Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy Companies in the UK

SIC 25500Manufacturing|102.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
381
Active

381 active UK companies are classified under forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy (SIC code 25500), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section C — Manufacturing — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 102.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. The average company in this sector is 24.5 years old, suggesting established and stable operators. London leads with 6% of companies in this sector. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1890.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

381
Active Companies
C
SIC Section
1890
Oldest Company
102.8%
Growth (2020s)
24.5 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 102.8% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
22%
16%
26%
27%
Pre-1990: 93
1990s: 33
2000s: 67
2010s: 109
2020s: 112

Data Signals

Governance
1,3215 src
Financial
1,2348 src
Risk
4426 src
Compliance
3849 src
Trade
2811 src
ESG
743 src
innovation
302 src
operational
291 src
growth
32 src
quality
22 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Sector Overview

The average active company in this sector is 24.5 years old. Geographic concentration: 6% in LONDON.

24.5 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 26 (39%)Medium: 10 (15%)Large: 31 (46%)

Government Activity

Companies in the forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy sector have been awarded 2 government contracts worth £0.3M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy companies are there in the UK?

There are 381 active companies classified under SIC code 25500 (Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy) in the UK, out of 414 total registered.

What is SIC code 25500?

SIC code 25500 stands for "Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy". It belongs to Section C — Manufacturing of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (23), BIRMINGHAM (19), SHEFFIELD (12).

What is the average age of forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy companies?

The average active forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy company in the UK is 24.5 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1890.

What government data is available for forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy companies?

Our database contains 3,801 data signals across 11 categories for active forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy companies. The largest category is Governance with 1,321 signals from 5 government sources.

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