Mould & Die Suppliers
GTMA represents mould and die companies across the UK engineering industry, connecting buyers with accredited mould manufacturers, die makers, and tooling specialists covering injection moulding tools, pressure die casting dies, rubber and composite tooling, and standard mould components.
Mould & Die Suppliers
Browse GTMA member mould and die companies below. View individual profiles to find the right tooling partner and make direct contact.
Alliance Tooling Ltd
- LeicestershireWelcome to a SMART plastic injection mould manufacturer (Skilled Manufacture of Assured Reliable Tooling) Alliance Tooling is leading plastics toolmaker and turned parts manufacturer with comprehensive facilities in the UK and Far east. We…
Elesa (UK) Ltd
- LincolnshireEstablished in 1941, Elesa is the international reference for standard machine components within the mechanical, machinery, electrical and industrial sectors. An excellent combination of technology and design has given rise…
MAPAL Limited
- WarwickshireCompanies that manufacture Dies and Moulds expect high process and product expertise from their cutting tools manufacturer. They require their tools to offer the highest levels of precision, a long…
Manufacturing Resource Centre
- WarwickshireThe Manufacturing Resource Centre provides a supply chain facility across all of the engineering sectors. The partnership between MRC and key sector manufacturing organisations is primarily within procurement but has since…
WSM Industries Limited
- West SussexCombining cutting-edge technology with some of the industry’s finest technical minds, WSM INDUSTRIES sets a new standard of excellence in toolmaking, injection moulding and parts assembly. From our base in…
ABR (Specialist Welding) Ltd
- West MidlandsWidely acknowledged as market leaders in our field, the name ABR has been synonymous with the precision welding of plastic injection, pressure die casting and press tools for over 40…
Fenton Precision Engineering
- NorthamptonshireWelcome to Fenton Precision Engineering Ltd the UK market leaders for design, precision tool making and injection moulding services. Located centrally in the UK our headquarters are located in Northampton…
Roemheld UK Limited
- NorthumberlandGTMA FEATURED COMPANY Roemheld (UK) delivers workholding solutions that increase throughput while reducing handling times, material wastage and cycle times.These include:· Hydraulic swing clamps, block cylinders, work supports and accessories…
Faulkner Moulds
- West YorkshireGTMA Featured Company Toolmaker of the Year – 2019, 2018 & 2016 Faulkner Moulds has over 35 years’ experience of quality precision toolmaking and product and tool design. We are…
Superite Tools
- West MidlandsSuperite offers a dedicated service for tool modifications and repairs up to 15 tonne Superite Tools Ltd began designing and manufacturing injection moulds, die casting tooling and press tools in…
Casting Support Systems Ltd
- DevonFounded on a passion for engineering, manufacturing and customer service – and continue to grow in size and capability, offering a comprehensive solution for engineering and manufacturing. Investment Casting Systems Ltd (ICS) As the world…
Quickgrind Carbide Tooling
- GloucestershireQuickgrind has been at the forefront of tool design and manufacture for almost fifty years, engineering is in our blood. We have an international reputation for solid carbide cutting tools…
HASCO
- NorthamptonshireHASCO – The Standard As a leading manufacturer of standardized, modular quality standards and accessories as well as individually planned hot runner systems, HASCO offers innovative and economical solutions for…
WDS Component Ltd
- LeedsWDS Components: The Home Of Components, Standard Parts And Machine Accessories Established in 1952 as the “Woodside Die Sinking Company”, WDS Components (as we are now known) originally made jig…
R-Winter Tooling
- KentR Winter Tooling is a modern design & engineering business based in Rochester, Kent. The main aspect of R-Winter Tooling is production machining, specializing in high tolerance components. With our…
Pentagon Plastics Group
- West SussexPentagon provides extensive plastic injection moulding services and are a centre of excellence for mould tool servicing, repair, modification, pre-production development and production mould tools. Through our generous machine selection,…
Protolabs
- ShropshireWho is Protolabs? We are a quick-turn manufacturer that helps product development teams minimise design risk, accelerate time to market and reduce production costs. We do this through rapid production…
Kemet International Ltd
- KentOur expertise is available to customers through in-house technical specialists and a team of technical representatives. In addition, our industrial chemists are able to formulate and manufacture bespoke diamond lapping…
Rud Chains Ltd
- KentRUD Lifting & Lashing Equipment RUD Chains offers over 700 different tested and certified lifting and lashing points for bolting and welding which cover a working load capacity range of…
