SIC code 25610 classifies businesses engaged in treatment and coating of metals. There are 1,087 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 88% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 9 of 1,231 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. The average company age is 18.6 years, indicating an established sector with a mix of long-running businesses and newer entrants. The sector is experiencing strong growth, with 33% of active companies formed since 2020 and 26% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate points to continued demand for treatment and coating of metals services. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS — together account for just 9% of the sector.
SIC code 25610 stands for "Treatment and coating of metals" 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 1,087 active companies registered under SIC code 25610 in the UK, out of 1,231 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 88%, meaning 12% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for treatment and coating of metals companies (SIC 25610) are: LONDON (39), BIRMINGHAM (36), WEST MIDLANDS (24), SHEFFIELD (20), NOTTINGHAM (17). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 33% of currently active SIC 25610 companies were formed since 2020, and 26% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for treatment and coating of metals services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 25610 have an average age of 18.6 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include LEGRAND ELECTRIC LIMITED, RADIUS AEROSPACE UK LIMITED, JOSEPH ASH 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 25610 (Treatment and coating of metals) 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.