Design & Development

Design & Development

Our specialised in-house design team uses advanced CAD and CAD/CAM software to transform your concepts into precise technical designs, ensuring optimal vacuum forming and thermoforming performance. We support all standard industry file formats, providing seamless integration for your project.
Tooling & Manufacturing UK

Tooling and Manufacturing

We design and manufacture vacuum forming tools in-house, offering bespoke solutions ranging from cost-effective wood and MDF moulds for short production runs, through to durable aluminium tooling for high-volume production. Our tooling expertise reduces lead times and maximises product quality.
Plastic Vacuum Forming

Plastic Vacuum Forming

We specialise in vacuum forming with a maximum forming size of up to 2 x 1 metres, with a 10mm thickness, accommodating a wide range of product dimensions and applications.Our process allows us to create durable components suitable for various industrial uses, from protective covers to custom enclosures, matched to any Pantone or RAL swatch.
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5 Axis CNC Trimming

Our facility carries five state of the art 5-axis CNC routers that can trim with very low tolerances and are controlled with the very latest offline trimming software, managed by our experienced engineers.
Fabrication & Assembly UK

Assembly

We have extensive experience in bonded plastic fabrications, from simple items to complicated multi-layered assemblies, created with high precision and accuracy.
Plastic Injection Moulding

Injection Moulding

We offer plastic injection moulding services for the manufacture of components in both low and high-volume batches in a wide range of plaxtic material options.

About The Vacform Group

Based in a 25,000+ sq ft facility located in Leeds, just off the M1 and M62,  we offer a comprehensive vacuum forming service with in-house design and tooling facilities, utilising the latest CAD/CAM technology.

First established in 1967, we have over 50 years of expertise and innovation in vacuum-forming plastics. Our process utilises sophisticated PLC, pneumatic and heat controls – enabling higher production speeds and more detailed vacuum-formed applications.

About Us
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Automotive

The Vacform Group is a driving force in the automotive industry, providing precision parts that elevate excellence. As leaders in manufacturing, we specialise in high-quality plastic components that enhance vehicle performance and aesthetics.

From stylish interior panels to durable exterior body parts, our design and vacuum-forming expertise ensure impeccable craftsmanship and durability. Collaborating closely with automotive manufacturers, Vacform Group will tailor solutions to meet your project requirements.

How we help our Automotive customers
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Building & Property

With many years of experience in the construction industry, we continue to lead the way with the manufacture of our robust, precision components. As leaders in manufacturing, we specialize in high-quality plastic parts that are essential for construction projects.

From architectural panels to structural elements and plumbing connectors and parts, our expertise in advanced techniques like vacuum forming ensures durability and reliability.

How we help our Construction customers
Medical Industry

Medical

The Vacform Group leads the way in advancing healthcare through our medical components. We are a top manufacturer specializing in high-quality plastic parts crucial for medical applications.

Lightweight but also sturdy and depending on the raw material used, scratch-resistant; vacuum-formed plastic is ideal for medical devices that see heavy usage such as seating, product casings, walking aids and medical handling trays.

How we help our Medical customers
Recycling

Recycling

Plastic is the core material utilised in the vacuum-forming process.

As such, the Vacform Group must use recycled material wherever possible – ensuring customers are informed of this option when selecting material for respective jobs.

Our commitment to the environment is to send no less than 95% of our factory waste for recycling – with zero going to landfill. This target is of the utmost importance to us as an organisation and will be exceeded whenever possible.

Once each forming is trimmed, we categorise waste by material type and colour, ready for collection from our recycling supplier. At this point, materials are washed in preparation for chipping into granules and blending – the first point of a new material’s supply chain. These granules are then reformed into new plastic sheets, ready for another job and life.

Plastic Vacuum Forming Specialists