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advanced manufacturing Using hCaptcha in the UK: 129 Active Firms (2026)
Advanced manufacturing companies using human-verification technology make frontier industrial products while controlling automated website traffic in the UK.
Public-web buying sits with digital, marketing-operations or IT teams rather than plant engineering, even though the companies themselves sell into aerospace, materials, automotive, batteries, agri-tech and space supply chains. Human-verification controls protect enquiry forms, distributor portals, account creation and gated technical content from automated traffic. For an advanced manufacturer, adoption tends to signal a direct-channel web presence with enough inbound volume or abuse risk to justify extra website security spend. The budget is usually modest against product compliance or factory systems, but it implies some coordination between commercial, IT and governance teams.
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The UK adoption cohort contains 129 actively trading advanced manufacturing companies running this human-verification stack. Reported employment totals 2,241 people. Within detected security tooling across advanced manufacturing, the system sits third at 2.3%, behind an incumbent at 93.0% and another low-share option at 2.5%. Registered-office skew is more industrial than purely software-led: West Midlands accounts for 19.4% of the cohort, followed by South West at 15.5%, North West at 11.6%, South East at 10.9% and Yorkshire and The Humber at 10.1%.
Advanced manufacturing spans product regimes rather than a sector-wide licence. The UK Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, under the Department for Business and Trade’s Modern Industrial Strategy, frames the market through advanced materials, aerospace, agri-tech, automotive, batteries and space. Product compliance remains closer to the operating core: GOV.UK guidance sets UKCA and CE marking routes for machinery, electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres, lifts, measuring instruments and medical devices. Human-verification procurement therefore sits at the edge of compliance, linked to website assurance, spam reduction and privacy review, while the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and Made Smarter programmes act as adoption networks rather than licensing bodies.
Adoption appears likely to remain selective rather than default. Advanced manufacturers with distributor networks, sample-request forms or account areas have clearer reasons to keep human-verification controls in place, especially where commercial teams depend on public-web enquiry flows. Smaller engineering-led firms may tolerate simpler contact routes until bot traffic, agency rebuilds or procurement reviews force a change. The vendor ecosystem also tends to bundle verification into wider hosting, content-management and security packages, so switching may happen as part of website maintenance rather than as a standalone technology decision. The sector’s compliance burden points to cautious adoption, not speculative experimentation.
129
Active firms
2026
2.3%
Of detected Security share
UK advanced manufacturing
7
Median headcount
Filed accounts
325
Verified contacts
Across this cohort
Key facts
About 13% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (17 of 129 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
3% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (4 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Among advanced manufacturers with a detectable security system, the human-verification tool sits third by detected share at 2.3% of 5,538 companies.
Registered addresses skew towards the West Midlands, which accounts for 19.4% (25), followed by the South West at 15.5% (20) and the North West at 11.6% (15).
Website-stack overlap points to content-led estates: 58.9% (76) also run a content-management platform, 53.5% (69) run web analytics and 44.2% (57) run a traffic-protection tool.
Product compliance rather than sector licensing shapes the operating context, with UKCA and CE marking requirements spanning machinery, electrical equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres, lifts, measuring instruments and medical devices.
The wider UK advanced manufacturing sector is associated with over 760,000 jobs, £82 billion in annual GVA and £12.9 billion of business R&D in 2023.
Security market share among UK advanced manufacturing
Share of the 5,538 UK advanced manufacturing with a detectable system. As of June 2026.
What else do hCaptcha-running advanced manufacturing run?
Share of the 129 hCaptcha-running UK companies where each technology was also detected. As of June 2026.
Where hCaptcha advanced manufacturing are, and how healthy they look
By region
By registered-office region; companies without a regional match count toward Rest of UK.
By financial health
From filed accounts; firms with fewer than two filings show as insufficient history.
7
Median headcount
£1m
Median UK turnover
13.2%
Above £5M turnover
4
Incorporated since 2022
325 verified decision-maker contacts
across these 129 companies, with emails available in Firmbase. Filter by role, seniority and stack.
Top UK advanced manufacturing using hCaptcha
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Megit Group Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures aerospace, defence and energy system components, including braking systems, sensors, avionics displays, fire protection, fuel systems, thermal management equipment and engine…
Serves B2B customers in aerospace, defence and energy, including civil and business aircraft manufacturers/operators, military aviation and ground vehicle programmes, naval users, and power…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 3y
Location
WALLWORK HEAT TREATMENT LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides metallurgical processing services including industrial heat treatment, nitriding, vacuum brazing, hot isostatic pressing, and PVD/CVD coatings. Processes metal components for sectors such as…
Serves B2B manufacturers and engineering firms in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, motorsport, nuclear, space, tooling and decorative markets across the UK and Europe.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
WALLWORK CAMBRIDGE LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides metallurgical processing services including heat treatment, nitriding, vacuum brazing, hot isostatic pressing, and PVD/CVD coatings for metal components used in aerospace, automotive,…
Serves B2B engineering and manufacturing customers across the UK and Europe, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, motorsport, nuclear, space, cast alloy, tooling, decorative and general…
Financial Health
StableStable · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
Comet Holdings Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops and manufactures radio frequency power systems for plasma processes and X‑ray components, modules, and CT inspection systems. Products are used for semiconductor manufacturing, industrial…
Serves B2B industrial customers, particularly electronics and semiconductor manufacturers, plus companies in automotive, aerospace and security. Targets buyers needing high-tech inspection, testing…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 3y
Location
Lynton & Lynton Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures medical‑grade laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) devices for aesthetic and medical treatments, including hair removal, skin rejuvenation, tattoo removal and body contouring. Also…
Serves B2B customers in aesthetics, dermatology, beauty clinics, medical practices, tattoo removal and surgical settings, plus conservation specialists and distributors worldwide.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and manufactures medical devices and digital health solutions for sleep and respiratory disorders, including CPAP machines, masks, ventilators, and home sleep testing systems used to…
Serves people with sleep apnea, snoring, insomnia or chronic respiratory conditions, plus healthcare professionals, sleep clinics and respiratory care providers managing sleep health and ventilation…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
EVOLVE DYNAMICS LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Supplies drone platforms, imaging payloads, tethered systems, communications and control…
Serves defence organisations, security agencies, critical infrastructure operators and inspection teams in public-sector and commercial markets requiring rugged uncrewed aerial systems.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 53% CAGR over 2y
Location
Spherea Test & Services Ltd
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops and supplies test and validation systems, automated test equipment, and diagnostic tools for aerospace, defence, rail, energy and electronics sectors, including hardware platforms, RF…
Serves B2B and public-sector organisations in aerospace, defence, energy, railway and automotive sectors worldwide, including engineering, manufacturing, maintenance and critical-systems teams.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 2y
Location
Concentric AB
Designs and manufactures electric and mechanical pumps, hydraulic systems, cooling fans, alternators, belt drives and related components for OEM equipment. Also provides engineering, CNC machining,…
Serves global OEMs in truck, bus, agriculture, construction, material handling, data centre, energy systems and industrial markets, including manufacturers of electric, hybrid and conventional…
Location
Helios Technology Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops and manufactures hydraulic and electronic motion control components, including valves, actuators, displays and control systems. Supplies engineered technologies used in industrial equipment,…
Serves B2B equipment manufacturers, industrial businesses and distribution partners in over 90 countries across industrial, mobile machinery, agriculture, recreational, health and wellness, energy…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -10% CAGR over 2y
Location
Freudenberg
Develops and manufactures engineered components and materials including seals, vibration control parts, filtration systems, technical textiles, cleaning products, specialty chemicals and medical…
Serves businesses across industrial manufacturing, automotive/mobility, healthcare, food and beverage, filtration, chemicals and textiles, plus consumer household cleaning markets through home…
Location
Biscor Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures PTFE‑coated fabrics, adhesive tapes, thermal spray masking tapes, and silicone/PTFE conveyor belting. Supplies materials used in packaging, aerospace, energy, and industrial processes…
Serves B2B manufacturers, coating facilities and OEM suppliers in aerospace, energy, packaging, food processing and security screening, especially teams managing thermal spray, masking, conveying,…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
EXPERT AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Designs and manufactures industrial automation systems, including special‑purpose machinery and integrated production lines. Provides engineering, research and development, and systems integration…
Sells to businesses needing industrial automation and production line systems, particularly manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, healthcare/medtech, modular building, logistics and material…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Laser Prototypes (Europe) Ltd
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides rapid prototyping and low‑volume manufacturing using 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies. Offers processes including stereolithography, selective laser sintering, metal laser…
Serves B2B engineering, product development and manufacturing teams in the UK and Ireland, across medical, automotive/motorsport, aerospace, defence, consumer goods, film and animation, and…
Financial Health
StableStable · 1% CAGR over 2y
Location
South West Metal Finishing Chippenham Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides metal finishing and surface treatment services including electroplating, anodising, hard chrome, nickel, cadmium and zinc alloy plating, chemical conversion coatings, passivation, painting,…
Serves OEMs and manufacturers in aerospace and defence, automotive, medical, marine, oil and gas, and power generation/nuclear sectors requiring approved suppliers.
Financial Health
StableStable · -35% CAGR over 4y
Location
FREUDENBERGER UK LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops and manufactures industrial components and materials including sealing systems, vibration control parts, technical textiles, filtration products, specialty chemicals, cleaning products, and…
Serves mainly B2B customers across manufacturing, automotive and mobility, healthcare and medical, food and beverage, chemicals, and other industrial markets, with some consumer home and cleaning…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
ADVANCED MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops nanomaterial-based technologies for industrial and commercial applications, including non‑metallic RFID systems, electromagnetic interference shielding, time‑temperature indicators, thermal…
Serves B2B commercial partners in life sciences, energy, industrial, smart packaging and defence sectors, including organisations seeking advanced materials applications for RFID, diagnostics, EMI…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -66% CAGR over 4y
Location
Designs and manufactures electric and mechanical pumps, hydraulic systems, alternators, fan drives and thermal management components for automotive and industrial equipment manufacturers. Also…
Serves B2B OEMs and manufacturers in vehicle, off-highway and industrial markets, including agriculture, bus, truck, construction, data centres, energy systems, marine and mining sectors.
Location
RCV ENGINES LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures multi‑fuel internal combustion engines using rotary valve technology. Supplies propulsion systems for unmanned vehicles and engines for generators, hybrid power units, and…
Serves B2B OEMs and engineering teams in unmanned vehicles, hybrid platforms, man-portable generator systems, and handheld forest and garden equipment.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 18% CAGR over 3y
Location
SHECO AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns, supplies and installs fluid bulk storage and distribution systems, fluid filling equipment, end-of-line testing systems and vehicle leak testing facilities for automotive manufacturers, and…
Sells to businesses in the UK automotive industry, including vehicle manufacturers and automotive production facilities needing fluid filling, bulk storage, end-of-line testing, leak testing, and…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 16% CAGR over 3y
Location
Swindon Powertrain Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns, manufactures and tests automotive powertrain systems and components. Provides engineering design, simulation, mechanical and electrical manufacturing, wiring harness assembly, and engine and…
Serves motorsport teams and series, high-performance automotive OEMs, specialist vehicle builders and classic car conversion firms involved in competition vehicles, limited-edition road cars and EV…
Financial Health
StableStable · -13% CAGR over 2y
Location
PCI Instruments Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures process instrumentation including pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors and thermometers, level instruments, diaphragm seals, chart recorders, needle valves and…
Serves B2B customers in pharmaceutical, food processing, dairy, chemical, petrochemical and nuclear sectors, including engineers, plant managers and instrumentation specialists in the UK and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
H. H. Plastics Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures plastic injection mould tooling and precision moulds used to produce automotive, consumer electronics, and home appliance components. Also provides die casting and stamping…
Serves B2B manufacturers in automotive, home appliance and consumer electronics sectors, including OEMs and tier suppliers for brands such as Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover and Bentley.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Milkrite Interpuls
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and supplies equipment and components for dairy milking systems, including liners, milking clusters, pulsators, milk meters, vacuum pumps, tubing and cleaning systems, alongside herd…
Serves dairy farmers, herd managers and agricultural businesses operating milking parlours or robotic milking systems, with dealer partners supporting farm customers in UK and international dairy…
Financial Health
StableStable · 3% CAGR over 2y
Location
Protego
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDesigns and manufactures flame arresters, pressure and vacuum relief valves, and tank protection equipment. Supplies venting and safety devices for storage tanks, cryogenic and hydrogen systems, and…
Sells to B2B industrial operators, engineers and procurement teams in the upstream and downstream oil and gas, petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical and bio-energy sectors, including tank farms,…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
Shield Sights Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures miniature red dot optical sights for firearms, including reflex and advanced mini sights for pistols and rifles. Also supplies sight mounts, accessories, and related shooting…
Serves military and law enforcement buyers, civilian shooters, pistol and rifle owners, and firearms dealers or distributors seeking red-dot sight equipment and accessories.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
HORIZON INSTRUMENTS LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and builds custom automation systems and special‑purpose machinery for manufacturing and research. Provides mechanical, electrical and software engineering to develop prototypes, precision…
Serves B2B manufacturing and research organisations needing automation, including pharmaceutical firms, electric vehicle component manufacturers, and engineering teams integrating QA, test, assembly,…
Financial Health
StableStable · -8% CAGR over 3y
Location
KUHNODICE UK LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies fire protection materials for industrial and building applications, including intumescent strips, fire‑resistant boards, seals, coatings, insulation materials and glazing accessories.…
Serves B2B manufacturers, engineers and specifiers in construction components, glazing/façades, transport, battery and storage systems, ventilation, safety cabinets, and cable or pipe installations.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
Acutech Precision Engineering Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides precision engineering and CNC machining services, including CNC milling, CNC turning, wire and spark erosion, and surface grinding. Manufactures custom metal and plastic components from…
Serves B2B customers in aerospace, defence, automotive and other engineering-led industries needing precision-machined components, from one-off development and prototypes through to production runs.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
EDAC (EUROPE) LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures electronic interconnect components, including card edge, rectangular, D‑sub, USB, HDMI, and modular connectors, as well as cable assemblies and custom connector solutions for…
Sells to B2B electronics OEMs, design engineers and manufacturers in agritech, communications, consumer electronics, energy, industrial, medical, process control, robotics, ruggedized and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -55% CAGR over 6y
Location
Bertin Exensor Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and supplies unattended ground sensor (UGS) systems for military and security applications. Provides wireless surveillance platforms, seismic, acoustic and infrared sensors, portable radar,…
Sells to military forces, border security agencies and other government security bodies needing unattended ground sensor systems for force protection, surveillance, patrols and protection of critical…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Growing · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Poeton Industries Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides industrial surface engineering and coating services, including anodising, plating, dry film lubricants, thermal sprays, paint and non‑destructive testing. Develops proprietary Apticote…
Sells to businesses needing surface treatments for engineered components, including manufacturers and design/engineering teams in general engineering, food and drink, medical and healthcare, and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 2y
Location
KNITWIRE LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures knitted wire mesh products for industrial and technical uses, including filtration and mist elimination systems, anti‑vibration components, EMI/RFI shielding, grease filters,…
Serves B2B industrial and specialist buyers worldwide, including automotive, rail and aerospace firms, oil/gas/petrochemical operators, construction teams, healthcare, filtration, electrical…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 94% CAGR over 3y
Location
Kyrus Automation
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures modular factory automation systems and components for robotic cells and production lines, including linear tracks, positioners, machine guarding and enclosures, laser safety…
Serves B2B customers including system integrators, OEMs and manufacturers across varied industries needing factory automation components for robotic cells and integrated production lines.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 24% CAGR over 4y
Location
SI Protech (UK) Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures technical injection‑moulded plastic components and assemblies. Provides product design, prototyping, material selection, mould tooling, and production support, including clean‑room…
Serves B2B customers in beverage and brewing, pharmaceutical, personal care and automotive markets, including companies and developers needing high-specification plastic components and packaging…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
CAUDWELL MARINE LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and develops diesel outboard marine propulsion systems. Produces the AX300 3.0L V6 diesel outboard engine with integrated steering, gearbox and vessel control systems for commercial and…
Serves commercial marine operators and military/defence marine organisations running vessels in demanding environments, including workboat owners, fleet operators and operational marine teams…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 39% CAGR over 3y
Location
HARPLEY ENGINEERING LTD
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures sugar beet cleaner loaders and related root crop handling machinery. Supplies agricultural equipment including beet harvesters, chaser bins, potato and vegetable machinery,…
Sells to agricultural businesses, especially sugar beet growers and root crop producers, plus potato, vegetable and biomass operators. Also serves organic growers needing weed control machinery and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 3y
Location
T & G AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures steel and aluminium air tanks for vehicle braking and suspension systems. Supplies bespoke air tanks, fittings and mounting accessories, and distributes axles, air suspension components…
Serves B2B automotive and commercial vehicle customers, including fleet operators, vehicle builders, repair workshops and parts distributors needing air brake, suspension and axle components, with…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 2% CAGR over 5y
Location
Austin Engineering Services Ltd
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures mining equipment including excavator buckets, dump truck bodies, underground dump bodies, tyre handlers and water tanks. Provides engineering, fabrication, maintenance and…
Serves B2B customers in the global mining sector, including mining companies, mining contractors and heavy-equipment OEMs needing engineered equipment and through-life support.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
W J BLYTHE LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and manufactures speciality inorganic chemicals based on copper, tin and iodine. Supplies materials for polymers, pharmaceuticals, electronics, pigments, catalysts, metal plating, energy…
Serves B2B customers in polymer, pharmaceutical, electronics, printing, energy, coatings, catalysts, food/feed and metal plating markets, including industrial partners needing specialty inorganic…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
FORESTDENT LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures orthodontic products and dental appliances including brackets, bands, archwires, aligner systems, expansion screws, splints, and orthodontic instruments. Also provides digital…
Serves orthodontists, dental practices, specialist clinics and dental laboratories seeking classic and digital orthodontic product ranges, training resources and professional portals.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Nerak-Wiese Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures vertical material handling equipment including pallet lifts, box and tote lifts, mezzanine lifts, and bucket elevators. Designs and supplies systems for moving bulk materials and unit…
Serves B2B operators in manufacturing, e-commerce, logistics, distribution, warehousing, food, pharmaceuticals, automotive, cold storage, recycling and baggage handling, including large UK…
Financial Health
StableStable · -1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Holmes Circuit Designs Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides contract electronics manufacturing services including printed circuit board (PCB) manufacture and assembly, component procurement and kitting, cable and wiring harness assembly, prototype…
Serves B2B electronics product developers and manufacturers needing outsourced contract manufacturing, from prototype and pre-production teams to companies requiring production runs in the thousands.
