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Injection moulding machinery is a cornerstone of modern UK manufacturing. These highly specialised machines are used to produce plastic components at scale by injecting molten polymer into precision-engineered moulds. Once cooled, the mould opens and the finished component is ejected, ready for assembly, packaging, or further processing.
From automotive components and medical devices to packaging, construction products, electronics, and consumer goods, injection moulding machinery underpins some of the UK’s most critical supply chains. For many manufacturers, these machines are not optional upgrades – they are essential, revenue-generating production assets.
Gable Business Finance specialises in arranging business and asset finance for UK manufacturers investing in injection moulding machinery. With extensive experience supporting engineering and production-led businesses, Gable understands the operational, technical, and financial challenges involved in acquiring high-value manufacturing equipment.
This guide explains how injection moulding machinery is used across UK industry, why it is considered fully fundable core production equipment, and how Gable Business Finance structures flexible funding solutions to support growth, efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.
Injection moulding is one of the most efficient and scalable manufacturing processes available. It allows businesses to produce complex plastic components with consistent quality, tight tolerances, and minimal waste. Once tooling is established, production volumes can be increased rapidly without compromising precision.
UK manufacturers rely on injection moulding machinery to:
For many businesses, investment in injection moulding machinery directly determines production capacity, contract eligibility, and profitability.
The automotive sector relies heavily on injection moulding for interior trim, under-the-bonnet components, housings, connectors, and safety-related parts. UK suppliers use injection moulding machinery to meet demanding quality and traceability standards while delivering high volumes on tight schedules.
Medical manufacturers use injection moulding to produce sterile, precision components such as syringes, housings, diagnostic equipment parts, and single-use medical devices. These applications require controlled processes, clean environments, and absolute consistency.
Injection moulding machinery is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial packaging to produce containers, closures, caps, and protective components. Speed, repeatability, and material efficiency are critical in this sector.
Manufacturers of electrical and electronic products rely on injection moulding for enclosures, connectors, cable management systems, and protective housings. Precision and dimensional stability are essential to ensure compatibility with internal components.
Injection moulded plastic components are widely used in construction, including fixings, drainage components, insulation systems, and modular building products. Durability and compliance with building standards are key drivers.
From household items to leisure products, injection moulding allows UK manufacturers to produce high-quality consumer goods at scale with consistent finish and performance.
Gable Business Finance regularly arranges funding for a wide range of injection moulding machinery, including:
In addition to the main press, finance can often be structured to include auxiliary equipment such as robots, conveyors, chillers, dryers, mould temperature controllers, and material handling systems.
Injection moulding machines are considered ideal assets for business and asset finance because they are:
From a lender’s perspective, these machines represent low-risk, high-utility assets. From a manufacturer’s perspective, financing allows production capacity to expand without tying up working capital.
Hire Purchase allows a business to spread the cost of an injection moulding machine over a fixed term while working towards ownership. The machine appears on the balance sheet, and ownership transfers to the business at the end of the agreement.
This option is well suited to core production machinery that will remain in use long-term.
A Finance Lease allows businesses to use the machinery for most of its working life while paying fixed rentals. At the end of the term, the business may continue renting, sell the machine and retain a portion of the proceeds, or refinance.
This structure offers flexibility while keeping initial costs low.
An Operating Lease allows businesses to rent injection moulding machinery for part of its useful life. Because the funder retains residual value, monthly payments are typically lower.
This option suits manufacturers that upgrade equipment regularly or prefer off-balance-sheet treatment.
Manufacturers that already own injection moulding machinery can refinance existing assets to release capital while continuing to use the equipment. This is commonly used to fund expansion, tooling, automation, or working capital needs.
In some cases, business loans can be used alongside asset finance to fund tooling, installation, factory modifications, or working capital linked to machinery investment.
Injection moulding machinery typically delivers strong returns when financed correctly. These machines are designed for long operational lives, often exceeding 10–15 years with proper maintenance.
Key considerations include:
Gable Business Finance supports clients not only at acquisition, but throughout the asset lifecycle.
Injection moulding machines are critical assets within the UK manufacturing and engineering sector.
They enable the efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective production of plastic components across
industries such as automotive, medical devices, packaging, construction, electronics, and consumer goods.
However, the cost of acquiring new or used injection moulding machinery can be substantial, often running
into hundreds of thousands of pounds.
At Gable Asset Finance, we specialise in providing tailored asset finance solutions for
UK engineering and manufacturing businesses. Our role as an independent finance broker allows us to
source competitive funding options for injection moulding machines, helping businesses invest in
productivity, innovation, and growth without placing unnecessary strain on cash flow.
This article explores asset finance for injection moulding machines in detail, including the most
suitable finance products we offer to the engineering industry: Hire Purchase,
Refinance / Capital Release, Finance Lease, and Operating Lease.
Injection moulding machines are high-value, long-life assets designed for precision manufacturing.
They range from small hydraulic or electric machines for specialist applications to large, fully
automated systems used in high-volume industrial production.
For UK businesses, purchasing an injection moulding machine outright can create several challenges:
Asset finance provides a practical alternative, allowing businesses to spread the cost of machinery
over time while retaining access to essential equipment. With the right finance structure, injection
moulding machines can pay for themselves through improved output, reduced waste, and increased efficiency.
Asset finance is one of the most widely used funding methods within the UK engineering sector.
Rather than tying up cash in machinery, businesses can use finance to match repayments with the
revenue generated by the equipment.
At Gable Asset Finance, we work closely with lenders who understand the engineering industry, ensuring
that injection moulding machines are assessed accurately and financed appropriately.
Different businesses have different objectives when financing injection moulding machines.
Some want ownership, others prioritise flexibility or cash release. As a specialist finance broker,
Gable Asset Finance offers a range of solutions to suit these needs.
Hire Purchase is one of the most popular asset finance options for UK manufacturers investing in
injection moulding machinery.
With hire purchase, the business pays an initial deposit (if required), followed by fixed monthly
repayments over an agreed term. Once the final payment and any option-to-purchase fee are made,
ownership of the injection moulding machine transfers to the business.
Hire purchase is particularly suitable for injection moulding machines with a long operational life
and consistent usage. Many UK engineering firms prefer this option when the machinery is central to
their production process.
Gable Asset Finance sources hire purchase facilities from a wide panel of UK lenders, helping businesses
secure competitive rates and flexible repayment structures.
Many UK manufacturers already own injection moulding machines outright or have significant equity in them.
Refinance, also known as capital release, allows businesses to unlock the value tied up in existing machinery.
Through refinance, a lender provides funding secured against the injection moulding machine.
The business receives a lump sum while continuing to use the equipment, then repays the finance
over an agreed term.
Refinance is commonly used by injection moulding businesses to fund new contracts, upgrade tooling,
hire staff, or invest in additional machinery without seeking unsecured borrowing.
At Gable Asset Finance, we assess asset values realistically and work with lenders experienced in
engineering equipment to maximise capital release potential.
A finance lease is a flexible funding solution where the business rents the injection moulding machine
for the majority of its useful life without taking ownership.
The lender purchases the machine and leases it to the business for an agreed period. The business
makes regular rental payments, and at the end of the term, options typically include extending the
lease or arranging a sale of the asset to a third party.
Finance leases are often chosen by businesses that want access to high-value injection moulding
machines without tying up capital or committing to ownership.
An operating lease is designed for businesses that want maximum flexibility and minimal long-term commitment.
With an operating lease, the business rents the injection moulding machine for a shorter period than
its full economic life. The asset is returned at the end of the lease, and ownership remains with the lender.
Operating leases suit injection moulding businesses that regularly upgrade machinery or require
specialist equipment for specific contracts or time-limited projects.
Gable Asset Finance is an independent UK finance broker with extensive experience in asset finance
for the engineering and manufacturing sectors. We understand injection moulding machinery, lender
requirements, and the financial pressures faced by UK businesses.
We manage the finance process from initial enquiry through to completion, allowing you to focus
on production, delivery, and growth.
Injection moulding machines are essential investments for UK manufacturers, but they do not need to
drain cash reserves or restrict growth. With the right asset finance solution, businesses can access
the machinery they need while maintaining financial stability.
Whether you are purchasing new equipment, releasing capital from existing assets, or seeking a
flexible leasing solution, Gable Asset Finance can help structure funding that works
for your business.
To discuss asset finance for injection moulding machines, contact Gable Asset Finance today and
discover how tailored funding can support your manufacturing ambitions.
A Midlands-based automotive supplier financed a new electric injection moulding machine to support an OEM contract, increasing output capacity by 40%.
A medical manufacturer used Hire Purchase to acquire cleanroom-compatible machinery while preserving cash for compliance certification.
A packaging business financed multiple machines under a single agreement to support rapid growth.
Asset refinance released capital tied up in existing presses to fund tooling for new product lines.
Structured finance enabled a start-up to launch production without diluting ownership.
A Finance Lease solution supported frequent technology upgrades.
Gable arranged funding across multiple locations under a consolidated structure.
Blended finance covered machinery, moulds, and automation equipment.
Operating Lease supported flexible production scaling for export contracts.
Refinancing funded modernisation without external investment.
Yes. Both new and used machines can be financed, subject to age, condition, and application.
Yes. Tooling, robots, conveyors, and ancillary equipment can often be included.
Typically between three and seven years, depending on the asset and structure.
This depends on the finance structure. Leasing options may spread VAT across rentals.
Gable Business Finance understands manufacturing. Injection moulding machinery is not just equipment – it is production capacity, contract security, and long-term value.
We arrange finance for new or used injection moulding machinery, sourced from UK dealers or privately, with structures designed around how your business operates.
Speak to Gable Business Finance today to discuss injection moulding machinery finance.
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