Heyside Group

What Heyside Group does

Heyside Group is a privately held, family-owned injection moulding manufacturer headquartered in Oldham, England, operating from a custom-built 40,000 sq.ft facility housing four PRESMA injection moulding machines and an in-house closed-loop plastic recycling line. Founded in 2006 and led by Managing Director and co-owner Matthew Pryce (30 years of PVC plastics experience), the company converts 300–400 tonnes of UK plastic waste per week (12,731 tonnes annually) into durable infrastructure products including barrier feet, access chambers (5M+ units installed across UK water networks), traffic cones, fence blocks, speed ramps, and barrier accessories, alongside recycled PVC feedstock sold to third-party manufacturers. The technology stack combines closed-loop recycling, in-house tooling and 3D printing for rapid prototyping, and ongoing academic collaborations with the Universities of Salford, Lancaster, Manchester, and UCLan for materials science, robotics, and carbon-footprint research.

The company generates revenue through a quote-based, direct B2B sales model targeting enterprise customers across five primary segments: traffic management, water/utilities, construction and infrastructure, signage and fencing, and international distributors in Europe and the Middle East. In addition to standard product sales, Heyside operates three service-led revenue streams: trade moulding (production runs using customer-owned tooling), end-to-end new product development (NPD) from concept to manufacture, and export solutions for international partners. Recurring revenue is implied through long-tenured customer relationships (e.g., Cusack, 10+ years) and repeat orders, though there is no disclosed subscription or contracted ARR. The company employs 56 staff and generated approximately £8 million in current turnover, with no public price list, e-commerce storefront, or disclosed pricing tiers.

In 2026, Heyside secured a £500,000 loan from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and a £10,000 grant from Oldham Council to fund automation upgrades (new tooling and a robotic arm) targeting a 60% capacity increase and £4.8 million in additional annual revenue over three years. The business holds no patents or trademarks identified in available sources, has no disclosed AI/ML product capabilities, and operates without institutional or private equity backing.

Name

Heyside Group

Legal name

Heyside Group

Website

https://heysidegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Heyside Group is a family-owned UK injection moulding manufacturer that produces traffic management, water utility, and construction products from 100% recycled plastics at its Oldham facility, serving B2B enterprise customers domestically and across Europe and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Injection Moulded Plastic Products

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Machinery Injection Molded Components (Gears, Wear Parts) (IMANAFAF)

Keywords

• Injection moulded products
• Recycled plastic manufacturing
• Traffic management equipment
• Water utility infrastructure
• Trade moulding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Injection Moulded Product Manufacturing: Heyside Group manufactures and sells injection moulded products made from 100% recycled plastics to B2B customers in traffic management, utilities, infrastructure, construction, signage and fencing sectors. Products include barrier feet, access chambers, cones, fence blocks, speed ramps, and cable ramps. Revenue is generated through direct product sales and is one-time transaction based, though ongoing repeat orders from established customers form a recurring revenue base.
2. Trade Moulding Services: Full-scale production using customer-owned tooling for partners seeking reliable manufacturing resources. The company combines technical expertise with responsive support to deliver consistent batches on schedule with full traceability. This is a service-based revenue stream billed per production run or batch.
3. New Product Development (NPD): End-to-end NPD service from concept to manufacture, including design, prototyping, tooling, and full-scale production. Revenue is earned through development fees and subsequent manufacturing contracts as products move into commercial production.
4. Recycled Materials Supply: Heyside Group processes and supplies recycled PVC feedstock to plastic manufacturers requiring fully tested and compliant recycled PVC. Materials include post-industrial and consumer plastic waste blends, supplied to UK businesses and international partners.
5. Export and International Distribution: Supply of injection moulded products to distributors and resellers across Europe and the Middle East. The company manages logistics, compliance, and documentation in-house for international delivery, creating revenue through bulk component supply and bespoke product development to global partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Heyside Group designs and manufactures injection moulded products made from 100% recycled plastics for traffic management, water, infrastructure, construction, signage, and fencing sectors. Operating four PRESMA injection moulding machines at its 40,000 sq.ft Oldham facility, the company processes 300–400 tonnes of UK plastic waste weekly and supplies standard products such as barrier feet, access chambers, traffic cones, fence weights, and speed ramps, alongside trade moulding, new product development, tooling, prototyping, and export services.

Product overview

Heyside Group is an injection moulding manufacturer offering a portfolio of standard products (Barrier Feet, Access Chambers, Traffic Cones, Fence Weights, Speed Ramps, Barrier Accessories) alongside service offerings (Trade Moulding, New Product Development, Tooling & Prototyping, Export Solutions). All products are manufactured from 100% recycled materials at their UK facility. The company operates four PRESMA Injection Moulding machines and provides end-to-end capabilities from concept design through to mass production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barrier Feet Injection moulded barrier feet for stabilising pedestrian and safety barriers in temporary traffic and crowd management applications, manufactured as single robust mouldings from recycled materials for UK highways, events, and construction environments.
• Access Chambers One-piece moulded composite chamber systems for valve, hydrant, and meter applications in the utilities sector; the UK's leading composite chamber system with over 5 million units installed across UK water networks.
• Traffic Cones Traffic cones manufactured from recycled plastic for road safety and traffic management applications, used by local authorities and contractors across the UK.
• Fence Weights (Fence Blocks) Dense, high-performance moulded fence weights for temporary fencing systems in construction and event environments, available in different weights, colours, and panel-fit configurations and used across the UK and internationally.
• Speed Ramps Cable ramps, kerb ramps, car stops, and lorry stops for safe traffic movement in car parks, manufactured from recycled plastic with high visibility colours and anti-slip surfaces.
• Barrier Accessories (Miscellaneous) Durable and environmentally friendly barrier accessories providing solutions for stabilising pedestrian and safety barriers in temporary traffic and crowd management applications.
• PVC Feedstock Materials Recycled PVC feedstock material for plastic manufacturers requiring fully tested and compliant recycled PVC, produced from post-industrial and consumer plastic waste blends for UK businesses and international partners.
• Trade Moulding Service Full-scale injection moulding production using customer-owned tooling for partners seeking a reliable and flexible manufacturing resource, combining technical expertise with responsive support to ensure every batch meets exacting standards, delivered on schedule with full traceability.
• New Product Development (NPD) End-to-end product development service from first sketch to manufactured reality, including design, prototyping, tooling, and full-scale production, leveraging in-house tooling and rapid prototyping for faster time to market.
• Tooling and Prototyping Tool development and prototyping service for creating new moulds, refining designs, and producing short-run proofs of concept, with every detail engineered for performance and production efficiency.
• Export Solutions and Global Partnerships International export service supplying injection moulded products to partners and distributors across Europe and the Middle East, managing logistics, compliance documentation, and delivery from the UK facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recycles 300-400 tonnes of UK plastic waste per week (12,731 tonnes per annum), diverting high-quality plastic from landfill
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• University of SalfordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026A three-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Salford, funded by Innovate UK (£1.2m total across five partnerships), focuses on developing an automated production line to improve operational efficiency and enhance key manufacturing processes. The project is part of Heyside's ongoing automation and digital transformation programme. The collaboration began through GMCA Industrial Strategy Zone projects.
• GM Business Growth HubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe GM Business Growth Hub connected Heyside Group with universities for specialist expertise in automation and materials, facilitated the loan application process with GMCA, and introduced the company to Knowledge Transfer Partnership opportunities. The Hub has been instrumental in the company's access to innovation funding and academic partnerships.
• Lancaster UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeyside Group has an established Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Lancaster University as part of its ongoing modernisation programme. The KTP focuses on embedding digital and innovation expertise within the business, complementing the University of Salford automation project.
• NERICcoreTechnology or IntegrationNERIC partnered with Heyside Group on digital transformation and the adoption of automation technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity. Through NERIC's wider innovation network including Made Smarter and GMCA, Heyside secured funding, recruited a digital intern, and developed KTP projects with universities. NERIC has played an important role in Heyside's automation journey.
• University of Lancashire (UCLan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeyside is working with the University of Lancashire on both a Knowledge Transfer Partnership and a carbon footprint reduction project. These initiatives improve material quality, process efficiency, and recycled polymer innovation while supporting the transition toward a circular economy. Professor Karl S Williams leads the academic collaboration.
• University of ManchestersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with the University of Manchester helps Heyside deepen its understanding of polymer material behaviour and durability through advanced analysis. The partnership supports the company's commitment to ensuring recycled materials meet and exceed industry standards.
• University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch projects with UCLan focus on sourcing and developing optimum material blends and enhancing process efficiency for recycled polymers. The collaboration ensures Heyside's recycled materials exceed industry standards in strength, stability, and reliability.
• PRESMAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPRESMA is the manufacturer of Heyside Group's injection moulding machines. The company operates a suite of four PRESMA Injection Moulding machines at its Oldham site, enabling high-volume, high-quality production across multiple sectors.
• Made SmartersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMade Smarter is a North West England initiative supporting SME manufacturers in adopting digital technologies. Heyside has engaged with Made Smarter's Digital Internship Programme, which places students in manufacturing firms to apply digital technologies including AI, robotics, and automation on factory floors.
• Department for Business & TradesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHeyside Group is listed as a partner of the UK Department for Business & Trade, suggesting export support and international trade facilitation for UK manufacturers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MBA Polymers: Specialist recycler of post-consumer plastics into high-quality recovered polymers — directly comparable on the recycled-feedstock value proposition Heyside sells into the market, with complementary positioning in the supply chain rather than downstream moulding.
• Plastecowood: UK manufacturer of recycled-plastic products (boards, profiles, structural sections) for construction and infrastructure — directly comparable on the recycled-material positioning and UK infrastructure customer base, though focused on profile extrusion rather than injection moulding.

Broad incumbents

• Genuit Group (Polypipe): Larger UK-listed provider of plastic piping, water management, and infrastructure products — directly comparable in water utility and construction end markets but operates at substantially greater scale with a broader product portfolio that includes non-plastic drainage solutions.
• Carclo plc: UK-listed diversified plastics manufacturer with moulding capabilities serving industrial and technical markets — comparable in injection moulding process and B2B customer base but materially larger and more diversified into precision technical components.

Direct peers

• Brett Martin: Northern Ireland-headquartered plastic products manufacturer serving construction, infrastructure, and roofing markets with moulded and extruded components — comparable scale and sector overlap, though broader product portfolio and not exclusively recycled-material focused.
• Coral Products: UK AIM-listed plastic products manufacturer producing moulded and extruded items for infrastructure and industrial markets — directly comparable in scale, product type, and B2B infrastructure customer base, with similar exposure to UK construction cycles.
• Plastech Group: UK plastics manufacturer offering injection moulding, extrusion, and recycled material processing — overlaps with Heyside on moulding capabilities, recycled feedstock, and B2B industrial customer base, though broader in process range.
• Centriforce Products: UK-based manufacturer of recycled-plastic products for cable protection, ground protection, traffic management, and construction — directly comparable to Heyside's product mix and end markets, with overlapping presence in the highways and utilities procurement channels.
• Custom Moulded Plastics: UK-based contract injection moulding and tooling specialist — direct peer for Heyside's trade moulding and NPD service lines, serving similar B2B customers with similar equipment and project economics.
• WHS Plastics: UK injection moulding and fabrication company serving infrastructure, construction, and industrial clients — comparable scale and service offering, including custom moulding and finished product supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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