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
BSA Mouldings; RP Technologies; Fern Plastic Products
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Invested over £3m in facility/machinery since 2013 incl. new 3D printer and multiple CNC machines; ~£200k further CNC investment and new 3,600 sq ft toolroom unit (2026); ~50% CO2 reduction over five years; team ~60 (from 4 in 1983); sister toolmaking co. MGS Technical Engineering Ltd launched 2026; ambition toward £15m turnover.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1974; Moved to current Blackburn facility in 2013; Invested over £3m in machinery/technology since 2013; Partial leadership buy-in mid-2024; Judson Smythe appointed MD April 2025; Full MBO 22 Jan 2026 (Garrity, Smythe, Preston acquire from founder Sturgess); £200k+ CNC investment and new 3,600 sq ft toolroom unit at Centurion Business Park (Apr 2026); Sister company MGS Technical Engineering Ltd (toolmaking) launched 2026; AMRC North West energy-monitoring collaboration (2026)
Notable Customers
Bollé Safety