What Inplas Fabrications does

Inplas Fabrications is a UK-based bespoke acrylic (Perspex) fabricator founded in 1995 and headquartered in Uxbridge. The company operates a private limited structure with 11-50 employees and holds Perspex Approved Fabricator status, the principal material supplier's sanctioned designation. Service offerings span precision acrylic fabrication: CNC machining, laser cutting, thermoforming, UV bonding, and diamond polishing, supported by capital equipment including the MultiCam 2000 Series CNC Laser System (claimed first UK installation) and a CNC routing machine with 11 tool changers. Trevor Smith serves as Managing Director.

The company's commercial model is project-based bespoke manufacturing, with each commission typically engineered to a client's specification rather than produced as a cataloged SKU. Customer segments are diversified across film and television studios (Warner Bros, Marvel, Alcon, BBC, ITV, Channel 4), museums and heritage properties (Ashmolean Museum, Chatsworth House), premium retailers and consumer brands (Selfridges, John Lewis, Samsung), and long-tenured consumer product clients (Quench Home Bars, a 33-year relationship). Pricing is implicitly per-project, anchored by the bespoke specification and material grade rather than unit volume.

In 2023, Inplas was acquired by Acrylicize, a creative acrylic design studio, integrating fabrication capacity into a larger design-and-deliver platform. Specific post-acquisition strategic and financial details are not disclosed. Public revenue, headcount trend, and pipeline data are not available in the input, limiting quantitative growth assessment.

Name

Inplas Fabrications

Legal name

Inplas Fabrications Ltd

Website

https://inplas.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inplas Fabrications is a UK-based bespoke Perspex and acrylic fabricator, established in 1995, serving film studios, museums, retailers, and broadcasters with CNC machining, laser cutting, thermoforming, and diamond polishing. The company was acquired by Acrylicize in 2023 and operates with 11-50 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Acrylic Fabrication

NAICS

Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (32619), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Thermoforming & Contract Manufacturing (IMANAHAI)

Keywords

• Acrylic fabrication services
• Perspex CNC machining
• Custom laser cutting
• Thermoforming acrylic products
• Bespoke display cases

Headquarters

HQ city

Uxbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Perspex/Acrylic Fabrication Services: Custom fabrication services for one-off projects to full scale production. Revenue derived from designing and fabricating bespoke Perspex and acrylic products for diverse industries including retail, film, TV, exhibitions, architecture, and furniture. Projects range from single acrylic panels to complex multi-piece installations.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Total fabrication services including CNC routing, laser cutting/engraving, thermoforming, and assembly. Clients commission specific projects with pricing based on complexity, materials, and turnaround requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Inplas Fabrications designs and fabricates bespoke Perspex and acrylic products for enterprise clients. Services span CNC machining, laser cutting and engraving, thermoforming, UV bonding, diamond polishing, and assembly, delivered as one-off commissions or full-scale production runs for retail, film, television, museums, exhibitions, architecture, and high-end furniture customers.

Product overview

Inplas Fabrications is a service-based acrylic and Perspex fabrication company offering a unified portfolio of design and manufacturing services. The core offering centers on custom fabrication using Perspex and acrylic materials, supported by complementary processes including laser cutting (MultiCam 2000 Series 3000x2000mm, 400 watt), CNC routing (3050mm x 2030mm bed with 11 automatic tool changers), thermoforming, diamond polishing, and UV bonding. Service categories span bespoke/custom projects, furniture, retail displays, TV and film sets, exhibition stands, display cases, and architectural installations. The company holds Perspex Approved Fabricator status and has worked on projects for major brands, film studios, broadcasters, and museums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perspex and Acrylic Fabrication Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced four glass elevators for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory blockbuster film
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PerspexcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Perspex Approved Fabricator - a prestigious accreditation awarded by Perspex in recognition of craftsmanship and customer service. Provides access to Perspex materials, technical support, and marketing co-opportunities including website features.
• AcrylicizecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on bespoke acrylic artworks and installations including Engine's London HQ light wall (3 metres high, 15 metres long with 120 Perspex sections), Nuffield Health shield artwork, and NHS display cases.
• Berry Place ModelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Perspex safe for ITV's This Morning (£250,000 competition) and Uniqlo flagship store installations.
• SigncraftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked together on 3D signage for commercial premises in Glasgow and light wall installation for prestigious London office reception.
• Quench Home BarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership (33 years as client's first and oldest customer) creating bespoke acrylic panels and products for luxury contemporary home bars including Champagne & Crystals design with over 200 Swarovski crystals, and gin trolley with diamond-polished 10mm clear Perspex bottle holders.
• Smith & SinclairminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated stunning acrylic display for edible cocktails at John Lewis Oxford Street - 12mm thick Perspex clear sheets weighing over 350 kilos combined with museum quality invisible fixings.
• Trick of the Eye Creative WorkshopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Selfridges display surround for luxury eyewear brand launch and Akrilikopolis acrylic arch (Acrylic Design Awards 2019 first place winner).
• Arran GregoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated life-sized leopard sculptures for 'HUNT' exhibition at Truman Brewery from laser-cut silver mirror acrylic pieces. Also collaborated on mirror sculptures featured in Aluna George music video.
• ReliquaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned and fabricated acrylic display cases for film memorabilia collection featuring props, costumes and scenery from iconic films.
• Frances RichardsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on art sculpture 'Loss of object and bondage to it; Fig. 2' for Sculpture at Bermondsey Square using 15mm green glacier frost Perspex combined with concrete canvas.
• Yoni AlterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated modular London skyline sculpture with iconic buildings laser cut in coloured Fluoro Perspex that can be rearranged for different compositions.
• Claire KnappminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated KPMG sculpture for UK headquarters reception in Watford with thermoformed Perspex spirals in red, blue and yellow.
• Jo BerryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Blackpool Illuminations featuring Spectrum LED Opal Perspex fluted pylons and illuminated artworks for arts and science project with University of Nottingham.
• Factory Settings LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelped create Daniel Buren's striking installation at The Lisson Gallery with 21 acrylic panels and collaborated on Chatsworth House curved display cases.
• The Halo GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated stunning exhibition stand for Australian hair care company Eleven using fluorescent Perspex cubes, winning Event Production Awards stand of the show.
• Genesis Exhibition DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided laser-engraved panels for Secure Logiq exhibition stand with illuminated blue LED designs.
• b2b exhibitions ltdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOngoing partnership designing Veuve Clicquot champagne bars for events across the UK and Appletiser display stand for brand promotion.
• Event Set Services LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked closely to create GQ Man of the Year ceremony display wall (4000mm x 3000mm) sponsored by Hugo Boss.
• Zenith PromotionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCreated RNLI 'Can You Crack the Safe' challenge display case for boat shows.
• Carousel LightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFabricated Perspex display cases for neon signage with removable mounting panels.
• Art PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated custom display cases and frames for artist Keith Haynes' vinyl record artworks.
• Sher ChristopherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated display cases for paper sculptures by artist Sher Christopher.
• 2BuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned and fabricated over 100 blow-moulded Perspex balloons for Samsung Galaxy 4 mobile phone launch at flagship stores and Selfridges.
• EndemolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated Fluoro Acid Green Perspex house signage and diary room panels for Big Brother.
• Scena ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked closely on Channel 4 News studio set using 20mm Polar Frost Perspex with internal illumination.
• Quench DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated gin trolley with diamond-polished 10mm clear Perspex bottle holders.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sheet Plastics: UK online fabricator of cut-to-size Perspex and acrylic products, including CNC cutting, laser cutting, and polishing. Closely comparable to Inplas on core acrylic fabrication services, though more focused on smaller-order e-commerce.
• Simply Plastics: UK supplier of cut-to-size plastic sheets and fabricated acrylic products including CNC-machined components. Directly overlaps Inplas's acrylic fabrication capability, particularly for industrial and consumer applications.
• The Plastic People: UK-based custom-cut and fabricated plastic sheet supplier offering CNC cutting, polishing, and shaping of Perspex and acrylic. Competes with Inplas on standard and semi-bespoke acrylic fabrication for retail, display, and consumer customers.
• Acrylicize: Acrylic design studio and now parent company of Inplas Fabrications since 2023. Overlaps directly in acrylic art installations, branded environments, and bespoke fabrication for enterprise clients, and increasingly shares customers and project pipelines.
• Quench Home Bars: UK luxury home bar manufacturer and Inplas's longest-standing customer (33-year partnership). Comparable to Inplas as a high-end bespoke acrylic furniture/fabrication specialist serving design-conscious end customers.
• Cut Plastic Sheeting: UK fabricator of cut and shaped acrylic and Perspex components with CNC routing and polishing capability. Competes with Inplas in custom plastic fabrication across retail displays, signage, and architectural elements.
• Plastic Fabrication Services Ltd: UK plastic fabricator offering CNC machining, laser cutting, fabrication, and assembly of acrylic and other engineering plastics. Direct competitor to Inplas in bespoke plastic components and assemblies.

Broad incumbents

• Plaskolite: One of the largest North American manufacturers of acrylic sheet and fabricated acrylic products. Comparable to Inplas in acrylic fabrication capability but operates at much greater scale and broader product portfolio.
• Evonik Industries (Plexiglas): Global chemical company and the manufacturer of Plexiglas (the rival branded acrylic to Perspex). Operates upstream as a material supplier and competitor to Inplas on branded acrylic fabrication capability.
• Brett Martin: UK-based manufacturer of plastic sheets, including acrylic and polycarbonate, with fabrication capabilities. Larger, broader portfolio player than Inplas with overlapping plastic sheet and fabricated product offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inplasfabltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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