WHS Plastics Runcorn
Water Orton Lane, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9BG
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WHS Plastics Runcorn Ltd is a privately owned, family-run UK contract manufacturer, headquartered in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-quality plastic components, assemblies, and systems, operating as a £200m entity with over 1700 employees across seven UK sites and an international facility in Egypt. Their core competency is precision high-tech plastic injection moulding, supported by a comprehensive suite of finishing processes including technical painting for automotive applications, tampo printing, welding, and heat staking, alongside on-site tool and mould construction. Serving diverse market segments such as automotive, electronics, industrial, and hygiene products, WHS Plastics is a trusted partner to major global brands including BMW, Volkswagen Audi Group, and Jaguar Land Rover. The company holds significant certifications including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, with their skilled workforce and focus on employee development serving as key differentiators.
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WHS Plastics Runcorn Ltd is a privately owned, family-run UK contract manufacturer with a history dating back to 1933. Following a significant acquisition in 2023, the group now operates as a £200m entity with over 1700 employees and a strong UK manufacturing footprint across seven sites, alongside an international facility in Egypt. Headquartered in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, the company specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality plastic components, assemblies, and systems.
Their core competency lies in precision high-tech plastic injection moulding, utilizing state-of-the-art, energy-efficient, and automated presses. WHS Plastics offers a comprehensive suite of finishing processes, including technical painting for automotive applications, tampo printing, welding, and heat staking, capable of achieving OEM paint finishes. They also provide on-site tool and mould construction, working with customers from concept to production, and manufacture injection moulding tools, assembly equipment, and metal pressings through a group company. The company works with a variety of technical polymers and recyclable materials, advising clients on selection.
WHS Plastics serves diverse market segments including automotive, electronics, industrial, and hygiene products. They are a trusted partner to major global brands such as BMW, Volkswagen Audi Group, and Jaguar Land Rover, demonstrating their capability to manage multiple complex programmes with flexible in-house management. The company holds significant certifications including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, underscoring their commitment to quality, environmental management, and health and safety. Their skilled workforce and focus on employee development are key differentiators.
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Press fleet1
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
Moulding capability3
- Joining methods
- Heat staking, Hot-plate welding
- Decoration
- Painting
- Product specialisms
- Automotive components, Drainage & plumbing, Fasteners & fixings
Materials1
- Recycled feedstock types
- Recycled (type not stated)
Production3
- Batch tiers
- High volume, Prototype
- Handles prototypes
- Yes
- Handles volume production
- Yes
Prototyping & NPD2
- Product-design service
- Yes
- DFM support
- Yes
Tooling2
- In-house toolroom
- Yes
- Tool services
- Design & build, Repair & modification
Assembly & finishing2
- Assembly offered
- Yes
- Assembly capabilities
- Cleanroom assembly
Certifications & accreditations2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- IATF 16949
- Held
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Automotive, Electronics & electrical, Packaging
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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: Process specialisms · Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Max part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding
Materials: Material modifiers · Recycled content offered · ESD-capable
Prototyping & NPD: Prototyping routes · Prototypes in final material · Prototyping offered · Mould-flow simulation
Tooling: Tooling origin · Tool trials offered
Production: Runs 24/7 · Bridge production
Machining: Contract machining
Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC
Certifications & accreditations: ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies