Plastic Engineering Solutions
1 Long Street, Tetbury, GL8 8AA
About
Plastic Engineering Solutions Limited (PES), a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1977 in Melksham, Wiltshire, specializes in bespoke plastic injection moulding and precision tooling management, offering end-to-end services from design to finished goods with a capacity of up to 4,000,000 parts weekly, handling both flexible short runs and high-volume production. Their extensive injection moulding capabilities, utilizing machines from 35 to 350 tonnes, process a wide array of thermoplastics and bio-materials, complemented by comprehensive value-added services including assembly, printing, and packaging for sectors like medical, healthcare, automotive, and electronics. Holding ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, with plans for ISO 13485 and a cleanroom, PES demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability through recycling, energy reduction, and renewable electricity, as seen in projects for ReBorn® Homewares and Maeving, and notably supported the NHS during COVID-19.
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Plastic Engineering Solutions Limited (PES) is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1977, specializing in bespoke plastic injection moulding and precision tooling management. Offering end-to-end services from product design to finished goods, PES operates from its facility in Melksham, Wiltshire, and possesses the capacity to produce up to 4,000,000 parts per week, accommodating both flexible short runs and high-volume mass production.
PES boasts extensive injection moulding capabilities with machines ranging from 35 to 350 tonnes, processing a wide array of thermoplastics including commodity plastics, engineering resins, and sustainable bio-materials. Their comprehensive value-added services encompass product integration, assembly, printing, ultrasonic welding, machining, painting, and packaging, streamlining the manufacturing supply chain for diverse sectors such as medical, healthcare, automotive, electronics, and sustainable consumer packaging.
The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, with ongoing transitions to ISO 13485 for medical devices and plans for a Class 7 Cleanroom. PES demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability through initiatives like recycling, reducing energy consumption, and utilizing renewable electricity, evidenced by projects for ReBorn® Homewares, Maeving electric motorcycles, and Notpla's compostable seaweed spoons. They also successfully delivered high-volume components for mwe to support NHS supply during the COVID outbreak.
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Press fleet5
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
- Smallest press (t)
- 35
- Largest press (t)
- 350
- Press brands
- Negri Bossi
- Large-format (≥1,000 t)
- Yes
Moulding capability7
- Process specialisms
- Insert moulding, Overmoulding
- Min part weight (g)
- 0.5
- Max part weight (g)
- 450
- Cleanroom class
- Controlled room (not ISO-classified)
- Scientific moulding
- Yes
- Joining methods
- Ultrasonic welding
- Decoration
- Pad printing, Painting
Materials2
- Material modifiers
- Flame-retardant
- Recycled feedstock types
- Bio-based
Production3
- Batch tiers
- Low volume
- Handles prototypes
- Yes
- Handles volume production
- Yes
Prototyping & NPD5
- Prototyping routes
- Low-volume prototype moulding
- Prototypes in final material
- Yes
- Prototyping offered
- Yes
- DFM support
- Yes
- Mould-flow simulation
- Yes
Tooling4
- In-house toolroom
- Yes
- Tool services
- Design & build, Maintenance, Tool transfer / rescue
- Tooling origin
- Offshore partner
- Tool trials offered
- Yes
Assembly & finishing2
- Assembly offered
- Yes
- Assembly capabilities
- Cleanroom assembly
Quality & inspection1
- FAI methodology
- PPAP
Certifications & accreditations3
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
- Food-contact compliance
- Yes
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Automotive, Medical devices, Construction, Electronics & electrical, Food & beverage, Aerospace
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Press fleet: Press count · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses
Moulding capability: Micro moulding capable · Certified cleanroom · Product specialisms
Materials: Recycled content offered · ESD-capable
Prototyping & NPD: Product-design service
Production: Runs 24/7 · Bridge production
Machining: Contract machining
Quality & inspection: CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC
Certifications & accreditations: ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · UL listing · Trade bodies