SIC code 17240
Manufacture of wallpaper
99 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 17240What SIC code 17240 covers
SIC code 17240 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Manufacture of wallpaper. It falls under SIC section C — Manufacturing, division 17. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Manufacture of wallpaper - the firms that print and coat decorative wall coverings, from traditional paper rolls to vinyl and non-woven designs. It's a niche corner of UK manufacturing dominated by a handful of established mills and design houses, with a long heritage tail of specialist hand-block and heritage-pattern makers supplying interior designers and the restoration trade. Closely tied to printing, paper coating and the wider home-furnishings sector.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 17240 cluster most in:
- London 24
- Preston 5
- Birmingham 5
- Blackburn 4
- Clayton Le Moors 3
- Nottingham 2
Example companies with SIC code 17240
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 17240:
- A2d Global Ltd
- Balla Só Limited
- Zaika Sticks Ltd
- Loom@Living Ltd
- Cp Soles Ltd
- Mammoth B P Ltd
- A1 Pallets Ltd
- Delights International Ltd
- Pastelondon Ltd
- Cuddles And Glow Wholesale Ltd
- Pepple Ltd
- Sterntrading Sh. Family Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 17110 Manufacture of pulp
- 17120 Manufacture of paper and paperboard
- 17211 Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard, sacks and bags
- 17219 Manufacture of other paper and paperboard containers
- 17220 Manufacture of household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites
- 17230 Manufacture of paper stationery
- 17290 Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 17240?
SIC code 17240 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Manufacture of wallpaper". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section C — Manufacturing.
How many companies use SIC code 17240?
99 companies are currently classified under SIC code 17240 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Preston, Birmingham.
How do I find companies with SIC code 17240?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 17240, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 17240 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 17240 covers "Manufacture of wallpaper". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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