Financial Health
StableStable · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
SHERBORNE RUBBER CO.LIMITED(THE)
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and supplies bespoke rubber products including mouldings, extrusions, hoses and tubing. Provides rubber compounding, rubber‑to‑metal bonding, plastic injection moulding, and production…
Serves B2B industrial customers in engineering, electrical and automotive sectors, plus food, marine, shipbuilding, aerospace, MOD, construction and oil and gas, across the UK, Europe, South America…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -22% CAGR over 2y
Location
Alan Dick Broadcast Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures broadcast transmission equipment, including FM, TV and DAB antennas, antenna arrays, combiners, filters, towers and transmission line systems. Supplies components and…
Serves B2B broadcast-sector customers worldwide, including FM, TV and DAB broadcasters, transmission network operators, tower owners, and broadcast infrastructure engineering or procurement teams.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Helios Technologies
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops and manufactures hydraulic and electronic motion control systems and components, including valves, controllers, displays and instrumentation used in industrial, mobile, agricultural, energy…
Sells B2B to OEMs, equipment manufacturers, distributors and channel partners in industrial, mobile machinery, agriculture, recreational, health and wellness, energy, and commercial equipment markets…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 3y
Location
TRANSAM EXTRUSIONS LTD
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures plastic extrusions including PVC hoses, tubing, pipes and custom profiles. Produces components such as cable ducting, nylon and polyethylene tubes, gaskets and reinforced hoses for…
Serves B2B industrial clients and trade buyers across the UK, Europe and global markets, including engineering, medical and pharmaceutical, horticulture, electronics, agriculture and dairy,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
VANGUARD FOUNDRY LIMITED
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures stainless steel and ductile iron castings for engineering applications. Offers rapid prototyping using 3D sand printing, pattern and core making, casting production, machining, 3D…
Serves B2B manufacturers and engineering firms in turbocharging, diesel engine machinery, marine, defence, agricultural and general engineering sectors, including customers needing prototype and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -78% CAGR over 3y
Location
Cembre Ltd.
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures electrical connection and termination products, including connectors, cable lugs, terminals, cable glands and installation tools. Also supplies marking systems and equipment…
Serves B2B customers in industrial automation, rail and power utilities, including cable installers, control panel builders, railway operators/maintainers and power generation, transmission and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · 2% CAGR over 3y
Location
Bluechip CNC Limited
Financial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures precision tooling including press tools, gauges, fixtures and mould tooling. Uses CNC machining and inspection equipment to produce tooling for investment casting, industrial…
Serves manufacturing businesses in the UK and Europe, particularly in investment casting and industrial gas turbine markets, plus firms requiring press tooling, gauges, fixtures and plastic moulding…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How hCaptcha usage is detected
Company data
Detected companies are joined to UK Companies House records and XBRL accounts data. 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.
Detection
Firmbase crawls the public website of actively-trading UK companies and fingerprints the technologies present: tracking scripts, embedded forms, chat widgets, CMS markers and similar signatures. A company is included in this list when one or more of the technology's signatures are found on its site; closely-related variants of the same product are grouped under one name. Detection covers what is visible on the public web — a company using the technology purely internally, with no website footprint, will not appear. Counts are therefore a conservative floor, not a ceiling. advanced manufacturing companies are identified using Firmbase's semantic classification of company activity, built from filings, websites and registered SIC codes rather than SIC codes alone. The detected counts and share figures on this page are computed within that sector cohort, so "share" always means share of advanced manufacturing companies with a detectable system — not of all UK companies.
Freshness
Websites are re-crawled on a rolling basis and the underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear within days of submission. The list and its statistics are regenerated when the detected cohort moves meaningfully. You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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