MGS Technical Plastics
Provides additive manufacturing (3D printing) services alongside traditional injection moulding for rapid prototyping and low-volume production, reducing prototyping costs and development timelines for technical OEMs.
- CEO / Founder
- Judson Smythe
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- Neil Garrity; Judson Smythe; Mark Preston
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services; CNC Machining; Plastic Injection Moulding; Design and Prototyping; Tooling; Assembly Services
Technological Advantage
Integrated manufacturing approach allows for rapid prototyping via 3D printing to validate designs before committing to costly injection moulding tools, reducing development risk and time-to-market.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers a full-service manufacturing journey from design to production, integrating 3D printing for rapid prototyping to cut lead times and costs, enabling faster iteration and on-demand production for complex plastic components.
How They Differentiate
Unlike pure-play injection moulders, MGS integrates 3D printing services in-house, offering faster prototyping turnaround and lower upfront costs for design validation compared to competitors relying solely on traditional methods.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Technical OEMs and product developers across automotive, hygiene, oil & gas, electronics, and other industrial sectors.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Hygiene; Oil & Gas; Electronics; Chemical; Safety; Household & Leisure; Energy & Technology Innovation
Competitors
BASF, Celanese, Evonik
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Invested over £3 million in facility and machinery since 2013, including new 3D printer and CNC machines; team grew from 4 employees in 1983 to 60+ skilled professionals.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1974; Moved to current Blackburn facility in 2013; Invested over £3 million in machinery and technology since 2013; Leadership transition with Judson Smythe as Managing Director in 2025; Management buy-out (MBO) in mid-2024