SIC code 28290 classifies businesses engaged in manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c.. There are 1,001 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section C (Manufacturing) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 91% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 5 of 1,101 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. With an average age of 20.7 years, companies in this sector tend to be well-established. This maturity reflects high barriers to entry and strong business continuity among surviving firms. Company formation is spread across decades: 18% pre-1990, 11% in the 1990s, 23% in the 2000s, 23% in the 2010s, and 25% since 2020. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER — together account for just 8% of the sector.
SIC code 28290 stands for "Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c." under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section C — Manufacturing. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 1,001 active companies registered under SIC code 28290 in the UK, out of 1,101 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 91%, meaning 9% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c. companies (SIC 28290) are: LONDON (57), BIRMINGHAM (13), MANCHESTER (12), DUNGANNON (12), SHEFFIELD (11). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 25% of currently active SIC 28290 companies were formed since 2020, and 23% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c. services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 28290 have an average age of 20.7 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include ALFA LAVAL LIMITED, A B GRAPHIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, PALL EUROPE LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 28990 (Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.), 28220 (Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment), 28490 (Manufacture of other machine tools), 28250 (Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.