Northumberland based manufacturer reaches “exciting” employment milestone

Omega Plastics Group, a Blyth based integrated plastic injection moulding group, has announced a “significant milestone” in its growth journey.

The group’s permanent headcount has surpassed 200 colleagues, marking a “remarkable” achievement and highlighting its commitment to providing high-quality plastic injection mould tooling, components, assembly, and technical solutions.

Omega Plastics was formed in Gateshead in 1998 as a joint venture with Omega Plastics Inc from the United States. The business was acquired by its current owners in 2006.

It moved from Gateshead to new purpose-built 10,000 square feet premises in Blyth in 2007 and following growth added a second 10,000 square foot site in Hartlepool in 2012. In 2015, to increase its production moulding capability, it acquired Signal Plastics in Washington to form Omega Plastics Group.

In 2016, Signal Plastics moved from 12,000 to 45,000 square feet premises in a much larger Washington facility and in 2019, Omega Plastics relocated their two operational sites from Blyth and Hartlepool to larger 43,500 square feet premises and a new head office in Gateshead.

Since its establishment, Omega Plastics Group has experienced consistent growth, with a headcount of 25 in 2012, increasing to 50 in 2015 and 100 in 2019. Turnover in that period grew from £5m a year to £10m a year.

The group’s dedication to “exceptional quality and customer satisfaction” has been recognised through various accolades, including the prestigious North East Company of the Year award in 2017.

That growth has continued through the COVID pandemic, supply chain and cost of living challenges. Turnover has grown from £10m a year to now approaching £15m a year and the addition of a further 100 permanent roles across both sites to support this, underscoring the strategic direction, resilience and dedication of the group and the support of its customers.

Craig Swinhoe, chief executive officer at Omega Plastics Group, commented: “At Omega Plastics Group, we are proud to celebrate the milestone of employing over 200 colleagues.

“This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and high-quality products. We are excited about the growth we have achieved and proud of the talented team that drives our success.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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