Tex Plastics

What Tex Plastics does

Tex Plastics Limited is a UK-based, privately-held precision plastic injection moulding contract manufacturer, founded in 1986 and operating as a subsidiary within the Tex Group of Companies. The company delivers cradle-to-grave injection moulding services spanning design-for-manufacture consultancy, rapid prototyping, custom tooling, high-volume precision moulding (25 tonne to 1,300 tonne clamp force), cleanroom moulding (Class 7 EN14644), multi-shot moulding, friction welding, ultra-thin wall moulding, and value-added post-mould assembly and packing. Production runs across two geographically independent UK sites — Derby (Derbyshire, headquarters) and Barnstaple (Devon, medical cleanroom facility) — totalling 13,300m2 of floor space, providing supply chain redundancy.

The business model is B2B contract manufacturing sold directly to enterprise and mid-market customers, primarily in five vertical sectors: medical (ISO 13485 accredited), life-critical, electronics, buildings & interiors, and construction & exteriors. Revenue is project-based and tied to part complexity, production volume, tooling, and material specifications, with additional recurring revenue streams embedded through JIT, Kanban, and consignment stock supply arrangements that lock customers into long-term logistics integration. Documented outcomes include a 60% cost reduction for an ophthalmic medical device programme and a 66% cost reduction for a sterilising container DIN tray, demonstrating design-to-cost capability for regulated customers.

The company holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, won the 2022 Plastics Industry Awards, and carries an EcoVadis sustainability scorecard (dated 2025-08-26). Tex Plastics is part of the Tex Group, which spans heavy engineering and technical products for the UK Ministry of Defence, providing parent-level stability and cross-vertical exposure. No external funding, M&A activity, or disclosed revenue figures were identified in the source data.

Name

Tex Plastics

Legal name

Tex Plastics Limited

Website

https://tex-plastics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tex Plastics is a UK-based precision plastic injection moulding contract manufacturer serving medical, life-critical, electronics, buildings, and construction customers from two ISO-certified UK sites with Class 7 cleanroom capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Injection Moulding Services

NAICS

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

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

Keywords

• Plastic injection moulding
• Contract manufacturing services
• Precision plastic components
• Medical device moulding
• Cleanroom moulding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnstaple

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Tex Plastics generates revenue through contract manufacturing of precision plastic injection moulded components. Services span from design for manufacture, rapid prototyping, tooling solutions, precision injection moulding, post-mould operations, assembly, and supply chain management including JIT, Kanban, and consignment stock supplies.
2. Tooling Solutions: Design and manufacture of mould tools for injection moulding, including tooling optimisation and redesign services.
3. Value-Add Post-Mould Operations: Additional services including assembly, packing, and finishing operations that add value to moulded components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tex Plastics Limited is a UK plastic injection moulding contract manufacturer that delivers cradle-to-grave services from initial concept design and tooling through to high-volume production, post-mould operations, and tailored assembly/packing. The company operates Class 7 Cleanroom facilities and serves medical, life-critical, electronics, and construction OEM customers from dual UK sites in Derby and Barnstaple.

Product overview

Tex Plastics is a UK-based plastic injection moulding manufacturer providing cradle-to-grave manufacturing solutions. Their core offering is Precision Injection Moulding supported by Design for Manufacture & Test, Rapid Prototyping, and Tooling Solutions services. Additional value is delivered through Post Mould Operations, Assembly & Packing Solutions, and supply chain services (JIT, Kanban, Consignment Stock). They operate across five specialized sectors: Medical (ISO 13485 accredited, including cleanroom moulding), Life Critical, Electronics, Buildings & Interiors, and Construction & Exteriors. With 13,300m2 of production capacity across two geographically independent sites (Derby and Barnstaple), and machine range from 25 tonne to 1300 tonne clamp force, they serve customers from concept through to high-volume production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design for Manufacture & Test
• Rapid Prototyping
• Tooling Solutions
• Precision Injection Moulding
• Cleanroom Injection Moulding
• Value-add Post Mould Operations
• Tailored Assembly & Packing Solutions
• JIT, Kanban & Consignment Stock Supplies
• Quality Control Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% cost reduction achieved for ophthalmic medical device production
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tex GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTex Plastics is part of the Tex Group of Companies, which represents a mix of British manufacturing from heavy engineering to highly technical products for the Ministry of Defence. The group has over 100 years of combined manufacturing heritage across multiple companies including Tex Holdings, BSP-TEX, QK Honeycomb, and GM Eurotex.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mack Molding: Privately-held US contract plastics moulder offering injection moulding, blow moulding, assembly, and value-add services to medical and industrial customers. Comparable in providing cradle-to-grave contract manufacturing including cleanroom assembly.
• Rutland Plastics: UK-based custom plastic injection moulding company serving medical, electronic, and industrial sectors with technical moulding and toolmaking capabilities. Directly comparable as a UK precision moulding contract manufacturer with similar multi-sector exposure.
• Plastic Molding Corporation (PMC): US plastics contract manufacturer producing injection moulded components and assemblies for healthcare, industrial, and consumer applications. Comparable tier-one custom moulding model with regulated end-market exposure.
• Tessy Plastics: US-based contract plastic injection moulding manufacturer with strong medical and industrial customer base offering multi-shot moulding, assembly, and tooling services. Comparable scale and end-market overlap, with similar position in regulated mid-volume manufacturing.
• Tech Molded Plastics (TMP): US engineering-grade custom injection moulding specialist with a focus on tight-tolerance components for demanding applications. Comparable as a precision technical moulder pursuing demanding end uses.

Broad incumbents

• Hoerbiger (Precision Plastics): Large diversified industrial group with precision plastics components serving automotive, medical, and industrial sectors. Comparable precision moulding capabilities but with broader portfolio and deeper geographic reach.
• Placon: Established US plastic packaging and thermoforming manufacturer with broader consumer healthcare footprint. Adjacent in plastic manufacturing scale and sector breadth rather than directly competing in precision contract moulding.

Emerging players

• Biomerics: Medical device contract development and manufacturing organisation with strong plastics component capabilities including cleanroom moulding and extrusion for interventional and surgical applications. Comparable medical plastics focus with growing specialised footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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