Trade moulding
Trade moulding requires a different kind of manufacturing partner – one that adapts to your changing needs, protects your intellectual property, and delivers consistent quality whether you need hundreds or millions of parts. At Cranfield Group, we provide flexible contract moulding services that support businesses across every sector, from startups launching their first product to established companies optimising their supply chains.
Our combined resources from Cranfield Solutions and Webb Injection Moulders offer both technical capability and production capacity. We take ownership of your manufacturing requirements, managing everything from tool transfers to quality documentation, allowing you to focus on your core business whilst we handle the complexity of production.
Why Choose Cranfield Group
Proven Excellence in Contract Manufacturing
- Complete Flexibility – From small batch production to high-volume manufacturing, we scale our services to match your business requirements.
- Tool Transfer Expertise – Seamless transfer of existing tools with full refurbishment, optimisation, and ongoing maintenance programmes.
- Confidentiality Assured – Strict NDAs and segregated production areas protecting your designs, tools, and intellectual property.
- Quality Documentation – Comprehensive reporting including first article inspections, batch certificates, and full traceability to support your quality systems.
- Responsive Service – Direct communication with decision-makers who understand urgency and can flex production schedules when needed.
- UK Manufacturing – Local production eliminating import delays, currency risks, and communication barriers whilst supporting shorter lead times.
Our Trade Moulding Services
Our integrated services provide complete manufacturing solutions for trade moulding customers.
Design support for companies without in-house plastics expertise. We optimise components for efficient moulding whilst maintaining your design intent and functional requirements.
Quick-turnaround prototypes for market testing and investor presentations. From appearance models to functional prototypes, we support your product development journey.
Flexible capacity from 55T to 550T machines processing all thermoplastics. Clean tool changes and dedicated production runs ensuring quality consistency for your products.
Contract rubber moulding for seals, gaskets, and technical components. Small to medium volume capability with the same flexibility as our plastics operation.
Value-added services including assembly, printing, and packaging. Transform basic mouldings into finished products ready for your customers.
Complete assembly services transforming components into finished products. From simple sub-assemblies to complex multi-component builds ready for your production line.
New tool procurement and existing tool refurbishment. We manage your tooling assets, providing maintenance, modification, and secure storage services.
From bulk packaging to retail-ready presentation. Flexible delivery options including direct shipping to your customers under your branding.
Looking for a reliable UK moulding partner? Our team can assess your requirements, provide competitive quotations, and develop a manufacturing plan that works for your business.
Common Trade Moulding Applications
Trade moulding encompasses every industry and application imaginable. We support product designers bringing innovative consumer goods to market, providing not just moulding but guidance on materials, design optimisation, and cost reduction. Engineering companies rely on us for technical components when injection moulding isn’t their core competence, benefiting from our expertise in processing challenging materials and maintaining tight tolerances.
We also serve businesses looking to reshore production back to the UK, offering competitive pricing combined with improved communication and reduced logistics complexity. Whether you have existing tools requiring a new home or need complete project support from design through delivery, our trade moulding services adapt to your specific situation. Every project benefits from our commitment to treating your products with the same care as our own.
Meeting Trade Moulding Standards
Your Quality Requirements Become Our Standards
Trade moulding demands adaptability to diverse quality requirements:
Quality Systems
- ISO 9001:2015 baseline certification
- Customer-specific quality procedures
- Bespoke inspection plans
- Flexible documentation systems
Project Management
- Dedicated account management
- Regular progress reporting
- Proactive communication
- Expediting capabilities
Supply Chain Support
- Vendor-managed inventory options
- Blanket order programmes
- Scheduled releases
- Emergency stock availability
Join the businesses who trust Cranfield Group for their contract moulding needs. Visit us to see our capabilities, discuss confidentiality, and discover how we can support your manufacturing requirements.