Vacform Group (Yorkshire)
1 - 5 Felnex Square, Leeds, LS9 0ST
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Vacform Group (Yorkshire) Limited, a UK contract manufacturer based in Leeds since 1967, specialises in plastic vacuum forming and thermoforming, offering end-to-end services from design to production within their 25,000-square-foot facility. Their extensive capabilities include 5-axis CNC trimming, fabrication, assembly, and plastic injection moulding for short runs using cost-effective soft tooling, handling materials from standard plastics to fire-retardant and ESD options. Serving diverse sectors such as agricultural, automotive, medical, and retail, Vacform Group is distinguished by its commitment to environmental responsibility, recycling over 95% of factory waste, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification alongside "Made in Britain" and UKAS accreditations, ensuring nationwide distribution of their bespoke components.
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Vacform Group (Yorkshire) Limited, established in 1967 and based in Leeds, UK, is a leading contract manufacturer specialising in plastic vacuum forming and thermoforming. With over 50 years of experience, they offer a comprehensive end-to-end service from in-house design and development to tooling manufacture and final production. Operating from a 25,000-square-foot facility, Vacform Group possesses significant capacity, including a large vacuum-forming machine capable of handling parts up to 2 x 1 metres and 10mm thick, supported by a dedicated night shift for rapid turnaround.
Their extensive capabilities encompass 5-axis CNC trimming, fabrication, assembly, and plastic injection moulding. Vacform Group works with a wide array of plastic materials, including specialised fire-retardant and ESD options. Their 5-axis CNC routers can trim parts with high precision, while their injection moulding division utilises machines from 25 to 275 tonnes, specialising in short-run production with cost-effective soft tooling. They serve diverse industries such as agricultural, automotive, building & property, medical, and retail & point of sale, tailoring solutions to meet specific sector demands.
Vacform Group holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, alongside "Made in Britain" and UKAS accreditations. They demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, recycling over 95% of factory waste. The company provides nationwide distribution through its own fleet and logistics partners, ensuring efficient delivery of their bespoke manufactured components.
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Press fleet1
- Moulding processes
- Thermoforming / vacuum forming
Moulding capability5
- Process specialisms
- Insert moulding, Overmoulding
- Max part weight (g)
- 2000
- Joining methods
- Adhesive bonding
- Decoration
- Painting
- Product specialisms
- Automotive components
Materials2
- Material modifiers
- Antistatic / ESD, Flame-retardant
- ESD-capable
- Yes
Production2
- Batch tiers
- High volume
- Handles volume production
- Yes
Prototyping & NPD4
- Prototyping routes
- Machined prototypes
- Prototyping offered
- Yes
- Product-design service
- Yes
- DFM support
- Yes
Tooling2
- In-house toolroom
- Yes
- Tool services
- Design & build
Assembly & finishing1
- Assembly offered
- Yes
Certifications & accreditations2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- Trade bodies
- Made in britain
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Automotive, Agriculture, Building & property, Retail
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Press fleet: Smallest press (t) · Largest press (t) · Press count · Press brands · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses
Moulding capability: Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding
Materials: Recycled content offered · Recycled feedstock types
Prototyping & NPD: Prototypes in final material · Mould-flow simulation
Tooling: Tooling origin · Tool trials offered
Production: Handles prototypes · Runs 24/7 · Bridge production
Assembly & finishing: Assembly capabilities
Machining: Contract machining
Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC
Certifications & accreditations: ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing