What COBA Plastics Moulding does

COBA Plastics Moulding is a UK-headquartered contract manufacturer of plastic injection moulded and extruded components, established in 1966 in Coventry by Tony Cooke and Tom Bateman and now headquartered in Fleckney, Leicestershire. Following a 2024 demerger from COBA International Ltd, the company operates as an independent business serving automotive, electrical, mechanical, houseware, medical, and retail customers across 40 countries with a client base of approximately 140. It produces over 4 million parts per day using 75+ extrusion machines and 50+ injection moulding machines across 8 production sites, with capability spanning tool design, prototyping, and high-volume production.

The company's revenue model is B2B contract manufacturing, producing custom plastic components to customer specifications for what its own materials describe as the world's largest automotive suppliers and OEMs. Geographic footprint spans the UK, Slovakia, Romania, Morocco, South Africa, Bosnia, and Russia, with 9 sales offices supporting customer engagement. Go-to-market is engineering-led, with components designed in alongside customer product development teams and supplied under multi-year programme contracts typical of automotive qualification cycles.

The business is privately held, with the Cooke family continuing to lead the company (Mark Cooke as CEO, supported by COO Jonathan Atkinson and Sales & Marketing Director Steve Richardson). Recent strategic activity includes the 2025 acquisition of Extrudaseal Ltd, addition of in-house TPV elastomer capability as an alternative to EPDM, and the opening of a Tangier, Morocco manufacturing facility in March 2025 to serve European and North African customers.

Name

COBA Plastics Moulding

Legal name

COBA Plastics Group Limited

Website

https://cobaplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

COBA Plastics Moulding is a UK-headquartered contract manufacturer of plastic injection moulded and extruded components serving automotive, electrical, mechanical, houseware, medical, and retail customers across 40 countries, operating 8 production sites and 9 sales offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Transportation Injection Molded Parts (IMANAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ)

Keywords

• Plastic injection moulding
• Thermoplastic extrusion
• Automotive plastic components
• Precision plastic parts
• Custom plastic manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Components Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of extruded and moulded thermoplastic components to automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers. Revenue generated through direct sales of components with pricing based on specifications, volumes, and contractual terms.
2. Custom/Contract Manufacturing: Bespoke component manufacturing services including tool design, injection moulding, extrusion, and finishing services. Revenue from custom manufacturing projects for specific customer requirements.
3. Engineering Services: Precision engineering services including design, tooling, and technical support integrated with component manufacturing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

COBA Plastics Moulding is part of COBA Plastics Group, a privately funded international manufacturer specializing in thermoplastic extrusion and injection moulding. The company produces bespoke plastic components including automotive sealing systems, seating trim, interior and exterior technical components, precision mouldings, hoses and tubes, and custom seals and gaskets. It operates 75+ extrusion and 50+ injection moulding machines across multiple production sites in the UK, Europe and Africa, serving automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers as well as industrial, medical and retail sectors.

Product overview

COBA Plastics Group is a privately funded international manufacturing group operating across UK, Europe, and South Africa. The organization operates a platform-plus-subsidiaries model comprising six distinct manufacturing entities: COBA Automotive (automotive sealing systems, seating components, and interior/exterior parts), COBA Plastics Moulding (injection moulding services including 2K and two-colour moulding), COBA Precision Engineering (precision components and whole machines), Copely Developments (hose and tube specialist), COBA Plastics South Africa (thermoplastic solutions), and Extrudaseal (acquired bespoke seal and gasket manufacturer). The group produces millions of extruded and moulded components daily through 75 extrusion and 50 injection moulding machines across 8 production sites. Core manufacturing capabilities include extrusion, injection moulding, mixing, finishing, tooling, and precision engineering, serving automotive, medical, construction, electrical, and retail sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COBA Automotive: Go-to sealing and component manufacturer for premium automotive OEMs and first-tier suppliers, specialising in thermoplastic extrusion.
• Copely
• COBA Plastics Moulding
• Extrudaseal

Products and services

• Automotive Sealing Systems Bespoke thermoplastic seals and gaskets manufactured for automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers. Includes window gaskets, sealing profiles and weather-sealing components produced via thermoplastic extrusion.
• Automotive Seating Components Plastic seating trim and trim retainers for automotive OEMs, part of one of the largest ranges of automotive trim retainers offered by the company.
• Automotive Interior & Exterior Components Technical automotive interior and exterior plastic components, including window gaskets, accessories and trim, produced to stringent tolerance requirements for OEMs.
• Plastic Injection Mouldings Injection moulded plastic components delivered via 2K injection moulding, two-colour moulding and ultrasonic welding services. Includes tool design and technically demanding moulded parts for automotive, electrical, mechanical and houseware industries.
• Precision Engineering Services Design, tooling and precision engineering services supporting production of high-precision components and whole machines for Automotive, Medical, Aerospace and Agriculture sectors.
• Hoses and Tubes (Copely) Hose and tube manufacturing with over 50 years of industry experience, supplying industrial, retail and consumer markets with high-quality hose and tube products.
• Bespoke Thermoplastic Seals and Gaskets (Extrudaseal) Bespoke thermoplastic extrusions producing seals and gaskets from PVC, PVC Nitrile, TPU and TPV materials, including foamed profile manufacturing. Served through the acquired Extrudaseal Ltd brand in Birmingham, UK.
• TrimExpert Online Customer Portal Digital customer portal for COBA Automotive providing online access to technical product information and product management tools for automotive seating and trim customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million+ parts manufactured daily
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders)minorOthers · 14 November 2025Industry membership association for the UK automotive sector. COBA displays SMMT logo as a trusted industry partner and supporter of UK automotive manufacturing.
• Extrudaseal LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Acquired by COBA Plastics Group in 2025. Birmingham-based manufacturer specialising in thermoplastic extrusion to create bespoke seals and gaskets using PVC, PVC Nitrile, TPU, and TPV. Added 5 new extrusion lines and 2 key account managers (Adam Whitehouse and Paul James). Operates outside automotive sector, manufacturing foamed profiles for new innovation opportunities.
• CEA (Confederation of British Metalformers)minorOthersTrade association representing the UK precision metalforming and toolmaking industry. COBA maintains membership as part of the manufacturing industry community.
• Made in BritainminorOthersCampaign promoting British manufacturing and British-made products. COBA holds Made in Britain certification as a UK manufacturer.
• Made in the MidlandsminorOthersRegional manufacturing advocacy organisation promoting Midlands-based manufacturers. COBA is a featured member as one of the leading manufacturers in the East Midlands.
• Brook Green (Energy Supplier)minorOthersUK energy supplier providing 100% REGO-backed green electricity and carbon-neutral gas, enabling COBA's manufacturing site to report zero market-based Scope 2 emissions.
• Solar PV System ProvidersminorOthersSuppliers of photovoltaic solar systems installed at UK and South African facilities, contributing to renewable energy targets and net zero goals.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mann+Hummel: German-headquartered global filtration and sealing specialist serving automotive and industrial customers with plastic/rubber moulded components. Comparable as a multi-segment plastics/sealing supplier with broad OEM relationships and similar manufacturing footprint.
• REHAU Group: German-headquartered global polymer extrusion specialist producing sealing profiles, edgebands, and pipe systems for automotive, construction and industrial markets. Comparable in thermoplastic extrusion technology and profile-based sealing product line.
• Trelleborg AB: Swedish-engineered polymer specialist producing precision seals, profiles, and anti-vibration components for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable in thermoplastic extrusion, sealing technology, and multi-vertical customer base.
• Senior plc: UK-listed engineered components manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, industrial and medical markets with fluid conveyance and precision engineered products. Comparable as a UK-headquartered multi-vertical engineered plastics/precision components supplier with similar customer verticals.
• Cooper Standard Automotive: US-based global supplier of sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems, with a strong portfolio of TPE/TPV automotive sealing solutions. Closely comparable in product mix (sealing systems, thermoplastic profiles) and customer base (automotive OEMs).
• Nifco Inc. Japanese-headquartered global manufacturer of plastic fasteners, clips, and interior trim components for automotive OEMs. Comparable as a precision injection-moulded plastic components supplier serving the same Tier-1 automotive customer base.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies subsidiary): French global manufacturer of sealing systems, anti-vibration solutions, and fluid transfer for automotive, aerospace and industrial markets. Directly comparable in elastomer and thermoplastic sealing/profile products serving major automotive OEMs.
• Plastic Omnium: French-headquartered global Tier-1 supplier of plastic components and modules for automotive OEMs, including sealing systems, exterior components, and fuel systems. Directly comparable as a multi-segment automotive plastics manufacturer serving similar OEM customers.
• Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. Japanese automotive parts manufacturer specialising in rubber/plastic sealing systems, interior/exterior components, and safety products. Comparable in automotive sealing and TPV/EPDM profile substitution efforts serving global OEMs.

Emerging players

• Uponor Corporation: Finnish-headquartered global supplier of plastic pipe, fittings, and profile-based solutions for buildings, infrastructure and industrial markets. Comparable in thermoplastic extrusion technology and multi-region manufacturing footprint, though more focused on construction than automotive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coba-plastics-moulding

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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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