Welcome to J & A Kay
We are a UK leading integrated thermoplastic forming and fabrication company with over 80 years of industry experience.
From concept to completion, we deliver high-precision plastic components for some of the UK’s most demanding sectors, including automotive, retail, medical and industrial.
Watch our video to explore our in-house capabilities and see how we bring engineering-grade plastic solutions to life.
Years of experience
Our Processes & Services
We’re trusted by manufacturers across the UK to deliver precision plastic components, from one-off prototypes to large production runs.
With full in-house capability, we shape, trim, finish and assemble plastic parts that meet the highest standards of performance and qualit.
Find Out MoreVacuum and atmospheric pressure are used to shape heated plastics.
Max’ aperture is 3 x 1.5m
Min’ is just 400 x 350mm.
We generate 3D CAD models to create trim paths for our CNC trimming machines. This includes both 3 axis and 5 axis machines, offering a versatile and highly accurate trimming solution.
Read moreTooling is critical to the success of any project, whether ‘soft tools’ or aluminium. Our early input can make all the difference to the success of any project.
Read moreFrom a time critical point-of-sale challenge, to assembly including aluminium or steelwork and wiring, our team of fabrication specialists can handle it!
Read moreWe have been manufacturing door systems for over 20 years. Our specialist fields are driver protection and emergency exit, particularly for bus and coach.
Read moreWe use powerful software to design and manipulate 3D models. Our laser scanning and reverse engineering capabilities are especially useful for parts with limited documentation.
Read moreFrom precision-formed panels to complete assemblies, we provide specialist plastic fabrication for some of the UK’s most demanding sectors. Talk to us about your next project and discover how we can help you go further, faster.
Learn moreAbout J & A Kay
From humble beginnings to national recognition, J & A Kay has grown into one of the UK’s leading plastic forming and fabrication experts. Our story is built on decades of innovation, industry know-how, and a commitment to precision in every part we produce.
With roots in the early days of UK plastics, we bring over 80 years of industry insight to modern challenges. From traditional methods to state-of-the-art tech, we’ve evolved with purpose.
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From bus doors and dashboards to medical panels and retail displays, our parts are built to perform. If it needs to be formed, finished, and built to last there’s a good chance we’ve made it.
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We’ve served sectors as varied as automotive, healthcare, retail and industrial. That breadth gives us the technical edge and adaptability to deliver high-quality solutions, whatever your application.
Read moreOur Expertise
Our manufacturing expertise spans a wide range of forming, fabrication, and finishing processes combining precision engineering with decades of experience across multiple sectors.
Vacuum Forming, Line Forming & Press Forming
We use vacuum and atmospheric pressure to shape heated thermoplastics with accuracy and repeatability, at a variety of scales.
Free Blow & Stamping
Custom forming techniques let us shape curved and blown panels, ideal for automotive, medical and display applications.
Stamping & Routing
We combine mechanical shaping and high-speed CNC routing to deliver clean, accurate parts for production or prototyping.
Screen Printing
Our in-house screen printing adds durable, high-definition graphics to finished parts ideal for branding, icons and safety labels.
Bonding
Expert bonding techniques allow us to join dissimilar materials securely, supporting strength, finish, and visual design.
Polishing & Assembly
We take parts from concept to completion polishing, assembling, and finishing to client specifications under one roof.
CAD
We use CAD to visualise, prototype and optimise every project with full compatibility across major industry file formats.
Tooling
From soft tools to aluminium moulds, we design and manufacture bespoke tooling to meet precision forming needs.
News
Updates, insights and innovations from across J&A Kay including project highlights, industry developments, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our people, processes and plant.
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May
J & A Kay Ltd is proud to celebrate its 80th anniversary. Marking eight decades of innovation, resilience,...
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Apr
We are proud to share that we are now an official member for the registered Made in Britain...
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Dec
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank our customers, partners and colleagues...
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