R.a.labone & CO
R.A.Labone & Co Ltd, Lower Middleton Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5TN
About
Established in 1963, R.A. Labone & Co. Limited is a UK-based, privately-owned contract manufacturer providing end-to-end product realization services from concept to volume production. Their core capabilities include plastic injection moulding, insert moulding, and metal pressings, processing a wide range of engineering polymers and both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, supported by extensive assembly services and specialized tool design and manufacture. Approved by various prime contractors, R.A. Labone distinguishes itself through its comprehensive, integrated approach to complex manufacturing needs.
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R.A. Labone & Co. Limited is a privately-owned UK contract manufacturer established in 1963, offering a comprehensive suite of manufacturing services. They specialize in guiding clients from initial concept through to volume production, providing end-to-end solutions for product realization.
Their core capabilities encompass plastic injection moulding, insert moulding, and metal pressings, supported by extensive assembly services. R.A. Labone processes a wide array of engineering polymers and both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Their metal pressing operations utilize various machine types for progression pressings and secondary operations, while their injection moulding facilities include a range of horizontal, vertical, and rotary table machines.
The company is a prime contractor with approvals from various entities, demonstrating their commitment to quality and reliability. They offer specialized services such as tool design and manufacture, and flexible connectors, positioning them as a versatile partner for complex manufacturing needs.
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Press fleet4
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
- Smallest press (t)
- 0
- Largest press (t)
- 1100
- Press brands
- Arburg, Engel
Moulding capability2
- Process specialisms
- Insert moulding
- Cleanroom class
- ISO Class 8
Production1
- Batch tiers
- High volume
Prototyping & NPD1
- DFM support
- Yes
Tooling2
- Tool services
- Design & build
- Tooling origin
- In-house (UK site)
Assembly & finishing1
- Assembly offered
- Yes
Quality & inspection1
- Inspection stages
- 100% inspection
Certifications & accreditations4
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
- ISO 13485
- Held
- IATF 16949
- Held
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Automotive, Medical & healthcare
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Press fleet: Press count · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses
Moulding capability: Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Max part weight (g) · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · Joining methods · Decoration · Product specialisms
Materials: Material modifiers · Recycled content offered · Recycled feedstock types · ESD-capable
Prototyping & NPD: Prototyping routes · Prototypes in final material · Prototyping offered · Product-design service · Mould-flow simulation
Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tool trials offered
Production: Handles prototypes · Handles volume production · Runs 24/7 · Bridge production
Assembly & finishing: Assembly capabilities
Machining: Contract machining
Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · CMM · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC
Certifications & accreditations: BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies