SIC code 25930 covers manufacture of wire products, chain and springs businesses. With 289 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 91% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 2 of 319 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. With an average age of 32.6 years, companies in this sector tend to be well-established. This maturity reflects high barriers to entry and strong business continuity among surviving firms. This is a mature sector with deep roots: 38% of active companies were established before 1990. While 16% of companies formed since 2020, the sector's backbone consists of long-established businesses. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, REDDITCH, BIRMINGHAM — together account for just 12% of the sector.
SIC code 25930 stands for "Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs" 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 289 active companies registered under SIC code 25930 in the UK, out of 319 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 wire products, chain and springs companies (SIC 25930) are: LONDON (14), REDDITCH (11), BIRMINGHAM (10), LEEDS (9), SHEFFIELD (9). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
Formation rates for SIC 25930 have been moderate: 16% of active companies formed since 2020, compared to 14% in the 2010s. The sector appears stable, with a balanced mix of established and newer businesses.
Companies classified under SIC 25930 have an average age of 32.6 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include BRIDON INTERNATIONAL LTD., PULLMAFLEX U.K. LIMITED, RENOLD POWER TRANSMISSION 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.
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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.