There are 2,615 active companies in the machining sector in the UK (SIC code 25620). This sector falls under Section C — Manufacturing — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 3.4% dissolution rate — 2,615 of 3,011 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 101.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. The average company in this sector is 22.1 years old, suggesting established and stable operators. 113 large companies, 21 medium-sized firms operate in this sector. London leads with 4% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 153 government contracts valued at £312.5M. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1896.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026
A rapidly growing sector with 101.4% of active companies formed since 2020.
The machining sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">3.4% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 22.1 years old. Geographic concentration: 4% in LONDON.
Companies in the machining sector have been awarded 153 government contracts worth £312.5M in total.
There are 2,615 active companies classified under SIC code 25620 (Machining) in the UK, out of 3,011 total registered.
SIC code 25620 stands for "Machining". It belongs to Section C — Manufacturing of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.
The largest concentrations are in LONDON (95), LEICESTER (38), SHEFFIELD (34).
The average active machining company in the UK is 22.1 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1896.
Our database contains 24,730 data signals across 11 categories for active machining companies. The largest category is Governance with 8,957 signals from 6 government sources.
5.9M companies, 50M+ signals from 53 government sources. Risk scores, director networks, entity analysis.