Langstone Engineering Ltd
- HampshireWe are a 45-strong team of engineering problem-solvers, helping you thrive by meeting your specification and requirements for a broad range of precision-manufactured parts and projects. We challenge convention to…
Thomas Keating Ltd
- West SussexThe company is a scientific instruments and mould tool manufacturer with a reputation for accuracy and attention to detail. Manufacturing single and multi-cavity tools for complex and technical mouldings in…
ND Precision Products
- DevonBased in Barnstaple, North Devon, ND Precision Products is a hands-on, family-owned business which now has the third generation of the Squire family working under its roof. Managing Director, Nick…
CyTec Systems UK Ltd
- LancashireGTMA Featured Company Cytec Systems began trading in the UK and Ireland in 1997 and has grown into one of the leading suppliers of hydraulic cylinders to the mould and…
Standex International Ltd
- CheshireAt Standex Engraving Mold-Tech, we optimise Surface Performance by creating textures on the tooling that manufactures products we all use every day. We are one company operating in 23 countries…
Scott Tools Limited
- BerkshireScott Tools are a progressive, forward thinking mould tool design and manufacturing company operating out of a modern, well-equipped industrial unit in the south of England. Using the latest product…
Accura Tool Co
- East SussexAccura Tool Co can provide you with a complete product development service for your product in Rubber Elastomer. Established in 1957 as rubber toolmakers, our experience has produced a reputation for design and supply…
Glazpart
- OxfordshireAbout us Glazpart lead the way in the design and manufacture of Plastic Glazing Accessories for the Fenestration Industry with specialised knowledge in Glazing Accessory and Ventilation products to suit…
Pemberton Engineering Ltd
- West MidlandsFounded in 1984 by Christopher Pemberton, Pemberton Engineering has been manufacturing press tools, jigs and fixtures for over 35 years. The company started by manufacturing small press tools for the…
JEB Technologies Ltd
- SuffolkWith over 50 years of experience, JEB Technologies are a sub contract manufacturing company with extensive medical and industrial experience. They pride themselves on their innovative solutions and end to end…
Engis (UK) Ltd
- OxfordshireEngis (UK) Ltd is part of Engis Corporation, a worldwide organisation which manufactures and markets superabrasive finishing systems for operations that demand precision surface polishing and close tolerance requirements. Engis provides…
Project Innovations Ltd
- EssexThe Problem Is.... Inefficient & ineffective design, costs you money for the life of your plastic products. Our consulting expertise with polymers, and particularly thermoplastics technology delivers our customers' new…
Cadspec
- WorcestershireEstablished in 1989, Cadspec began with the belief of enabling our customers to harness the power of design and manufacturing technologies available in order to create and innovate in a way…
R&D Tool and Engineering Ltd
- NottinghamshireR&D Tool and Engineering supplies expert technical solutions to the global plastics industry, offering a wide range of products and design solutions to markets such as food and beverages, packaging,…
Sirius Supply Chain Solutions
- WarwickshireSirius Supply Chain Solutions Ltd (SSCS) provides our customers with a turnkey solution from product development through to volume manufacturing. Focused on manufacturing projects from R&D all the way through…
MOLDINO Tool Engineering UK
- StaffordshireMoldino Tool Engineering is a leading Japanese tool manufacturer with decades of experience in the die and mould industry. With our extensive stock, next day delivery and over 30 years…
Esspee Fabrications Limited
- MerseysideEsspee Fabrications were Established in 1964 in St Helens, Merseyside and remain a privately owned supplier, fabricator and machinist of electrical and high temperature insulation materials. We offer an extensive…
Ewikon
- StaffordshireFor nearly 40 years EWIKON has been a synonym for innovative, reliable and practical hotrunner technology at the highest technical level. Our system solutions optimise the injection moulding process, enhance…
Accuratio Group
- Greater ManchesterAs a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of plastic moulding tooling components, we have a team of experts who understand the importance of going above and beyond a ‘standard’ service…
Advanced Tooling Systems (Folkestone)
- KentATS UK provides a complete product development and full project management service using the latest in “time compression” and tooling technologies, combined with traditional pattern and model making skills. ATS…
Robinson Pattern Equipment Ltd
- West MidlandsRobinson Pattern Equipment Ltd was established in 1968 to offer a traditional Pattern Making service to the foundry industry. Over the years, this base has been expanded to provide a service…
MeadeX Rubber Mouldings Ltd
- HerefordshireTechnical Rubber, Plastic and Silicone Moulding Experts Supplying products and components to meet precise and demanding standards to a wide range of industries. We work with OEM’s, supply chain and…
TriMech Manufacturing Solutions
- WarwickshireFrom tooth-sized objects to complete cars and more, Central Scanning Ltd now part of TriMech Manufacturing Solutions (TMS) provides 3D Scanning for reverse engineering and/or inspection. We also offer a…
Masterflow UK Manifold Systems
- LeicestershireMasterFlow U.K. Limited is part of the Ewebe Group, founded in Sweden in 1939. The group celebrates it’s 75th anniversary in 2014. When the current owner and Managing Director took over…
Zeeko Ltd
- LeicestershireZephyr Polishing machines from Zeeko are the first automated freeform mould polishing machines to enter the market. The Zephyr mould polishing package includes an automated 5 axis machine (based on the…
Alphateq Ltd
- WarwickshireAlphateq combines traditional skills and advanced technologies in order to provide exceptional facilities and expertise for the design and manufacture of tooling and fixtures for a wide range of industrial…
Omega Plastics Group
- GatesheadOmega Plastics Group are a full-service moulding and tooling supplier located in the North East of England. We have a highly invested in-house toolroom, and manufacture injection mould tools for…
Arthur Jackson & Co Ltd
- West YorkshireArthur Jackson & Co Ltd is a manufacturer of high precision patterns, dyes and other types of tooling in metal, resin and wood. Established over 70 years ago, the company…
DaceCrown Ltd
- West MidlandsAbout Dacecrown Taking over on October 1st 2023 Jake and Tom looking to embark on an exciting story together to build on the already founded success of Dacecrown, taking in traditional…
SAG-Tek
- LeicestershireSAG-Tek is a UK based company that exports polishing tools and finishing solutions globally. Using the novel SAG (Shape Adaptive Grinding) tools developed by Zeeko, we solve your polishing problems.…
BEC Group
- HampshireBEC are a well-established, independent plastic injection design, tooling and moulding manufacturer based on the UK’s south coast. Proud to have clocked up over 45 years, we serve multiple sectors…
Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG
Our standards lead to your success Meusburger is the market leader in the field of high-precision standard parts and helps its customers achieve sustainable success along the entire value chain.…
JWP Moulds Ltd
- EssexFor over 30 years JWP has offered plastic injection moulding, design and toolmaking services to a variety of customers, from start-ups to multi-nationals. We have developed a unique unit tooling…
Dudley Associates Ltd
- LeicestershireDudley Associates: Precision Tools and Plastic Injection Moulding. Founded in 1991, Dudley Associates has a very extensive and successful history specialising in Product Design and Development, Rapid Prototyping, Tool-Making, Plastic Injection-…
Tekniplaz Limited
- NottinghamshireTekniplaz is your product development, toolmaking and precision engineering partner. Many factors have to come together to produce parts which are world class in their quality and commercially viable: High-calibre…
Moorland Toolmaking Company Ltd
- West YorkshireMoorlands have been an independent toolmakers now for over 40 years. Whilst there have been many changes in the industry over that period, our aim of total customer satisfaction has…
Glendale Mouldings Limited
- Eastern ScotlandEstablished in 1980, under the name of Quality Precision Mouldings, the company was acquired by Glendale Plastics Ltd (a family business) in 2000, and now forms part of the Glendale Group of companies. As…
Rutland Plastics
- LeicestershireRutland Plastics has been in the plastics business for 70 years. We certainly look different today from when the company first started out injection moulding back in 1956. We have…
Hadleigh Castings Ltd
- SuffolkEstablished almost 50 years with a long standing reputation as a leading UK aluminium foundry, Hadleigh Castings recognises that its most important asset is its customer. Its first priority, therefore,…
Insert Moulding from R A Labone
- DerbyshirePlastic Injection Moulding, Pressings & Assembly Specialists Established in 1963 and incorporated as a limited company in 1965, we remain privately owned and our philosophy of excellence through continued investment…
Patterson and Rothwell Ltd
- LancashirePlastic Moulding and Mould Toolmakers Patterson & Rothwell (P&R) From our case studies you can begin to appreciate our capabilities and understand why we have a growing list of regular new customers…
TLM Laser Ltd
- WorcestershireTLM Laser Ltd are laser sales, service and maintenance specialists providing industrial machines for laser cutting, engraving, marking, hardening, cladding, 3D printing and welding plastic and metal. TLM also provide…
Plastic Products International Ltd
- EssexTraditional values with cutting edge technology PPI, are specialists, in plastics technology and tooling, offering fully complete turnkey solutions to companies that require tooling, plastic products and assemblies of the…
HT Tooling Solutions
- Greater ManchesterHT Tooling Solutions has a history spanning 35 years and provides a full solution to the mould tool and plastics industry. With a workforce of 25 experts, HT Tooling Solutions…
HCM Engineering Ltd
- West MidlandsWho we are Established in 1969 HCM Engineering Limited is a independent, privately owned company situated in the UK's Industrial West Midlands. We have the experience and traditional crafts in…
3D Tooling Technologies
- West Midlands3D Tooling Technologies mission statement is to provide quality from design through to on-time delivery. Established in 2009, 3D Tooling Technologies Limited utilises the years of experience and combination of…
RARUK Automation
- BedfordshireRARUK Automation is a leading automation equipment provider from sister company RA Rodriguez , that specialises in the supply of cutting-edge automation and robotic solutions, dedicated to enhancing productivity and efficiency across…
Ad-Vance Engineering
- AntrimSTOP PRESS Ad-Vance Engineering in dash to manufacture vital medical equipment in fight against Covid 19 virus Ad-Vance with some 45 years’ experience in the Mould and Die business and…
Petford Group
- West MidlandsAbout us Engineering solutions for tomorrows challenges We are one of the Black Country’s most enterprising manufacturers. Since our formation in 1971 we have developed to become one of the…
Gravutex Eschmann International Ltd
- DerbyshireProviding customers with specially designed surface textures, patterns and logos to compliment the design and functionality of their plastic/rubber components and steel/aluminium tools across a diverse range of industries from…
Project Innovations Ltd
- EssexWith 37 years’ experience in the plastic industry, our goal is helping our customers with all aspects of delivering new and existing product developments to market, not just to make…
Bruderer UK Ltd
- West MidlandsBruderer UK, based in Telford, is part of the Bruderer group of worldwide companies supplying high speed presses and ancillary equipment to a global market. Products and services available include:…
Sprint Tool and Die Limited
- ShropshireDesign and manufacture of precision injection mould tools and high pressure dies Established 1989 Unscrewing and collapsible cores, multi cavity, two-shot moulding, in-mould decoration, Pilot and development Skilled apprentice trained…
Constell Engineers Ltd
- LancashireConstell Engineers Ltd, situated 5 minutes’ drive from Junction 21 of the M62 (adjacent to the new Kingsway Business Park) has been established since 1960 and is proud to have…
Advanced Tooling Systems UK LTD
- KentWelcome to Advanced Tooling Systems UK The ATS group was originally founded in 2002 with the goal of becoming a complete solution provider to industry and many years of heavy investment in…
Allwick Patterns Ltd
- KentAllwick Patterns Ltd – Engineering Patternmakers in Sittingbourne Kent Established in 1982, Allwick Patterns Ltd has offered 40 years of service and become a reputable and respected pattern making company.…
Fimark Ltd
- SurreyFimark provides advanced coatings and luxury and functional finishes for the automotive, aerospace, medical and defence industries. Processes include technical spray painting, laser etching and engraving and 3D laser texturing.…
Mouldtech Solutions
- DevonMouldtech Solutions: Proven Quality, Delivered On Time At Mouldtech Solutions, alongside our injection mould tooling services, we have a proven track record in managing multi-component injection moulding projects, consistently delivering…
Aerospace Cutting Tool Ltd
- South YorkshireFounded in 2009, Aerospace Cutting Tool Limited, have established themselves as solution provider to the metalforming sectors including automotive, aerospace, defence, and medical sectors. Collectively, our management team bring over…
Morson Praxis
- Greater ManchesterMorson Praxis are a reputable multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with over 40 years’ experience across the UK and overseas.Their highly qualified engineering teams deliver capability and experience across numerous engineering disciplines,…
Apex Additive Technologies
- GwentAt Apex Additive Technologies, we believe that strong partnerships across the supply chain are crucial for driving innovation and operational excellence. By building meaningful relationships with equipment and software OEMs,…
SGH (Moulds) Ltd
- LancashireSGH has been in business since 1978, founded by Kevan Howarth, the MD of a large Bolton based toolmaker. His son, Stephen Howarth was an apprentice at the same firm…
What are Mould and Die Manufacturing?
