What Laser Master International does

LaserMaster (Laser Master International) is a UK sub-contract metal fabrication specialist headquartered in Redruth, Cornwall. Founded in 2002 as a family-owned operation, the company provides precision sheet metal laser cutting, HD plasma cutting, CNC folding and bending (up to 3 metres), CNC machining, MIG/MAG/TIG welding, and finishing services (vibratory rumbling, vapour blasting, linishing, and powder coating) to UK manufacturing businesses, engineering firms, and individual hobbyists. The customer base is deliberately broad, spanning industrial sectors (mining, seating, motorsport, agriculture, stoves/heating, marine, construction, retail fixtures), creative segments (jewellery makers, artists, sculptors), and consumers.

The technical core is a three-machine fibre laser fleet (Bystronic and Trumpf brands, ranging from 4kW to 12kW) fitted with automated sheet loaders for 24/7 lights-out cutting, supplemented by an Esprit Lightning HD plasma system with XPR technology (plates up to 70mm), CNC press brakes, a CNC machining centre inherited from the 2022 Chapel Engineering acquisition, NS Máquinas deburring/linishing machines, and a 7m x 3.2m x 2m powder coating oven added in 2024. An Atlas Copco on-site nitrogen generator reduces shielding-gas cost and emissions versus bulk delivery. The 22,000 sq ft facility consolidates cutting, forming, machining, welding, and finishing under one roof so customers can receive ready-to-install assemblies from a single supplier.

Revenue is generated on a per-job, quote-based model with no minimum order fee. Complex or large-volume work is sourced via email/phone with 24-hour quote turnaround and dispatched via DHL next-day courier or Pallet Track; simple profiles can be ordered through a self-serve online platform (from £8.95) that pools bulk capacity. A Fast Track express service (£25–£30 surcharge) guarantees next-working-day dispatch for orders placed by 1pm. Distribution is UK-only. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, holds CHAS 2425 and SMAS 2425 Worksafe accreditations, and is a Living Wage Employer; it remains entirely family-owned with no external investors or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Laser Master International

Legal name

LaserMaster

Website

https://lasermaster.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LaserMaster is a UK-based sub-contract metal fabrication company providing fibre laser cutting, plasma cutting, CNC machining, welding, and finishing services to manufacturing businesses, engineering firms, and individual hobbyists across the United Kingdom from its Redruth, Cornwall facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Fabrication Services

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• Sheet metal laser cutting
• Sub-contract fabrication
• CNC machining services
• Metal folding bending
• Powder coating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Redruth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Sheet Metal Laser Cutting: Sub-contract fibre optic laser cutting of sheet metals including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, galvanised, CorTen, and weathering steel. Charges are per job based on material, thickness, quantity, and cutting time. No minimum order fee or minimum order quantity required. Typical prices start from approximately £25.00 plus VAT.
2. Metal Fabrication and Finishing Services: Additional in-house services including plasma cutting, CNC bending/folding, welding (MIG, TIG), CNC machining, vibratory rumbling, linishing, vapour blasting, and powder coating. These are charged as one-time service fees per project, with pricing varying by process complexity and volume.
3. Fast Track Express Laser Cutting Service: Express cutting service with additional fee (£25.00–£30.00 plus VAT) for orders placed before 1pm Mon–Fri, with next working day dispatch via courier. Revenue generated as a premium add-on to standard cutting orders.
4. Powder Coating and Wet Spraying: In-house powder coating service using electrostatic application for BS and RAL colour finishes, applied as a one-time finishing charge per job. Includes thermoplastic, metallic, leatherette, and textured powder options.
5. Free Issue Material Laser Cutting: Laser cutting service for customer-supplied materials (free issue) with a handling fee charged on top of the cutting service. Material must be compatible with fibre laser cutting equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LaserMaster is a sub-contract metal fabrication provider offering fibre laser cutting, HD plasma cutting, CNC press brake bending, CNC machining, MIG/TIG welding, vibratory deburring, vapour blasting, linishing, and in-house powder coating. All services are delivered from a single 22,000 sq. ft. facility in Redruth, Cornwall, using three Bystronic/Trumpf fibre laser machines, an Esprit Lightning HD plasma system, and ancillary finishing equipment. The company serves manufacturing businesses, engineering firms, and individual hobbyists with no minimum order requirement and Fast Track express turnaround.

