight (g)
- 1000
- Joining methods
- Ultrasonic welding
Materials2
- Material modifiers
- Antistatic / ESD, Flame-retardant, UV-stabilised
- ESD-capable
- Yes
Production2
- Batch tiers
- High volume, Low volume
- Handles volume production
- Yes
Prototyping & NPD1
- DFM support
- Yes
Tooling1
- Tool services
- Design & build, Tool transfer / rescue
Assembly & finishing1
- Assembly offered
- Yes
Certifications & accreditations1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Consumer goods
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Press fleet: Press count · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · All-electric presses
Moulding capability: Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · 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
Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tooling origin · Tool trials offered
Production: Handles prototypes · 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