NAYLOR SPECIALIST PLASTICS LIMITED

What NAYLOR SPECIALIST PLASTICS LIMITED does

Naylor Specialist Plastics Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of specialist plastic products, established in 2007 as a subsidiary of the fourth-generation family-owned Naylor Industries Group. The company operates two manufacturing sites — a 28,000 sq ft facility in Wombwell, Barnsley (headquarters) and an additional site in Tipton, West Midlands — running 24 and 11 production lines respectively, equipped with spiral mandrel die heads and modern extruders. Its product portfolio spans bespoke plastic tubes (2mm to 315mm diameter, 1mm to 20mm wall thickness) and bespoke plastic profiles (up to 225mm), plus a broader industrial range covering mining and tunnelling ventilation packages, ventilation/heating/extraction ducting, IP55/IP68 cable glands and accessories, Spiraflex hose technology (elastomer, thermoplastic and metal hoses), Ground Shield polypropylene ground protection panels, and roofline accessories such as eaves and hip support trays. Acquired brands (D&B Injection Moulders, Schauenburg Technical Solutions, Tuffpipes) extend the group into injection-moulded electrical components and complementary pipe systems.

The company sells primarily B2B to construction, mining and tunnelling, electrical contracting, and industrial manufacturing customers, with additional exposure to retail and consumer markets. Go-to-market runs through regional sales managers dedicated to four product categories (Ventilation Ducting, Mining and Tunnelling, Tubes and Profiles, Electrical Glands), an internal sales team handling enquiries, and a UK stockist/dealer network surfaced through a "Find a Stockist" locator on the website. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing, consistent with the bespoke and project-driven nature of the product mix.

Underlying technical capability rests on proprietary extrusion and ducting know-how (Spiraflex technology, spiral mandrel die heads, welded wire reinforced ducting), an in-house secondary operations department for drilling, routing, punching and printing, and a degree-qualified technical team of 18 plus 8–9 dedicated compliance and QA professionals. Products carry BSI ISO 9001, BBA HAPAS highways certification, BBA siphonic rainwater approval (BS EN 1519), and other British/European certifications, supporting a 50–100 year design life on key product lines. The company reports approximately 400 employees across the wider Naylor Industries group's eight UK manufacturing sites; the parent group recorded £69.8m turnover in FY2022 (+35% year-on-year) with £4.1m underlying PBT and £5.7m of capital additions.

Name

NAYLOR SPECIALIST PLASTICS LIMITED

Legal name

Naylor Specialist Plastics Ltd

Website

https://naylorspecialistplastics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Naylor Specialist Plastics Limited is a UK manufacturer of bespoke and standard extruded plastic tubes, profiles, ducting, cable glands and hose products for construction, mining and tunnelling, electrical, and industrial customers, operating as part of the fourth-generation family-owned Naylor Industries Group from Wombwell and Tipton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow-Molded Industrial Containers & Crates (Non-packaging) (IMANAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE), Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells) (IMANAHAC)

Keywords

• Plastic extrusion manufacturing
• Thermoplastic pipe production
• Ventilation ducting systems
• Mining tunnelling equipment
• Cable gland accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Wombwell

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Products Manufacturing: Sale of manufactured plastic pipes, tubes, profiles, ducting and accessories to construction, mining, retail and consumer markets
2. Bespoke/定制 Products: Custom-manufactured plastic tubes and profiles to customer specifications, including prototyping and short production runs
3. Injection Moulding Services: D&B Injection Moulders acquisition adds cable glands and accessories manufacturing capability

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Naylor Specialist Plastics Ltd manufactures extruded and moulded thermoplastic products including bespoke plastic tubes (2mm-315mm diameter), bespoke plastic profiles (up to 225mm), ventilation/heating/extraction ducting, mining and tunnelling ventilation packages, cable glands and accessories, industrial hose technology, ground protection panels, and roofline accessories. Products are sold to construction, mining, tunnelling, electrical contracting, industrial manufacturing, and consumer markets primarily across the UK.

Product overview

Naylor Specialist Plastics is a UK manufacturer of specialist plastic products founded in 2007, operating as part of the Naylor Industries Group with over 130 years of manufacturing heritage. The company operates two manufacturing facilities in Wombwell (Barnsley) and Tipton (West Midlands), producing bespoke plastic tubes (2mm-315mm), bespoke plastic profiles (up to 225mm diameter), and a comprehensive range of industrial products including Mining & Tunnelling equipment (ventilation ducting, ground anchors, fans, silencers), Ventilation/Heating/Extraction Ducting systems, Cable Glands & Accessories for electrical applications, Hose Technology products (elastomer, thermoplastic and metal hoses), Ground Shield ground protection panels, and Roofline Accessories (eaves trays, hip support trays). The product portfolio also includes acquired brands such as D&B Injection Moulders (electrical glands), Schauenburg Technical Solutions, and Tuffpipes. Products serve construction, mining, tunnelling, electrical, automotive, pharmaceutical, food processing, and renewable energy sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ground Shield: Floor protection solution made from 100% Polypropylene, manufactured in partnership with Macleod Shield. Capable of withstanding loads up to 150 tonnes per square metre, used for festivals, temporary car parks, marquee flooring, turf protection, and pedestrian walkways.
• Spiraflex

Products and services

• Bespoke Plastic Tubes Custom-manufactured plastic tubes in sizes from 2mm to 315mm diameter with wall thicknesses from 1mm to 20mm, including geotechnical survey tubes, food contact tubes (FDA approved), and irrigation tubes. Sold to industrial and construction customers requiring bespoke extrusion.
• Bespoke Plastic Profiles Custom extruded flexible and rigid plastic profiles up to 225mm in various materials including PVC, ABS, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyethylene, with options for seals, protection, cable fillers, and covers. Supplied to industrial customers across multiple sectors.
• Mining and Tunnelling Ventilation Systems Complete ventilation packages including plastic and steel ventilation ducting, ground anchors, pipework, fans, silencers, dust filters, and accessories for underground mining and tunnelling projects. Sold to mining operators and tunnelling contractors.
• Ventilation, Heating and Extraction Ducting Welded wire reinforced ducting, ventilation products, heated ducting, and extraction systems for HVAC applications in various materials including flame retardant and anti-static PVC. Supplied to construction and industrial customers.
• Cable Glands and Accessories Electrical cable management products including IP55 and IP68 cable glands, hazardous area cable glands, sealing washers, locknuts, conduit clips, flexible conduit, connection boxes, and enclosure boxes. Sold to electrical contractors and distributors.
• Ground Shield Ground protection panels made from 100% polypropylene with up to 150 tonnes per square metre load capacity, featuring interlocking zip joints for temporary surfaces at festivals, events, car parks, and construction sites. Manufactured by Naylor under strategic partnership with Macleod Shield.
• Hose Technology (Spiraflex) Elastomer, thermoplastic and metal hoses (Spiraflex brand) with corresponding fittings for automotive, steel manufacturing, food and drink processing, pharmaceutical, petrochemical and renewable energy sectors, available in sizes DN2 to DN300. Sold to industrial manufacturers.
• Roofline Accessories Eaves protector felt support trays and hip support trays for pitched roofs, manufactured from UV-stable weather-resistant recycled PVC to prevent underlay sagging and promote roof ventilation. Includes Eaves Protector (1500mm x 250mm) and Hip Support Tray (1200mm length) sub-products. Sold to roofing contractors and builders' merchants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manufacturing capacity increased tenfold over recent years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Macleod ShieldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic manufacturing partnership where Naylor Specialist Plastics manufactures the Ground Shield innovative flooring system developed by Macleod Shield. Ground Shield is a 100% Polypropylene floor protection solution suitable for festivals, events, temporary car parks, and ground protection applications.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Radius Systems: UK manufacturer of plastic pipe systems for utilities, telecoms and infrastructure. Comparable in plastic pipe extrusion for demanding infrastructure and telecom ducting applications.
• Hunter Plastics: UK manufacturer of plastic rainwater and soil drainage products. Directly comparable on PVC pipe, fittings and roofline/roof drainage accessories.
• Marley Plumbing & Drainage: UK PVC plumbing, drainage and roofline products manufacturer. Comparable product mix in PVC pipe, fittings and roofline accessories serving construction and trade customers.
• Genuit Group (Polypipe): UK-listed manufacturer of plastic pipe and drainage systems serving construction, infrastructure and utilities. Closest large-scale direct peer to Naylor's plastic pipe, ducting and drainage business.
• Brett Martin: Northern Ireland-based plastics manufacturer producing drainage, roofing, plumbing and sheet products. Similar mid-sized UK footprint with comparable customer verticals and certification focus.
• Wavin UK: Dutch-owned plastic pipe and fittings manufacturer with strong UK presence in construction, civils and water management; directly comparable on plastic pipe extrusion and certification-led go-to-market.
• ACO Technologies: UK plastic and polymer drainage, surface water management and channel systems manufacturer. Overlaps with Naylor's drainage, civil engineering and infrastructure ducting portfolio.
• Durapipe: UK plastic pipe systems manufacturer for plumbing, HVAC and industrial process applications. Comparable product breadth in plastic piping and fittings for construction and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• ABC Industries: US-headquartered global manufacturer of flexible and rigid mine ventilation ducting. Comparable on the mining & tunnelling ventilation product line that Naylor serves.

Regional players

• Dyka Group: Continental European plastic pipe systems manufacturer. Comparable product range but primarily serves mainland Europe rather than the UK, limiting direct overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naylor-specialist-plastics

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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