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UK manufacturing and industrial: companies to watch

49 UK companies in order of what public sources say they did between 1 Aug 2026 and 29 Oct 2026: funding, hires, launches, jobs, filings and mentions. Open any company to see the evidence and where it came from.

Updated 2 November 2026, and every month. Get this list's monthly update by email. How the lists work, including what counts and what doesn't. Each company's score is out of 100.

Top 10 1 to 10

  1. 1
    Open Cosmosopen-cosmos.comScore 55

    Open Cosmos builds satellites and space infrastructure, turns Earth observation data into analysed insights, and provides satellite connectivity. It sells to governments and industry.

    • 9 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, about 14 per 100 staff (15 in all)
    • Funding reported; largest sum named £278m, with the share issue filed at Companies House
    • New office: British Satellite Firm Open Cosmos Sets Up in Porto and R...
    • Staff rose from 58 to 65 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
    • Director appointed: Ashish Puri

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need procurement and ERP software, supplier management and supply chain tools to support satellite production after its large funding round, as suggested by the new procurement role.strongOperations and supply chainThe company reported a very large funding round in September and is hiring a procurement specialist to handle purchase orders, supplier delivery tracking and lead-time reporting. The role suggests that supply chain work is growing and may need better systems and data.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: ERP and purchasing software, supplier performance and spend analytics tools, inventory and logistics planning software, space-grade component sourcing servicesBased on: Funding reported; largest sum named £278m, with the share issue filed at Companies House, 14 Sep 2026; role posted: Procurement Specialist (Entry level), 28 Oct 2026; advert for Procurement Specialist (Entry level), posted 28 Oct 2026
    2. May need mission and project management tools and systems engineering (MBSE) software to coordinate a growing number of satellite programmes, as suggested by the many mission manager and systems engineer adverts.moderateEngineering and productOpen Cosmos is advertising mission manager roles in the UK, Portugal, Spain and Greece, plus systems engineers. The adverts name MS Project, Jira and model-based systems engineering, which suggests demand for delivery tracking and engineering tools across several sites.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Programme and project management software, MBSE and requirements tools, simulation and verification tools, test and integration equipmentBased on: role posted: Mission Manager (Portugal), 14 Oct 2026; role posted: Mission Manager (Greece), 14 Oct 2026; role posted: Senior Mission Manager (Coimbra or Porto), 14 Sep 2026; role posted: Senior Mission Manager (Barcelona, Spain), 14 Sep 2026; advert for Mission Manager (Portugal), posted 14 Oct 2026; advert for Senior Mission Manager (Coimbra or Porto), posted 14 Sep 2026; advert for Systems Engineer, posted 17 Sep 2026
    3. May need IT support tooling and managed services for its growing offices, as suggested by the first-line IT support role in Barcelona and the new Porto set-up.tentativeIT and infrastructureThe company is hiring IT support in Barcelona and has opened in Porto, while staff numbers are rising. This suggests more devices, accounts and sites to manage across several countries.Who would buy it: Head of ITWhat could help: Device management, helpdesk and identity software, managed IT services for multi-country officesBased on: role posted: 1st Line IT Support Engineer, 28 Oct 2026; British Satellite Firm Open Cosmos Sets Up in Porto and R..., 12 Aug 2026; Staff rose from 58 to 65 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts, 31 Dec 2025
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  2. 2
    Greenjetsgreenjets.comScore 37

    Greenjets designs and builds ducted-fan propulsion systems for drones and other aircraft, and also develops autonomous systems for aviation and defence customers. It is based in Milton Keynes and has a workshop in Munich.

