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Advanced Manufacturing Companies in Leicester: 929 Active Firms (2026)
Advanced manufacturing companies in Leicester design and produce high-value industrial components, materials and systems for regulated supply chains.
Purchasing tends to sit with engineering, operations, quality and procurement teams rather than a single digital buyer. Leicester-area suppliers in this category usually sell to OEMs, industrial groups, tiered manufacturers and regulated buyers that need evidence of process control, traceability and conformity work. The dominant buying centres are component and subsystem sourcing, production equipment, advanced materials, and specialist machinery for fields such as automotive, aerospace, agri-tech, batteries and space. Engagements are often programme-sized supply relationships rather than catalogue purchases: design-for-manufacture input, tooling, validation, documentation and repeat production all sit close to the sale.
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Leicester has 929 actively trading advanced manufacturing firms in this cohort, a sizeable local base for a city-level search. Reported headcount totals 2,919, pointing to a visible employment footprint even though much of the market remains composed of specialist producers rather than large manufacturers. The revenue distribution is uneven: 76 firms report turnover above £5M, while 113 have been incorporated since 2022. That mix gives researchers a useful split between mature engineering suppliers, newer materials or equipment ventures, and small manufacturers that may sit inside larger industrial supply chains without presenting as obvious scale-ups.
Regulation sits at product and end-market level rather than through a sector-wide licence. The UK sector plan places advanced manufacturing within frontier areas such as advanced materials, aerospace, agri-tech, automotive, batteries and space, under the wider industrial strategy. For Leicester suppliers, market access often turns on conformity evidence: GOV.UK guidance links UKCA and CE marking to machinery, electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres, lifts, measuring instruments and medical devices. Public-sector research and adoption networks also shape grants, demonstrators and diffusion of factory technology, but they do not replace product compliance or customer audits.
Leicester’s cohort appears likely to keep dividing between contract-led specialists and a smaller group attempting to sell higher-value systems or materials into audited supply chains. Buyers tend to reward firms that can combine engineering capacity with documentation, repeatability and after-sales support. The main constraint is not a lack of end markets, but the capital intensity of equipment, certification and skilled labour. Consolidation may occur where succession issues meet customer pressure for more dependable capacity, while newer firms will probably need sharper technical positioning to avoid competing only on price.
929
Active firms
2026
76
Over £5M
local firms above this turnover band
113
New since 2022
recent incorporations
Key facts
About 8% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (76 of 929 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
12% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (113 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Advanced manufacturing spans advanced materials, aerospace, agri-tech, automotive, batteries and space under the UK Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan.
GOV.UK guidance sets UKCA and CE marking requirements for machinery, electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres, lifts, measuring instruments and medical devices.
UK advanced manufacturing has over 760,000 jobs and £82 billion in annual GVA, with £12.9 billion of business R&D in 2023.
ONS reports UK manufacturers’ product sales of £452.2 billion in 2024, down £14.5 billion, or negative 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 its manufacturing export share fell from 3.7% in 2000 to 1.5% in 2020.
Top Leicester Advanced Manufacturing companies
Bromford Group
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowManufactures high‑precision machined components for aerospace and power generation industries, specialising in gas turbine ring components and complex structures. Provides turning, milling, mill‑turn…
Serves B2B customers in the aerospace and power generation sectors, including advanced engineering companies and supply chains needing high-precision fabricated and machined components.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history · 1% CAGR over 1y
Location
MJC ENGINEERING LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures metal forming machinery including CNC spinning, flow forming, and truck disc forming systems. Develops associated control software and provides custom machine engineering,…
Serves B2B manufacturers in aerospace, military and defense, robotics and automation, and automotive sectors, targeting production and engineering teams with specialised metal forming requirements.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 22% CAGR over 2y
Location
Reactive Components Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops and supplies composite material solutions and product development services, including tooling boards, pastes and high‑performance structural composites. Supports design, material…
Serves B2B manufacturers and product development teams in wind energy, Formula 1, marine, automotive, aerospace, rail/mass transport and infrastructure, especially those building high-performance…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 36% CAGR over 3y
Location
IST POWER LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures electrical power equipment including earthing transformers, auxiliary and distribution transformers, dry‑type DC isolation units, inductors and current limiting reactors.…
Serves B2B customers in utilities, railways, defence, renewables, semiconductor manufacturing and industrial sectors, including network operators and infrastructure projects.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops, formulates and manufactures technical‑grade structural adhesives for industrial applications. Supplies bonding products used in sectors including construction, aerospace and automotive, and…
Serves B2B industrial customers, including global manufacturers, engineers and project teams in construction, aerospace, automotive and related sectors requiring technical-grade adhesive solutions.
