In recent years, UK manufacturing has experienced a resurgence. Rising demand for locally produced goods, shorter supply chains and a heightened focus on sustainability have encouraged many organisations to source products from domestic suppliers wherever possible.
For procurement teams operating in sectors such as R&D, electronics, industrial manufacturing and education, UK-produced ranges not only offer excellent quality and traceability – they also support local innovation and jobs.
At Rapid, we’ve always been committed to working closely with British manufacturers and making their products accessible to our customers. Below is a look at some of the key suppliers in our portfolio who continue to manufacture and assemble their products here in the UK.
Why source UK-manufactured products?
UK-made products often carry clear benefits where quality and compliance are concerned. Production takes place under strict controls and in line with British and international standards, which ensures excellent consistency and reliability. In addition, shorter and more transparent supply chains support improved traceability and reduced lead times – an important factor where strategic stockholding or planned projects are involved.
Local manufacturing also enables faster product development and innovation – something several of our partners reference as a key part of their success. And by sourcing UK-manufactured products, organisations can make a positive contribution to the wider economy and support skilled employment in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Supplier spotlights - UK-manufactured and assembled product ranges
Raspberry Pi provides reliable, cost-effective computing solutions that are designed for use in professional and industrial environments. Their boards seamlessly bridge rapid prototyping and full-scale deployment, enabling engineers and OEMs to develop robust products quickly and efficiently. With a strong ecosystem of hardware and support, Raspberry Pi has become a trusted platform in embedded and industrial applications.
Raspberry Pi is one of the UK’s most recognised innovation success stories, and the vast majority of its products are still manufactured here in Britain. All Raspberry Pi boards stocked by Rapid, including the full Compute Module family, are made at the Sony Technology Centre in Pencoed, South Wales. The only exception is the standard Pico 2, which is manufactured in Japan. All Raspberry Pi camera modules are produced in the UK, and even their enclosures are made in England.
Brainboxes, established in 1984, is a leading UK designer and manufacturer of data and I/O connectivity products. Operating from their headquarters in Liverpool, the company specialises in industrial networking solutions and produces all of its products in the UK.
With a strong focus on quality and reliability, Brainboxes provides tailored solutions and custom designs to meet specific application requirements.
WAGO offers customised assembly services in the UK, allowing customers to receive pre-built configurations that reduce inventory and assembly burden. Though the manufacturing base is global, these UK assembly capabilities streamline supply and deliver ready-to-install solutions.
R-TECH soldering products are proudly manufactured in the UK, delivering consistent performance across industrial, OEM, and repair applications. The range includes soldering wires in multiple gauges and compounds, with a choice of fluxes to match different processes. R-TECH offers a cost-effective, dependable alternative without compromising on quality.
By keeping production local, Pico is able to maintain tight quality control and continually evolve its products to meet the changing needs of engineers and educators.
High availability and product consistency make Aim-TTi a trusted choice for laboratories, universities and R&D environments across the country.
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