What does Rugby Plastics do?
Rugby Plastics specializes in thermoplastic injection molding and product development, offering comprehensive project support from cradle to grave. Based in Leicester, this central location allows us to efficiently supply customers across the UK. We have successfully participated in numerous projects where production has been re-shored to the UK. Our management team has a robust background in polymer technology, ensuring excellence in every project we handle.
Injection Moulding Machine
What makes Rugby Plastics great?
We are part of the Thomas Dudley group, which provides us with financial stability and access to advanced testing and design equipment typically unavailable to a company of our size. Our management team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project.
What is your 5 year plan?
Rugby Plastics is set to triple in size over the next six years. This expansion will result from a combination of growth within our existing customer base, new customer acquisitions, and the strategic acquisition of companies that align with the ambitious plans of our management team and our parent company, Thomas Dudley.
What are you looking for from your EMN membership?
We are looking to connect with like-minded professionals within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Through our EMN membership, we aim to engage in meaningful networking opportunities, fostering relationships that can lead to collaborative projects and shared expertise. Additionally, we seek support from the community, tapping into a wealth of collective knowledge and experience to overcome challenges and drive innovation. By participating in EMN events and activities, we hope to stay informed about industry trends, gain new insights, and contribute to the growth and success of the network as a whole.
What information do you want to get out to members?
Rugby Plastics stands out from other plastic injection molding companies. Our management team is highly skilled and technically proficient, supported by state-of-the-art machines and advanced ancillary equipment.
What are you going to offer back to the community?
Rugby Plastics is committed to giving back to the community by leveraging our teams many years of manufacturing experience. We offer mentorship and support to local manufacturing companies, sharing our knowledge and best practices to help them improve their operations and achieve their goals.
Business Development Manager Gill Rice says “I have many years of manufacturing experience in North East England, encompassing valuable knowledge that could benefit other manufacturing companies in the region. While I employ all the standard tools to generate new business for Rugby Plastics, it has become increasingly clear that word of mouth is an incredibly effective method.”
By fostering collaboration and innovation within the local manufacturing sector, we aim to contribute to the region’s economic growth and create a thriving, supportive network of businesses.
