Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 34 Manufacturing companies in Ayr. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Manufacturing Companies & Startups (Ayr)
Johnnie Walker
Producer of red, blue, black, and gold label blended Scotch whisky. Includes product information and history.
Founder(s): Johnnie Walker
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Wine And Spirits
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Land Energy
Land Energy is a Wood pellet production business.
Founder(s): John Westmacott
Location: Girvan, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy, Manufacturing
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AvantiCell Science
AvantiCell Science supplies cell-based products and services for pharmaceutical, agri-biotechnology, and healthcare industries.
Founder(s): Colin Wilde
Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Biotechnology, Health Care, Manufacturing, Medical
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Tygris Industrial Ltd
Tygris Industrial is a leading supplier in Cleaning, Lubrication and Protective solution for a range of industries.
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Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Food Processing, Industrial, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Oil and Gas
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Emergency One Limited
Emergency One (UK) Ltd is a business supplies and equipment company having experience within the UK fire appliance manufacturing sector.
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Location: Cumnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Public Safety, Risk Management
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Chemring Energetics UK
Chemring Energetics provides equipment based on energetic materials (explosive, propellant) for the defence, civil defence.
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Location: Stevenston, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Military
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Veracity UK
Veracity UK is manufactures ground-breaking surveillance storage systems, industry-leading IP transmission devices.
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Location: Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Security
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Scotmin Nutrition Limited
Scotmin Nutrition provide today’s livestock farmer with farm-specific nutritional solutions.
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Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Animal Feed, Manufacturing
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Moorbrook Textiles Ltd
Moorbrook Textiles Ltd is a manufacturing firm that designs & manufactures textiles, fabrics & accessories.
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Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Textiles
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Macfarlane Labels
Macfarlane Labels is involved in designing and printing self-adhesive and resealable labels.
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Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Printing, Product Design
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Gentech International
Gentech International is engages in the design, manufacture, and supply of sensing and switching products.
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Location: Girvan, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing
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Scotia
Scotia manufactures windows and doors for trade, commercial and new build customers.
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Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Commercial, Construction, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing
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Platinum Stairlifts
Platinum specialise in the tailored design and manufacture of domestic curved and straight stairlifts.
Founder(s): Tim Frear
Location: Crosshill, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Product Design
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Andrew Wright Windows
Andrew Wright Windows manufactures and supplies doors, windows, flat roof replacement, and sunrooms for domestic and commercial sectors.
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Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Building Material, Manufacturing, Windows
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Food Partners Ltd
Food Partners Ltd is a pre-packed sandwich manufacturer.
Founder(s):
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing
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Unisem
Unisem is a global provider of semiconductor assembly and test services for many of the worlds most successful electronics companies.
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Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Electronics, Manufacturing
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Alumax U.K.
Alumax U.K. supplies aluminum gates, fencing, security equipment and stainless steel products.
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Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Goods, Home and Garden, Home Improvement, Manufacturing, Retail
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Giltech Ltd.
Giltech Ltd. develops, manufactures, and commercializes medical devices.
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Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Medical Device
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Practical Business Skills
Practical Business Skills mission is to provide Life Skills for Business and Business Skills for Life.
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Location: Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, Outsourcing
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Transition Interiors
Transition Interiors is an organization that provides interior design, 3D modeling, bespoke joinery & manufacturing services to clients.
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Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Interior Design, Manufacturing, Project Management
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R & L Miller
R & L Miller provides agricultural and construction plant hire, cranes, haulages, tractors, and machinery sales for various industries.
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Location: Dalry, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Agriculture, Construction, Direct Sales, Machinery Manufacturing, Rental
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Plastic Mouldings
Plastic Mouldings is an independent company engaged in the manufacturing and finishing of a wide range of plastic products.
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Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Distribution, Industrial, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing
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MYB Textiles
MYB Textiles is a manufacturer of weaver of madras and lace sheers, panels and blankets.
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Location: Newmilns, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Home Decor, Manufacturing, Textiles
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Mcevoy Engineering
McEvoy Engineering provides steel fabrication and bespoke engineering solutions to various sectors.
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Location: Stevenston, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial, Industrial Manufacturing, Manufacturing
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W&J Knox
W&J Knox is a textile manufacturing company that produces various types of nets for fish farming, sport and agriculture industry.
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Location: Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial, Manufacturing, Textiles
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3b construction
3b construction offers construction, civil engineering, transportation, and structural steel manufacturing solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Maybole, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Civil Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation
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Labelling & Packaging Systems
Labelling & Packaging Systems is a packaging machinery company located in Irvine.
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Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Packaging Services, Warehousing
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DPG Packaging
DPG Packaging provides fish and meat packaging services.
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Location: Craigie, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Packaging Services, Sales
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Nichol Mckay
Nichol McKay is a strategic supplier of fabricated metal products to the worlds leading original equipment manufacturers.
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Location: Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
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Global Datum
Datum Dynamics is specifically created to meet the needs inherent to the supply of tooling, located in Cumnock.
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Location: Cumnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design
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Irvine Spring Company
Irvine Spring Company has manufacturing bespoke springs for local industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Precious Metals
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Eurofriction
Eurofriction Ltd. manufactures and supplies brakes pads for the automotive industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, Manufacturing
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Scot Seat
Scot Seat is a manufacturer of seating for the automotive, marine, and military industries.
Founder(s):
Location: Fenwick, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail, Sales
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Belltrees Forge
Belltrees Forge specializes in the manufacture and sale of lamp and candle holders and furniture.
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Location: Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Wholesale
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