    • 8 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, about 24 per 100 staff (9 in all)
    • Staff rose from 22 to 34 in the year to Nov 2025, in its Companies House accounts
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need quality management and supplier quality software, plus audit and certification support, as it builds ISO 9001 and AS9100 controls and supplier approval processes (the senior supplier quality hire suggests this).moderateOperations and supply chainThe supplier quality advert describes building a quality framework and supplier audit, corrective action and part approval processes as the business grows. Separate roles for production planning and logistics suggest it is also setting up manufacturing and supply operations.Who would buy it: Head of Quality or Operations DirectorWhat could help: Quality management system software, supplier management and corrective action tracking tools, AS9100 certification and audit services, incoming inspection equipmentBased on: role posted: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, 14 Sep 2026; advert for Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, posted 14 Sep 2026; role posted: Production Planning Lead, 12 Aug 2026; role posted: Logistics Coordinator, 24 Sep 2026; role posted: Logistics Operative, 24 Sep 2026
    2. May need requirements management, systems engineering and simulation tools, as the new systems engineering team is setting up its tools and processes and a structural analyst is being hired.moderateEngineering and productThe adverts describe a new systems engineering team building requirements traceability, verification and test evidence practices. A structural analysis role covering finite element, vibration and fatigue work suggests simulation capacity is growing too.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer or Head of EngineeringWhat could help: Requirements and traceability software, model-based systems engineering tools, FEA and simulation licences, test data management, flight test instrumentationBased on: advert for Principal Systems Architect & Technical Lead, posted 19 Oct 2026; advert for Systems Compliance and Verification Engineers - All Levels, posted 5 Oct 2026; advert for Structural Analysis Engineer, posted 22 Oct 2026; role posted: Principal Systems Architect & Technical Lead, 19 Oct 2026; role posted: Systems Compliance and Verification Engineers, 5 Oct 2026; role posted: Structural Analysis Engineer, 22 Oct 2026
    3. May need production planning and materials tracking software, plus shipping and dangerous goods handling services, as the production plan and logistics team are put in place.tentativeOperations and supply chainThe planning lead advert covers turning conflicting demand into one schedule, tracking material availability and lead times. Logistics roles and a technician preparing lithium battery shipments for field campaigns point to a growing physical flow of goods.Who would buy it: Head of Operations or Production DirectorWhat could help: Production planning and scheduling software, inventory and materials tools, freight and dangerous goods shipping services, workshop tooling and storageBased on: advert for Production Planning Lead, posted 12 Aug 2026; role posted: Production Planning Lead, 12 Aug 2026; role posted: Logistics Coordinator, 24 Sep 2026; role posted: Logistics Operative, 24 Sep 2026; advert for UAV Technician, posted 22 Oct 2026
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  3. 3
    Alloyedalloyed.comScore 32

    Alloyed is a venture-funded UK company of about 300 people that sells software and engineering services for designing, processing and making metal components, mainly by 3D printing, for aerospace, defence, energy and industrial customers. It also makes complete microturbine engine systems through its Argive division.

    • 11 roles posted since 1 Aug
    • Named in 4 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need production planning, ERP/MRP and inventory software, and supplier management tools, as the new Material Planner advert covers new product introduction and serial production.moderateOperations and supply chainThe advert describes a planner who keeps ERP/MRP data accurate, manages shortages, excess stock and supplier lead times, and reports on inventory. That suggests production is scaling and material flow is being formalised.Who would buy it: Head of OperationsWhat could help: ERP and MRP modules, demand and supply planning software, inventory analytics, supplier performance and procurement toolsBased on: advert for Material Planner, posted 22 Oct 2026; role posted: Material Planner, 22 Oct 2026; 11 roles posted since 1 Aug, 23 Oct 2026
    2. May need quality management, inspection and metrology equipment and software, as it is hiring a quality engineer, quality technician and metrology operator while working to ISO 9001.strongEngineering and productThree quality and inspection roles posted since August, naming non-conformance handling, digital route cards and measurement tools such as GOM, CMM, XCT and tensile testing, suggest growing inspection volume on the shop floor. Defence work announced in September may add traceability and qualification demands.Who would buy it: Head of QualityWhat could help: Electronic quality management and non-conformance software, metrology and inspection hardware, calibration and testing services, certification and audit supportBased on: advert for Quality Engineer, posted 23 Oct 2026; advert for Quality Technician, posted 27 Aug 2026; advert for Metrology Operator, posted 3 Aug 2026; role posted: Quality Engineer, 23 Oct 2026; role posted: Quality Technician, 27 Aug 2026; role posted: Metrology Operator, 3 Aug 2026; Insider Media: Start-up partners with MOD on digitally manufactured turbojet engines, 17 Sep 2026
    3. May need maintenance management software, equipment servicing and automation spares, as a maintenance engineer is being hired for its Yarnton facility.tentativeProperty, offices and facilitiesThe advert covers planned preventative maintenance, PLC-controlled equipment and equipment relocation and installation, which suggests a growing estate of manufacturing and lab machines to look after.Who would buy it: Head of OperationsWhat could help: Computerised maintenance management systems, equipment service contracts, PLC and electrical spares, condition-monitoring toolsBased on: advert for Maintenance Engineer, posted 10 Sep 2026; role posted: Maintenance Engineer, 10 Sep 2026
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    • Hiring11 roles posted since 1 AugReport a problemIts jobs page, read 23 Oct 2026
    • MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemInsider Media, 17 Sep 2026: Start-up partners with MOD on digitally manufactured turbojet engines
    • AI assistantsNamed in 4 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK advanced manufacturing and engineering companies are scaling fastest?": 3 of 6
      "Which UK machinery, metal fabrication and industrial equipment makers are growing fastest?": 1 of 6