Product overview

LaserMaster is a family-owned metal fabrication business offering a comprehensive suite of sheet metal manufacturing services. The core offerings include sheet metal laser cutting (using three fibre laser machines from Bystronic and Trumpf with automated loaders), HD plasma cutting, CNC machining (milling and turning), welding (MIG/MAG/TIG), and full metal fabrication under one roof. Supporting secondary services include vibratory deburring/rumbling, vapour blasting, linishing, and powder coating. They operate an Online Easy Order system for simple profiles and offer a Fast Track Cutting Service for urgent orders. The company processes materials including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, and CorTen weathering steel. All services are backed by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 quality certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Fibre laser cutting of sheet metals including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, galvanised, CorTen, and weathering steel, with cutting capability up to 30 mm thickness and maximum sheet size 3000 mm x 1500 mm. For manufacturing businesses, engineering firms, and individual hobbyists.
• Plasma Cutting High-definition plasma cutting service for metal plates over 25 mm thick using Esprit Lightning plasma system with XPR technology, capable of cutting up to 70 mm thick mild/carbon steel, aluminium, and stainless steel with clean, square, dross-free edges.
• Folding and Bending CNC press brake metal folding and bending service for sheet metals up to 3 metres long, working with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass, and specialty plates.
• CNC Machining CNC milling and turning services including boring, slotting, grinding, countersinking, counterboring, and tapping for aluminium, brass, steel, bronze, stainless steel, and plastic composites. Specialises in repairs, prototyping, and the production of obsolete components using existing parts or technical specifications.
• Welding MIG, MAG, and TIG welding services performed by coded welder fabricators for stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium, from one-off prototypes to large-scale production runs.
• Metal Fabrication Full in-house metal fabrication combining laser cutting, plasma cutting, CNC bending, welding, CNC machining, and powder coating for complete assemblies delivered as ready-to-install finished components.
• Vibratory Deburring and Rumbling Vibratory batch finishing service for stainless steel, brass, and copper components to remove burrs and achieve a consistent uniform finish with slightly rounded edges, with prices starting from £75.00 plus VAT.
• Vapour Blasting Wet blasting surface refinishing process using water, abrasive media, and compressed air for gentle cleaning and refinishing of non-ferrous metals including aluminium, stainless steel, brass, and copper, with prices starting from £30.00 plus VAT.
• Linishing Metal linishing and brushing service using NS Máquinas industrial-grade deburring machines (DM1350 ZC and DM1600 ZC EVO) for stainless steel, aluminium, brass, and copper to eliminate surface flaws and scratches.
• Powder Coating Electrostatic powder coating service using 7 m x 3.2 m x 2 m oven offering BS and RAL colours, metallic, leatherette, and textured finishes for aluminium, stainless steel, and mild steel.
• Online Easy Order System Self-serve online ordering platform for custom-cut washers, metal discs, flanges, and simple profiles up to 1 m x 1 m, with transparent real-time pricing, shared bulk pricing, standard 5-7 working day lead times, and £8.95 minimum acceptable order price. Targeted at hobbyists, individuals, and small project makers.
• Fast Track Cutting Service Express laser cutting service with next-day dispatch for orders placed by 1 pm Monday-Friday, subject to material availability, with a Fast Track fee of £25.00-£30.00 plus VAT added on top of standard cutting charges. Shipping is via next day courier, charged separately.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next working day dispatch available for urgent orders placed by 1pm Mon–Fri through the Fast Track service.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chapel EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In 2022, LaserMaster acquired Chapel Engineering to significantly expand its CNC machining department. The acquisition brought new team members with expertise and introduced cutting-edge CNC mills, lathes, and turning centres, enabling LaserMaster to offer a broader range of precision machining services including repairs, refurbishment, prototyping, and the production of obsolete components.
• HydraMaster (Sister Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydraMaster is a sister company of LaserMaster. At its outset, LaserMaster used its laser and press brake equipment to enhance the manufacture and fabrication of HydraMaster products including hose reels, fuel and water tanks, van racking and shelving, and sectional frames.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bodycote: Global heat treatment and surface technology provider serving industrial customers with thermal processing services. Tangential overlap with LaserMaster's finishing capabilities; operates at vastly greater scale and does not directly compete in laser cutting.
• Aalberts Surface Technologies: Global surface treatment specialist offering finishing services that overlap with LaserMaster's in-house powder coating, vapour blasting and linishing. A much larger, multi-national incumbent providing adjacent — rather than directly competing — finishing services.

Direct peers

• Barnshaws: UK-based specialist in structural steel bending and metal fabrication services with a comparable sub-contract model serving construction, engineering and industrial customers. Operates a broader geographic footprint than LaserMaster but competes for the same sheet-metal fabrication outsourced work.
• WEC Group: UK welding, fabrication and precision machining services group serving manufacturing, construction and energy customers. Comparable sub-contract fabrication business model with overlapping capabilities in cutting, machining, welding and finishing.
• MTL Advanced: UK precision sheet metal and fabrication specialist offering laser cutting, CNC machining, welding and finishing to similar industrial end-markets. Closest direct comparable in business model, vertical focus and service mix to LaserMaster.
• Totech Group: UK precision sheet metal and fabrication company offering laser cutting, CNC bending, welding and finishing services to manufacturing and engineering customers. Directly comparable in service portfolio and customer profile.

Others

• Trumpf: German manufacturer of industrial laser cutting machines (including the 12 kW model LaserMaster operates). Equipment supplier and enabling technology provider rather than competitor — their technology roadmap directly influences LaserMaster's capex and competitive position.
• Bystronic: Swiss manufacturer of fibre laser cutting systems, including the Bystronic machines that form part of LaserMaster's fleet. Equipment supplier whose product cycle drives LaserMaster's refresh and capacity decisions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lasermasterLtd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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