What Blastparts does

Blastparts is a UK-based specialist supplier of aftermarket spare parts for shot blasting machines and a related field-engineering service provider, founded in 1987 and operating as a division of Maun Industries Limited since 2009. From its centrally located headquarters in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, the company manufactures and stocks replacement components — blades/vanes, control cages, impellors, wear plates, wheel assemblies, cartridges and dust bags, rubber conveyor belts, and conveyor links, pins, slats, sprockets, and rollers — built from British Standard high-chrome iron (material grade 3E), heat-treated alloys, case-hardened mild steel, EN36 tool steel, and abrasion-resistant rubbers, with compatibility across major UK and European OEMs including Wheelabrator, Pangborn, Spencer Halstead, CM Modena, Georg Fischer/DISA, OMSG, Geitart, Tosca, SES, and St George.

The business monetises through quote-based one-time parts sales priced below OEM equivalents, custom and bespoke parts manufacturing, and three professional-service lines: rapid breakdown recovery, inspection/testing/planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and full equipment refurbishment, the latter three delivered by in-house field engineers dispatched nationwide. It holds ISO 9001 quality management certification from SGS and carries £100,000s of spare parts inventory to support same-day delivery in the UK heartlands and next-day delivery to the rest of the country. Customers are reached via a combination of direct field/telephone sales, a company-owned e-commerce storefront, an SEO-optimised website, and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram).

The company serves four industrial verticals — foundries (primary), shipbuilders, automotive, and general engineering and manufacturing — addressing machine downtime, OEM parts pricing, and the need for rapid technical response. Headcount is 1-10 employees, geographic scope is UK-domestic only, no AI/ML capability is present, and no venture capital or external funding has been raised. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Blastparts

Legal name

Maun Industries Limited

Website

https://blastparts.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blastparts is a UK aftermarket supplier of spare parts and field-engineering services for shot blasting machines, serving foundries, shipbuilders, automotive, and engineering firms with OEM-compatible components and breakdown recovery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Shot Blasting Spare Parts

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet) (IMAIAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ), Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Shot blasting spares
• Aftermarket parts
• Foundry equipment parts
• Abrasive blasting maintenance
• Industrial engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sutton In Ashfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spare Parts Sales: One-time sale of replacement spare parts for shot blasting equipment including blades/vanes, control cages, impellors, wear plates, cartridges, dust bags, wheel assemblies, rubber conveyor belts, links, pins, slats, sprockets, and rollers. Parts sold at competitive prices compared to OEM equivalents with quality maintained.
2. Engineering Services: Breakdown recovery, inspection/testing/servicing, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and equipment refurbishment services delivered by skilled field engineers.
3. Custom Parts Manufacturing: Custom-designed and manufactured parts to meet specific customer requirements, solving unique shotblasting problems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blastparts manufactures and supplies aftermarket spare parts for shot blasting machines, including blades/vanes, control cages, impellors, wear plates, cartridges, dust bags, wheel assemblies, rubber conveyor belts, links, pins, slats, sprockets and rollers. The company also delivers engineering services comprising breakdown recovery, inspection/testing, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and equipment refurbishment, plus custom-designed parts for specialised requirements.

Product overview

Blastparts is a specialist supplier of shot blasting machine spare parts and equipment services, operating as a single unified offering with an extensive range of OEM-compatible spare parts complemented by engineering services. The product portfolio centres on high-quality replacement components (blades/vanes, control cages, impellors, cartridges, dust bags, wear plates, wheel assemblies, links, pins, slats, sprockets, rollers, and rubber conveyor belts) that serve as direct alternatives to original manufacturer parts. The offering is supported by three complementary service modules: breakdown recovery (rapid fault diagnosis and engineer dispatch), inspection/testing/PPM (preventative maintenance with detailed reporting), and equipment refurbishment. Custom parts manufacturing is available for unique requirements. The company stocks parts compatible with major European shotblast machine brands including Wheelabrator, Pangborn, Spencer Halstead, SES, CM Modena, St George, Georg Fischer, OMSG, Geitart, and Tosca.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blades / Vanes, Control Cages & Impellors Shot blast machine components manufactured from British Standard high-chrome iron (material grade 3E), specially heat-treated for superior abrasive resistance. Designed as aftermarket replacements for most UK and European shot blast machines.
• Cartridges & Dust Bags Dust extraction components available in various specifications and materials to fit most dust collector units using cartridge or bag-type filters, critical for safe removal of metallic particles during shot blasting.
• Links, Pins, Slats, Sprockets & Rollers Conveyor components for metal-belted tumblast machines manufactured from hardened steels for strength and superior wear resistance.
• Rubber Conveyor Belts Custom-manufactured rubber conveyor belts for shotblasting machines using highest quality, hardest-wearing rubber materials for durability and longevity.
• Wear Plates Wheel housing liner plates and cabinet wear plates manufactured in heat-treated high-chrome alloys for abrasion resistance. Available for various machine models or made to specific customer requirements.
• Wheel Assemblies Impellor wheels and runners manufactured from mild steel or EN36 tool steel, case-hardened for superior abrasive resistance to extend machine life.
• Custom Parts & Bespoke Solutions Custom-designed and engineered parts manufactured to specific customer requirements, including shot blast rubber, polyurethane sheeting and mouldings, and elevator components.
• Breakdown Recovery Service Rapid problem diagnosis and dispatch of skilled engineers to resolve mechanical or electrical breakdowns of shot blast equipment, supported by extensive spare parts inventory for same-day or next-day service.
• Inspection, Testing & Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Regular machine inspections and testing services with detailed status reports and recommendations to keep shot blast equipment running optimally and avoid unplanned downtime.
• Shot Blast Equipment Refurbishment Comprehensive machine refurbishment services including inspection, detailed reporting, and coordinated repair work to minimise production impact and restore equipment efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day or next-day breakdown recovery service with skilled engineer dispatch
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Maun Industries LimitedcoreOthers · 1 January 2009In 2009, Blastparts became part of Maun Industries Limited, adding to the strength of both companies. The acquisition allowed Blastparts to move to their centrally located head office in Nottinghamshire, enabling easy supply to the entire UK shotblasting industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Guyson International: Guyson is a UK-based manufacturer of surface finishing equipment including blast cabinets, tumble belt, and conveyor shot blast systems. As another UK-headquartered equipment maker in the same finishing category, Guyson is a comparable regional player, though it focuses on the OEM side rather than aftermarket parts.
• Hodge Clemco: Hodge Clemco is a UK-based supplier of shot blasting and airblast equipment, abrasive media, and related consumables. It serves the same UK industrial customers as Blastparts, primarily through equipment sales and consumables rather than aftermarket spare parts, making it a comparable regional supplier in an adjacent offering.
• Empire Abrasive Equipment: Empire Abrasive Equipment is a US manufacturer of shot blasting and airblast equipment serving North American industrial customers. It is comparable as another equipment OEM in the same category, but focused on the US market rather than competing directly with Blastparts in the UK.

Emerging players

• Vulcan Engineers: Vulcan Engineers designs and manufactures shot blasting and surface preparation equipment, including some legacy brands still operating in UK industrial sites. It is comparable as another equipment manufacturer in the same shot blasting category, with a smaller and more niche profile than the major global OEMs.
• Surface Preparation Ltd: Surface Preparation Ltd is a smaller UK-based specialist in surface preparation and abrasive blasting equipment services. It overlaps with Blastparts in targeting UK industrial customers requiring shot blasting solutions, though operating primarily as a service and equipment supplier rather than a dedicated aftermarket parts specialist.

Direct peers

• Norican Group (Wheelabrator): Norican is the parent group of Wheelabrator, the largest global OEM of shot blasting and airblast equipment. As the dominant OEM whose installed base Blastparts services, Norican is the most directly comparable player in the same product category, though operating at vastly larger scale and on the OEM rather than aftermarket side.
• Pangborn Group: Pangborn is a major European and US OEM of shot blast and airblast equipment. Blastparts explicitly stocks compatible spare parts for Pangborn machines, making Pangborn a directly comparable peer in the same equipment category, albeit from the OEM side of the value chain.
• BlastOne International: BlastOne is a global supplier of shot blasting equipment, abrasive media, and related consumables with operations across the US, Australia, and Europe. It overlaps directly with Blastparts in supplying consumables and parts to shot blasting operators, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Rösler Group: Rösler is a leading German manufacturer of surface finishing equipment including shot blasting and vibratory finishing systems. It is a broader incumbent in the same industrial surface preparation category, competing as an OEM rather than as an aftermarket parts specialist like Blastparts.

Others

• Winoa (Wheelabrator Group brand): Winoa is a leading global manufacturer of steel shot and steel grit abrasive media consumed by shot blasting equipment. While not a direct competitor to Blastparts, it operates in the same shot blasting value chain as the dominant consumable media supplier and is therefore an adjacent ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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