Shapers' Technologies UK

Birmingham, West Midlandsest. 1961shapersgroup.com700

23-25 Sovereign Road Kings Norton Business Centre, Birmingham, B30 3HN

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SHAPERS' TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED is a UK-based contract manufacturer with over 60 years of experience, specializing in plastic injection moulding and the design and manufacture of technically challenging injection mould tooling. Operating seven production facilities internationally, including three in the UK, the Shapers' Group employs over 700 people and offers a comprehensive end-to-end service from concept and design to full production, utilizing state-of-the-art injection moulding machines and extensive tooling capabilities. Serving demanding markets such as lighting, vehicles and transportation, materials handling, construction, defence, and consumer products, the company holds key certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and IATF 16949:2016 across its UK sites. Their strongest differentiator is their patented "Smart Frame" tooling system, which significantly reduces costs and lead times for rapid prototyping and low-volume needs.

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SHAPERS' TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED is a leading UK-based contract manufacturer with over 60 years of experience, specializing in plastic injection moulding and the design and manufacture of technically challenging injection mould tooling. Operating seven production facilities across the UK, France, Poland, and India, the Shapers' Group employs over 700 people, demonstrating significant international reach and operational scale. Their UK presence includes three dedicated sites, each with specific manufacturing strengths.

The company offers a comprehensive end-to-end service, encompassing concept and design development, materials engineering, rapid prototyping, and full production capabilities. Their advanced manufacturing processes utilize state-of-the-art injection moulding machines with clamp forces ranging from 80 to 3400 tons, and they possess extensive tooling capabilities for moulds up to 55 tonnes. Shapers serves a diverse range of demanding markets, including lighting, vehicles and transportation, materials handling, construction, defence, and consumer products, supported by a suite of finishing and assembly services.

Shapers' Group holds significant certifications, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and IATF 16949:2016 across its UK production sites, underscoring their commitment to quality and operational excellence. They are a proven OEM supplier of injection moulded plastic parts and technically challenging injection mould tooling, differentiating themselves through their patented "Smart Frame" tooling system for rapid prototyping and low-volume needs, which significantly reduces costs and lead times.

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Press fleet6

Moulding processes
Smallest press (t)
Largest press (t)
Press brands
Large-format (≥1,000 t)
Premium press fleet

Moulding capability5

Process specialisms
Max part weight (g)
Scientific moulding
Decoration
Product specialisms

Production3

Batch tiers
Handles prototypes
Handles volume production

Prototyping & NPD5

Prototyping routes
Prototypes in final material
Prototyping offered
DFM support
Mould-flow simulation

Tooling2

Tool services
Tool trials offered

Assembly & finishing2

Assembly offered
Assembly capabilities

Machining1

Contract machining

Quality & inspection2

FAI methodology
Inspection stages

Certifications & accreditations3

ISO 9001
ISO 14001
IATF 16949

Identity & contact1

Industries served
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Press fleet: Press count · All-electric presses

Moulding capability: Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Joining methods

Materials: Material modifiers · Recycled content offered · Recycled feedstock types · ESD-capable

Prototyping & NPD: Product-design service

Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tooling origin

Production: Runs 24/7 · Bridge production

Quality & inspection: CMM · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC

Certifications & accreditations: ISO 13485 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies