# Top 50 Manufacturing companies in the United Kingdom

Tamtam tracks 196 Manufacturing companies headquartered in the United Kingdom. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Unilever, BAT and Reckitt. Their median headcount is 589. Half of them were founded in 1964 or later. The most common headquarters are London (11) and Manchester (3).

The United Kingdom's manufacturing sector is represented by a diverse group of established companies, many of which are large multinational corporations. These firms operate across various sub-sectors, including consumer goods, industrial components, and specialized engineering. Notably, companies like Unilever, founded in 1872, create well-loved brands, while BAT, established in 1902, focuses on reduced-risk smokeless alternatives. Reckitt, with 43,000 employees, specializes in hygiene, wellness, and nourishment products. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners distributes popular drink brands, and DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions.

A significant concentration of headquarters is observed in London, which hosts companies such as BAT, Vedanta Group, DS Smith, Element Materials Technology, pladis Global, and Vesuvius. Beyond the capital, other major cities like Manchester (PZ Cussons, McBride), Bristol (Imperial Brands PLC), and Slough (Reckitt) also feature prominently, indicating a broad geographical spread of manufacturing leadership across the UK.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Unilever](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/unilever) (unilever.com)<br>Global purpose-led business, creating well-loved brands that improve lives worldwide Encourages innovation, fosters growth, and believes in business as a force for good | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Blackfriars | 145,051 | 1872 |
| 2 | [BAT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bat) (bat.com)<br>Global consumer goods company focused on transitioning adult smokers to scientifically substantiated reduced-risk smokeless alternatives across multiple international markets. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 46,311 | 1902 |
| 3 | [Reckitt](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/reckitt) (reckitt.com)<br>Focus on providing high-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment products, aiming for global access and sustainable growth for healthier communities. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Slough | 43,000 |  |
| 4 | [Imperial Brands PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/imperial-brands-plc) (imperialbrandsplc.com)<br>An innovative global FMCG business with inclusive culture, focused on tobacco harm reduction, sustainability, and strong international brands | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Bristol | 29,000 |  |
| 5 | [Coca-Cola Europacific Partners](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coca-cola-europacific-partners) (cocacolaep.com)<br>This multinational company produces, distributes, and sells popular drink brands in Europe, Australia, Indonesia, and the Pacific region | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Uxbridge | 27,236 |  |
| 6 | [Vedanta Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vedanta-group) (vedantalimited.com)<br>A global company in mining and metallurgy sectors, focusing on developing talent, empowering communities, and sustainable development initiatives for stakeholders worldwide | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 15,712 | 1976 |
| 7 | [DS Smith](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ds-smith) (dssmith.com)<br>Innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services using renewable resources to minimize environmental impact while optimizing supply chains for increased profitability. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 13,157 |  |
| 8 | [Element Materials Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/element-materials-technology) (element.com)<br>Global provider of testing, inspection, and certification services ensuring product safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability across advanced industrial supply chains. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 5,829 | 2011 |
| 9 | [PZ Cussons](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pz-cussons) (pzcussons.com)<br>Global household brand company offering extraordinary products, recognition for talent, and endless opportunities for those with a positive attitude and ambition | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Manchester | 4,797 | 1884 |
| 10 | [pladis Global](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pladis-global) (pladisglobal.com)<br>Global snacking company producing sweet and savory biscuits, wafers, cakes, and chocolates with a focus on quality and innovation. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 3,138 | 2016 |
| 11 | [TT Electronics plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tt-electronics-plc) (ttelectronics.com)<br>Engineering and manufacturing electronics for medical, automation, aerospace, and defense sectors to enhance safety, health, and sustainability globally. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Woking | 3,059 | 1812 |
| 12 | [Vesuvius](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vesuvius) (vesuvius.com)<br>Specializing in molten metal flow engineering, this company provides innovative solutions for industries in high-temperature conditions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and safety | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 2,298 | 1916 |
| 13 | [Essentra](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/essentra) (essentraplc.com)<br>A global provider of essential components and solutions for various industries, offering plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded, and metal items | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Kidlington | 2,245 |  |
| 14 | [Rubix](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rubix) (rubix.com)<br>A leading supplier of industrial maintenance and repair products, bringing together expertise from multiple brands to serve over 220,000 customers in Europe | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 1,737 | 1920 |
| 15 | [McBride](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mcbride) (mcbride.co.uk)<br>This company is a top supplier of private label household and professional cleaning products for Europe's largest retailers, promoting teamwork and positive environment | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Manchester | 1,585 | 1927 |
| 16 | [SUNTORY BEVERAGE & FOOD EUROPE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/suntory-beverage-and-food-europe) (suntorybeverageandfood-europe.com)<br>Production and distribution of iconic European beverage brands focused on healthier drinks, sustainability, and positive social impact. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 1,558 |  |
| 17 | [BAXI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baxi-warwick) (baxi.co.uk)<br>The company specializes in providing comprehensive heating and hot water solutions for residential and commercial buildings, with a focus on energy transition to zero carbon | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Warwick | 1,157 |  |
| 18 | [RSE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rse) (ross-eng.com)<br>A trusted clean water technology company in the UK providing innovative products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning industrial water | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Inverness | 1,014 |  |
| 19 | [Welding Alloys Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/welding-alloys-group) (welding-alloys.com)<br>Specialised welding consumables, automated wear protection equipment, wear plates, and engineered wear services for diverse global industries. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Hildersham | 986 |  |
| 20 | [Evergreen Garden Care](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/evergreen-garden-care) (lovethegarden.com)<br>Leading garden care company in Europe and Australasia, creating high quality products to help people easily maintain beautiful green spaces in gardens, balconies, and indoors | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Frimley | 712 | 2017 |
| 21 | [Worcester Bosch](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/worcester-bosch) (worcester-bosch.co.uk)<br>A leading UK manufacturer of high-efficiency boilers, renewable technologies, controls, and accessories with a commitment to quality and reliability since 1962 | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Worcester | 697 | 1962 |
| 22 | [JDR Cable Systems](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jdr-cable-systems) (jdrcables.com)<br>Design, manufacture, and installation of subsea power cables and umbilical systems for offshore wind, wave, tidal, and oil and gas energy sectors. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Littleport | 658 | 1975 |
| 23 | [Brompton Bicycle](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brompton-bicycle) (brompton.com)<br>A certified B Corp specializing in innovative, foldable city bikes with 165 million customizable combinations, handmade in London and sold worldwide | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Greenford | 635 | 1975 |
| 24 | [Forterra PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/forterra-plc) (forterra.co.uk)<br>The company specializes in producing bricks, blocks, precast concrete, paving, and other construction products to support ongoing building projects in Britain | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Northampton | 625 |  |
| 25 | [Kleeneze](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kleeneze) (kleeneze.com)<br>A leading European network marketing company with a 90-year history, offering high-quality products through direct selling and providing independent earning opportunities | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Clayton-le-Moors | 589 | 1923 |
| 26 | [Cedo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cedo) (cedo.com)<br>A market leader in consumer household cleaning products, focusing on innovation, environmentally friendly practices, and recycling post-consumer waste into new products | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Telford | 571 | 1965 |
| 27 | [Butternut Box \| B Corp](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/butternut-box-b-corp) (butternutbox.com)<br>provides fresh, high-quality dog food with a focus on health and sustainability, certified as a B Corp company. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 561 | 2016 |
| 28 | [Britax Child Safety](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/britax-child-safety) (britax.com)<br>Global leader in child mobility providing safe, comfortable, and sustainable car seats and pushchairs to protect children during family travel. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Camberley | 528 | 1938 |
| 29 | [Techtronic Industries EMEA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/techtronic-industries-emea) (ttigroup.com)<br>A global leader in power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, and appliances, driving industry transformation with environmentally friendly cordless technology and innovative products | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Maidenhead | 523 |  |
| 30 | [Jordans Cereals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jordans-cereals) (jordanscereals.co.uk)<br>Crafting wholesome, tasty cereals using natural ingredients, pioneering innovation, and promoting sustainability in breakfast foods globally. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Biggleswade | 501 | 2008 |
| 31 | [JSP Safety](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jsp-safety) (jspsafety.com)<br>A leading European manufacturer of innovative, customizable Personal Protective Equipment for head, face, eye, hearing, and respiratory protection, ensuring quality and safety worldwide | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Minster Lovell | 500 | 1964 |
| 32 | [Mattel EMEA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mattel-emea) (corporate.mattel.com)<br>Creation of innovative toys, games, and entertainment content like film or music to inspire children through play using iconic global brands. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 485 |  |