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  4. 4
    Cambridge Aerospacecambridgeaerospace.comScore 29
    • $300m equity round (Series C), with the share issue filed at Companies House
    • Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
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  5. 5
    Quantum Motionquantummotion.techScore 28

    Quantum Motion is a London-based company building quantum computers on silicon chips made with standard semiconductor manufacturing. It has closed a $160M Series C and has teams in the UK, Australia, Spain and the US.

    • 10 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (11 in all)
    • CPO appointment reported

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need chip design software, simulation tools and test equipment for cryogenic chip design, after the Series C and a run of senior IC design and characterisation hires.moderateEngineering and productThe company is hiring senior digital IC, PDK development and electrical characterisation engineers, and one advert refers to a European chip pilot line project. This suggests a growing chip design and test workload that may need tooling and fabrication-related services.Who would buy it: Head of IC DesignWhat could help: Electronic design automation tools, mixed-signal simulation software, cryogenic test and measurement equipment, and chip fabrication or packaging servicesBased on: its own homepage; role posted: Senior Digital IC Design Engineer, 6 Oct 2026; role posted: Senior IC PDK Development Engineer, 30 Sep 2026; role posted: Senior Electrical Characterisation Engineer, 10 Sep 2026; advert for Senior Quantum Engineer - Quantum-Classical Circuits, posted 23 Oct 2026; advert for Senior Digital IC Design Engineer, posted 6 Oct 2026
    2. May need project and delivery management software and field service tooling, as it sets up a systems delivery function for installing quantum systems at customer sites.moderateOperations and supply chainThe Director of Systems Delivery advert describes building delivery playbooks, acceptance testing and post-installation support from scratch. A separate advert for an R&D project manager points to multiple externally funded projects to coordinate.Who would buy it: Director of Systems DeliveryWhat could help: Project and programme management software, field service and asset tracking systems, installation logistics and site preparation servicesBased on: role posted: Director of Systems Delivery, 5 Aug 2026; advert for Director of Systems Delivery, posted 5 Aug 2026; role posted: R&D Project Manager - Analog/RF IC Design, 30 Sep 2026; advert for R&D Project Manager - Analog/RF IC Design, posted 30 Sep 2026
    3. May need PR, events and analyst relations services and content tools, as a newly formed marketing team grows after the Series C and a new Chief Product Officer.moderateMarketing and brandThe advert describes a newly established global marketing team that works with external PR consultants and plans conference presence worldwide. A technical writer is also being hired, which suggests more content and documentation work.Who would buy it: Director of MarketingWhat could help: PR agencies, event and exhibition services, analyst relations programmes, media monitoring and content management toolsBased on: advert for Communications & Events Manager, posted 10 Sep 2026; role posted: Communications & Events Manager, 10 Sep 2026; role posted: Technical Writer, 9 Sep 2026; CPO appointment reported, 11 Sep 2026; its own homepage
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  6. 6
    Noble Foods Ltdnoblefoods.co.ukScore 26

    Noble Foods supplies fresh food brands, including eggs and poultry, to major retailers and consumers. It runs its own rearing farms, mills and packing centres across the UK.

    • 45 roles posted since 1 Aug
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need farm management software and flock data tools, given farm roles that involve recording production and performance data and a wave of farm hiring.tentativeOperations and supply chainThe assistant farm manager advert mentions farm management software and manual logs for reporting and KPIs, and several farm roles were posted in October. The mix of software and manual records suggests room for better farm data capture.Who would buy it: Head of AgricultureWhat could help: Farm management and flock performance software, sensors for house conditions, and mobile record-keeping tools.Based on: advert for Assistant Farm Manager - Rachel Farm, posted 27 Oct 2026; role posted: Assistant Farm Manager, 27 Oct 2026; role posted: Farm Operative, 27 Oct 2026; role posted: Senior Farm Operative, 27 Oct 2026; role posted: Farm Manager, 16 Oct 2026; role posted: Farm Manager, 15 Oct 2026
    2. May need transport planning and fleet scheduling tools, as it advertised a transport planner, a transport coordinator and HGV drivers within a week.tentativeOperations and supply chainSeveral logistics roles posted together suggest the transport operation is growing or being reorganised. That may involve routing and scheduling systems.Who would buy it: Head of LogisticsWhat could help: Transport management and route planning software, driver and fleet management systems, telematics.Based on: role posted: HGV Driver 4 on 4 off day shift., 23 Oct 2026; role posted: Transport Coordinator, 22 Oct 2026; role posted: Transport Planner Bilsthorpe, 22 Oct 2026; role posted: HGV Driver, 16 Oct 2026; 45 roles posted since 1 Aug, 27 Oct 2026
    3. May need HR case management and workforce planning tools, as a fixed-term HR Manager is being hired for the Leicester site amid 45 roles posted since August.tentativeHR, people and payrollThe advert covers employee relations, agency labour, restructuring and ethical audits, and refers to a future Consumer Foods people operating model. High volumes of hiring and a changing model may drive demand for people systems.Who would buy it: HR DirectorWhat could help: HR information systems, employee relations case management, onboarding and agency labour management tools, ethical audit compliance software.Based on: advert for HR Manager - 6 month FTC - Leicester, posted 30 Sep 2026; 45 roles posted since 1 Aug, 27 Oct 2026; role posted: Production Operative, 21 Oct 2026
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    Ocean Infinityoceaninfinity.comScore 26

    Ocean Infinity runs uncrewed and lean-crewed marine robotics, vessels and software to collect subsea data and deliver maritime and defence-related services to commercial and government customers.

    • 29 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, 2 at head-of level or above (31 in all)

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need hybrid cloud, edge and data-transfer infrastructure and CI/CD tooling, as the advert for a head of platform architecture describes a fragmented technology landscape to be standardised.moderateIT and infrastructureThe advert says the new role will set common deployment, infrastructure-as-code and data-movement standards across Data, AI/ML and Robotics teams, and a senior platform engineer is also being hired. This suggests spending on platform tooling and vessel-to-shore connectivity.Who would buy it: Head of Platform ArchitectureWhat could help: Cloud and hybrid infrastructure, CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tooling, observability, vessel-to-shore data transfer and satellite connectivity servicesBased on: advert for Head Of Platform Architecture, posted 7 Oct 2026; role posted: Senior Platform Engineer, 9 Oct 2026; role posted: Head Of Platform Architecture, 7 Oct 2026
    2. May need secure communications and network security products, as the network systems lead advert requires networks to meet customer security requirements and cites defence experience.moderateSecurityThe role designs radio, satellite and mesh links for uncrewed vessels, with encryption, certificate management and hardening, while defence-related posts such as the marine defence chief engineer role sit alongside it. This suggests demand for secure comms components and test tooling.Who would buy it: Network Systems LeadWhat could help: Encrypted satcom and radio equipment, network security and certificate management tools, secure networking hardware, penetration testing servicesBased on: advert for Network Systems Lead, posted 22 Oct 2026; role posted: Network Systems Lead, 22 Oct 2026; role posted: Chief Engineer (Marine Defence Systems), 20 Oct 2026
    3. May need procurement, supplier management and through-life support software, as the company is hiring a category manager and a through life support manager for defence work.tentativeOperations and supply chainThe category manager advert describes sourcing, contracting and supplier performance work, and the support manager advert describes building maintenance, spares and incident-management frameworks from scratch. This suggests tools for spend, supplier and asset-support management.Who would buy it: Procurement Senior ManagerWhat could help: Procurement and supplier relationship management software, maintenance and logistics support systems, asset health monitoring tools, spares management servicesBased on: advert for Category Manager, posted 22 Oct 2026; advert for Through Life Support Manager, posted 1 Oct 2026; role posted: Category Manager, 22 Oct 2026
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    Isembardisembard.comScore 24

    Isembard runs precision manufacturing factories in the UK, Germany and France, and is hiring CAM programmers to turn customer drawings into repeatable machined parts. The evidence does not say who its customers are.

