Kent’s 101 Fastest Growing Manufacturing Startups

At Best Startup London we track over 100,000 London based startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.

We’ve ranked the top 101 Manufacturing companies in Kent. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).

We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:

• Track record
• Executive leadership
• Market share
• Innovation
• ESG rating

Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Top Manufacturing Companies & Startups (Kent)

Hornby

Hornby is a manufacturer and retailer specializing in model trains, model railways, and model locomotive bundles.

SGMA

SGMA specializes in coatings & advanced materials using Sol-gel process and develops sustainable solutions for today’s global problems.

Plastique

Plastique designs and manufactures thermoformed packaging for customers.

Bedfont Scientific

Bedfont Scientific specializes in the design and manufacture of exhaled breath and gas monitoring instruments.

Wells Plastics

Wells Plastics is a specialist additive masterbatch company, engages in the design, development, and manufacture of masterbatches.

Autonomous Flight

Autonomous Flight designs and manufactures electric VTOL aircraft for the city and inter-city-based transportation.

IS-Instruments Ltd

IS-Instruments is a micro-SME company that designs and develops remote sensing instrumentation for clients across Europe.

Phoenix Photonics

Phoenix Photonics designs and manufactures fiber optic components and instrumentation.

Haeckels

Haeckels manufacturer of natural skincare and the wild fragrance is a cosmetics firm.

Densitron Technologies PLC

Densitron Technologies is a world leading designer and manufacturer of information display systems.

Chord Electronics

Chord Electronics is an Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing company.

Comma Oil & Chemicals Ltd

Comma is a world-class manufacturer and supplier of automotive lubricants and chemicals for passenger and commercial vehicles.

Nebra

Nebra is an industrial and IoT solutions provider.

Marco

Marco provides technology solutions for manufacturing and packing operation.

APC Technology Group PLC

APC Technology Group PLC provides the design, specification and distribution of specialist electronic components and systems.

Brigade Electronics

Brigade Electronics is a manufacturer of vehicle safety & security systems like warning alarms, dash cams & obstacle detection.

Sahara Presentation Systems PLC

Sahara Presentation Systems PLC is a provider of business supplies & equipment.

Kent pharmaceuticals

Kent pharmaceuticals is a manufacturer and source branded and generic products of the highest quality standard.

Review Display Systems

Review Display Systems Ltd is a leading supplier of Industrial flat panel display technologies.

Sauflon Pharmaceuticals

Sauflon is a global manufacturer of contact lenses and aftercare solutions.

Aeromet International

Aeromet International manufactures aluminum and magnesium sand castings, aluminum investment castings for aerospace and defense industries.

Beck & Pollitzer

Beck & Pollitzer is a complete machinery solutions provider company.

PowaKaddy International Ltd

PowaKaddy is world-famous and a market leader in electric golf trolley technology, cart bags, and accessories.

Megger

Megger has been the premier provider of electric test equipment and measuring instruments for electrical power applications.

Amphenol

Amphenol manufactures and designs a large range of connectors and interconnects solutions including cable assembly, & electronic packaging.

Capula

Capula is the go-to industrial systems integrator for process, manufacturing, power, utilities and engineering businesses in the UK.

Blitz

Blitz, the UK’s leading supplier of premium and approved martial arts equipment.

Rako Controls

Rako Controls is a manufacturing company.

Bumper Specialties

Bumper Specialties is the worldwide manufacturer of self-adhesive polyurethane rubber bumper feet, which are proudly made in the USA.

MTT Technologies

MTT Technologies engages in the design, development, and production of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing systems.

Monarch Chemicals Limited

Monarch Chemicals is one of the largest independent chemical manufacturers and distributors in the UK.

Fresca Group

Fresca Group is a largest privately-owned supplier of fruit and vegetables in the UK.

Sterlitech Corporation

Sterlitech is an industry leader focused in unique micro and sub-micron filtration products.

VJ Technology

VJT distributes and manufactures fasteners, tools, fixings systems and associated products to the UK’s construction and civil industries.

Hovat Ltd

Hovat is a printed packaging & label specialists from allergen labels to yoghurt lids.

Airfix

Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale plastic model kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952.

Respirex

Respirex specializes in high-performance chemical, particle, and respiratory protective garments design and manufacturing.

Express Cleaning Supplies

Express Cleaning Supplies is a supplier of commercial cleaning and window cleaning equipment and products with online ordering.

Puretone

Puretone is only independent manufacturer of digital and analogue hearing aids.

Pyser Optics

Pyser Optics is a maker of precision optical, electro-optical and infrared night vision equipment and associated components.

ITL

ITL is a medical device manufacturing company. It is providing innovative and reliable solutions to complex engineering and more.

BFP Wholesale Limited

BFP Wholesale is a wholesales bakery ingredients for bakeries, food manufacturers, and take-away traders.

Kentec Electronics

Kentec Electronics manufactures and supplies a range of fire detection, fire alarms, emergency systems and extinguishant control panels.

European Springs & Pressings Ltd

European Springs are spring manufacturers and spring suppliers specializing in compression springs, gas springs, and torsion springs.

Camellia PLC

Camellia Plc is a food Manufacturing company.

New Electronics

New Electronics is a magazine focused on the electronics industry and a central hub for design engineers.

Electra Polymers

Electra Polymers develops advanced specialty polymer-based inks and coatings for the global electronics industry.

Premier Coatings

Premier Coatings Ltd manufactures & supply corrosion prevention and chemical resistant coatings & linings & waterproofing systems.

Kent Engineering & Foundry

Kent Engineering & Foundry manufactures a wide variety of speakers, subwoofers, headphones, home theatre systems and accessories.

Machinery

Machinery covers manufacturing technology developments and applications in key areas.

KBC Networks

KBC Networks is a global manufacturer of transmission solutions company located in Dartford.

Instro

Instro is a manufacturer and supplier of products such as targeting, vehicle, GPS systems, surveillance platforms and tripod products.

H+H UK

H+H UK is a manufacturer of construction material products.

Firetherm Intumescent & Insulation Supplies

Firetherm Intumescent & Insulation Supplies manufactures and supplies a broad range of fire-stopping products.

DPS Tableware

DPS Tableware specialises in the importation of catering and hospitality tableware for the UK and Irish marketplace.

SDMS

SDMS manufactures and supplies security products and equipment for foreign and commonwealth offices and UN organizations.

Vital Parts

Vital Parts offers a wides selection of essential plastic, rubber, metal components and custom moulding solutions.

Aqualisa Products

Aqualisa Products provides designs and manufactures digital, mixer and electric showers and accessories.

Ocean Signal

Ocean Signal designs and manufacture of Satellite and Terrestrial Emergency Rescue Beacons based upon VHF/UHF.

Knight Optical

Knight Optical are a global leader in the production and distribution of precision stock and custom optical components.

Test & Treat

Test & Treat is a medical device company that manufactures and supplies company to worldwide veterinary markets.

Miteco

Miteco is a food and beverages packaging company.

Natural Distribution Ltd

Natural Distribution Ltd is a drug manufacturing company and food supplement.

Reflex Printed Plastics

Reflex Printed Plastics experts at printing on plastics and specialist materials.

Ace Sheds

We are a small family business who manufacture quality garden buildings and deliver to the South East of England.

Launch Diagnostics

Launch Diagnostics manufactures diagnostic kits and laboratory instrumentation.

Chart Fencing

Chart Fencing is a sister company of largest manufacturers of timber buildings.

P&J Dust Extraction

P&J have been designing effective dust extraction and fume extraction systems throughout the UK, Eire and Channel Islands.

Icecrypt

Icecrypt is a Manufacturig industry of HDMI Leads, Low Noise Blocks ,and Satellite Dishes.

Swan Mill Paper

Swan Mill Paper manufactures and supplies party products, crackers, gift packaging, catering disposables and hygiene products.

Perlen Papier

Perlen is the manufacturer of newsprint and magazine papers .

BMM Weston

BMM Weston Group manufactures and designs medical and healthcare products and products for commercial laundry and foundries.

ParkerSteel

ParkerSteel provides steel, aluminum products and services to various manufacturing and construction industries.

Select Plant Hire

Select Plant Hire is a swiss-German equipment manufacturer Liebherr, produces zero-emissions.

David Bailey Furniture Systems

David Bailey Furniture Systems is a manufacturer of healthcare and hospital furniture.

RUD Chains

RUD lifting points adjust to the direction of the pull to allow full engagement of the bolt.

HV Wooding

HV Wooding is a manufacturer of precision engineered components and assemblies.

Astell Scientific

Astell Scientific manufactures a wide range of medical and laboratory equipment like autoclaves, sterilizers, steam generators & incubators.

Keel Toys

Keel Toys is a manufacturer of toys.

Elmstone Systems

Elmstone systems is a provider of web based software.

Cambridge Research Systems

Cambridge Research Systems is a vision science experiment centre.

Gunther

Gunther UK will be exhibiting the latest valve gate.

Denmaur Paper Media

Denmaur is in the print & publishing sector providing innovative & sustainable paper solutions for those in commercial print & publishing.

Graticules Optics Ltd

Graticules Optics is a proven world-class designer and manufacturer of precision micropattern products.

L & G Forest Products Ltd.

L & G Forest Products Ltd. operates as a dealer of timber and plywood products.

Bowltech

Bowltech is a supplier of bowling equipment.

Rapesco

Rapesco provides designing and manufacturing of stapling machines.

Church & Dwight Uk

Church & Dwight UK manufactures and supplies household items, healthcare goods, and personal care products.

Allsand Supplies Ltd.

Allsand Supplies Ltd. supplies building materials, paving and landscaping products, timber, boards, and tools.

Drywall Aptitude

We develop software that can provide technologically advanced solutions for the construction industry.

P S Analytical

P S Analytical is a leading company in the manufacture and supply of instrumentation for the analysis of Mercury ,Arsenic Company.

Ships Electronic Services

SES is a market leader in the supply, installation and maintenance of maritime communication and navigation electronics.

INSPIRED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

ITS accredited as a partner of respected global brands, but remain independent from ties to individual manufacturer.

Energy Solutions

Energy Solutions is a manufacturer of electrical power systems, control, monitoring products for a vehicle, marine, and commercial sectors.

Todd Meats

Todd Meats is a wholesale manufacturer and distributor of lamb, pork, mutton and beef meat as well as poultry products.

FloPlast Ltd

FloPlast Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of Plastic Building and Plumbing systems, and an extensive range of Rainwater systems.

C&B Seen

C&B Seen engages in the design, manufacture, sale, and support of high-tech and durable LED lighting for cyclists and scuba-divers.

PrintBig

PrintBig is a printing, production and distribution facility company.

The Great Outdoor Gym Company

The Great Outdoor Gym Company design, manufacture, and install the outdoor gyms that recycle and generate electricity.

DAD UK

DAD UK is a manufacturer of mailboxes, parcel boxes and security products for the residential and commercial markets.

Bowron Sheepskins

Bowron Sheepskins is specialize in lambskin and sheepskin tanning and manufacturing business.