Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Plastic Extrusion Toolmakers Since 1961
Established in 1961, we are the UK's leading manufacturer of extrusion tooling with a legacy of innovation. Our dedicated team has developed a unique tooling system that reduces manufacturing times and enables swift fine-tuning, significantly cutting lead times. Utilising the latest SolidWorks CAD system and Charmilles EDM machinery, we design and manufacture all tooling in-house. In 1978, we pioneered the UK's first fully approved total PVCu window system with Weatherseal, allowing us to provide expertise in window profiles, trade extrusions, and complex profiles.Our team supports clients from initial concept to final design, offering CAD-assisted drawings and 3D prototyping. We specialise in reverse engineering for customers without access to original tooling, maintaining leadership in this niche field. Our custom die systems process polymers including PVC, polypropylene, ABS, TPE, and nylon, serving diverse industries with single and twin-screw extrusion lines. Backed by our ISO9001-accredited system, we ensure quality and reliability from enquiry to finished product.
Services
Extrusion Tooling
CAD Design
3D Prototyping
Reverse Engineering
Polymer Processing
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in extrusion toolmaking.
- Our team utilises advanced SolidWorks CAD and EDM machinery.
- We pioneered reverse engineering for legacy tooling profiles.
- We offer full project support from concept to final design.
- Our ISO9001 accreditation ensures quality across all processes.
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001
Services
Extrusion Tooling
We design and produce precision extrusion tooling for PVC, polypropylene, ABS, and nylon. Our in-house CAD and EDM capabilities ensure rapid prototyping and adjustments. Clients benefit from reduced lead times and tailored solutions for complex profiles.
Reverse Engineering
Specialists in recreating digital drawings from legacy tooling. This service restores lost designs using advanced scanning and CAD modelling. Ideal for clients maintaining older extrusion systems without original specifications.
3D Prototyping
Create physical prototypes using digital designs for testing before full production. Ensures accuracy and functionality in final tooling. Accelerates development cycles for new extrusion profiles.
Polymer Processing
Process rigid and flexible polymers including PVC, TPE, and nylon. Support industries requiring custom extrusions for construction, automotive, and industrial applications. Optimised for single and twin-screw extrusion lines.
CAD Design
Utilise SolidWorks CAD for precise tooling designs. Enable clients to visualise and refine profiles before manufacturing. Enhances collaboration and reduces revisions during development stages.
People
Ella Standring
Engineering Apprentice
Awarded Engineering Apprentice of the Year in 2023, Ella completed City and Guilds modules and a Diploma in Science, Engineering, and Manufacturing Technologies. She represents our commitment to nurturing young engineering talent.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We support construction, automotive, and industrial sectors requiring custom polymer extrusions and tooling solutions.
Can you replicate old tooling designs?
Yes, our reverse engineering service recreates digital drawings from legacy profiles for renewed production.
What materials do you work with?
We process PVC, polypropylene, ABS, TPE, TPR, EVA, and nylon for diverse application needs.
Are you ISO9001 certified?
Yes, our ISO9001-accredited system ensures quality control from initial enquiry to finished products.
How quickly can you produce tooling?
Our unique system reduces lead times by enabling swift design adjustments and rapid prototyping.
