What Industrial Engineering Plastics does

Industrial Engineering Plastics (IEP) is a UK-based plastics engineering manufacturer with more than 40 years of operating history, organised as a subsidiary of the SCPS Group (Safety Critical Plastic Solutions). The company designs, fabricates, and supplies engineered plastic systems for industrial and marine clients from a manufacturing base near Portsmouth on the South Coast of England, with UK-wide delivery. Its product set spans fume extraction (lip extraction systems, hoods, ductwork, stacks and discharge systems), chemical storage and containment (thermoplastic, GRP-reinforced and pure GRP tanks, bunds and bund lining), chemical delivery (pipework and dosing cabinets), chemical process systems (surface finishing, effluent treatment, process tanks, fume scrubbers and odour control), operator protection (enclosures, fume cupboards, machine guards, splash guards), and bespoke plastic fabrication. Through wholly-owned subsidiary Red14, IEP extends the same engineering capability into marine applications requiring resistance to saltwater, moisture, UV radiation, and continuous-service conditions. Underlying technology centres on precision plastics fabrication with chemical-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials, supported by compliance with sector technical standards such as DW154 ductwork and DW143 air leakage testing.

Commercially, IEP operates an enterprise field-sales motion: all pricing is quote-based, contracts are multi-year, and customer acquisition is conducted directly via phone and email. Revenue is derived from one-off bespoke manufacturing projects plus resale and distribution of third-party corrosion-resistant fans, ventilation pipe and fittings, plastic rod/sheet/tube, and hygienic cladding. The customer base is split across two primary verticals — industrial facilities requiring chemical-resistant and corrosion-resistant engineered plastic solutions, and marine sector clients served through Red14. Differentiators are rooted in 40+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience, ISO 9001 quality management, and a layered set of UK procurement accreditations (SafeContractor, Constructionline Gold, SSIP, CQMS Safety Scheme, UKAS), which collectively act as a barrier in safety-mandated industrial and construction procurement. The company is privately held under the SCPS Group umbrella, alongside sister entities Roperhurst, Marcol, Plastratum, and Varicol Design.

Name

Industrial Engineering Plastics

Legal name

Industrial Engineering Plastics

Website

https://iep-ltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Industrial Engineering Plastics is a UK-based plastics engineering manufacturer with 40+ years of experience, designing and fabricating bespoke chemical-resistant and marine-grade plastic systems for industrial and marine clients across the UK as part of SCPS Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics Engineering

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Systems Engineering (Piping, HVAC, Fuel, Ballast, Firefighting) (IMAJAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Plastics engineering
• Plastic fabrication services
• Industrial ductwork systems
• Chemical containment systems
• Marine plastics engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Liphook

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke plastic fabrication and manufacturing: IEP generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and supply of engineered plastic systems and components for industrial and marine applications. Products are delivered with a focus on quality, repeatability, and suitability for demanding operating conditions. The company also offers resale and distribution of specialist plastic products from third-party suppliers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Industrial Engineering Plastics designs, fabricates, and supplies engineered plastic systems and components for industrial and marine applications. Its portfolio includes fume extraction, chemical storage and containment, chemical delivery, chemical process systems, operator protection, bespoke plastic fabrication, consultancy and design, and specialist marine plastics solutions through Red14. The company uses chemical- and corrosion-resistant materials, precision fabrication, and marine-environment expertise for demanding operating conditions.

