Sparlonz

What Sparlonz does

Sparlonz Ltd is a privately held UK plastics manufacturer headquartered in Redditch, Worcestershire, operating from Spatz House, Lakeside (company number 06919589). The company runs a vertically integrated production platform spanning CAD/CAM design, olefin sheet extrusion (HDPE, LDPE, PP, and bio-degradable starch), vacuum forming across 15 machines handling sheet sizes up to 2850 x 1550mm with 900mm draw depth, 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining (including three MAKA dual-table units), an in-house tool room for bespoke tooling, and fabrication services (ultrasonic welding, riveting, bonding, heat bending). It is ISO9001:2015 certified and holds the Made In Britain mark on its HayBar line.

The business is sales-led and project-based: customers approach Sparlonz directly via website, phone, or tender with sketches or CAD data, and Sparlonz delivers prototypes from 10 units through production runs in the thousands. Revenue streams include custom vacuum-formed components, plastic sheet extrusion to third parties, CNC machining services, fabrication assemblies, and branded specialty products (Spatz spray suppression for commercial vehicles, HDPE dunnage trays, and HayBar equestrian feeding systems acquired in April 2025). Customer verticals span general manufacturing, industrial packaging, commercial vehicle, and equestrian/animal care, with distribution primarily domestic UK but with international export demonstrated via HayBar (over 50% of production shipped overseas).

The operating model is a small, bootstrapped UK manufacturer (11-50 employees) with no disclosed external funding, no public revenue figures, and management limited to two named individuals (Nic Strong, Project Manager; Martyn Strong, role unspecified). Its core competitive logic rests on integrated scale, 25 years of accumulated thermoforming know-how, and capital intensity in CNC and extrusion assets — characteristics typical of a defensible regional contract manufacturer rather than a venture-scale business.

Name

Sparlonz

Legal name

Sparlonz Ltd

Website

https://sparlonz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sparlonz is a UK-based, vertically integrated plastics manufacturer in Redditch offering vacuum forming, olefin sheet extrusion, CNC machining, tool room, and fabrication services to B2B customers across general manufacturing, industrial packaging, commercial vehicle, and equestrian verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Thermoforming Manufacturing

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

Keywords

• Vacuum forming
• Plastic extrusion
• CNC machining
• Thermoformed components
• Plastic fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Redditch

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Vacuum Formed Components: Manufacturing of custom vacuum formed plastic components for diverse customer requirements, from small prototype runs of 10 mouldings to production runs in the thousands, with quick turnaround and delivery.
2. Plastic Sheet Extrusion: Production and supply of polyolefin plastic sheets (HDPE, LDPE, PP) in various gauges and finishes for both internal use and external customer sales, with complete control from colour matching to delivery.
3. CNC Machining Services: Secondary CNC processing services for trimming vacuum formed and moulded parts using 3-axis and 5-axis machines.
4. HayBar Equestrian Products: Manufacturing and sale of HayBar horse feeding systems acquired as a brand, designed for safe floor-level feeding of horses with international distribution.
5. Specialty Products (Spatz, Dunnage Trays): Production of specialized HDPE products including commercial vehicle spray suppression (Spatz) and industrial dunnage trays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sparlonz is a UK-based manufacturer that produces custom vacuum formed plastic components and assemblies and operates polyolefin plastic sheet extrusion. The company runs 15 vacuum forming machines, two extrusion lines producing HDPE, LDPE, PP, and bio-degradable materials, and three MAKA 5-axis CNC machines, supporting customers from prototype runs (from 10 units) through full production volumes. Services span design (CAD/CAM), tooling, vacuum forming, extrusion, CNC trimming, fabrication, and assembly, with acquired-brand products including HayBar equestrian feeding systems and Spatz commercial vehicle spray suppression.

Product overview

Sparlonz is a UK-based manufacturer offering vacuum formed components and assemblies alongside olefin sheet extrusion services. The core portfolio consists of six integrated manufacturing services: Vacuum Forming (with 15 machines handling sheet sizes up to 2850 x 1550mm), Olefin Sheet Extrusion (producing HDPE, LDPE, PP, and bio-degradable materials), CNC Machining (3-axis and 5-axis MAKA machines), CAD/CAM design services, Fabrication (ultrasonic welding, riveting, bonding, heat bending), and Tool Room capabilities. Additional services include Polyurethane Manufacturing, Dunnage Trays (HDPE), and Spatz Spray Suppression products for commercial vehicles. In April 2025, Sparlonz acquired the HayBar brand, a horse feeding system with Made In Britain certification, expanding into the equestrian market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HayBar: Safe, durable floor-level horse feeding system. The brand was acquired by Sparlonz in April 2025 and has achieved Made In Britain status. Over half of HayBar production is exported worldwide.

Products and services

• Vacuum Forming
• Olefin Sheet Extrusion
• CNC Machining
• CAD/CAM Design Services
• Fabrication and Assembly
• Tool Room
• Polyurethane Manufacturing
• Dunnage Trays
• Spatz Spray Suppression
• HayBar Horse Feeding System

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% of HayBar production exported internationally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Redditch United FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne and a half year sponsorship deal with local football club including four prime-positioned stadium boards, hospitality, tickets, and networking event opportunities to enhance local brand visibility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Palram Industries: Global manufacturer of thermoplastic panels, sheets, and finished products. Comparable on the polyolefin extrusion and thermoforming technology stack but operates at significantly larger scale with a broader product portfolio across construction, DIY, and industrial segments.
• Ensinger: German-headquartered manufacturer of engineering plastics including extruded and machined thermoplastic components for industrial and medical markets. Overlaps with Sparlonz on precision plastic machining and extrusion but serves higher-spec applications at global scale.
• Röchling: Global industrial plastics group producing engineered thermoplastic sheets, machined components, and assemblies for automotive, medical, and industrial customers. Comparable on the integrated plastics-processing capability but with a much wider geographic and product footprint.

Direct peers

• Brett Martin: UK-based plastic manufacturer producing extruded plastic sheets, roofing, and fabricated components. Directly comparable to Sparlonz's extrusion and vacuum forming operations serving B2B customers with thermoplastic products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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