    • Named in 8 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    • New office: Isembard opens major new London factory
    • Named by 2 news or web sources since 1 Aug

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need factory fit-out, machinery installation and site services for its new London factory, given the opening reported in mid-September.strongProperty, offices and facilitiesA newly opened large London factory suggests a site that is still being equipped and brought up to production. That may mean spend on plant, utilities, maintenance and health and safety services.Who would buy it: Head of OperationsWhat could help: Industrial equipment and installation, facilities management, maintenance contracts, factory health and safety and compliance services, energy and utilities managementBased on: Isembard opens major new London factory, 14 Sep 2026; The Manufacturer: Isembard opens major new London factory, 14 Sep 2026; The Telegraph: London gains largest factory since Second World War, 14 Sep 2026
    2. May need CAM software, tooling and machining workflow products, given it is hiring a CAM programmer to own programming and machining standards across its Hamburg and Wissous factories.moderateEngineering and productThe role covers toolpath to prove-out and methods reused across the network, which suggests it wants consistent tooling and programming across sites, including the new London one.Who would buy it: Head of Manufacturing EngineeringWhat could help: CAM and simulation software, cutting tools and tool management, workholding, metrology and inspection equipment, machine monitoring softwareBased on: its own homepage; Isembard opens major new London factory, 14 Sep 2026
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    Orioleoriolenetworks.comScore 21

    Oriole Networks makes PRISM, a photonic networking system that uses light rather than electrical switching to move data in AI data centres. It sells to operators of AI data centres and aims to improve performance and cut energy use.

    • 2 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 4 per 100 staff
    • Staff rose from 18 to 50 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need optical and radio-frequency test and measurement instruments, such as spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes and network analysers, plus automation software for test benches, as it builds out its test software team.moderateEngineering and productTwo adverts for test software engineers name high-performance instruments and the specification, selection and integration of measurement hardware as part of the job. The hiring suggests the team may be adding capacity to test PRISM hardware.Who would buy it: Head of Test EngineeringWhat could help: Optical and electronic test and measurement equipment, instrument control and test automation software, calibration and equipment servicingBased on: advert for Senior Software Test Engineer - Measurement Automation, posted 13 Oct 2026; advert for Software Test Engineer - Measurement Automation, posted 13 Oct 2026; role posted: Software Test Engineer, 13 Oct 2026; role posted: Senior Software Test Engineer, 13 Oct 2026
    2. May need more IT, workspace and infrastructure support, such as managed IT and device provisioning, as headcount rose from 18 to 50 in 2025.tentativeIT and infrastructureStaff numbers grew 178% in a year and further engineering roles are being advertised. A team growing at that rate may outgrow its early IT and systems set-up.Who would buy it: Head of IT or Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Managed IT services, device management, collaboration and security tooling for a growing engineering teamBased on: Staff rose from 18 to 50 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts, 31 Dec 2025; 2 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 4 per 100 staff, 13 Oct 2026
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    TechPointtechpoint.co.ukScore 21

    TechPoint is a UK electronics company offering design support, supply chain services, electronics manufacturing services and frequency control products. It says it has over 40 years of experience and more than 800 long-term customers, and it has a new 65,000 sq ft manufacturing facility.

    • Acquisition reported
    • 3 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 2 per 100 staff

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need production equipment maintenance tools and a maintenance management (CMMS) system, plus spares and contractor services, for its new facility, as the maintenance engineer advert suggests.strongOperations and supply chainThe advert asks for someone to set up and track maintenance schedules in a CMMS, build critical spares lists and manage outside contractors across reflow, pick and place, coating and inspection equipment. This sits alongside a new 65,000 sq ft site and a recent acquisition, so equipment may be moved and installed.Who would buy it: Head of Operations or Site Operations ManagerWhat could help: CMMS software, SMT equipment spares and service contracts, calibration and maintenance contractors, condition monitoring toolsBased on: advert for Maintenance Equipment Engineer, posted 25 Sep 2026; its own homepage; Acquisition reported, 11 Oct 2026
    2. May need procurement and supplier management software, and component sourcing or supplier risk data, to support its supply chain services, as the buyer advert suggests.moderateOperations and supply chainThe buyer role covers quote checks, purchase orders, delivery chasing, supplier qualification and risk assessment for customers' supply chains. A growing supply chain business that has just made an acquisition may look for better tools to handle the volume.Who would buy it: Supply Chain Director or Head of ProcurementWhat could help: Procurement and purchase order software, component sourcing and market intelligence platforms, supplier risk assessment tools, inventory planning softwareBased on: advert for Buyer SCaaS, posted 19 Oct 2026; role posted: Buyer SCaaS, 19 Oct 2026; Acquisition reported, 11 Oct 2026
    3. May need help bringing Esprit Electronics onto shared ERP, CRM and order systems, as the acquisition and the sales administration advert suggest.tentativeIT and infrastructureThe acquisition adds a second business to run, and the sales apprentice advert shows staff handling order entry and customer records in ERP and CRM systems. Joining up these systems may be a priority.Who would buy it: Head of IT or Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: ERP and CRM integration services, data migration tools, IT integration consultancy, managed IT servicesBased on: Acquisition reported, 11 Oct 2026; advert for Apprentice Sales Administrator, posted 28 Oct 2026
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Strong momentum 11 to 30

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    Harwinharwin.comScore 21

    Harwin makes connectors, board-level EMI/RFI shielding and PCB hardware, including high-reliability and vibration-resistant products for sectors such as aerospace, defence and motorsport. It sells to electronics designers and manufacturers worldwide.

    • Acquisition reported
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
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    ETL Systemsetlsystems.comScore 21
    • Acquisition reported
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
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  3. 13
    Onticontic.comScore 20
    • Took control of SIRS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    • Director appointed: Jean-Christophe Gallagher
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    Infinitesimainfinitesima.comScore 20
    • 7 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 9 per 100 staff, 6 marked UK and 1 with no place (1 more listed abroad, not counted)
    • Director appointed: Kenneth Zachary Safar
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  5. 15
    British Steelbritishsteel.co.ukScore 16
    • Director appointed: Alan Charles Lovell
    • Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    • Named by 3 news or web sources since 1 Aug
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    • New directorDirector appointed: Alan Charles LovellReport a problemCompanies House filing, 11 Sep 2026
    • MentionsNamed by 3 news or web sources in the windowReport a problemThe Telegraph, 7 Aug 2026: Taxpayer-owned British Steel owes China £1bn
      Insider Media, 13 Sep 2026: New chair of British Steel appointed - brings a wealth of experience “at a crucial time for the business”
      BBC News, 18 Sep 2026: Government lacks credible British Steel plan, MPs say
    • AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which British manufacturing companies have raised significant investment or made acquisitions in the last few months?": 1 of 6

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    Bluetree Groupbluetreegroup.co.ukScore 16
    • 7 roles posted since 1 Aug
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  7. 17
    AB Dynamics Group (AB Dynamics plc)abdplc.comScore 16
    • Acquisition reported
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  8. 18
    David Wood Bakingdavidwoodfoods.comScore 14
    • Director appointed: Bruce Thomas Korican
    • Named by 3 news or web sources since 1 Aug
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  9. 19
    Cepac Ltdcepac.co.ukScore 12
    • Layoffs reported
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  10. 20
    Macphie UKmacphie.comScore 10
    • 4 roles posted since 1 Aug
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  11. 21
    Piran Technology Grouppirancomposites.comScore 10
    • Staff rose from 43 to 106 in the year to Mar 2026, in its Companies House accounts
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  12. 22
    Jason's Sourdough | Geary's Bakeriesjasonssourdough.co.ukScore 10
    • Staff rose from 546 to 841 in the year to Jan 2026, in its Companies House accounts
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  13. 23
    OpenWorks Engineering Ltdopenworksengineering.comScore 10
    • Staff rose from 26 to 54 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
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    DOVECOTE PARK LTDdovecotepark.co.ukScore 10
    • Named by 3 news or web sources since 1 Aug
    The evidence (1)
    • MentionsNamed by 3 news or web sources in the windowReport a problemFood Manufacture, 3 Aug 2026: ABP has bought a minority stake in Dovecote Park
      The Grocer, 21 Sep 2026: ABP must stay at arms’ length from Dovecote Park, CMA orders | News
      Insider Media, 23 Sep 2026: CMA serves initial enforcement order on ABP Food Group’s acquisition of Yorkshire meat supplier

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  15. 25
    NP Aerospacenpaerospace.comScore 8
    • Named by 2 news or web sources since 1 Aug
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    Blackrow Groupblackrow.co.ukScore 8
    • Director appointed: Martin Lewis Jones
    • Director appointed: Thomas James Willson
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    Had Fab Limitedhadfab.co.ukScore 8
    • Staff rose from 144 to 185 in the year to Mar 2026, in its Companies House accounts
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    GME Services (Global Maritime Engineering Services)gmeservices.orgScore 8
    • Staff rose from 288 to 368 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
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    ePropelledepropelled.comScore 8
    • Named in 6 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    The evidence (1)
    • AI assistantsNamed in 6 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK advanced manufacturing and engineering companies are scaling fastest?": 3 of 6
      "Which UK electronics and electrical equipment manufacturers are expanding?": 3 of 6

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    Filtronicfiltronic.comScore 8
    • Named in 6 of 60 AI-assistant answers
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    • AI assistantsNamed in 6 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK advanced manufacturing and engineering companies are scaling fastest?": 3 of 6
      "Which UK electronics and electrical equipment manufacturers are expanding?": 3 of 6

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    Notplanotpla.comScore 5
    • 2 roles posted since 1 Aug
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  2. 32
    RGE Grouprgegroup.comScore 5
    • New country: RGE Group celebrates opening of new plastic injection molding facility in Schertz, Texas
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    Pentex Ltdpentex-ltd.co.ukScore 5
    • Staff rose from 123 to 136 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
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    Washroom Washroomwashroom.co.ukScore 5
    • Staff rose from 58 to 71 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
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    M-Sport UK Ltdm-sport.co.ukScore 5
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
    The evidence (1)
    • MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemBBC News, 14 Oct 2026: Ford returns to Cumbrian car outfit for World Rally Championship

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    Tekmartekmar.co.ukScore 5
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
    The evidence (1)
    • MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemInsider Media, 29 Sep 2026: Tekmar secures €6m contract extension and new working capital facility - business says it is upbeat despite challenging backdrop

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    Wilson Power Solutionswilsonpowersolutions.co.ukScore 5
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
    The evidence (1)
    • MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemBusiness Live, 2 Sep 2026: Wilson Power Solutions snaps up prime Leeds warehouse in undisclosed deal

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  8. 38
    SubSea Craft Limitedsubseacraft.comScore 5
    • President, USA appointment reported: a senior hire, not C-level
    • Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    The evidence (2)

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  9. 39
    Billington Structures Ltdbillington-structures.co.ukScore 4
    • Director appointed: Olivier Alexander Johannes Aebi
    The evidence (1)

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  10. 40
    Conquip Engineering Groupcqegroup.comScore 4
    • Director appointed: Steven John Mcconnell
    The evidence (1)

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  11. 41
    A.F. Switchgearafswitchgear.co.ukScore 4
    • Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    The evidence (1)
    • AI assistantsNamed in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"What are the fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the Midlands, the North of England, Wales and Scotland?": 3 of 6

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  12. 42
    Labmanlabmanautomation.comScore 4
    • Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    The evidence (1)
    • AI assistantsNamed in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"What are the fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the Midlands, the North of England, Wales and Scotland?": 3 of 6

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  13. 43
    Rowdenrowdentech.comScore 4
    • Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    The evidence (1)
    • AI assistantsNamed in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK advanced manufacturing and engineering companies are scaling fastest?": 3 of 6

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  14. 44
    Texo Grouptexo.co.ukScore 4
    • Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    The evidence (1)
    • AI assistantsNamed in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK advanced manufacturing and engineering companies are scaling fastest?": 2 of 6
      "Which UK machinery, metal fabrication and industrial equipment makers are growing fastest?": 1 of 6

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  15. 45
    WHS Plastics LTDwhs-plastics.comScore 4
    • Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    The evidence (1)
    • AI assistantsNamed in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"What are the fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the Midlands, the North of England, Wales and Scotland?": 3 of 6

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  16. 46
    Winder Powerwinderpower.co.ukScore 4
    • Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    The evidence (1)
    • AI assistantsNamed in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"What are the fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the Midlands, the North of England, Wales and Scotland?": 3 of 6

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  17. 47
    Drumgrange Ltddrumgrange.comScore 3
    • Staff rose from 163 to 172 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
    The evidence (1)

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  18. 48
    Don-Burdonbur.co.ukScore 3
    • Named in 2 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    The evidence (1)
    • AI assistantsNamed in 2 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK aerospace, automotive and transport equipment manufacturers are growing fastest?": 2 of 6

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  19. 49
    Genuitgenuitgroup.comScore 1
    • Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    The evidence (1)
    • AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK manufacturers and industrial companies should I watch in 2026?": 1 of 6

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