R.a.labone & CO

Ilkeston, East Midlandsest. 1963ralabone.co.uk+44 (0)115 944 8800

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 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