BIRMINGHAM, UK, May 22, 2026 – Clarity Plastics is moving into larger-format injection molding with a new Bole 1500-ton production cell in Birmingham, extending its press capacity beyond 800 tons for heavier components and higher clamp-force applications. The press will be installed at the company’s Highgate Street facility. It will also support production planning across Clarity Plastics’ sister site in Telford.
Clarity Plastics has invested £500,000 in the production cell and has secured an initial contract with a major UK manufacturer that will use a share of the new machine’s capacity. The investment also allows the company to handle large and small moldings through one production route.
“This investment is a real statement of intent and will help us improve lead times, increase capacity, reduce supply chain complexity and, importantly, take on larger, more complex moldings,” commented Matt Harwood, director of Clarity Plastics.
“It also aligns with our ongoing sustainability initiatives, including improving energy efficiency and supporting customers with recycled and more sustainable polymer choices.”
“There are very few firms in the Midlands offering 1500 ton capability. This gives both existing and new customers the confidence we are scaling with purpose and can support their full injection molding requirements – from individual components through to fully finished, assembled and packaged products.”
He continued: “Bringing together the strengths of Barkley Plastics and LVS means we now have more than 100 years of combined experience across our two sites. Our facilities now rival, if not surpasses, anything in the UK and Europe in terms of capability, quality and performance.”
Clarity Plastics has also invested in two vans and a 7.5-ton lorry to increase control over collections, deliveries and inter-site movements. The company has also acquired an additional 15,500-square-foot facility next to its Birmingham site for warehousing and new product introductions.
The company holds certifications including the automotive IATF 16949 quality accreditation. It expects the added manufacturing, logistics and warehousing capacity to support work in the UK and export markets, particularly in Europe.
Matt, who oversees operations, continued: “Our technical capability, combined with investment in advanced manufacturing technology and robotics, has already helped us secure new programs across four diverse sectors in recent months.”
“These include automotive interior components requiring high-quality ‘A-surface’ finishes, front fascia parts for a home appliance manufacturer, larger moldings for building and facilities applications, and components for road and highway infrastructure, including lighting applications and reflective studs.”
He concluded: “These programs are being delivered through our rapid tool transfer process, enabling a fast, low-risk transition to UK production. As more businesses look to strengthen supply chain resilience, we are well positioned to support that shift with a complete, end-to-end manufacturing solution.”
Source: Clarity Plastics
About Clarity Plastics
Clarity Plastics is a Birmingham, United Kingdom-based plastic injection molding manufacturer. The company supplies molded plastic parts, tooling, assemblies, design support and tool transfer services. It serves automotive, agriculture, construction, defense, electrical, household, leisure, medical, rail and retail customers. Its operations cover product development, project management, toolmaking, manufacturing, assembly, quality, distribution and logistics. Clarity Plastics operates two 40,000-square-foot facilities and produces more than 20 million moldings a year. It runs more than 50 molding presses ranging from 15 tons to 800 tons. The company lists IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.