| 33 | [Kohler Mira Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kohler-mira-ltd) (mirashowers.co.uk)<br>A leading company in showering and water control valves, with a focus on design, innovation, and commitment to people for over 100 years | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Cheltenham | 447 | 1921 |
| 34 | [Westland Horticulture Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/westland-horticulture-ltd) (gardenhealth.com)<br>Leading UK horticultural company offering innovative gardening products, wild bird care brands, and creative solutions to common gardening problems | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Dungannon | 428 | 1990 |
| 35 | [Carclo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carclo) (carclo.co.uk)<br>The company's profile will be updated soon with information about its products, services, and offerings | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Headoffice | 413 | 1924 |
| 36 | [MM Flowers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mm-flowers) (mm-flowers.com)<br>A UK-based company sourcing and supplying flowers globally to retailers, with a focus on transparency, sustainability, innovation, and ethical practices | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Alconbury Weald | 398 | 2007 |
| 37 | [Makita UK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/makita-uk) (makitauk.com)<br>Leading manufacturer of high-performance power tools with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and safety to empower global communities for a better future | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes | 373 | 1915 |
| 38 | [Vax](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vax) (vax.co.uk)<br>A heritage-rich business prioritizing innovation, designing easy-to-use cleaning products for quick and reliable solutions to clean homes seamlessly | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Droitwich | 372 | 1977 |
| 39 | [Gripple UK & Ireland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gripple-uk-and-ireland) (gripple.com)<br>Designing and manufacturing innovative, reliable solutions for construction, agriculture, solar, rail, and civil industries with sustainable, efficient engineering. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Sheffield | 369 | 1989 |
| 40 | [HARIBO UK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/haribo-uk) (haribo.com)<br>A leading UK sweets manufacturer with a rich heritage in sweet-making, offering a wide variety of iconic and innovative treats worldwide | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Pontefract | 366 | 1979 |
| 41 | [PJH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pjh) (pjh.uk)<br>A leading UK distributor of bathrooms, appliances, sinks, and taps with a focus on customer service, product quality, and employee wellbeing | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Bolton | 362 | 1972 |
| 42 | [Mayborn Group Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mayborn-group-limited) (mayborngroup.com)<br>International manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of innovative baby and parent-care essentials, supporting families from birth through toddlerhood with products like feeding and comforting items. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne | 334 |  |
| 43 | [Wacoal Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wacoal-europe) (wacoal-europe.com)<br>Leading provider of high quality, diverse lingerie and bra-sized swimwear in over 30 countries, focusing on individual needs and sustainability | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Desborough | 324 | 1920 |
| 44 | [Ultimate Products](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ultimate-products) (upplc.com)<br>A global company sourcing, developing, and distributing branded household products to major retailers, with a focus on quality and innovation | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Manchester | 323 | 1997 |
| 45 | [Make UK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/make-uk) (linktr.ee)<br>Provides policy influence, sector expertise, skills development, and apprenticeships to support UK manufacturing businesses, driving sustainable industry growth and championing innovation for members. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 London | 314 | 1896 |
| 46 | [CMP Products](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cmp-products) (cmp-products.com)<br>A leading manufacturer of cable glands, cleats, and accessories with expertise in providing safe and innovative solutions for global applications | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Cramlington | 306 | 1957 |
| 47 | [ATOS Racks](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atos-racks) (atos-racks.com)<br>French manufacturer specializing in 19-inch electronic enclosures including cabinets, racks, and fine sheet metal equipment for telecom, transport, electronics, and IT sectors. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Glos | 306 | 1961 |
| 48 | [DCS Group (UK) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dcs-group-uk-ltd) (dcsgroup.com)<br>Official distributor of major household, health, and beauty brands with in-house manufacturing and extensive UK-based production facilities. | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Banbury | 306 | 1994 |
| 49 | [Bristan Group Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bristan-group-ltd) (thebristangroup.com)<br>A leading UK brand offering reliable taps, showers, and high-quality bathroom products with exceptional customer service and guarantees | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Tamworth | 298 |  |
| 50 | [AGA Rangemaster Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aga-rangemaster-ltd) (agarangemaster.com)<br>A leading international premium consumer brands group manufacturing and distributing kitchen appliances under well-known brands with a focus on heritage and innovation | Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Long Eaton | 289 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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