SIC code 25730 covers manufacture of tools businesses. With 859 active companies, this is a specialised niche within the UK business landscape. 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 87% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 48 of 987 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. With an average age of 20.2 years, companies in this sector tend to be well-established. This maturity reflects high barriers to entry and strong business continuity among surviving firms. The sector is experiencing strong growth, with 36% of active companies formed since 2020 and 20% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate points to continued demand for manufacture of tools services. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, SHEFFIELD, BIRMINGHAM — together account for just 16% of the sector.
SIC code 25730 stands for "Manufacture of tools" 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 859 active companies registered under SIC code 25730 in the UK, out of 987 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 87%, meaning 13% 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 tools companies (SIC 25730) are: LONDON (73), SHEFFIELD (39), BIRMINGHAM (26), COVENTRY (15), GLASGOW (10). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 36% of currently active SIC 25730 companies were formed since 2020, and 20% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for manufacture of tools services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 25730 have an average age of 20.2 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS LIMITED, BURCAS LIMITED, LANCASHIRE SAW COMPANY LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 25990 (Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.), 25110 (Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures), 25620 (Machining), 25120 (Manufacture of doors and windows of metal). 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.
You can search for companies with SIC code 25730 (Manufacture of tools) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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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: 2026-08-22.