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Advanced Manufacturing Companies in Derby: 382 Active Firms (2026)
Advanced manufacturing companies in Derby apply frontier materials, automation and precision production methods across regional supply chains.
Buying centres in Derby tend to sit with operations, engineering and quality teams rather than with a single digital budget holder. The typical buyer is a B2B manufacturer or systems integrator in aerospace, automotive, agri-tech, battery, space, machinery, electrical or medical-device supply chains, usually looking for certified components, assemblies, automation cells, material inputs or factory-improvement capability. Engagements are often programme-led: qualification work, documentation packs, repeatable batch production and supplier assurance come before volume expansion. That makes the addressable market narrower than general manufacturing, but more exposed to compliance, traceability and process-control requirements.
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Derby has 382 actively trading advanced manufacturing companies, a local cohort that looks more like a specialist supplier base than a broad national sample. Reported employment across the cohort is 1,980 people, so the observable footprint is concentrated in firms with practical production, engineering and quality functions rather than pure design consultancies. Only 24 have turnover above £5M, while 71 were incorporated since 2022, pointing to a long tail of younger or lower-revenue businesses alongside a smaller set of established mid-market manufacturers. For researchers, that mix matters: the likely buyer, partner or acquisition target varies sharply by certification burden and production readiness.
Product conformity, rather than a sector licence, is the main regulatory boundary. Firms may move between UKCA and CE marking obligations depending on the product category and end market, with gov.uk guidance covering machinery, electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres, lifts, measuring instruments and medical devices. The government’s industrial strategy also treats the field as a cross-sector production capability spanning materials, aerospace, agri-tech, automotive, batteries and space. Publicly backed innovation and adoption networks sit around the market as diffusion channels; they help shape procurement language and grant-funded projects, but they are not licensing bodies.
Derby’s outlook appears tied to the conversion of process know-how into repeatable, auditable production rather than to venture-style software scaling. Owner-managed suppliers tend to have customer access and domain knowledge, but can face slower sales cycles where qualification, tooling and assurance work precede orders. Scarcity of larger scale-up manufacturers may keep acquisition interest focused on capability gaps: automation, specialist materials, inspection, data capture and low-volume precision production. Compliance pressure is unlikely to fade, so firms that can document provenance, test results and change control may find it easier to move from project work into longer supplier relationships.
382
Active firms
2026
24
Above £5M turnover
Derby cohort
71
Incorporated since 2022
Derby cohort
Key facts
About 6% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (24 of 382 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
18% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (71 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
UK policy covers advanced materials, aerospace, agri-tech, automotive, batteries and space, and aims to nearly double business investment in advanced manufacturing to £39 billion by 2035, backed by £4.3 billion in public funding.
UKCA and CE marking requirements can apply to machinery, electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres, lifts, measuring instruments and medical devices.
UK advanced manufacturing accounts for over 760,000 jobs, £82 billion in annual GVA and £12.9 billion of business R&D in 2023, equal to 25.7% of the UK total.
ONS reports UK manufacturers' product sales of £452.2 billion in 2024, down £14.5 billion, or -3.1%, from £466.7 billion in 2023.
The UK's share of global manufacturing value added fell from 3.1% in 2000 to 1.9% in 2022, while China's rose from 6.4% to 31%.
Top Derby Advanced Manufacturing companies
MERLIN AEROTECH LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures precision motion control and automation equipment, including stages, actuators, motors, gantries, hexapods and laser scan heads. Also provides custom motion systems,…
Serves B2B engineering, manufacturing and research customers in data storage, electronics, semiconductor test and inspection, laser processing, medical and life sciences, optics/photonics, and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Gardner Aerospace
Manufactures finished aerospace components and structures for aircraft programmes. Provides precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, surface processing and finishing, engineering…
Serves blue-chip aerospace manufacturers, OEMs and tier-one contractors in global aircraft programme supply chains that require approved component suppliers and local support.
Location
Peak NDT Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and manufactures ultrasonic instrumentation and controllers for non‑destructive testing. Products include multichannel, phased array and full matrix capture ultrasonic systems and software…
Serves B2B non-destructive testing teams, inspection system developers and research organisations in aerospace, heavy manufacturing, power generation, offshore renewables, and oil and gas.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
M C E Engineering Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns, manufactures and installs engineered metal products and equipment, including sheet metal fabrications, precision machined components, and welded assemblies. Works with materials such as…
Serves B2B engineering buyers and manufacturers in nuclear, marine power, automotive, aerospace, food, pharmaceutical, rail, construction and architectural sectors, including customers around Derby,…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -14% CAGR over 2y
Location
PATTERNS (DERBY) LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures jigs, fixtures and aerospace pipe fixtures for engineering companies, particularly in the aerospace and automotive sectors. Provides precision machining, pattern making for casting,…
Serves B2B engineering companies, particularly aerospace and automotive manufacturers, with customers across the UK, Europe and North America.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
DERWENT VALLEY TOOLING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides precision engineering and tooling manufacture services, including CAD-based component design, prototyping, tool pressing, batch production and CMM inspection. Produces engineered components…
Serves B2B clients in the food, oil, automotive and aerospace industries, including engineering and manufacturing teams needing precision components, prototypes, batch production and tooling support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Premier Fuel Systems Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures flexible, crash‑resistant fuel systems and fuel bladders for aviation, marine, military and motorsport applications, including auxiliary tanks, ballistic self‑sealing…
Serves aviation, marine, defence and motorsport customers, including aircraft operators, military and emergency marine craft, customs patrol boats, yacht and race boat owners, and motorsport teams…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 2y
Location
Preform (Technical) Textiles Limited
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures knitted industrial textiles using 3D knitting technology, producing engineered flat fabrics and shaped preforms for reinforcement. Supplies tapes, tubing, thermal insulation and…
Serves B2B customers including designers, engineers and technologists in aerospace, industrial protection, automotive, marine and medical sectors requiring engineered textile components.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 15% CAGR over 2y
Location
Pentaxia Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures advanced composite tooling and components, including carbon fibre structures, press tooling, and bespoke assemblies. Provides machining, jigs and fixtures, surface coating,…
Targets engineering, procurement and project teams in defence, aerospace, automotive and motorsport organisations, plus buyers of bespoke composite manufacturing for specialist projects.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -7% CAGR over 2y
Location
4G Global Ltd
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5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures composite tooling and composite and polyurethane components, including carbon fibre parts. Supplies parts and assemblies for aerospace, rail, motorsport, automotive, defence,…
Serves B2B engineering and manufacturing customers in aerospace, rail, motorsport, automotive, defence and oil and gas sectors needing composite tooling and parts.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -14% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides contract electronics manufacturing services including PCB design and assembly, testing and inspection, and box build product assembly. Also offers product development, component sourcing,…
Serves OEMs and product companies outsourcing electronics manufacturing, across medical, aerospace and defence, industrial, transport, utilities, security, communications and consumer sectors.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -5% CAGR over 1y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowProvides contract electronics manufacturing including PCB design and assembly, testing and inspection, and box-build product assembly. Offers outsourced product development, component sourcing,…
Serves B2B OEMs and product companies in medical, aerospace and defence, industrial, transport, utilities, security, communications and consumer electronics sectors seeking outsourced electronics…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
LIAM PATRICK ENTERPRISES LTD
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1y · 2025–NowManufactures precision engineered components using CNC milling, turning, wire EDM and conventional machining. Produces bespoke and production parts, including complex components, supported by CAD/CAM…
Serves B2B customers in aerospace, rail and motorsport, including manufacturers and engineering teams requiring conventional or complex precision-engineered components, across national and…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures magnetic actuators, medium‑voltage switchgear components, containerised substations, and MV/LV switchboards. Provides switchgear design, development, testing, and…
Serves B2B customers in the medium-voltage switchgear sector, including rail operators, power utilities, renewable energy projects, marine operators and industrial power users.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 3y
Location
Baker Engineering Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides precision engineering and toolmaking services, producing bespoke machined components and machine tools from CAD/CAM drawings or models. Uses CNC machining, EDM, CMM and conventional…
Serves industrial companies worldwide requiring precision engineering and toolmaking, with particular focus on aerospace and rail sector customers needing bespoke components, machining, or one-off…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 4% CAGR over 2y
Location
SPEED PLASTICS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides high frequency welding of flexible plastics including PVC and polyurethane films to manufacture components and products. Offers bespoke engineering from concept to production for sectors…
Serves B2B customers in healthcare, pharmaceutical, defence and survival, aviation, marine, seating and child learning products, including organisations needing external engineering support from…
Financial Health
StableStable · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
TIDYCO LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides hydraulic and pneumatic components and engineering services including hose assemblies, cylinders, power packs and CNC tube bending. Manufactures and refurbishes rail hoses and fire‑safe…
Serves B2B customers in UK rail rolling stock, OEM and overhaul, plus industrial buyers across aerospace, automotive, construction, manufacturing, marine, mining, offshore, pharmaceutical and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 4% CAGR over 1y
Location
R&M (Midlands) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides metal finishing services including anodising, plating and corrosion protection for aluminium and other metal components. Serves sectors such as aerospace, automotive, lighting, architectural…
Serves B2B customers across UK manufacturing and industrial sectors, including aerospace, defence, automotive, construction, electronics, healthcare, telecommunications, catering, household goods and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Manufactures vacuum‑formed and thermoformed plastic components and assemblies. Provides product design, tooling, 5‑axis CNC machining, trimming, finishing, packaging and distribution services,…
Serves B2B customers in aerospace, automotive, industrial, agricultural, leisure, medical and healthcare sectors, including companies needing bespoke plastic components, assemblies or packaging for…
Location
Develops and manufactures engineered materials, membranes, ion‑exchange resins, and specialty products used in water purification, medical and pharmaceutical packaging, automotive components,…
Serves B2B and public-sector buyers in healthcare, water treatment, automotive, construction, aerospace, electronics, energy, food and beverage, textiles, manufacturing, packaging and printing.
Location
HOLSCOT ADVANCED POLYMERS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures fluoropolymer products including FEP, PFA, ETFE and PTFE tubing, heat‑shrink sleeving, films, sheets and coated components. Produces liners, architectural ETFE panels and protective…
Serves B2B manufacturers and engineering teams in aerospace, lighting, architecture, horticulture, green technologies, chemical processing, paper and printing, offshore, and medical sectors.
Financial Health
StableStable · -70% CAGR over 4y
Location
SCITEK CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides engineering research and development services, including bespoke test rig design and manufacture, test facilities, control systems and instrumentation, image analysis, and engineering design…
Serves B2B clients needing bespoke engineering R&D and test solutions, including manufacturers, energy and renewables firms, aerospace and future-fuels projects, plus academic and industrial partners…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 2y
Location
HÜBNER UK LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops and manufactures gangway and articulation systems, elastomer and sealing components, vehicle interior and access systems, and photonics equipment including lasers and terahertz systems for…
Serves B2B customers in rail, bus, airport and commercial vehicle markets, plus industrial buyers in oil and gas, aerospace and defense, hygiene, medical technology, construction components, laser…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · 100% CAGR over 1y
Location
Pennine Healthcare
Manufactures and distributes single-use sterile medical devices and consumables for hospitals and healthcare providers, including custom procedure packs, airway management and surgical products. Also…
Sells B2B to hospitals, healthcare professionals and veterinary practices, and partners with medical device companies and distributors in the UK healthcare and veterinary sectors.
Location
INTELLIGENT DISTRIBUTED CONTROLS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops warehouse management and control software and automation systems. Designs PLC‑based control systems, electrical panels and middleware, and provides simulation, e‑fulfilment integration,…
Serves small and large businesses with single or multisite warehouses, e-fulfilment operations, retail distribution centres and manufacturing plants, including firms using OEM sortation equipment.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
BOWE SYSTEC LTD.
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides automation and IoT solutions for mail and document processing, plastic card mailing and logistics operations. Supplies inserters, letter and parcel sorting systems, conveyor and…
Sells to businesses needing automation for document and mail processing, card mailing, intralogistics, parcel sorting and supply-chain operations, including organisations with internal logistics,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -5% CAGR over 1y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and supplies on-train passenger information systems, including real-time information displays, audio and communication systems, and internet-connected media screens. Provides system…
Serves B2B customers in the rail sector, including train operating companies, rolling stock owners and leasing firms, and rail maintenance or engineering companies involved in passenger rolling stock…
Financial Health
StableStable · -10% CAGR over 2y
Location
MDJ Manufacturing Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides metal fabrication services for equipment and industrial manufacturers, including laser cutting, turret punching, press braking, tube bending and forming, plate rolling, welding and…
Serves B2B customers including specialised equipment manufacturers, general manufacturers, engineering firms and material handling equipment makers, typically engineering and operations teams…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 16% CAGR over 2y
Location
Datum Pattern & Model Makers Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures foundry patterns, models and tooling for engineering and casting industries. Provides CAD/CAM design, CNC and 5‑axis machining, and produces phenolic and GRP composite components,…
Serves B2B clients in the foundry, engineering and composites sectors, including organisations needing pattern/tooling, models and GRP/phenolic GRP components, with capacity to support customers…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
Absolute Pattern And Toolmakers Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures patterns, models and tooling for engineering and foundry applications. Produces traditional handmade patterns from drawings, and provides CNC machining, CAD design, and 3D…
Serves B2B customers in the foundry, GRP and wider engineering sectors, including firms working from drawings, sketches, specifications or physical prototypes.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures small and medium batch ferrous and non‑ferrous steel castings using traditional floor moulding and furnace melting. Produces components in carbon, alloy, manganese and stainless steel…
Serves blue-chip industrial and public-sector buyers in mining, quarrying, steel, petrochemical, marine, rail, defence, power generation and engineering, plus arts and heritage organisations needing…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
ABUSS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures roadside telecommunications and communications equipment for transport infrastructure. Acts as an intelligent transport systems (ITS) integrator, supplying and developing technology…
Serves B2B customers in the UK road infrastructure and intelligent transport systems sectors, including transport authorities, infrastructure contractors and operators needing roadside communications…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -55% CAGR over 5y
Location
Derby Engineering Unit Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures and installs rail industry components, modification kits, and rolling stock enhancements. Provides rolling stock manufacturing, engineering modification, and certification services for…
Serves B2B customers in the rail industry, including rolling stock operators, owners, maintainers and contractors requiring engineering support for rail vehicle components, modification kits and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 3y
Location
Excel Control & Automation Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and installs industrial control and automation systems, including process control design, control panel manufacture, and SCADA/HMI integration. Also provides engineering, fabrication,…
Serves B2B industrial manufacturers, especially FMCG producers in food, beverage, brewing, chemical and related sectors, including plants needing new or modified process control and automation…
Financial Health
StableStable · -22% CAGR over 2y
Location
ORBITEC LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies orbital welding systems, including weld heads, controllers and accessories for industrial pipe welding. Also provides equipment rental, maintenance and repair services, operator training,…
Serves B2B customers in the UK and Ireland that use orbital welding, including industrial manufacturers, fabrication firms, welding contractors and engineering teams needing equipment rental,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -16% CAGR over 2y
Location
Meddo Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowSupplies and manufactures medical and rehabilitation equipment for healthcare facilities, including bedpan washers, cleaning and disinfection machines, ceiling lift systems, bedsore prevention…
Sells B2B to hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation providers and healthcare professionals, as well as medical equipment buyers seeking OEM/ODM supply.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Manufactures and supplies automotive accessories, vacuum‑formed plastic mouldings, welded and woven wire mesh products, and related assemblies. Provides product development, manufacturing and…
Serves B2B OEM and industrial clients worldwide, especially automotive manufacturers, car dealerships, vehicle importers, fleet operators, accessory retailers, distributors, and buyers of plastic…
Location
Enviroflex Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and supplies peristaltic pumps, peristaltic hoses, and pump spares for industrial fluid handling. Also offers air‑operated and centrifugal pumps, replacement hoses compatible with multiple…
Serves B2B industrial operators and maintenance teams in chemical, nuclear power, wastewater, mining, marine, pulp and paper, brick and mortar, food processing, and wine and brewing sectors.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsSupplies automotive accessories and components to OEM and retail markets, and manufactures products including vehicle‑specific car accessories, vacuum‑formed plastic mouldings, welded and woven wire…
Serves B2B OEM and industrial clients worldwide, especially automotive buyers. Also sells to retailers, car dealerships, vehicle importers, fleet operators, automotive distributors, pet product…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
SSP TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies precision grinding, honing, lapping and cut-off machines as a UK distributor for manufacturers including Schneeberger, Pemamo and Dama. Also provides tooling and consumables, machine…
Sells to UK industrial manufacturers and engineering firms needing honing, grinding, lapping, cut-off and marking equipment, plus tooling and consumables. Serves technical buyers running precision…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
DRS Precision Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides precision engineering and light metal fabrication services, producing machined and fabricated steel components and assemblies for industrial or commercial applications, including cutting,…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Yellow Rail Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides rail engineering services for rolling stock, including bogie overhaul, wheel reprofiling and RaiLathe services, specialist welding, re‑engineering, and field maintenance. Supplies bogie…
Serves B2B rail industry customers, including train operators, rolling stock owners, freight operators, OEMs and maintenance contractors responsible for passenger and freight fleets.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 32% CAGR over 1y
Location
EXALTO BEARINGS UK LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and supplies rubber-lined, composite and polyurethane cutless bearings for marine propulsion shafts and pump systems, including standard and custom sizes, coupling bushes, and…
Serves B2B customers in the marine, pump, water and oil & gas sectors, including industrial engineering buyers, pump companies, shipyards and vessel operators requiring standard or specialist bearing…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
Pennine Healthcare
Manufactures and distributes single-use sterile and non-sterile medical consumables, custom procedure packs, and personal protective equipment for healthcare settings. Provides medical device…
Serves healthcare organisations, hospitals, clinical settings and medical distributors, plus veterinary practices and medical device businesses needing manufacturing, packaging or procedure-pack…
Location
SWIFT ENGINEERING SERVICES (DERBY) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides precision machining and engineering services, producing machined components using manual and CNC machine tools. Offers production machining and custom manufacturing support for engineering…
Serves business customers in and around Derby and the East Midlands that need production or precision engineering support, including organisations seeking manual or CNC machined parts and project…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Structural Fabrications Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides structural steel fabrication and engineering services, including design, consultation, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of steelwork and fabricated components for rail, utilities,…
Serves large private and public sector organisations nationwide in rail and London Underground, water and utilities, telecommunications, oil, gas and power, construction, structural steelwork and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 1y
Location
MX HOLDINGS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a holding company managing businesses in the aluminium industry, including supply chain management, metal trading, casting, extrusion, fabrication and assembly. Also provides engineering…
Serves B2B customers in the aluminum and industrial manufacturing sectors, including OEMs, manufacturers, metal distributors and companies with aluminum scrap or supply-chain needs.
Financial Health
StableStable · -90% CAGR over 2y
Location
STAR MICRONICS GB LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDistributes CNC sliding headstock and fixed head lathes and automatic bar feeding equipment for precision metal machining. Also supplies tooling, accessories and software, and provides installation,…
Serves B2B customers in precision engineering and manufacturing, including subcontract machine shops and component producers needing CNC turning capacity, bar feeding and support for turned and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -79% CAGR over 3y
Location
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How Derby Advanced Manufacturing companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Derby advanced manufacturing firms usually earn revenue from engineered parts, sub-assemblies, materials, production equipment, automation cells and factory-improvement projects. Commercial models mix one-off engineering fees, non-recurring tooling or validation work, per-unit batch pricing and ongoing service or maintenance support. A first engagement is often a trial build, feasibility study, design-for-manufacture review or process-improvement project, then expands if the supplier passes technical, quality and documentation checks. Margins depend on yield, machine utilisation, change control and the ability to recover engineering time that sits outside repeat production.
Who they sell to
Most sell to other manufacturers, systems integrators, prime contractors and specialist distributors rather than to consumers. Buyers are typically operations directors, engineering managers, quality leads, procurement teams and programme managers, with finance involved where tooling, capital equipment or longer framework terms are on the table. Initial contracts may start as low-volume work, qualification tasks or paid trials; larger opportunities tend to follow approved-supplier onboarding and technical audits. Procurement is often direct when the issue is engineering-led, but more formal tenders and RFPs appear where regulated end markets, public funding or multi-site rollouts are involved.
What they buy
Spending priorities tend to cluster around production planning, quality management, document control, calibration, inspection, inventory, quoting and job-costing systems. Many firms also need cybersecurity, backup, access management and industrial connectivity as factory data moves between machines, operators and office systems. Services buyers may include certification support, UKCA and CE documentation advice, engineering recruitment, health and safety consultancy, insurance, R&D tax support, grant-writing help and specialist marketing for technical buyers. Capital and infrastructure purchases can include metrology equipment, robotics integration, machine maintenance, energy monitoring, materials testing and shopfloor data capture.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying intent usually rises when a firm wins a new programme, prepares for audit, adds production capacity, hires a senior operations or quality lead, or faces a change in customer documentation requirements. Common pain points are slow quoting, rework, scrap, manual traceability, late supplier paperwork, skills gaps and cash tied up in tooling or inventory. Sellers tend to get further with evidence-led outreach: show how the offer reduces non-conformance risk, shortens quote-to-delivery cycles, improves machine utilisation, or makes audit evidence easier to produce. Generic productivity claims are less useful than references to process control, certification readiness and repeatable delivery.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
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