Mould and die manufacturing sits at the heart of the UK toolmaking industry. The two disciplines are closely related but distinct:
Moulding is the process of shaping a liquid or pliable raw material using a rigid tool called a mould. The mould defines the geometry of the finished part and is used repeatedly to produce components in volume. Common moulding processes include:
- Plastic injection moulding – thermoplastic or thermoset material injected under pressure into a steel or aluminium tool
- Rubber and silicone moulding – compression, transfer, or injection moulding of elastomeric materials
- Blow moulding – used to produce hollow plastic components such as bottles and containers
- Reaction injection moulding (RIM) – two-part polyurethane systems combined in the tool
Die manufacturing is a branch of toolmaking that focuses on the design and production of dies – hardened tooling used to cut, form, stamp, or cast materials. Key die types include:
- Pressure die casting dies – used to produce high-volume aluminium, zinc, and magnesium castings
- Press tools and stamping dies – for sheet metal forming and blanking operations
- Extrusion dies – for producing continuous profiles in metal, plastic, or rubber
Applications of Mould and Die Tooling
GTMA mould and die manufacturers support production across a wide range of UK industries. The automotive sector is one of the largest consumers of injection moulding and die casting tooling, with interior trim components, structural brackets, and powertrain housings all produced using precision moulds and dies. Further applications include:
- Medical devices – tight-tolerance plastic and rubber components for diagnostic and surgical applications
- Aerospace and defence – composite tooling, precision-machined mould tools for structural parts
- Consumer electronics and appliances – high-cavity injection tools for housings and enclosures
- Packaging – thin-wall and stack-mould tooling for food and beverage containers
- Construction – rubber and plastic profiles, gaskets, and seals
Benefits of Working with UK Mould and Die Manufacturers
Sourcing mould and die tooling from GTMA member companies offers significant commercial and technical advantages:
- Direct access to skilled UK toolmakers with decades of proven industry experience
- Faster lead times and easier communication compared to offshore tooling sourcing
- Strong heritage in precision toolmaking – many GTMA members are multi-generational businesses
- Integrated services from design through to first-off sampling and production support
- Cost-effective use of standard mould components and shared resource, a key GTMA benefit
For components requiring tight tolerances and close integration between tooling design and precision machining, working with an accredited UK supplier reduces risk and supports faster route to production.
GTMA is the Gauge and Tool Makers Association – a UK trade association connecting engineering buyers with accredited die and mould makers, tooling specialists, and mould component suppliers across the engineering supply chain.
Mould & Die Suppliers FAQs
A mould is a tool used to shape materials such as plastic, rubber, or metal by filling the cavity with the material in liquid or pliable form. A die is a hardened tool used to cut, stamp, or form materials – typically metal – under pressure. In die casting, the die functions similarly to a mould, producing near-net-shape metal components. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably in casual usage, but in toolmaking they refer to different processes.
Injection mould tools are most commonly made from hardened or pre-hardened steel (such as P20, H13, or S136) or aluminium for prototype and low-volume applications. Pressure die casting dies are made from hot-work tool steels to withstand the thermal and mechanical stresses of repeated casting cycles. Die casting dies for zinc alloys can also be made from steel alloys suited to lower-temperature applications.
Lead times for injection mould tools typically range from 4 to 16 weeks depending on complexity, number of cavities, and steel specification. Simple single-cavity prototype tools can sometimes be produced in 2 to 4 weeks, while complex multi-cavity production tools with hot runner systems may take 12 to 20 weeks. GTMA members can advise on realistic lead times based on your specific requirements.
Mould and die tooling is used across virtually all UK manufacturing sectors. The largest users are automotive, consumer goods, medical devices, aerospace and defence, packaging, construction, and electronics. GTMA member companies have experience across all of these sectors and can match tooling expertise to your specific application.
GTMA’s supplier directory lists accredited UK mould manufacturers and die makers with individual company profiles covering capabilities, sectors served, and contact details. Browse the member listings above to identify suitable tooling partners.
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