Financial Health
StableStable · -70% CAGR over 4y
Location
Shaw & Goodwin Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides subcontract precision grinding services for engineered components, using CNC and manual machines for external, internal, centreless, surface and form grinding, as well as honing, serving…
Serves B2B manufacturers and engineering firms needing precision-ground components, including power generation, aerospace, automotive, medical, oil and gas, and machine tool manufacturers across the…
Financial Health
StableStable · -3% CAGR over 5y
Location
ELECTROMECH DESIGN & ASSEMBLY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures customer‑specified electromechanical and electronic equipment for the rail industry, including vigilance systems, control electronics, interface units and lighting. Provides…
Serves B2B rail industry customers, including train operators, rolling stock engineers, tram operators, OEMs and maintenance teams involved in new build, overhaul and traction-related programmes.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
A FORM TOOLING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides precision engineering and CNC machining services including CNC milling (2D/3D and 4th axis), wire and spark erosion, toolmaking, and bespoke component manufacture. Also offers design,…
Serves B2B customers in aerospace, motorsport, medical, oil and gas, and leisure sectors, from firms needing one-off prototypes to those requiring batch production of precision engineered components.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
CAMLOC MOTION CONTROL LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures industrial gas springs, gas struts and hydraulic dampers, including fixed‑force, locking and stainless steel variants, with mounting hardware and accessories. Supplies motion…
Serves B2B OEMs, design engineers and distributors needing motion-control components, across aerospace, energy and renewables, industrial automation and machinery, medical, military, rail,…
Financial Health
StableStable · -1% CAGR over 5y
Location
Springfield Pressings Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures precision metal pressings and sheet metal components. Provides press toolmaking, CAD design, metal fabrication, finishing and assembly services, producing prototypes through high‑volume…
Serves B2B clients in engineering-led sectors, including aerospace, marine, medical and architectural firms, from prototype buyers to organisations needing low- or high-volume metal components.
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 3y
Location
Manufactures aluminium casting components using sand casting and gravity die casting processes. Provides pattern making, core making, machining, heat treatment, finishing, and testing to supply raw…
Serves Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs in the UK and internationally, particularly buyers in light construction vehicles, high-horsepower engines, medical equipment, energy, defence and engineering sectors.
Location
CNC LEICESTER LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides CNC machining and subcontract manufacturing services including CNC turning, 3–5 axis milling, wire and spark EDM, centreless grinding, and laser marking to produce precision components,…
Serves B2B customers in aerospace, petrochemical, motorsport, medical, marine and rail sectors, including firms needing machined components, fasteners, fittings, prototypes and short-turnaround…
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Cavendish Filters Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures industrial dust and fume filtration equipment, including cartridge filters, filter bags and dust collectors. Produces bespoke, OEM and replacement filters for extraction systems and…
Serves industrial and manufacturing businesses worldwide, including aerospace, automotive, construction, food and beverage, mining, pharmaceutical, woodworking, plastics, rail, textiles, and related…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsSupplies inert atmosphere glove boxes and provides digital manufacturing and rapid prototyping services, including sheet metal fabrication from uploaded designs. Also offers software and application…
Serves UK businesses and institutions in battery applications, additive manufacturing, manufacturing industries and academic universities, with buyers likely including engineering, R&D, prototyping…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
SHIRLEY SMITH & SONS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures tooling and patterns for processes including injection moulding, blow moulding and automotive production. Provides CAD/CAM design, prototype tooling, reverse engineering, refurbishment…
Serves B2B manufacturing clients across the UK and Europe, including automotive, aerospace, electrical, medical, thermo plastics, engineering and foundry sectors that require tooling, prototyping or…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
CENTRAL GRINDING SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides precision CNC grinding services including universal, internal, centreless, surface and external thread grinding for metal components and complex diameters. Serves industries such as…
Serves UK businesses in automotive, food manufacturing, machine tools, aviation/aerospace, medical instrumentation, oil and gas, petrochemical and power generation sectors.
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Tooling Units (Leicester) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides precision engineering and machining services including CNC turning and milling, wire EDM, grinding, and fabrication. Also offers heat and surface treatments, assembly, and manufacture of…
Sells to B2B customers needing precision-engineered components, including manufacturers and engineering teams in aerospace, medical, marine, pharmaceutical, vehicle, transport, machinery, defence and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Kaby Engineers Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides subcontract precision engineering, manufacturing machined and fabricated metal components for industrial customers. Offers CNC machining, pivot pin production, small-batch and high‑volume…
Serves B2B engineering and manufacturing customers worldwide, including OEMs and project teams needing subcontract support for small-batch, large-volume, bespoke or turnkey component programmes.
Financial Health
StableStable · -16% CAGR over 2y
Location
DG SPRINGS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures made-to-order coil springs, wire forms, pressings and sheet metal components. Provides CNC wire forming, laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication, producing parts such as compression…
Serves B2B industrial customers across the UK and internationally, particularly automotive, military, medical and point-of-sale businesses requiring made-to-order metal components.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
CROSS MACHINED COMPONENTS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides precision machining services including CNC turning, CNC milling, jig boring, grinding, drilling, tapping, slotting and conventional turning. Produces prototype and batch machined components…
Serves B2B customers in motorsport, oil and gas, food and beverage, aerospace, automotive, machine tool and medical equipment sectors needing prototype, one-off and batch components.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
Cnc Precision Engineering Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowProvides CNC precision machining services including turning, milling, lathe machining and CNC programming. Manufactures custom metal components and parts from CAD designs for industrial sectors such…
Serves UK businesses of all sizes in industrial and manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace and electronics firms needing precision-engineered components and custom machining support.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Michael Smith Switchgear Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures low‑voltage switchgear and electrical control panels, including panel boards, automatic changeover panels, power factor correction systems and power distribution units. Provides design…
Serves UK commercial and infrastructure clients, including healthcare estates teams, data centres, and facilities or engineering teams requiring low-voltage electrical distribution and control…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 2y
Location
N.P.D.D. Engineering Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides subcontract CNC machining services, producing precision components from ferrous and non‑ferrous steels and plastics. Uses 5‑axis machining and CAD/CAM to supply prototype and batch parts for…
Serves large and small manufacturers in the gas and oil, food, pharmaceutical and medical sectors, plus other industrial customers requiring subcontract engineering support.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
MAYLAN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures CNC precision‑machined components and assemblies using turning and milling processes in metals and plastics. Produces the Pallet Master system, which converts standard vertical machining…
Serves B2B manufacturers requiring CNC precision machined components and assemblies, from sample runs to volume production, plus machining businesses operating vertical machining centres.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -78% CAGR over 4y
Location
CHARNWOOD COMMERCIAL BODIES LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and installs lightweight low‑loader Luton bodies and box body conversions for 3.5‑tonne commercial vehicles. Produces van body systems including Aduro and Ventus models, as well as…
Serves businesses and fleet operators across the UK that need 3.5-tonne Luton or low-loader commercial vehicles, including companies prioritising payload and practical van body configurations.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · -5% CAGR over 2y
Location
Andover Fabrications Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures bespoke sheet metal products and assemblies, offering CNC laser cutting, punching, folding, welding and CAD design. Produces curtain walling, cladding, windows, doors and metal…
Serves B2B customers in construction, automotive, agriculture, electrical and healthcare, including contractors, glazing firms, manufacturers and machinery distributors with made-to-order fabrication…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
SPL BLACKING LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides metal finishing services for engineering components, including anodising, chemical blacking, and phosphating. Processes metal parts to enhance corrosion resistance, surface durability, and…
Serves B2B customers in the engineering trade, including companies of all sizes across the UK that require metal finishing suppliers for production or specialist component work.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
TRIFIBRE GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and supplies protective cases and packaging solutions, including flight cases, moulded plastic cases, rack cases, and storage containers. Provides custom design, rotomoulding, vacuum…
Serves businesses and specialist users in AV/entertainment, music, photography, engineering, aerospace/defence, emergency services, medical/science, motorsport, energy, IT/broadcasting, exhibitions…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
BARKBY KNIVES LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures cutting formes, dies, press knives and woodform cutters, along with HF weld tools and sealing jigs. Provides CAD design and laser cutting services for packaging, plastics, corrugated…
Serves UK B2B manufacturers and converters needing cutting formes, dies and press knives, including packaging, printing, corrugated board, rubber, plastics, leather, fabric, PVC, automotive,…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
J.J.CHURCHILL LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides precision engineering and manufacturing of gas‑turbine blades and complex components. Offers new product development, volume production and spare parts manufacturing for aerospace, power…
Serves B2B customers in aerospace, power generation and med-tech, including OEMs and Tier 1 supply chains requiring precision-engineered components, new product development, volume manufacture and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
Sigma
Manufactures precision‑engineered aerospace components for civil and military aircraft, including tube and pipe assemblies, ducts, manifolds, fabrications, machined parts and specialist fasteners.…
Serves airframe OEMs, Tier 1 aerospace suppliers and engine OEMs involved in civil and military aircraft platforms, as a B2B supplier to aerospace manufacturing and support supply chains.
Location
Sigma
Manufactures precision‑engineered aerospace components for civil and military aircraft, including tube and pipe assemblies, ducts, manifolds, sheet and machined parts, and specialist fasteners, and…
Serves aerospace B2B customers, including airframe OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and engine OEMs involved in civil and military aircraft platforms.
Location
TEK 4 Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures fast hole EDM drilling machines for precision drilling of cooling holes in aerospace and industrial gas turbine components. Also develops laser drilling, laser ablation, ECM…
Serves aerospace and industrial gas turbine OEMs, tier-one suppliers, and component repair/manufacturing firms producing or refurbishing turbine blades, vanes and segments.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 4y
Location
J.J. CHURCHILL (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2020–NowProvides precision engineering and manufacturing services, specialising in the production of gas‑turbine blades and complex components. Supports new product development, volume manufacture and spare…
Serves B2B customers in aerospace, power generation and med-tech, including Tier 1 supply chain buyers seeking precision-engineered component suppliers for volume manufacture, development and spares.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
MORGAN TECHNICAL SERVICES (UK) LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures advanced technical ceramic components and ceramic‑to‑metal assemblies using materials such as alumina, zirconia and silicon nitride. Produces parts via extrusion, injection…
Serves B2B OEMs, engineers and procurement teams in aerospace, automotive, medical, semiconductor, petrochemical, power, defence, analytical instruments, lasers/optoelectronics, glass and water…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Preci-Spark
Provides precision engineering and manufacturing services including laser machining, electro‑discharge machining, conventional machining, vacuum brazing, metal forming and welding. Produces…
Serves B2B industrial OEMs and engineering buyers across multiple advanced manufacturing sectors, including semiconductor and complex fabrication supply chains.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Preci-Spark
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowProvides precision engineering and manufacturing services including laser machining, electro discharge machining, conventional machining, vacuum brazing and welding. Produces components such as…
Serves B2B engineering and manufacturing customers across multiple industrial sectors, including semiconductor buyers and OEMs needing precision metal components, complex fabrications and assemblies.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
HYPERMOTIVE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical integration engineering and manufacturing for electrified and zero‑emission systems, including wiring harnesses, battery and fuel cell systems, and autonomous vehicle integrations…
Sells to businesses in transport and industrial sectors, including automotive OEMs, niche vehicle makers, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, truck and bus manufacturers, motorsport teams, and rail, marine,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -58% CAGR over 4y
Location
BURROWS & SMITH LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides precision machining of cast iron components, specialising in mid‑range parts such as engine sumps, flywheel housings and flywheels. Supplies machined components to OEM and tier suppliers as…
Serves automotive and engine manufacturing supply chains, selling to OEMs and major Tier 1 suppliers needing medium- to high-volume machined cast iron components with short lead times.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -16% CAGR over 2y
Location
ABBEY METAL FINISHING COMPANY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides metal surface treatment and finishing services for engineering and aerospace components, including anodising, electroplating, conversion coatings, painting, bonding and assembly,…
Serves B2B customers in aerospace, defence and general engineering, particularly first-tier engineering companies and engineering primes requiring approved metal finishing supply partners.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -90% CAGR over 2y
Location
WINBRO GROUP UK LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates as a holding company for subsidiaries that design and manufacture precision machining systems and components, including laser drilling, laser cutting and electrical discharge machining…
Sells to B2B manufacturers in aerospace, energy, medical device and semiconductor/electronics sectors, including high-precision component producers and OEMs needing integrated machining systems,…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
BRIDGE ALUMINIUM LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures aluminium cast components using high pressure, gravity, low pressure and sand casting processes. Provides design support, CAD simulation, tooling, finishing and non-destructive testing…
Serves B2B OEMs and industrial manufacturers in automotive, EV, off-highway and construction equipment, oil and gas, wind turbines, lighting, braking, turbochargers, autosport and marine, including…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 33% CAGR over 2y
Location
DATALINK ELECTRONICS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides contract electronics design and manufacturing services, including product development, prototyping, PCB surface‑mount assembly, cable assembly, testing and turnkey production, supporting…
Serves B2B electronics customers, including established brands and start-ups in medical and life sciences, aerospace and defence, oil and gas, scientific instrumentation, industrial controls,…
Financial Health
StableStable · -1% CAGR over 2y
Location
