Penta Pattern & Model

What Penta Pattern & Model does

Penta Pattern & Model Ltd is a UK precision manufacturer founded in 1985 and headquartered at a single integrated facility in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The company produces patterns, carbon fibre and composite moulds, tooling, and finished components for the defence, motorsport/Formula 1, automotive, aerospace, luxury design, and commissioned art sectors. Core manufacturing capabilities centre on 5-axis CNC machining (with NC-code simulation), Stratasys PolyJet multi-material 3D printing (accuracy down to 0.014mm), pre-preg carbon fibre and fibreglass layup including Rohacell and Nomex honeycomb core sandwich structures, resin casting, drape forming, and bronze casting pattern-making. All design, machining, composite layup, finishing, and inspection occur in-house, enabling claimed tolerances of 0.05mm from consultation through delivery and a 'Right First Time' delivery philosophy.

The business operates a project-based, quote-driven model: clients submit CAD data and technical drawings under NDA where required, and Penta issues bespoke quotations. Customer engagement is direct B2B enterprise sales targeting UK MoD supply chain and Tier 1 defence primes (Cyber Essentials Plus, JOSCAR with NCAGE U2EV3, ISO 9001:2015, UKAS accredited), Formula 1 teams, aerospace contractors, luxury designers, and named sculptors. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; payment terms are net monthly from invoice date. The company also operates the Three One Four Studio sub-brand (launched September 2021 with designer Alexander Webb) producing the 'Holocene' functional art and furniture collection.

The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, no institutional funding rounds, and no acquisition history. Headcount is stated at 11–50 employees, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Geographic footprint is primarily UK with visible international project exposure (Desert X AlUla 2024 in Saudi Arabia; racehorse sculptures in Dubai). Marketing is content-led via a Knowledge Hub blog, project case studies, and LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram channels. The firm is independent, founder/management-owned, and operates without venture capital or private equity backing based on available material.

Name

Penta Pattern & Model

Legal name

Penta Pattern & Model Ltd

Website

https://pentapatterns.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Penta Pattern & Model Ltd is a UK-based precision manufacturer founded in 1985, producing 5-axis CNC-machined components, carbon fibre composites, and 3D-printed parts for defence, motorsport/Formula 1, aerospace, luxury design, and commissioned art clients from a single integrated Hinckley facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (32622)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• Carbon fibre composites
• Composite tooling manufacturing
• 5-axis machining services
• Aerospace component manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hinckley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: Bespoke manufacturing services including CNC machining, composite components, tooling, 3D printing, and finishing. Project-based work from prototype through to production runs. Revenue derived from direct client commissions.
2. Commissioned Furniture and Artwork: Luxury bespoke furniture and artwork commissioned by designers, architects, artists, and interior designers. Collaborative design process with production, finishing, and installation services.
3. Defence and Aerospace Manufacturing: Precision components for defence, aerospace, and motorsport sectors. Components include structural interfaces, housings, bracketry, and composite tooling.
4. Bronze Casting Patterns: Pattern making services for bronze casting, including scanning, scaling, and pattern machining for sculptures and statues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Penta Pattern & Model is a UK precision manufacturer that designs, machines, and fabricates patterns, carbon fibre moulds, and components using 5-axis CNC machining, PolyJet 3D printing, and composite layup. The company delivers turn-key manufacturing from CAD design and 3D scanning through production, finishing, and inspection for defence, motorsport, automotive, aerospace, and luxury design clients.

Product overview

Penta Pattern & Model is a UK-based precision manufacturer established in 1985, operating as a single unified manufacturing workshop rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company offers an integrated suite of advanced manufacturing services centered on 5-axis CNC machining, PolyJet 3D printing, and carbon fibre/fibreglass composite fabrication. These core manufacturing capabilities are supported by design and development services (CAD engineering, 3D scanning, rendering, rescaling, technical drawing), finishing services, and quality inspection. The company serves diverse sectors including defence/military, automotive/Formula 1, aerospace, luxury design, and commissioned artwork/furniture. Manufacturing, finishing, and inspection all occur in-house to ensure quality control and confidentiality, particularly for defence sector clients operating under NDA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Three One Four Studio: A creative studio partnership with Furniture and Product Designer Alexander Webb, launched in September 2021, offering a collection of functional artworks entitled Holocene.

Products and services

• 5-Axis CNC Machining Precision 5-axis CNC machining service for complex geometries in metals, composites, and model board materials, supporting tight tolerances and multi-face machining in single setups. Used by defence primes, motorsport teams, automotive and aerospace manufacturers.
• PolyJet 3D Printing Advanced 3D printing using Stratasys PolyJet technology including J850 Prime, capable of multi-material printing with up to 5 materials simultaneously, vibrant colours, and accuracies down to 0.014 mm.
• Carbon Fibre and Composite Manufacturing Composite manufacturing including pre-preg carbon fibre layup, wet layup, and fibreglass fabrication with various resin systems for aerospace, automotive, defence, and luxury design applications. Works with Rohacell and Nomex honeycomb cores.
• Resin Casting Services Resin casting for rapid prototypes and small batch production including lens casting, potting, electrical encapsulation, and silicone casting for gaskets and seals.
• Bronze Casting Services Pattern making and sourcing of cast bronze components, with in-house machining to produce final components in various metals for legacy, heritage, and sculpture projects.
• Drape Forming Thermoforming service for polycarbonate and acrylic windows, including laser/photogrammetry scanning, reverse engineering to CAD, and tooling creation.
• CAD Engineering and Design Computer-aided design service for component design, tooling design, and design for manufacture and inspection, derived from customer requirements and CAD data.
• 3D Scanning Services 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry services for reverse engineering, inspection, and digitizing physical objects, producing point clouds and CAD data.
• 3D Rendering Services Lifelike 3D renders from scan-based CAD models or customer CAD files, supporting design sign-off and project pack documentation.
• Commissioned Furniture Bespoke luxury furniture design and manufacturing in collaboration with designers and clients, supporting structural development, material selection, production, finishing, and installation for interiors and commercial spaces.
• Commissioned Artwork and Sculptures Custom artwork and sculpture creation for artists and sculptors, from concept through execution including 3D scanning, scaling, and machining patterns for casting.
• Defence and Military Manufacturing Precision machining and composite component manufacturing for UK MoD supply chain, Tier 1 primes, and defence contractors, supporting Right First Time delivery with NDA-ready working practices and Cyber Essentials Plus security.
• Automotive and Formula 1 Composites Carbon fibre components, bodywork, tooling masters, and aerodynamic testing models for automotive and Formula 1 applications, supporting weight reduction, stiffness, and production repeatability.
• Three One Four Studio (Holocene Collection) A creative studio partnership with Furniture and Product Designer Alexander Webb producing a collection of functional artworks entitled 'Holocene' available for purchase, with assistance on development and production of one-of-a-kind art pieces, prototypes, and batch production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision tolerances within 0.05mm maintained from initial consultation through final inspection, delivery, assembly, and installation

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Three One Four StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Creative studio partnership launched in September 2021 with Furniture and Product Designer Alexander Webb. Produces functional artwork collection called 'Holocene' for purchase. Partnership enables assistance with development and production of one-of-a-kind art pieces, prototypes, and batch production. Three One Four Studio creates bespoke functional artworks while Penta handles manufacturing.
• Make UKminorOthersMake UK Defence affiliation supporting the UK defence manufacturing sector. Penta Patterns is associated with Make UK defence initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Senior plc: UK-listed precision engineering group serving aerospace, defence, and automotive — comparable precision-machined components and supply to defence primes, but as a broad multi-site incumbent.
• GKN Aerospace: Global tier-1 aerospace and defence supplier of aerostructures and components — overlaps with Penta on composite and precision-machined aerospace components but as a dominant incumbent.
• Renishaw: UK-based precision engineering and metrology specialist — comparable precision manufacturing heritage and UK base, though focused on measurement and motion control rather than contract CNC/composites.
• Hexcel Corporation: Global composites materials supplier and parts manufacturer for aerospace and defence — overlaps with Penta in carbon fibre composites for aerospace but at much larger scale and upstream in the supply chain.

Direct peers

• Prodrive: UK motorsport and advanced engineering services company with in-house composites, CNC, and rapid prototyping — comparable integrated workflow and defence/motorsport end-market exposure.
• Cobra International: Composites manufacturer serving marine, motorsport, and industrial sectors with carbon fibre layup and large-format composite production — adjacent composites capability and tier-2 supplier positioning.
• KS Composites: UK motorsport and aerospace composites manufacturer producing carbon fibre bodywork and structural components — directly comparable composite layup capability and motorsport customer overlap.
• Formaplex: UK precision engineering and composites manufacturer serving motorsport, automotive, and aerospace — overlaps with Penta on carbon fibre tooling, CNC machining, and small-batch luxury/technical production.
• Pentaxia: UK-based composites and precision engineering manufacturer serving motorsport, aerospace, and defence — directly comparable customer base, technology stack (composites + CNC), and tier-2 supplier positioning to Penta Pattern & Model.

Others

• Bodycote: UK-listed thermal processing services provider serving aerospace, defence, and automotive — complementary finishing/process services adjacent to Penta's finishing workflow rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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