amarin rubber & plastics

What amarin rubber & plastics does

Amarin Rubber & Plastics Ltd. is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer and supplier of industrial rubber and plastic products, founded in April 2003 by Ian Howells and Martin Dibble in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Following Martin Dibble's death in 2008, Ian Howells' son Alex joined the business and assumed the Managing Director role upon Ian's retirement in April 2024. The company manufactures and distributes a comprehensive catalogue — rubber sheeting, plastic sheeting, conveyor belting, roller recovery compounds, sponge rubber, PVC curtains, matting, PTFE (Teflon) materials, and ducting/hoses — alongside bespoke fabrication services including CAD design, Tekcel CNC routing, gasket cutting, plastic fabrication, on-site conveyor belt fitting, and engineering services.

The business operates from purpose-built premises at Unit 6 Rolstone Business Park, Weston-super-Mare (relocated February 2021, doubling floorspace from the prior site), with an in-house workshop equipped for design-to-production fabrication. Its customer base spans more than 20 industries — Manufacturing & Industrial, Packaging, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics, Agriculture & Equestrian, Commercial Laundry, and Leisure — with named enterprise relationships including a UK national laundry chain (since 2004), a UK rotational moulding specialist (14 years), and an internationally renowned zoo. Long customer tenures are supported by technical problem-solving, exclusive material sourcing (e.g., USA-sourced diesel-resistant sponge compounds), and on-site installation services.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales (stock and bespoke rubber/plastic products) plus professional services (custom fabrication, on-site conveyor fitting, roller recovery). The go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-oriented: a dedicated field sales team conducts annual calendar runs visiting 175+ customers over 7-8 weeks and offers free on-site consultations, supplemented by inside sales, website inquiry, and an event-driven marketing approach built around regional sports sponsorships (Premiership rugby, county cricket, ice hockey). Pricing is quote-based with no public price list; the company is entirely bootstrapped with no external funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no parent entity.

Name

amarin rubber & plastics

Legal name

Amarin Rubber & Plastics Ltd.

Website

https://amarinrubber.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amarin Rubber & Plastics is a family-owned UK manufacturer and supplier of industrial rubber and plastic products — including conveyor belting, sheeting, gaskets, and CNC-cut bespoke fabrications — serving 20+ industries from its Weston-super-Mare workshop with field sales, on-site installation, and custom design services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber & Plastic Products

NAICS

All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Matting, Flooring & Safety Rubber Products (IMANALAI), Adhesive, Sealant & Gasket Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAI), Rubber Rollers & Wheels (Industrial/Material Handling) (IMANALAE)

Keywords

• Rubber sheeting supplies
• Plastic fabrication services
• Conveyor belting systems
• Bespoke gasket cutting
• Industrial rubber products

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston-super-mare

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Manufacturing & Supply: Manufacture and supply of rubber and plastic products including rubber sheeting, plastic sheeting, conveyor belting, sponge rubber, PVC curtains, matting, PTFE products, ducting and hoses. Revenue from both standard stock items and bespoke manufactured products.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Bespoke product design, gasket cutting, plastic fabrication, and engineering services. Value-added services that complement product sales with custom solutions.
3. Installation Services: On-site conveyor belt fitting and installation services provided by field service team.
4. Roller Recovery Services: Comprehensive range of rubber compounds for roller recovery, providing restoration services for industrial rollers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amarin Rubber & Plastics manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of rubber and plastic products including rubber sheeting, plastic sheeting, conveyor belting, sponge rubber, PVC curtains, matting, PTFE materials, ducting, hoses, and gaskets. The company operates in-house fabrication equipment (including a Tekcel CNC router and CAD design capabilities) enabling bespoke product design, gasket cutting, plastic fabrication, and engineering services. They also provide on-site conveyor belt fitting and installation across multiple UK industries.

Product overview

Amarin Rubber & Plastics is a manufacturer and supplier of rubber and plastic products operating since 2003. Their product portfolio includes rubber sheeting, plastic sheeting, conveyor belting, roller recovering, sponge rubber, PVC curtains, matting, PTFE (Teflon) materials, and ducting & hoses. The company also provides fabrication services including bespoke product design, CAD, CNC routing (Tekcel Router), conveyor belt fitting, gasket cutting, plastic fabrication, and general engineering services. Their in-house capabilities allow them to offer high quality products from design to production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple record-breaking sales months in 2024-2025, including July 2024, January 2025, April 2025, July 2025, and November 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Somerset Women's County Cricket ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026First ever female sponsored athlete - Niamh Holland, Somerset Women's cricketer for 2026 season.
• Somerset County Cricket ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2025Sponsorship of all-rounder Lewis Goldsworthy. Includes digital board advertising at Cooper Associates County Ground, social media features, and business networking opportunities.
• Yeovil Town Football ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 June 2025Official partnership including matchday sponsorship, player sponsorships (Billy Rowley - Manager, Darren Simpson - Assistant Manager, Ryan Jones, Andrew Oluwabori). 18-month deal with manager Rowley. Match sponsorship vs Southend United March 2025.
• Bath RugbycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2025Sponsorship of high profile player from elite Premiership club that won European Challenge Cup 2025. Partnership includes TV advertising at all home games at The Rec. Bath described as premier rugby club in the country.
• Gloucester RugbycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2025Sponsorship of Jack Mann, number 8 and Scotland international. Includes TV advertising at all Kingsholm games, community appearances, and player visits to local clubs.
• Exeter Chiefs Rugby ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 February 2025Sponsorship of Italian international Ross Vintcent, number 8 for Gallagher Premiership club. Partnership included community visits, Tor Rugby Club youth training sessions, and end of season awards attendance.
• Amarin Community Fund PartnersminorOthers · 16 December 2024Community fund supporting local causes close to team members' hearts. Partners include Children's Scrapstore, Weston Foodbank, local schools, cancer charities, grassroots football clubs (Nantyglo FC, Misterton FC), carnival clubs (Pentathlon Carnival Club).
• Bristol PitbullscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2024Sponsorship of ice hockey goaltender Tommy Nappier. First ever sports sponsorship in company's history. Includes community appearances, social media content, and merchandise. Partnership yielded significant social media growth and new customer acquisition.
• National Chain of UK LaundriesminorOthers · 1 January 2004Long-standing customer since 2004, valued supplier relationship. Multiple UK sites using Amarin for PVC materials and fabrication. Testimonial provided praising quality and customer service.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ContiTech (Continental): Industrial rubber and plastics division of Continental AG, producing conveyor belts, hoses, and engineered rubber products worldwide. Directly comparable product categories (conveyor belting, hose) at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• James Walker & Co Ltd: Established UK sealing and polymer engineering specialist with a much broader product portfolio and global reach. Comparable in sealing/gasket/fabricated rubber offerings but at significantly greater scale and with proprietary compounds.
• Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics: Global manufacturer of engineered polymer products including hoses, seals, and films for industrial applications. Overlaps with Amarin's PTFE, hose, and specialty sheeting lines but serves global OEMs.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UK: Subsidiary of Swedish polymer giant Trelleborg, supplying precision seals, gaskets, and engineered rubber products globally. Comparable in sealing/rubber fabrication but with vastly larger R&D, IP base, and geographic footprint.
• Flexitallic Ltd: Major UK-based global gasket and sealing solutions manufacturer. Overlaps with Amarin's gasket and sealing fabrication but operates at industrial scale with proprietary products and international distribution.

Direct peers

• Premier Seals Manufacturing Ltd: UK gasket and sealing products manufacturer offering standard and custom-cut solutions. Overlaps with Amarin's gasket cutting service and rubber sheeting supply to industrial customers.
• MacLellan Rubber Ltd: UK rubber sheeting, matting, and fabricated rubber products supplier serving industrial and commercial customers. Directly comparable product portfolio (rubber sheeting, matting, fabrication) and similar SME scale.
• Teknikos Ltd: UK-based custom rubber moulding and fabrication specialist serving industrial customers with bespoke components. Closely comparable to Amarin's model of small-batch, customer-specific rubber products across multiple sectors.
• WJ Westwood & Co Ltd: UK supplier of industrial rubber and plastic products including sheeting, hose, and gaskets. Comparable in product mix, customer type (industrial B2B), and small-scale UK distribution model.

Emerging players

• Polymer Engineering Ltd: UK-based niche polymer engineering and rubber fabrication firm serving specialised industrial customers. Comparable in offering custom rubber/fabricated solutions to UK industrial customers but at smaller scale than Amarin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amarinrubber
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmarinRubber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amarin-rubber-plastics-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/amarinrubberplastics

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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