Laser Process

What Laser Process does

Laser Process Ltd. is a UK-based, privately held sheet-metal fabricator founded in 1990 (with group heritage dating to 1980), headquartered in Cannock, Staffordshire and operating as a member of the DSM Group. The company delivers CNC laser-cutting services across a 16-machine fleet that includes the latest fibre-laser systems capable of processing mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass and bronze, together with CNC pressbrake forming (11 pressbrakes), MIG/TIG/spot welding, and assembly. It positions itself as a 'one-stop shop' for sheet metal components and assemblies, with finishing operations such as powder coating, plating and galvanising arranged through third parties under a Contract Management offering.

The company pursues a sales-led B2B go-to-market, anchored by its proprietary LaserQuote 24/7 portal — a web application that accepts customer-uploaded DWG/DXF CAD files and returns instant quotes, supports online ordering and re-ordering, and is supplemented by direct phone sales and a website enquiry channel. Revenue is generated per job on a custom quote basis for both one-off prototypes and production quantities, with multi-year supply contracts reported as the billing cadence on larger accounts. There is no published price list; pricing reflects material, geometry, quantity and finishing requirements.

Laser Process serves UK B2B customers across rail, defence, automotive, general fabrications, agricultural equipment, material handling, construction, and food preparation equipment verticals. Vertical-specific credentials — RISQS for rail, BS 1090 for structural fabrication, and ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015 quality and environmental certifications audited by NQA — function as procurement gating mechanisms, particularly for regulated rail and construction tenders. The DSM Group affiliation provides nationwide capacity from Yorkshire to Essex, allowing the entity to fulfil larger or multi-site contracts than its Cannock footprint alone would imply. Marketing and lead generation rely on the online portal, membership in Made in Group, Rail Alliance, GTMA and TransQ, motorsport sponsorship, and community/PPE initiatives built around the COVID-19 ventilator challenge.

Name

Laser Process

Legal name

Laser Process Ltd.

Website

https://laserprocess.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laser Process Ltd. is a UK-based sheet-metal fabricator (Cannock, est. 1990) offering CNC laser cutting, pressbrake forming, welding and assembly to B2B customers in rail, defence, automotive, construction and industrial sectors, operating within the DSM Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

NAICS

Plate Work Manufacturing (332313)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Laser cutting services
• Sheet metal fabrication
• CNC metal cutting
• Metal forming services
• Precision metal components

Headquarters

HQ city

Cannock

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sheet Metal Fabrication Services: One-stop-shop for sheet metal components and assemblies including laser cutting, forming, welding, and finishing. Services are provided on a project/job basis for both one-off custom work and full production quantities. Quote-based pricing through online portal or direct contact.
2. Contract Manufacturing Management: Management of third-party operations on behalf of customers, coordinating additional finishing services such as powder coating, plating, or galvanizing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Laser Process is a UK sheet metal fabrication specialist providing laser cutting, CNC pressbrake forming, welding (MIG, TIG, spot), assembly, and finishing services. Operating from Cannock in the Midlands as a member of the DSM Group, it serves B2B customers in rail, defence, automotive, construction, and other industrial sectors with both one-off custom jobs and full production quantities. Customers can upload CAD files via the proprietary LaserQuote 24/7 portal to receive instant quotes.

Product overview

Laser Process operates as a one-stop-shop for sheet metal components and assemblies, offering an integrated suite of manufacturing services. The core offerings include laser cutting (using CNC systems including fibre technology for materials from mild steel to copper/brass), pressbrake forming, welding (MIG, TIG, spot), and sheet metal fabrication. Additional finishing services (powder coating, plating, galvanizing) are arranged through third parties. The LaserQuote 24/7 online portal enables customers to upload CAD files and receive instant quotes 24/7. Contract management services round out the offering by coordinating external operations for a seamless supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• DSM GroupcoreOthersLaser Process is a member of the DSM Group which provides UK-wide coverage from Yorkshire in the North to Essex in the South East. The group includes facilities in Bristol, Grays, and Pontefract. Group experience dates back to 1980 when laser-cutting subcontractors were considered pioneers.
• UK Ventilator Challenge UK ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaser Process joined the UK Ventilator Challenge UK Consortium as a component manufacturer for ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff worked extended shifts over Easter Bank Holiday 2020 producing urgently required parts for the expected gap in ventilator numbers.
• Made in Group / Made in the MidlandscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLaser Process is an active member of Made in Group (including Made in the Midlands). The company has been recognised with the Manufacturing Hero award and participates in industry campaigns including Made Medical PPE initiative and industry events.
• Rail AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in Rail Alliance trade organisation providing connections and credibility in the rail sector.
• GTMA (Gauge and Toolmakers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member of GTMA providing industry association benefits and network connections.
• TransQminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccreditation and membership organisation for quality and standards in manufacturing.
• Made Medical CampaignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaser Process participated in the Made Medical campaign started to protect frontline workers with vital PPE. In collaboration with Made Medical and Laser Process, PPE visors were distributed to over 20 healthcare organisations including care homes, hospices and funeral directors in the Midlands and Yorkshire regions during April and May 2020.
• NQA (National Quality Assurance)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body that conducted successful audits for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic: Major manufacturer of laser cutting and bending machinery with growing sub-contract fabrication services. Comparable through the technology stack that Laser Process relies on, and as an emerging fabrication competitor.
• Aalco Metals: Larger UK metals distributor and processor offering cut-to-size, fabrication, and finishing services. Overlaps Laser Process's customer base and capability set but operates at broader metals-distribution scale.
• Amada: Leading supplier of laser cutting, punching, and bending machinery with UK fabrication footprint. Relevant both as the supplier of competing technology and as a broader fabrication-services incumbent.
• TRUMPF: Global leader in laser cutting machine tools, including fibre-laser systems that compete with and supply Laser Process's equipment base. Relevant as both an equipment incumbent and a potential in-house fabrication competitor.

Emerging players

• FabWorks: Digital-first online laser cutting and fabrication service with instant-quote portal. Closely comparable GTM model to LaserQuote 24/7, representing the emerging digital-procurement competitive threat.

Direct peers

• MTL Advanced: UK-based metal fabrication and laser cutting service bureau serving aerospace, defence, and industrial customers. Comparable in scope (laser cutting + forming + welding + finishing) and certified-customer profile.
• AML Sheet Metal: UK sub-contract laser cutting and sheet metal fabricator offering CNC laser cutting, folding, welding and finishing — directly overlapping the core Laser Process service offering to industrial customers.
• WEC Group: One of the largest UK steel fabrication and laser cutting groups, with multiple sites and similar diversified industrial end-markets. Directly comparable scale, capability stack, and UK footprint.
• The Laser Cutting Company: UK-based laser cutting sub-contractor focused on sheet metal cutting services. Closely comparable business model, online quote portal, and B2B industrial customer base.

Regional players

• Barnshaws Metal Bending: UK-based metal bending, forming, and fabrication specialist with strong pressbrake capability. Adjacent service overlap (forming + fabrication) for industrial customers, though with less laser-cutting emphasis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/laserprocess
• Facebookfacebook.com/176556909046776
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laser-process-ltd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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