Plastek UK
Crown Farm Way, Forest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0FT
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PLASTEK UK LTD, a vital UK-based contract manufacturer within the global Plastek Group, specializes in rigid plastic-molded packaging and components, leveraging over six decades of experience since 1956. Operating from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, they offer end-to-end services from industrial design and product development to mold manufacturing and advanced molding processes, including hot runner technology and blow molding presses up to 950 tons. Serving diverse sectors such as Personal Care, Health and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Medical, Automotive, and Aerospace, PLASTEK provides value-added assembly and decorating. Their commitment to quality is underscored by ISO 9001, GMP, BRCGS, and FDA compliance, supported by on-site testing and a Class 7 cleanroom, while their differentiator lies in a strong focus on sustainability with recycled and refillable options, coupled with dedicated project management.
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PLASTEK UK LTD, a key part of the global Plastek Group, is a well-established contract manufacturer specializing in rigid plastic-molded packaging and components. With a history dating back to 1956, the company offers a full spectrum of services from initial industrial design and product development through to mold manufacturing and various molding processes. Their UK operations are centered in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, contributing to the group's global manufacturing footprint.
The company boasts extensive manufacturing capabilities, including advanced hot runner technology and high-performance blow molding presses, with molding machines ranging from 90 to 950 tons. PLASTEK serves a broad array of industries, encompassing Personal Care, Health and Beauty, Home Care, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Medical, Automotive, Aerospace, and Building and Construction, among others. They also provide value-added assembly and decorating services to meet diverse client needs.
PLASTEK UK LTD demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, with integrated assurance programs adhering to ISO 9001 and GMP, supported by on-site raw material testing and a Class 7 cleanroom. Their metrology capabilities are comprehensive, utilizing automated vision measurement systems and CMMs. The company holds BRCGS and ISO accreditations for the Food & Beverage market and is compliant with six specific FDA regulations. Furthermore, PLASTEK emphasizes sustainability through the use of recycled materials and refillable options, alongside a focus on customer service with dedicated project management.
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Press fleet3
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding, Extrusion, Blow moulding
- Smallest press (t)
- 90
- Largest press (t)
- 950
Moulding capability3
- Cleanroom class
- Controlled room (not ISO-classified)
- Certified cleanroom
- Yes
- Scientific moulding
- Yes
Materials2
- Recycled content offered
- Yes
- Recycled feedstock types
- Post-consumer (PCR)
Production3
- Batch tiers
- High volume
- Handles volume production
- Yes
- Runs 24/7
- Yes
Prototyping & NPD1
- DFM support
- Yes
Tooling1
- Tool services
- Design & build
Assembly & finishing1
- Assembly offered
- Yes
Quality & inspection2
- CMM
- Other CMM
- Automated vision QC
- Yes
Certifications & accreditations1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Automotive, Aerospace, Food & beverage
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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) · Max part weight (g) · Joining methods · Decoration · Product specialisms
Materials: Material modifiers · ESD-capable
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 · Bridge production
Assembly & finishing: Assembly capabilities
Machining: Contract machining
Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk
Certifications & accreditations: ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies