Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Precision Injection Moulding Solutions
Established in 1981, Senior & Dickson has built a reputation for excellence in precision engineering, injection moulding, and toolmaking. Our family-run business combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation, delivering high-quality solutions from our Doncaster facility while expanding overseas partnerships. We prioritise quality management through ISO9001 accreditation, ensuring rigorous standards across toolmaking, concept design, and plastic injection moulding. Our multidisciplinary team, led by industry veterans with decades of hands-on experience, drives continuous process improvement and client-focused outcomes. Sustainability is integral to our operations, demonstrated by our 2023 installation of a 99kWp solar PV system, reducing our carbon footprint while enhancing energy efficiency.We serve diverse sectors including consumer products, medical, and automotive, offering end-to-end project support from initial design to final production. Our transparent communication and technical expertise enable tailored solutions that meet exacting specifications, supported by a dedicated workforce across design, production, logistics, and finance. By balancing tradition with innovation, we maintain long-standing client relationships while adapting to evolving industry demands. Our investment in renewable energy and adherence to quality frameworks reflect our dedication to responsible manufacturing practices. This combination of experience, accreditation, and forward-thinking strategies positions us as a trusted partner for complex engineering challenges.
Services
Design
Toolmaking
Injection Moulding
Overseas Tooling
Concept Design
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in precision engineering and injection moulding.
- Our ISO9001 accreditation ensures rigorous quality management standards.
- We offer overseas tooling partnerships with direct project management oversight.
- Our 2023 solar PV installation demonstrates environmental responsibility.
- Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists with FTSE 250 industry experience.
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001
Services
Injection Moulding
Our precision plastic injection moulding service creates complex components using advanced techniques. We produce durable parts for automotive, medical, and consumer sectors with tight tolerances. The process combines high-pressure machinery with quality control frameworks to ensure consistency.
Toolmaking
Specialist plastic injection mould tool manufacturing with over 40 years' experience. We design and produce durable tools meeting exact specifications. Regular process refinement ensures longevity and precision for high-volume production requirements.
Concept Design
Full concept design service transforming ideas into functional prototypes. Our engineers use CAD software for visualisation and testing. This stage optimises ergonomics, functionality, and production efficiency before manufacturing begins.
Overseas Tooling
Overseas tooling solutions with direct project management oversight. We coordinate with trusted international partners to maintain quality standards. This service offers cost-effective production while ensuring timely delivery of custom-engineered tools.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Environmentally conscious manufacturing incorporating renewable energy solutions. Our 99kWp solar PV system reduces grid dependency by 20%. This approach maintains production efficiency while minimising carbon emissions through measured energy consumption strategies.
People
Darren
Managing Director
With 35+ years in injection moulding, Darren progressed from apprentice to FTSE 250 manufacturing director before acquiring Senior & Dickson in 2018. He directs strategic operations and ensures business growth while maintaining quality standards.
Karl
Design Engineer
Karl specialises in CAD design and process optimisation. He develops custom product solutions while improving manufacturing efficiency. His expertise ensures designs balance functionality with production practicality across various industry sectors.
Nicola
Finance Controller
Nicola manages financial operations including accounting, forecasting, and trend analysis. She oversees budgeting processes and serves as primary financial contact for clients, ensuring transparent cost management throughout project lifecycles.
Les
Mouldshop Manager
Les supervises production scheduling and workflow optimisation in the mouldshop. He implements process improvements to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards. His role ensures seamless transition from design to finished tooling products.
Pete
Tool Room Manager
Pete oversees daily toolroom operations and technical problem-solving. He enforces safety protocols while maintaining quality control for tool production. His management ensures efficient resource allocation and adherence to project specifications.
Questions
What manufacturing services do you offer?
We provide injection moulding, toolmaking, concept design, and overseas tooling solutions for automotive, medical, and consumer product sectors.
Are you ISO9001 certified?
Yes, we hold ISO9001 accreditation for quality management systems, ensuring consistent standards across all manufacturing processes.
How does overseas tooling work?
Our project managers coordinate with trusted international partners to produce tools meeting UK specifications, maintaining quality control and timely delivery.
What sustainability initiatives do you have?
We installed a 99kWp solar PV system in 2023, reducing grid electricity use by 20% and avoiding 40 tonnes of annual CO2 emissions.
What sectors do you serve?
We work with automotive, medical, and consumer product industries, delivering custom-engineered solutions from concept design to finished production.
