SIC code 24450 covers other non-ferrous metal production businesses. With 221 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 86% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 1 of 258 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. With an average age of 22.0 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 31% of active companies formed since 2020 and 18% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate points to continued demand for other non-ferrous metal production services. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, SHEFFIELD — together account for just 18% of the sector.
SIC code 24450 stands for "Other non-ferrous metal production" 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 221 active companies registered under SIC code 24450 in the UK, out of 258 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 86%, meaning 14% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for other non-ferrous metal production companies (SIC 24450) are: LONDON (21), BIRMINGHAM (9), SHEFFIELD (9), GLASGOW (7), ROTHERHAM (7). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 31% of currently active SIC 24450 companies were formed since 2020, and 18% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for other non-ferrous metal production services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 24450 have an average age of 22.0 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include WALL COLMONOY LIMITED, HJE LIMITED, SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 24100 (Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys), 24200 (Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel), 24410 (Precious metals production), 24420 (Aluminium production). 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 24450 (Other non-ferrous metal production) 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: 2026-04-17.