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Injection Moulding vs Thermoforming: Which is best for your product?
People. Technology. Collaboration. The three pillars of our success. Injection moulding and thermoforming (also called vacuum forming) are the two main processes for producing plastic moulded parts. Injection moulding involves heating plastic pellets...
What Are The Benefits Of High Pressure Forming?
People. Technology. Collaboration. The three pillars of our success. The Issue(s) With Injection Moulding Injection moulding is a popular method used to create moulded products in large-scale production runs. The reason injection moulding tends to be popular within...
The Power of CNC Machining & Its Place In The Plastic Manufacturing Process
People. Technology. Collaboration. The three pillars of our success. End-to-End Plastic Manufacturing: An Integrated Process At Cox Wokingham, CNC Machining forms an essential part of a holistic plastic manufacturing process. This process, which leverages the diverse...
Lower Cost & Less Stress: Why You Should Outsource Your Assembly
People. Technology. Collaboration. The three pillars of our success. Product assembly is one of the final steps of the plastic manufacturing process. Assembly refers to the finishing touches applied whereby products are finalised and made ready for immediate use...
Investing In Our Future
People. Technology. Collaboration. The three pillars of our success. At The Forefront of Our Market At Cox Wokingham, it is our intention to always remain at the forefront of our market. In order to do this, we have to consistently refine, update, and refresh...
UK-based thermoforming and plastic manufacturer, Cox Wokingham Plastics, joins Made In Britain
22nd October 2025 As a UK-based thermoforming manufacturer creating bespoke parts for various sectors across the UK, Cox Wokingham Plastics have joined the Made In Britain membership. As a new member, Cox Wokingham Plastics will now be displaying the ‘Made In Britain’...
Cox Wokingham Plastics – UK leader in thermoforming and plastic manufacturing services
23rd October 2025 At Cox Wokingham Plastics, we are a thermoforming and plastic manufacturer dedicated to supplying high-quality plastic parts to companies across the globe. As a UK-based company with over 80 years of experience, we operate at a purpose-built...
Top trends shaping UK manufacturing in 2026
24th January 2026 With Q1 of 2026 now in full swing, UK manufacturers are gearing up for another year defined by opportunities. While global instability and economic pressures remain part of the landscape, manufacturers are also building resilience and embracing...
Expanding production without the burden capital expenditure
20th March 2026 As the end of the financial year approaches for some businesses, many brands and producers of products are considering their financial plans for the 12-months ahead. Potential capital expenditure (CapEx) on long-term investments such as equipment and...
Former apprentice celebrates 45 years at Cox Wokingham Plastics
30th March 2026 Charlie Willoughby, Production Engineer at UK-based thermoforming and plastic part manufacturer, Cox Wokingham Plastics, is celebrating his 45th year at the company – a journey that began with an apprenticeship. As their longest-serving apprentice,...
Cox Wokingham Plastics see increasing number of businesses localising their supply chains with ‘UK-made’ manufacturers
10th June 2026 UK-based thermoforming and plastic part manufacturer, Cox Wokingham Plastics, have reported an increasing number of businesses moving their supply chains to local, British sources. Following an extended period of overseas instability and rising global...
Thermoforming FAQs: everything you need to know
3rd August 2026 Thermoforming is a manufacturing process that offers excellent design flexibility, cost-effectiveness and fast turnarounds for companies that require high-quality plastic parts. Although widely used across the world, many people still have questions...
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