Product overview

Industrial Engineering Plastics (IEP) is a well-established plastics engineering manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience, delivering high-quality engineered plastic solutions for industrial and marine clients. The product portfolio is organized as a comprehensive suite of complementary offerings: Fume Extraction (lip extraction systems, hoods, ductwork, stacks and discharge systems), Chemical Storage & Containment (thermoplastic/GRP-reinforced/pure GRP storage tanks, tank bunds and bund lining), Chemical Delivery (pipework, dosing cabinets), Chemical Process Systems (surface finishing, effluent treatment, process tanks, fume scrubbers and odour control), Operator Protection (protective enclosures, fume cupboards, machine guards, drip trays and splash guards), Resale & Distribution (corrosion resistant fans, ventilation pipe and fittings, plastic rod/sheet/tube, hygienic cladding), Bespoke Plastic Fabrication, and Consultancy & Design. Through its subsidiary Red14, IEP also provides specialist marine plastics solutions. The offering integrates manufacturing-led delivery with precision fabrication, chemical-resistant products, and application expertise for regulated and industrial environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fume Extraction Complete fume extraction systems, including lip extraction systems, hoods, ductwork, stacks, and discharge systems, for removing hazardous fumes from industrial environments.
• Chemical Storage & Containment Systems for storing and containing chemicals, including thermoplastic, GRP-reinforced, and pure GRP storage tanks, tank bunds, and bund lining.
• Chemical Delivery Systems for delivering chemicals, including chemical pipework and dosing cabinets for controlled chemical dispensing.
• Chemical Process Systems Systems for chemical processing, including surface finishing systems, effluent treatment systems, process tanks, fume scrubbers, and odour control.
• Operator Protection Safety equipment for protecting workers, including protective enclosures, fume cupboards, machine guards, drip trays, and splash guards.
• Resale & Distribution Supply of corrosion-resistant fans and impellers, plastic ventilation pipe and fittings, plastic rod, sheet and tube, and hygienic cladding from third-party suppliers.
• Bespoke Plastic Fabrication Custom plastic fabrication services for tailored solutions meeting specific industrial requirements.
• Consultancy & Design Consultancy and design services supporting the specification and implementation of plastics engineering solutions.
• Red14 Marine Plastics Specialist marine-sector plastics engineering solutions for environments requiring durability, corrosion resistance, and long-term performance under saltwater, moisture, UV radiation, and continuous service conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent, repeatable quality and reliability in demanding operating conditions

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Red14coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEP works in conjunction with its subsidiary company Red14 to develop specialist expertise supporting the marine sector. Red14 enables IEP to deliver plastics engineering solutions specifically designed for marine environments where durability, corrosion resistance, and long-term performance are critical, including exposure to saltwater, moisture, UV radiation, and continuous service conditions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CEMPLAS: UK-based specialist plastics fabricator focused on fume extraction ductwork, chemical-resistant ducting and laboratory ventilation systems. Direct competitor on IEP's core fume extraction and ductwork product lines for industrial and laboratory clients.
• A&G Engineering Plastics: UK-based precision plastics fabricator producing machined and fabricated plastic components for industrial clients. Comparable specialist UK fabricator with similar size profile and bespoke manufacturing model to IEP.

Broad incumbents

• Brett Martin: UK and Ireland-headquartered manufacturer of plastic sheets, roofing, and drainage products. A larger established player in UK industrial plastics with broader product breadth than IEP's bespoke fabrication focus.
• Röchling Industrial: German-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial plastics (semi-finished products, machined parts, profiles) serving chemical processing, marine, and industrial markets. Overlaps with IEP on chemical-resistant engineering plastics but at significantly greater scale and global reach.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): Swiss global leader in plastic and metal piping systems for chemical, industrial, and utilities applications. Competes with IEP's chemical pipework, storage, and process system offerings as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Simona AG: German manufacturer of thermoplastic sheets, rods, profiles, and finished plastic components for chemical, marine, and industrial applications. Comparable on materials expertise and chemical-resistant product lines, though at much larger scale.
• Durapipe (Aliaxis): UK plastic pipework systems provider for industrial, chemical, and utilities applications, part of Aliaxis group. Comparable to IEP's chemical pipework product line with a broader commercial product catalogue and established distributor network.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (formerly Quadrant): Global supplier of engineering plastics, machined components and chemical-resistant stock shapes serving chemical processing, semiconductor, and industrial markets. Competes with IEP on high-performance plastic materials and fabricated components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safety-critical-plastic-solutions

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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