Michrome Electro-Plating Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electroplating services specialising in hard chromium and silver deposition. Plates components including aluminium and Inconel parts for aerospace and defence engineering, supplying surface…
Serves aerospace and defence manufacturers, repair providers and UK Ministry of Defence contractors, including aircraft, aero-engine, braking systems, hydraulics and nuclear submarine supply chains.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Weblark Engineering Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures precision‑engineered components for the aerospace and marine industries. Provides CNC machining and engineering production of high‑tolerance parts, operating to AS9100 and ISO 9001…
Serves B2B aerospace and marine customers, including prime contractors and engineering manufacturers requiring precision components and certified supplier standards.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -6% CAGR over 4y
Location
M. WRIGHT & SONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures technical narrow fabrics including webbings, tapes and elastics. Provides dyeing, finishing, testing and product development services, and produces 3D woven composite fibre…
Serves global B2B clients in defence, aerospace, aviation, fire safety, fall arrest, healthcare, sports and leisure, and industrial sectors needing technical textile and composite components.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -60% CAGR over 5y
Location
MJ ENGINEERING LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures precision-engineered components using CNC turning, sliding head machining, milling and wire EDM. Provides inspection, testing, assembly and part marking, supplying high‑tolerance parts…
Serves global manufacturers and blue-chip businesses in motorsport/F1, automotive and EV, aerospace and aviation, oil and gas, hydrogen, medical, optical, scientific and construction sectors.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
FSE (Kidderminster) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures chip management, coolant filtration and oil mist extraction systems for machine tool and precision engineering applications. Products include conveyors, filters, pumps and…
Serves B2B customers in the machine tool sector, including machine tool suppliers and end users in precision manufacturing industries such as aerospace and Formula 1.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Manufactures industrial machinery and custom welded steel structures. Provides design support, fabrication, welding, assembly and testing of equipment and components used in sectors including energy,…
Serves B2B industrial customers and OEMs needing supply-chain partners, especially in energy, defence, environmental protection, maritime, food, rail, chemical and offshore oil and gas sectors in…
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How Leicester Advanced Manufacturing companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Leicester-area advanced manufacturers usually make money through engineered outputs rather than a single product line: precision components, specialist materials, machinery, devices, assemblies and industrial systems. Revenue often combines non-recurring engineering fees, tooling charges, prototype work, validation and documentation, then repeat production, spares, maintenance or upgrade work once a programme is live. Pricing tends to follow RFQs, costed bills of materials, milestone payments or negotiated supply agreements, with margins affected by material costs, machine utilisation and quality burden. A sale can start with design-for-manufacture advice and end as a multi-year production relationship, so qualification usually depends on technical fit, capacity and auditability.
Who they sell to
Customers are typically OEMs, industrial groups, tiered suppliers, specialist distributors and regulated end-market buyers. The buying group is usually mixed: engineering directors assess technical capability, operations leaders look at capacity and delivery risk, quality teams test process control, and procurement pushes for price evidence and supplier comparability. Most contracts are won through direct technical sales, approved supplier lists, RFQs, RFPs, site visits and customer audits rather than self-serve purchasing. Sales cycles can be short for repeat component work but are often longer where tooling, samples, certification evidence or production validation are needed before volume orders begin.
What they buy
Most advanced manufacturing firms tend to spend on operational systems that connect quoting, production, quality and finance. Relevant categories include ERP, MRP, manufacturing execution, quality management, PLM, CAD/CAM, metrology, traceability, inventory control, maintenance planning, CRM, contract management and business intelligence. Security, backup, cloud infrastructure and device management matter where shop-floor systems connect to customer portals or remote equipment. Services spend often sits around certification support, health and safety, R&D tax advice, grant applications, IP and commercial contracts, recruitment, training, industrial marketing and export paperwork. Equipment finance, energy management and facilities maintenance can also be practical entry points.
Why and how to sell to them
Commercial pain often appears where customer audits, margin pressure, capacity limits and skilled-labour shortages meet demanding delivery schedules. Leicester-area buyers tend to evaluate vendors when they win a new programme, install machinery, prepare for UKCA or CE marking, face a quality issue, hire senior operations or engineering staff, or move from prototype batches into repeat production. Outbound works better when it is tied to a specific operating problem: reducing scrap, shortening quote turnaround, improving traceability, preparing audit evidence or protecting machine uptime. Generic productivity claims usually need translation into engineering, quality or procurement language before they land.
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
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
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