What Nylacast Ltd. does

Nylacast Ltd. (legal entity Nylacast Engineered Products Ltd.) is a UK-headquartered, privately held manufacturer of engineered polymer solutions, founded in Leicester in 1967 and operating today from six manufacturing sites across the United Kingdom, United States, South Africa, and South Korea. The company designs, formulates, and produces a broad portfolio of cast nylon grades (PA6 Natural, Oilon, Nylube, Aquanyl, Moly, H.S Blue, Glass Filled, NYLASTAT), polyurethanes, and complementary engineering polymers (Nylanite, Polyacetal, PEEK, PTFE), serving safety-critical and wear-critical applications in oil & gas offshore, maritime and shipbuilding, renewables, construction, quarrying and mining, agriculture, packaging, food, pharmaceuticals, crane and lifting, and warehouse solutions. Proprietary formulations developed over more than five decades, including patented Chock Liner® technology and ISO 29001-certified petroleum-industry grades, form the technical core of the offering, supported by a CNC machining fleet (24 lathes, 40+ milling machines) and in-house custom formulation capability.

Nylacast's business model is direct B2B: enterprise field sales and application consultancy sell custom and semi-finished polymer components to OEM clients worldwide, with pricing conducted on a quote basis per project rather than via published rate cards. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of engineered polymer products, custom manufacturing services (CNC machining, casting, fabrication), and application consultancy including FEA studies and pre-production validation. The company has pursued growth through three acquisitions in 2020-2022 (Viva Nylons, Supergrip Ltd., Pipeline Engineering assets) and geographic expansion, most recently launching South Korean manufacturing operations in 2025.

The customer base spans 2,200+ clients across more than 50 countries, with named enterprise references including Shell Prelude, BP British Ruby, Golar Hilli, Technip Deep Ocean, and the Hywind Tampen floating offshore wind project (via partnership with JDR Cables). Distribution is conducted through regional manufacturing hubs enabling localized supply. Certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 29001:2020, ISO 14001:2015, DNV, FDA, ATEX, API17) and an EcoVadis Silver rating support access to regulated end-markets and ESG-mandated procurement. The leadership team is led by Executive Chairman Mussa Mahomed, with a Group Leadership Team including COO Ben Hambleton, CFO Adam Gilson, and dual CTO/CETO functions, alongside a dedicated Managing Director Korea and Marine Sector Sales Director.

Name

Nylacast Ltd.

Legal name

Nylacast Engineered Products Ltd.

Website

https://nylacast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Nylacast is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer of engineered polymer solutions, including cast nylon and polyurethane components, serving 2,200+ OEM customers across oil & gas, maritime, renewables, construction, and other industrial sectors from six manufacturing sites in the UK, USA, South Africa, and South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Polymers / Industrial Polymer Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches (Compounding, Color/Fill/Additive Concentrates) (IMAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Engineered polymer solutions
• Cast nylon manufacturing
• Polyurethane components
• Polymer machining services
• Industrial polymer products

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineered Polymer Product Sales: Direct B2B sales of engineered polymer products including cast nylon components, polyurethane parts, and custom-machined parts to OEM clients across multiple industries. Products sold as semi-finished profiles (rods, plates, tubes) and finished machined components.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: CNC machining, custom casting, and fabrication services for polymer components. Includes both one-off prototypes and high-volume batch production.
3. Application Consultancy: Technical consulting services for material selection, design optimization, and application engineering. Includes FEA studies and pre-production validation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nylacast designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies precision engineered polymer solutions — primarily cast nylon, polyurethane, and custom-formulated polymer grades — as semi-finished profiles (rods, plates, tubes) and finished CNC-machined components to OEM and industrial customers. The company offers in-house application consultancy, material selection, custom formulation, and bespoke machining services across safety-critical industries including oil & gas offshore, construction, maritime, renewables, mining, agriculture, packaging, food, and pharmaceuticals. Operations span six manufacturing sites across the UK, USA, South Africa, and South Korea.

Product overview

Nylacast Ltd. is a manufacturer of engineered polymer solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of cast nylon materials (including PA6 Natural, Oilon, Nylube, Aquanyl, Moly, H.S Blue, Glass Filled, and Nylastat), polyurethane, and other engineering polymers (Nylanite, Polyacetal, PEEK, PTFE, Standard Plastics). The company's products serve diverse industries including construction, quarrying, mining, agriculture, maritime, renewables, oil and gas, food, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and warehouse solutions. The portfolio is organized under sub-brands including Supergrip (polyurethane solutions for oil, gas and energy), Pipeline Engineering (pipeline pigging and flow assurance products), Chockliner (maritime mooring technology), Big Foot Outrigger Pads (crane safety solutions), and Buffalo Docking Solutions (loading bay protection). The company operates globally across 6 sites on 4 continents with over 600 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Supergrip: Polyurethane solutions for oil, gas and energy markets, acquired in 2020
• Pipeline Engineering
• Chock Liner
• Big Foot Outrigger Pads
• Buffalo Docking Solutions
• Nylacast Korea

Products and services

• Nylacast PA 6 Natural

Quantifiable outcome

• Products 1/7th the weight of equivalent steel components
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• JDR CablescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for Hywind Tampen Project - world's largest floating offshore wind farm. Nylacast Supergrip team provided Non-Corrosive Pull-In Head Assembly and Bend Stiffeners for umbilical installation. Design requirements included 26-year design life and 1 year subsea abandonment capability.
• Energy Industries CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201015-year partnership with Energy Industries Council. Nylacast marks this anniversary as a significant milestone in collaborative efforts within the energy sector, demonstrating long-term commitment to industry engagement and knowledge sharing.
• Viva NylonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in February 2020 to expand manufacturing capabilities and product offerings. Now operates as part of Nylacast Group, complementing cast nylon capabilities with additional polyurethane expertise.
• Supergrip Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in August 2020 to expand manufacturing capabilities and expertise in polyurethane applications for oil, gas and energy markets. Supergrip operates as a dedicated business unit within Nylacast with engineering consultation, project delivery and testing facilities in Darlington.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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